Live reporting: Information matters - Consent agenda

4. Discussion Only Items
a. Summer Professional Development and Curriculum Update
(presentation copy to be added later, assuming it is posted to SchComm website) 

summer work funded at about 40K 
** ECDC report card development, more formal and comprehensive than prior
** elementary - integration of units, assessment timelines; Science unit plans to align with recent standard, STEMScopes
math profiles of progress, K-5 website, work on word problems
music curriculum coordination

** middle schools
illustrative math adjustments and planning

** high school
FAA projects reinvention of arts integration, alignment to new standards
capstone project to span junior/senior years
math department working on grading reform, calibrating grading
humanities course, two period, double block (English-Social Studies), funding a seed project
additional AP course development

other projects with Spanish, work by nurses, and special education

focus on cultural proficiency

approx 100 teachers overall worked on the various projects

only one person does curriculum development for the district




5. Information Matters
a. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports 
Budget - met last week to review the adjustment, going to Town Council Weds

Community Relations - Sch Comm at Farmers Mkt - Aug 23, 3-6 PM

Policy - meeting next week, Aug 20

b. School Committee Liaison Reports 

Joint PCC meeting when schools open in Sep
Substance Abuse Task Force
School Wellness Advisory Council [SWAC]; 
MASC

6. New Business
a. To discuss any future agenda items
DIP coming next time
new hire and new administrators, maybe some policy as well

7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes
I recommend approval of the minutes from the July 23, 2019 School Committee meeting as detailed.
b. End of Year Transfers
I recommend approval of the end-of-year budget transfers as detailed.
c. Surplus Technology Equipment
I recommend declaring the detailed list of technology equipment as surplus.
d. Athletics Donation
I recommend acceptance of a check for $200.00 from the Franklin Newcomers and Friends for participation fees for students who otherwise could not afford for sports, clubs, events, etc.

motion to approve, seconded, passed 6-0

Live reporting: School Committee - Aug 13, 2019

Present:Feeley, Linden, Douglas, Scofield, Bergen, Schultz
Absent:Zub



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
none - school vacation
 
d. Superintendent’s Report
Weds/Thu leadership retreats principals first then entire admin team
working on bias response
workshop last Sunday, building upon that momnetum 
review draft of district improvement plan

lots happening in the school buildings
very busy around the schools
lots of celebrations and orientations happening to help with the Sept
High School Experience last week for incoming 9th graders almost 300 of the incoming class participated


final hiring still in process, admins looking to close out positions
new teacher orientation next week
new hires and background in packet for mext meeting



2. Guests / Presentations
a. None

3. Discussion / Action Items
a. School Handbooks


one of the summer activities during this time was revision to the handbooks for each school
tonight's revision includes feedback from the school committee provided last week
5 policies added this year (field trip, homework, military and foster children, physical constraint policy)

attendance notification procedure
allowing principles to reach out to parents with children frequently absent

added helmet lawns and other items to the bike riding section

added language for vaping to tobacco use

elementary schools did not have language for food in classroom, updated this time

added line about school nurse requirements for field trips

section 2
clarified departure expectations for Davis Tahyer

added 5 minutes to the school day, on time arrivals for clarity

Oak St new mission and vision
Parmenter mission, vision revamped

*** middle school section
attendance and check for in Google classroom
student illness pattern noticed, cell contact and parent dismissal without seeing nurse
helmet language not in middle school section

Remington book doesn't have a Q&A section

*** high school section
added language for excessive absences, esp with hospital stay

new bell schedule for high school, reflecting added time, and some adjustments

bullying section less detailed than other grade levels, actually due to formatting it is the same for all

school council not mentioned in HS section

vaping understated? was added to sections, first offense is suspesion

I recommend approval of the Franklin Public Schools Student/Family Handbooks as discussed.

Motion to approve, seconded, passed 6-0

 
b. Policy – 2nd Reading / Adoption
I recommend adoption of the following policies as discussed:

i. BEC – Executive Sessions

ii. BEDG – Minutes

iii. JKAA – Physical Restraint of Students

motion to approve, seconded, passed 6-0


c. Budget Discussion and Revised Budget
I recommend that the School Committee adopt a revised FY 20 budget of $64,702,500.
approx $500K 'extra' normally allocated later in the year - requested early for this time to use before the school year starts

eliminate the high school parking fee, administrative concern cost of implementation wanted to be avoided
added back 2 kindergarten ESP (originally 6, approved 4)

motion to approve, seconded, passed 6-0

Franklin Art Association: Meeting features Silvana Della Camera - Sep 4

The Franklin Art Association will meet on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 from 6:30 to 9:00 PM at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill Street in Franklin. Refreshments and social time will begin at 6:30 PM, followed by a short business meeting and a demonstration by award-winning photographer, Silvana Della Camera, a past president and current board member of Stony Brook Camera Club in Franklin. 

Silvana will cover the elements of taking quality photos for artists' source material and tips for photographers at all levels of expertise.

