7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes - I recommend approval of the minutes from your August 13, 2019 School Committee meeting as detailed.
b. JFK Gift - I recommend acceptance of a check for $3,339.00 from the JFK PCC for supplemental supplies as detailed.
c. Music Gift - I recommend acceptance of a check for $2,785.05 from Music Parents for in- house enrichment as detailed.
d. 2019 Student Activity Account Approval - I recommend approval of the 2019 Student Activity Accounts as detailed.
motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0
8. Payment of Bills Dr. Bergen
9. Payroll Mrs. Douglas
10. Correspondence
12. Adjournment
motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0
Documents released for this meeting
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/august-27-2019-school-committee-packet
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
Live reporting: Discussion / Action Items
returned from executive session to open meeting at 7:23 PM
motion to approve cafeteria worker contract agreement, seconded, passed 7-0 via roll call
3. Discussion / Action Items
a. Strategy for District Improvement – Annual Goals 2019-2020
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/uploads/discussion_actiona_-_dip_goals.pdf
cultural proficiency transcends the overall objectives for emphasis
overall objectives remain the same but the individual strategic initiatives are different and refined for this school year
portrait of a graduate coming together with artistic development of materials for approval later this year
implementation of new homework guidelines to bring consistency across the district
identify a model, assess where they are, develop a plan to expand approaches to meet the model over time
"Seal of Biliteracy"
"it seems like a lot"
it is comprehensive, it does filter down into the district in different ways
did spend time on how to be deliberate about how and where this would be done
I recommend approval of the District Improvement Goals for 2019-2020 as discussed.
motion to approve, second, passed 7-0
4. Discussion Only Items
a. Draft Presentation Schedule for School Committee Meetings 2019-2020
calendar of meeting dates with presentations distributed among the sessions
recap pf FHS trip to Europe in October
ECDC revision of their report card, here for review before implementation possible in Jan/Feb
5. Information Matters
a. School Committee Sub-Committee Report
Budget - need to set meeting, develop 5 year plan
Community Relations
farmers market last week
at Harvest Festival, need to develop schedule of coffees
explore FHS gear at Festival
Policy - did meet, more policies coming
Public Schools Advocacy - conf for MASC coming up
Joint PCC - no schedule just yet
Substance Abuse Task Force - Oct 1 first meeting
School Wellness Advisory Council [SWAC] - Sep 24 first meeting
6. New Business
a. To discuss any future agenda items
middle school and FHS school improvement plans presentations
motion to approve cafeteria worker contract agreement, seconded, passed 7-0 via roll call
3. Discussion / Action Items
a. Strategy for District Improvement – Annual Goals 2019-2020
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/uploads/discussion_actiona_-_dip_goals.pdf
cultural proficiency transcends the overall objectives for emphasis
overall objectives remain the same but the individual strategic initiatives are different and refined for this school year
portrait of a graduate coming together with artistic development of materials for approval later this year
implementation of new homework guidelines to bring consistency across the district
identify a model, assess where they are, develop a plan to expand approaches to meet the model over time
"Seal of Biliteracy"
"it seems like a lot"
it is comprehensive, it does filter down into the district in different ways
did spend time on how to be deliberate about how and where this would be done
I recommend approval of the District Improvement Goals for 2019-2020 as discussed.
motion to approve, second, passed 7-0
4. Discussion Only Items
a. Draft Presentation Schedule for School Committee Meetings 2019-2020
calendar of meeting dates with presentations distributed among the sessions
recap pf FHS trip to Europe in October
ECDC revision of their report card, here for review before implementation possible in Jan/Feb
5. Information Matters
a. School Committee Sub-Committee Report
Budget - need to set meeting, develop 5 year plan
Community Relations
farmers market last week
at Harvest Festival, need to develop schedule of coffees
explore FHS gear at Festival
Policy - did meet, more policies coming
Public Schools Advocacy - conf for MASC coming up
Joint PCC - no schedule just yet
Substance Abuse Task Force - Oct 1 first meeting
School Wellness Advisory Council [SWAC] - Sep 24 first meeting
6. New Business
a. To discuss any future agenda items
middle school and FHS school improvement plans presentations
live reporting; school committee - executive session
11. Executive Session
motion to adjourn to executive session, seconded, passed 7-0 via roll call
to return to open meeting
a. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the FEA Cafeteria unit as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the School Committee and the chair so declares.
motion to adjourn to executive session, seconded, passed 7-0 via roll call
to return to open meeting
Live reporting: School Committee - Aug 27, 2019
Present: Feeley, Linden, Douglas, