Live reporting: from Consent Agenda to Closing

7. Consent Agenda 
a. Minutes 

I recommend approval of the minutes from the August 14, 2018 School Committee meeting as detailed.

b. Student Activity Accounts 

I recommend approval of student activity accounts as detailed. 

c. FHS GiftI recommend acceptance of a check for $82.37 from Ohiopyle Prints for FHS Gift account as detailed.

motion to approve consent agenda, seconded, passed 7-0

8. Payment of Bills Dr. Bergen 

9. Payroll Mrs. Douglas 

10. Correspondence 
- none 

11. Adjournment 
motion to adjourn, seconded, passed 7-0


The agenda can be found on the Town of Franklin School District page
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/agendas/scagenda_8-28-18.pdf

Live reporting: Information Matters - updates

4. Discussion Only Items 
none 

5. Information Matters
a. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports

Budget
meeting with joint subcommittee - Sep 26, meeting to be scheduled prior to

Community Relations; 
coffee, next Sep 14 at Senior Center - theme - middle school
Oct, 3, Nov 3, and Dec 5
Sep 25 planning meeting
Oct 13 - Harvest Festival planning for space
there are other forums, not just the School COmmittee meetings
next newsletter in Sep

Policy
no meeting tomorrow night
Weds Sep 12, Oct 17 meetings for policy work

Public Schools Advocacy
handbook meeting


b. School Committee Liaison Reports
Joint PCC 
Sep 24 next meeting, looking for agenda items

Substance Abuse Task Force

School Wellness Advisory Council [SWAC]
Sep 25

School Start Times Advisory Committee [SSTAC] 
Sep 17 steering committee, Sep 20 full meeting

MASC

6. New Business 
a. To discuss any future agenda items 
school improvement plans for middle and high school
elementary for meeting after to split that up
lifelong learning goals and plans
proposed presentation schedule for review

Live reporting: District Strategy for Improvement

3. Discussion / Action Items 
a. Strategy for Improvement Presentation – Dr. Ahern 
I recommend approval of the District Strategy for Improvement for 2018-2019 

(previously referred to as the "District Improvement Plan" or DIP)

https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/strategy-improvement-discussion-action

(discovered minor glitch with one of the new HD microphones in the line of sight with the slides projected on the screen - Franklin TV will address)

Dr Ahern presenting on Strategic Improvement Plan

intro slide to Strategic Improvement Plan

The strategic improvement plan (skip to page 2 for the details)



A key item for community engagement (and aligned with determining Franklin's future)

"Engage educators and community members in the development of Franklin Public Schools’ Portrait of a Graduate"

Especially look at the detailed page (page 4) for areas where there are community engagement opportunity. For example, expanding the weekend backpack program with the Franklin Food Pantry to ensure that families and children with food security issues have some additional food options.

District Strategy for Improvement - next steps

what does 'rigorous curriculum' mean?
it is a big discussion and should come from the "Portrait of a FHS Graduate" process

clarification on counseling services study to also show the implementation of the findings, which is implied but not shown explicitly

I recommend approval of the District Strategy for Improvement for 2018-2019 with the changes as discussed; motion approved 7-0

Live reporting: New Hires and Introduction of New Administrators

2. Guests / Presentations 
a. New Hires and Introduction of New Administrators – Dr. Ahern

New hire listing
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/uploads/new_hire_list_8-28-18.pdf

new administrators, principals and assistant principals

new administrators; principals and assistant principals introduced by Dr Ahern

Live reporting: School Committee - Aug 28, 2018

Present: Feeley, Linden, Douglas, Scofield, Bergen, Schultz, Zub
Absent: none


1. Routine Business 
a. Review of Agenda 
ok for all

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

none

c. Superintendent’s Report 
Dr Ahern
school opening today, faculty yesterday
Carrie Stack, Say Yes Institute motivation speaker for yesterday faculty

by and large things were on time, buses ran

well aware of temperatures
all classrooms have fans to help monitor temperatures
schedules adjusted to rotate classes through the cooler spaces within the building
recess to be indoor tomorrow
athletic events curtailed today in lieu of weather conditions

playground at Jefferson was completed but unfortunately not used today

concession stand
plumbing fixtures remained to be installed
exterior painting underway this week
landscaping planned for in front of the stand
scheduled for completion for home opener Friday, Sep 7

FHS one of 131 to be recognized as a national banner school
inclusive school climate
had to meet ten national standards of excellence

reminder of Professional Development Day on Friday, Aug 31
literacy and science focus for elementary
Jessica Minahan working with educators and students with challenging behaviors
content based development at middle and high school
new curriculum frameworks for social studies being worked to understand implications
ESP working with consultant on managing student behaviors

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Aug 28, 2018

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.

A G E N D A

“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
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. Superintendent’s Report

2. Guests / Presentations
a. New Hires and Introduction of New Administrators – Dr. Ahern

3. Discussion / Action Items
a. Strategy for Improvement Presentation – Dr. Ahern
I recommend approval of the District Strategy for Improvement for 2018-2019

4. Discussion Only Items 
none

5. Information Matters
a. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports (e.g. Budget; Community Relations;
Policy; Transportation; Public Schools Advocacy; Ad Hoc Superintendent’s
Evaluation)
b. School Committee Liaison Reports (e.g. Joint PCC; Substance Abuse Task
Force; School Wellness Advisory Council [SWAC]; School Start Times Advisory Committee [SSTAC], MASC)

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

7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes

I recommend approval of the minutes from the August 14, 2018 School Committee meeting as detailed.

b. Student Activity Accounts

I recommend approval of student activity accounts as detailed. c. FHS Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $82.37 from Ohiopyle Prints for FHS Gift account as detailed.

8. Payment of Bills Dr. Bergen

9. Payroll Mrs. Douglas

10. Correspondence 
- none

11. Adjournment

The agenda can be found on the Town of Franklin School District page
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/agendas/scagenda_8-28-18.pdf

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Aug 28, 2018

Hockomock Area YMCA hosts 16th annual Foxboro 5K & Family Day

On Sunday, September 23 the Invensys Foxboro Branch of the Hockomock Area YMCA will host its 16th annual Foxboro 5K and Family Day at their 67 Mechanic St. location. Registration begins at 8:00 am. The USTAF certified 5K race begins at 10:00 AM. The route is a flat course through Foxboro, which makes it perfect for all fitness levels. There will be both running and walking divisions, awarding the top 3 finishers in each running division. A Kids Fun Run will begin at 9:00 AM for children ages 4 and above, with each youth getting a finisher prize.

Hockomock Area YMCA hosts 16th annual Foxboro 5K

The cost to participate is $35 per 5K participant and $15 per Kids Fun Run participant. Everyone who signs up will be given a runner bag and bib and the 5K results will be made available from a professional timing company.

The Foxboro 5K and Family Day is a great way for families to support an active lifestyle while giving back to the community. From 9:00 AM until noon, the YMCA will offer family activities that include favorite camp games, a D.J., bouncies, face painting, refreshments, and more. The event is held in loving memory of Linda Cavossa, Michael Baker, and Jackie Thomas. Funds raised will support the Hockomock YMCA’s Reach Out for Youth and Families Campaign to provide anonymous scholarships to families and individuals in our community.

Hockomock Area YMCA hosts 16th annual Foxboro 5K & Family Day

Team LIVESTRONG at the YMCA participants will also raise funds for the Hockomock Y’s 12-week strength and conditioning program for adult cancer survivors deconditioned and fatigued from cancer and/or treatment.

To register for the 5K and Kids Fun Run and to learn more, visit hockymca.org/foxboro-5k. Registrations received by September 16th include a cooling towel; Fun Run participants will receive a cotton T-shirt if registered by the above date.

About Hockomock Area YMCA:

Where Cause Meets Community. At the Hockomock Area YMCA, strengthening community is our cause. The Hockomock Area YMCA is an organization of men, women, and children sharing a commitment to nurture the potential of kids, promote healthy living, and foster a sense of social responsibility.

Our YMCA is committed to partnering and collaborating with others to create and deliver lasting personal and social change in the 15 communities we are privileged to serve. The Hockomock Area YMCA is a not-for-profit charitable cause-driven organization with facilities in North Attleboro, Foxboro, Franklin, and Mansfield. For more information, visit hockymca.org.