FAA meetings are held the first Wednesday of every month, September through May, and are free and open to the public. 

For more information log on to www.franklinart.org

Franklin Art Association: Meeting features Silvana Della Camera - Sep 4

 

FSPA to host Open House - Aug 21 and Sep 7

The Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) will hold an Open House for prospective students and families at 38 Main Street. The community is invited to tour the facilities, observe classes, speak with faculty and staff, and learn more about FSPA programs in music, dance, and drama, whether for recreational enjoyment or serious study.

The open house will be held on Wednesday, August 21 from 10 am - 7 pm with an additional open house on Saturday, September 7 from 10 am - 4 pm.

Proudly serving more than 500 students annually from 45 communities in Massachusetts’ Metro West region, the Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) is committed to quality education in the arts with exceptional curriculum, outstanding professional faculty and unwavering dedication to each and every student enrolled. 
 

FSPA to host Open House

Founded in 1985 by Director Raye Lynn Mercer, FSPA is a unique place where students of all ages and levels of ability participate in an array of music, dance, and drama programs with professional instruction and extraordinary performing opportunities. With broad-based and varied curricula, FSPA guides students in the development of technique, creativity, and artistic expression to last a lifetime. 

FSPA’s faculty boasts outstanding professional artists, performers, and teachers. Their impressive credentials are indicative of the excellent instruction available in all programs. FSPA instructors strive to meet the individual needs of each student, working to develop each student’s abilities to his or her own potential.

Performance is an integral part of an FSPA education and the school offers unrivaled performing opportunities for students throughout the year. On the calendar annually are student recitals, concerts by faculty and guest artists, master classes, student showcases, holiday shows, the school’s signature Spring Concert, and summer camps and intensives. In addition, for students whose level of interest is more focused, there are special performing ensemble opportunities available by audition. 

THE BLACK BOX, home of the Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC), a 200-seat flexible theater located behind FSPA, provides a professional venue for FSPA student productions, while FPAC offers opportunities by audition for student performers.

For more information about FSPA and its programs, visit www.FSPAonline.com, call 508-528-8668, or stop by 38 Main St. in Franklin. You can follow FSPA on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.

Franklin Election 2019: What does the Town Clerk do?

From the Town Clerk's page:

"Welcome to the Franklin Town Clerk’s webpage.  It is a pleasure and honor to serve the Town of Franklin.

Our office handles many critical municipal functions, including all local, state and federal elections, dog licensing, vitals (birth, marriage death records), business certificates, and we host all of the permanent records for the Town of Franklin dating back 200 years.  The Town Clerk’s office also is a central repository for all agendas and minutes of boards and committees."

https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk

The Town Clerk is elected for a four year term. In 2015, Teresa Burr won for the first time in the contested election after former clerk Deborah Pellegri stepped down.

Annual Report for 2018
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/02/franklin-annual-report-2018-town-clerks.html

Election Collection for 2015
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/08/election-collection-nov-3-2015.html

Find more information on the Franklin Election Nov 5, 2019 in the "election collection"  
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/07/franklin-election-collection-2019.html

 

Franklin Election 2019: What does the Town Clerk do?

Reminder: Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting - Aug 14

Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting

Municipal Building

355 East Central Street, 3rd Floor Training Room

Franklin, MA

August 14, 2019 - 5:30 PM
REVISED

Announcements: This meeting may be recorded by audio or video.

Discussion:

1. Plastic Bag Ban Proposal
2. Potential project at the former Keigan’s dealership - East Central Street

The agenda can be found at the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/2019-08-14_edc_agenda.pdf

Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting - Aug 14

The Washington Post has an article today about Pakistan banning plastic bags
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/pakistan-moves-to-ban-single-use-plastic-bags-the-health-of-200-million-people-is-at-stake/2019/08/12/6c7641ca-bc23-11e9-b873-63ace636af08_story.html

Franklin Election 2019: Important Dates

Important Dates To Remember

Biennial Town Election - November 5, 2019

Nomination Papers available 
Thursday, August 1, 2019 (Town Clerk’s Office)

Last day to obtain Nomination Papers 
Friday, September 13, 2019 (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) 

Last day to submit Nomination Papers to the registrars for certification (Town Clerk’s Office) Tuesday, September 17, 2019 (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

Last day to object or withdraw 
Thursday, October 3, 2019 (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

Last day to register to vote 
Wednesday, October 16, 2019  (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

Election Day 
Tuesday, November 5, 2019 (6:00 AM – 8:00 PM)


Please contact the Town Clerk’s Office with any questions.
Teresa M. Burr, CMC
Town Clerk
tburr@franklinma.gov
(508) 520-4900

Download your copy of the important dates
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O22mMWx3HMdjB5RH2eNrbPN9zPcmH-wc/view?usp=sharing


Find more information on the Franklin Election Nov 5, 2019 in the "election collection"  
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/07/franklin-election-collection-2019.html 

Franklin Election 2019: Important Dates