The District Curriculum Accommodation Plan as referenced during the School Committee meeting Tuesday, Nov 15, 2016
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Tuesday, November 15, 2016
Live reporting: MCAS and PARCC Results - Spring 2016
2. Guests/Presentations
b. PARCC / MCAS – Joyce Edwards
grades 3-8 took PARCC, computer based testing
science test taken by grades 5 and 8 via paper (only option)
see page 3 of the presentation for the full summary
district schools were held 'harmless' for taking PARCC
could gain, could not lose
Kennedy, Oak, and FHS won the Level 1 status
Oak was the 'new' school to gain this status
Level 2 as a district as it is based upon the lowest school in the district
comparison yr to yr on PARCC as State level data is not yet available
looking for a target growth of 30-60%
students in subgroups still need work to get their results up to the aggregate of all the students
data analysis
looked at in any way possible, down to individual students as necessary
state does not yet provide item analysis for the PARCC results
used in conjunction with other assessment data
Copy of District Curriculum Accommodation Plan published separately
on the Science MCAS, gr 5 16% better than State average; gr 8 18% better than the State
looking ahead to MCAS 2.0 for the spring of 2017
to use PARCC like questions, all via computer
one testing window, largely all of April and May
the district calendar will be finalized and shared with schools/parents in December
current 8th grade class of 2021 will be the first to take the high school competency determination when they get there
PARCC should be disappearing from lexicon, only needed for some reporting comparisons
Jewell - it was a good thing for us to have taken the PARCC questions
Edwards - Yes, it was a good move
did have a number of families opt of the PARCC testing last year, a small number, less than 1% of the district; did not impact the participation rate
at FHS, no MCAS, no diploma
Scofield - What were some of the reasons for the opt out
Edwards - Mostly family desire
for FHS drop out, usually only 2-3 students per year
the final state data should be ready in a couple of weeks
student health absences do usually still allow for re-testing during the testing window
possible future question for the Communications Subcommittee on the standard testing opt out reasons to get additional info
some philosophical objections were raised due to the nature of PARCC and whether that continues with MCAS 2.0 remains to be seen
good writing is about writing for your audience, short cuts in texting does not work well in testing
O'Malley - disgruntled with the State and their progress on tests
b. PARCC / MCAS – Joyce Edwards
grades 3-8 took PARCC, computer based testing
science test taken by grades 5 and 8 via paper (only option)
see page 3 of the presentation for the full summary
district schools were held 'harmless' for taking PARCC
could gain, could not lose
Kennedy, Oak, and FHS won the Level 1 status
Oak was the 'new' school to gain this status
Level 2 as a district as it is based upon the lowest school in the district
comparison yr to yr on PARCC as State level data is not yet available
looking for a target growth of 30-60%
students in subgroups still need work to get their results up to the aggregate of all the students
data analysis
looked at in any way possible, down to individual students as necessary
state does not yet provide item analysis for the PARCC results
used in conjunction with other assessment data
Copy of District Curriculum Accommodation Plan published separately
on the Science MCAS, gr 5 16% better than State average; gr 8 18% better than the State
looking ahead to MCAS 2.0 for the spring of 2017
to use PARCC like questions, all via computer
one testing window, largely all of April and May
the district calendar will be finalized and shared with schools/parents in December
current 8th grade class of 2021 will be the first to take the high school competency determination when they get there
PARCC should be disappearing from lexicon, only needed for some reporting comparisons
Jewell - it was a good thing for us to have taken the PARCC questions
Edwards - Yes, it was a good move
did have a number of families opt of the PARCC testing last year, a small number, less than 1% of the district; did not impact the participation rate
at FHS, no MCAS, no diploma
Scofield - What were some of the reasons for the opt out
Edwards - Mostly family desire
for FHS drop out, usually only 2-3 students per year
the final state data should be ready in a couple of weeks
student health absences do usually still allow for re-testing during the testing window
possible future question for the Communications Subcommittee on the standard testing opt out reasons to get additional info
some philosophical objections were raised due to the nature of PARCC and whether that continues with MCAS 2.0 remains to be seen
good writing is about writing for your audience, short cuts in texting does not work well in testing
O'Malley - disgruntled with the State and their progress on tests
Live reporting: Best Buddies
2. Guests/Presentations
Annie Sullivan
Remington
Horace Mann
Keller
- a. Best Buddies – Sue Streeter
one of the best programs in the State
founded 12 years ago
Friends of Best Buddies to extend the program beyond the classroom
28 awards just under $15,000 total
FHS
Annie Sullivan
Remington
Horace Mann
Keller
working on a chapter at Dean College
it really is a community effort
this is a celebration for us!
