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Finance Committee - Agenda - Sep 26

The agenda for the Finance Committee which is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, Sep 26 at 7:00 PM in the 3rd floor training room at the Municipal Building.


Balances update 7/30/17

• Gen Stab 5,035,7976
• Fire Truck Stab 4,630
• Rec Fields Stab 6,762
• Open Space 1,085,668
• Traffic Stab 4,620
• OPEB Trust 3,903,675
• Budget Stab 1,364,443
• Free Cash -0-

OPEB Obligation: Pay as you go 93,975,598 as of 6/30/15



Call to Order
Citizens Comments
Approval of Minutes

Action Items:

• FY 2018 Budget Amendments
• Water Bond Authorization- Reduction
• Radio System Improvements

Discussion

• OPEB Update
• Fund Balance Update

You can get a get a copy of the agenda on the Town of Franklin webpage
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/agenda_2017-9-26.pdf

Finance Committee - Agenda - Sep 26

2017 Franklin Boys Basketball Alumni and Friends Golf Tournament - Oct 14

Come join us Saturday, October 14 for the 2nd annual FHS Boys Basketball Alumni and Friends Golf Tournament.

• Shotgun start at 1 PM,  registration at noon
• Great fun and great friends
• Win prizes!- longest drive, closest to the pin, raffles, and auction
• Individual, group, and dinner only tickets for sale click "register"
• Want to sponsor? click on "register" and choose to be an event sponsor (tee, longest drive, closest to the pin) or choose from our bronze, silver, gold, platinum packages.
• FHS boys basketball boosters is a non-profit organization. all donations are tax-deductible
• All major credit cards accepted
• Please register by oct. 7, 2017
• Have questions? contact Karen Mahon - karen.mahon11@gmail.com

New 2017- helicopter golf ball drop!
$10 for a chance to win the $500 grand prize!

2017 Franklin Boys Basketball Alumni and Friends Golf Tournament - Oct 14

Register at Eventbrite
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2017-franklin-boys-basketball-alumni-and-friends-golf-tournament-registration-36828787896

Elks Care Elks Share 5th Annual 5K Road Race & Walk - Sep 30

Elks Care Elks Share 5th Annual 5K Road Race and Walk. Race starts at 9:30 AM, Saturday, Sep 30

You can support our Veterans:
1. Sign up to Walk or Run as an individual or team
2. Donate a few dollars
3. Spread the word by sharing this with your friends!
#FranklinElks #Veterans


Register via RaceWire  https://racewire.com/register.php?id=8098

Elks Care Elks Share 5th Annual 5K Road Race & Walk - Sep 30

Register O'Donnell Announces REBA Meeting Being Held at Registry

	Norfolk County Registry of Deeds
	Register O'Donnell Announces REBA Meeting Being Held at Registry Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell is pleased to announce that the Real Estate Bar Association for Massachusetts (REBA) will hold its next breakfast meeting at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds at 8:30A.M. on October 11th. The Registry is located at 649 High Street in Dedham. The meeting will be held in the Hannon Annex on the basement level. Register O'Donnell noted, "I am delighted that REBA has chosen the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds to hold their upcoming meeting. The Registry values its relationship with REBA and other key stakeholders in the real estate and lending industries. REBA has been an outstanding leader in its field for more than 150 years and does a wonderful job in promoting and educating its members." The meeting, sponsored by Herbert H. Landry Insurance Agency and Belmont Savings Bank, will include an overview of issues important to REBA members along with an update on legislation before the Massachusetts legislature affecting real estate conveyancing. The meeting will also include a discussion on the Commonwealth's new marijuana law and its impact on condominium living. All REBA members and guests are welcome, regardless of their practice concentration. The program is free of charge. Interested participants are requested to RSVP by October 6th to Nicole Cohen at cohen@reba.net. To learn more about these and other Registry of Deeds events and initiatives, like us at facebook.com/NorfolkDeeds or follow us on twitter.com/NorfolkDeeds and instagram.com/NorfolkDeeds. The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds is located at 649 High Street in Dedham. The Registry is a resource for homeowners, title examiners, mortgage lenders, municipalities and others with a need for secure, accurate, accessible land record information. All land record research information can be found on the Registry's website www.norfolkdeeds.org. Residents in need of assistance can contact the Registry of Deeds Customer Service Center via telephone at (781) 461-6101, or email us at registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org. Register William P. O'Donnell Norfolk County Registry of Deeds email: registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org phone: 781-234-3336 web: http://www.norfolkdeeds.org

Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, 649 High Street, Dedham,, MA 02026-1831 Sent by registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org in collaboration with Try it free today

Register O'Donnell Announces REBA Meeting Being Held at Registry

“The elephant in the room right now is concussions”

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"Fielding full rosters of varsity, junior varsity and freshmen football teams years ago was as simple as putting out a sign up sheet and watching the names pile up. 

