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.
AGENDA
"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 March 11, 2014 School Committee Meeting.
Payment of Bills Mr. Clement
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
Correspondence:
2. Guests/Presentations:
a. Awards
National Merit Scholars
1. Patrick Milne
2. Ruchira Parikh
School Sports Awards
1. Cam Kelly – Wrestling
2. Griffin Tighe – Wrestling
3. Jack Reidel – Shot Put
4. Leah Zogby - Swimming
b. Horace Mann Update – Shawn Fortin, Kaitlyn Demers
c. Math Presentation – Joyce Edwards
The documents can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/03/elementary-math-adoption-documents.html
d. Report Card Feedback – Joyce Edwards
3. Discussion Only Items
Policy – First Reading
o LB – Relations with Other Schools and School Districts
School Choice 2014-2015 Vote
2014-2015 DRAFT School Committee Meeting Schedule
Budget Questions
4. Action Items
a. I recommend approval of changes to the K-5 report cards as detailed.
b. I recommend moving Policy LB as discussed to a second reading at the April 8, 2014 School Committee Meeting.
c. I recommend adoption of the FY15 School Budget in the amount of $55,600,000.00 as discussed at the budget hearing on March 11, 2014.
d. I recommend that we not accept any new School Choice students for the 2014-2015 school year.
e. I recommend approval of the request of Mr. Light that the FHS Classics Club travel to Hyannis, MA for the Junior Classical League State Convention from April 11 to 13, 2014 as detailed. This is a recurring field trip.
f. I recommend acceptance of a check for $242.28 from Wells Fargo Community Support Program for the FHS.
g. I recommend acceptance of a check for $825.00 from the Oak Street PCC for field trips.
h. I recommend acceptance of a check for $150.00 from the Parmenter PCC for buses for field trips.
i. I recommend acceptance of a check for $175.00 from the Parmenter PCC for buses for field trips.
j. I recommend approval of the Budget Transfers as detailed.
k. I recommend acceptance of a check for $400.00 from the Keller PCC for the 5th grade party.
l. I recommend adoption of the 2014-2015 Draft School Committee Meeting Schedule as discussed.
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
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