Live reporting: School Committee - November 15, 2016
Present: Bilello, Scofield, Bergen, Douglas, O'Malley, Schultz, Jewell
Absent: none
Organizational Meeting
1. Nominations / Vote for Chair
Douglas nominates O'Malley, seconded, passed unanimous
2. Nominations / Vote for Vice Chair
O'Malley nominates Douglas, seconded
Schultz nominates Bergen, seconded
Bergen takes the Vice Chair role by a 4-3 vote
1. Routine Business
Citizen’s Comments
none
Review of Agenda
Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the October 25, 2016 School Committee Meeting.
motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0
Payment of Bills Dr. O’Malley
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
Nicolas Gnaman (absent)
Alexander Chitarra
Correspondence: none
Absent: none
Organizational Meeting
1. Nominations / Vote for Chair
Douglas nominates O'Malley, seconded, passed unanimous
2. Nominations / Vote for Vice Chair
O'Malley nominates Douglas, seconded
Schultz nominates Bergen, seconded
Bergen takes the Vice Chair role by a 4-3 vote
1. Routine Business
Citizen’s Comments
none
Review of Agenda
Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the October 25, 2016 School Committee Meeting.
motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0
Payment of Bills Dr. O’Malley
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
Nicolas Gnaman (absent)
Alexander Chitarra
- 1st Q ended, fall sports mostly ended, football gearing for the Thanksgiving day game at home against KP next week
- Spirit week this week
- Pep rally on Tuesday culminates spirit week
- Homecoming last month, 800 students to the dance (most recently)
- numerous options for students to get help as necessary in light of Mr K's passing
Correspondence: none
Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Nov 15, 2016
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."
Organizational Meeting
1. Nominations / Vote for Chair2. Nominations / Vote for Vice Chair
1. Routine Business
Citizen’s Comments
Review of Agenda
Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the October 25, 2016 School Committee Meeting.
Payment of Bills Dr. O’Malley
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
- Nicolas Gnaman
- Alexander Chitarra
Correspondence: none
2. Guests/Presentations
- a. Best Buddies – Sue Streeter
- b. PARCC / MCAS – Joyce Edwards
- c. DCAP / BCAP – Joyce Edwards
3. Discussion Only Items
Policy – First Reading (New)
- JICA – School Dress Code Policy
Policy – Second Reading
- JKAA – Physical Restraint of Students
4. Action Items
a. I recommend approval of the Budget Transfers as detailed.
b. I recommend moving Policy JICA – School Dress Code Policy to a second reading.
c. I recommend adoption of Policy JKAA – Physical Restraint of Students as discussed.
d. I recommend acceptance of two checks totaling $9,104.61 for Davis Thayer as follows:
1. $8,100.00 from PCC for field trips.2. $1,004.61 from O’Connor Portraiture for supplemental suppliese. I recommend acceptance of a check for $800.00 from the Parmenter PCC for field trips.
f. I recommend acceptance of two checks totaling $2,213.00 from the Oak Street PCC as follows:
1. $1,288.00 for in-house enrichment2. $925.00 for field tripsg. I recommend acceptance of a check for $725.00 from the JF Kennedy PCC for field trips.
h. I recommend acceptance of two checks totaling $3855.28 for Keller as follows:
1. $2,000.00 – IBM for supplemental supplies2. 1855.28 – Keller PCC for field tripsi. I recommend acceptance of the grant - donation of 15 Ableton Push music devices, valued at $14,969.85 for FHS Sound Recording Teacher
Drew O’Connors’ class.
j. I recommend acceptance of a check for $440.00 from BJ’s Wholesale Club for the Central Office gift account.
k. I recommend acceptance of a check for $150.00 from the Jefferson PCC for in-house enrichment.
5. Information Matters
Superintendent’s Report
School Committee Sub-Committee Reports
- Policy Sub Committee – MaryJane Scofield
School Committee Liaison Reports
6. New Business
To discuss future business that may be brought before the School Committee.
7. Motion to Adjourn
recent autumn glory at the entrance to Franklin High School |
School Committee: policies up for discussion on (1) dress code and (2) physical restraint of students
The draft student dress code policy
The draft policy on physical restraint of students
community entrance to FHS |
The full agenda can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/11/franklin-ma-school-committee-agenda-nov.html
Four FHS student athletes signed letters of intent
Four FHS student athletes signed letters of intent on Monday to continue their studies and athletics in college. The signings were acknowledged via Twitter and recaptured here.
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- Ryan Hodgekins - Baseball. Will attend Stonehill in the fall.
- Grace McDermott - Lacrosse. Will attend Assumption in the fall.
- Dana Lewandowski - Lacrosse. Will attend Bentley in the fall.
- Caroline Lounsbury - Lacrosse. Will attend Franklin Pierce in the fall
Congrats to Ryan, Dana, Caroline and Grace. Proud Panthers on signing day! #PantherPride pic.twitter.com/0bxPmYLblf— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) November 14, 2016
Ryan Hodgekins - Baseball. Will attend Stonehill in the fall. pic.twitter.com/dKHbH0pwNL— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) November 14, 2016
Grace McDermott - Lacrosse. Will attend Assumption in the fall. pic.twitter.com/SJ1cfFxv80— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) November 14, 2016
Dana Lewandowski - Lacrosse. Will attend Bentley in the fall. pic.twitter.com/oHG00Fq9kx— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) November 14, 2016
Caroline Lounsbury - Lacrosse. Will attend Franklin Pierce in the fall. pic.twitter.com/oSzvz7jlTY— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) November 14, 2016
FHS Panthers |
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