These days, some local high school football coaches have to perform their best sales pitch to encourage students and their parents to step onto the gridiron amid fears of concussions, other injuries and a plethora of other high school sports offerings. 

“It used to be young men couldn’t wait to play high school football,” said Dan Haddad, Bellingham High School head football coach. “Now you’re a salesman. They’re just not coming out.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170924/high-school-football-participation-down-in-part-to-concerns-about-head-injuries

http://www.thinktaylor.org/concussionawarenessweek/

Taylor Twellman,  former NE Revolution soccer player who retired due to his concussion injuries, is now a sports commentator and founder of ThinkTaylor.org to raise awareness of this issue. The MIAA collaborated to hold concussion awareness week from Sep 11 - 15.

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Sep 26, 2017

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."

the key to learning

1. Routine Business
a. Review of Agenda
b. Citizen’s Comments
i. In the spirit of open communication, “the School Committee will hear public comment not related to an agenda item at the beginning of each regular School Committee Meeting. The Committee will listen to, but not respond to any comment made. A Committee member may add an agenda item to a future meeting as a result of a citizen comment” – from Policy BEDH

c. FHS Student Representative Comments
d. Superintendent’s Report

2. Guests / Presentations
a. ECDC 17-18 School Improvement Plan – Kelty Kelley
b. Davis Thayer 17-18 School Improvement Plan – Kathleen Gerber
c. Jefferson 17-18 School Improvement Plan – Sarah Klim
d. Keller 17-18 School Improvement Plan – Eric Stark
e. Kennedy 17-18 School Improvement Plan – Dr. Linda Ashley
f. Oak St. 17-18 School Improvement Plan – Kate Peretz
g. Parmenter 17-18 School Improvement Plan – Shannon Barca

3. Discussion / Action Items
a. I recommend approval of ECDC’s 2017-18 School Improvement Plan as presented.
b. I recommend approval of Davis Thayer’s 2017-18 School Improvement Plan as presented.
c. I recommend approval of Jefferson’s 2017-18 School Improvement Plan as presented.
d. I recommend approval of Keller’s 2017-18 School Improvement Plan as presented.
e. I recommend approval of Kennedy’s 2017-18 School Improvement Plan as presented.
f. I recommend approval of Oak St.’s 2017-18 School Improvement Plan as presented.
g. I recommend approval of Parmenter’s 2017-18 School Improvement Plan as presented.
h. Policy – Second Reading
i. CBI – Evaluation of the Superintendent
ii. I recommend adoption of policy CBI – Evaluation of the Superintendent as discussed.
i. Boys Basketball Florida Trip Proposal
i. I recommend approval of the request for the FHS Boys Basketball team to travel to Orlando, FL on December 26-31, 2017 for a tournament as detailed.
j. Policy – First Reading
i. BBA – School Committee Powers and Duties
ii. BBBA – School Committee Member Qualifications Oath of Office
iii. BEDH – Public Participation at School Committee Meetings
iv. I recommend moving the following policies to a second reading:
1. BBA – School Committee Powers and Duties
2. BBBA – School Committee Member Qualifications Oath of Office
3. BEDH – Public Participation at School Committee Meetings

4. Discussion Only Items
a. none

5. Information Matters
a. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports (e.g. Budget; Community Relations; Policy; Transportation; Public Policy Advocacy; Ad Hoc Superintendent Evaluation)
i. Community Relations Sub Committee – Denise Schultz
ii. Policy Sub Committee – MaryJane Scofield
iii. Budget Sub Committee – Dr. O’Malley
iv. Ad Hoc Superintendent Evaluation – Dr. Bergen
b. School Committee Liaison Reports (e.g. Joint PCC; Substance Abuse Task Force; School Wellness Advisory Council [SWAC]; MASC)

6. New Business
a. To discuss any future agenda items

7. Consent Agenda
a. I recommend approval of Minutes from the September 12, 2017 School Committee meeting.
b. I recommend acceptance of the donation of a Buffet Clarinet, valued at approximately $800.00 from Mary Ellen Lombardi Toscano for the FHS music program.
c. I recommend acceptance of a check for $100.00 from Roger & Roberta Trahan for the Maureen Sabolinski Scholarship at FHS
d. I recommend acceptance of the donation of $2,105.00 from various donors in memory of Harvey Nasuti for the FHS Athletic Program.
e. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,700.00 from the Keller PCC for field trips.

8. Payment of Bills 
Dr. O’Malley

9. Payroll 
Ms. Douglas

10. Adjournment


The full PDF version of this agenda can be found on the Town of Franklin webpage
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/pages/FranklinCom_Agendas/r20172018/SCAGENDA%209-26-17.pdf