Sunday, September 9, 2012

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Sep 11, 2012


Vision Statement
The Franklin Public Schools will foster within its students the knowledge and skills to find and achieve satisfaction in life as productive global citizens.

"The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law."

1. Routine Business
Citizen’s Comments
Review of Agenda
Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the August 21, 2012 School Committee Meeting.
Payment of Bills Mrs. McIntyre
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
Correspondence:
1. Budget to Actual – Miriam Goodman

2. Guests/Presentations
a. District Improvement Plan
b. Lifelong Learning Summer Update

3. Discussion Only Items

Policy – First Readings:
1. BL – Remote Participation Policy

Policy – Second Readings: Elimination of Policies:
1. JICA – Student Dress Code
2. JICDA – Academic Honesty Policy
3. JICF – Gang Activity/Secret Societies
4. JIH – Interrogations and Searches
5. JKAA – Non-Violent Physical Crisis Intervention
6. JKAA-R – Non-Violent Physical Crisis Intervention Administration Procedures/Crisis Team Procedures
7. JKF-E – Memorandum of Understanding
8. JKF-R – Matters Involving Violence, Weapons, Hate Crimes and Drug Distribution
9. JLF-E – Child Abuse/Neglect
10. JLF-R – Statement of Child Abuse and Neglect

New/Revised Policies (Second Read)
1. JLF – Child Abuse/Neglect
2. JKAA – Non-Violent Physical Crisis Intervention

4. Action Items
a. I recommend elimination of the following policies as discussed:

  1. JICA – Student Dress Code
  2. JICDA – Academic Honesty Policy
  3. JICF – Gang Activity/Secret Societies
  4. JIH – Interrogations and Searches
  5. JKAA – Non-Violent Physical Crisis Intervention
  6. JKAA-R – Non-Violent Physical Crisis Intervention Administration Procedures/Crisis Team Procedures
  7. JKF-E – Memorandum of Understanding
  8. JKF-R – Matters Involving Violence, Weapons, Hate Crimes and Drug Distribution
  9. JLF-E – Child Abuse/Neglect
  10. JLF-R – Statement of Child Abuse and Neglect

b. I recommend adoption of Policy JFL Child Abuse/Neglect as discussed.
c. I recommend adoption of Policy JKAA – Non-Violent Physical Crisis Intervention.
d. I recommend acceptance of the donation of an OKI Color Printer valued at $150.00 to the FPS.
e. I recommend acceptance of a check for $750.00 from the Hockomock YMCA from the Amanda Hartford Grant for Davis Thayer.
f. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,125.00 from O’Charley’s Inc. for in-house enrichment at FHS.

5.Information Matters
Superintendent’s Report
School Committee Sub-Committee Reports
School Committee Liaison Reports

6. New Business
To discuss future business that may be brought before the School Committee.

7. Executive Session
Contractual Negotiations

8. Adjourn

Franklin Public Schools: District Improvement Plan

The District Improvement Plan for the Franklin Public Schools for school year 2012-2013. This is scheduled for discussion at the School Committee meeting 9/11/12.



The full agenda for the School Committee can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/09/franklin-ma-school-committee-agenda-sep.html

Franklin Public Schools: Enrollment 2011 to 2012

As the school year starts, there are changes in enrollment school by school and these changes can be viewed here:





The full agenda for the School Committee can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/09/franklin-ma-school-committee-agenda-sep.html 

Stop & Shop A+ can help your Franklin school!

Registration has re-opened to set up your frequent buyer card with up to two schools. The A+ program from Stop & Shop will accumulate the points you spend during the school year and then write a check to the school at the end of the year.

You are going to go food shopping, might as well help the Franklin schools as you do so. The one time registration to set up your card and link it to a school is all that is required.


Franklin schools received more than $10,000 from this program in June from purchases during the last school year. This is easy money. Let's see if we can get more than that this time around!

How to set up your card

Go to Stop and Shop's web page to register your card. When you login to your account (if you don't already have one, you'll need to create one), you select your home town by state. This will return the listing of school in the area. Most are already registered for this program. A couple haven't completed the registration for this year. Talk the the principal to encourage them to do so!


Select your school. You can select two schools, one at a time.

 
In these screen shots, I have chosen Oak St and then Franklin High School.



The registration ends with a confirmation page.

As a results of Franklin's shopping last school year, the school received a total of more than $10,000.
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/07/franklin-schools-gain-10000-dollars.html

Franklin Police officer saves man in King Street fire

Sent to you by Steve Sherlock via Google Reader:

via The Milford Daily News News RSS by Derek McLean/Daily News correspondent on 9/8/12

fire1.jpg
A local resident had no idea that a "massive" two-alarm fire had erupted in his King Street home Saturday afternoon, until a police officer showed up at his door telling him to get out.

Things you can do from here:

Franklin High boys hockey boosters plan bottle, can drive

Sent to you by Steve Sherlock via Google Reader:

via Wicked Local Franklin News RSS by GateHouse Media, Inc. on 9/8/12

The Franklin High School Boys Ice Hockey Boosters Club will hold its annual bottle and can drive on Sept. 29, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Things you can do from here:

Saturday, September 8, 2012

Padula says "Thank you"


Dear Friends: 
I want to thank all of the voters of Franklin and Medway who supported my candidacy for State Representative. 
Although we fell short in the primary election, we worked hard and listened and learned from the voters of both towns. 
I particularly want to thank all of those, including so many friends and family, who volunteered and gave tirelessly of their time and energy in support of my campaign. 
Our state and region continue to face tough challenges, and although unsuccessful in this race, I will continue working to help meet those challenges. I hope that this campaign has made a positive contribution to the future of our communities and the Commonwealth. 
Thank you so much. 
Sincerely, 
Peter Padula 
(508) 528-8811
padulaforrep@gmail.com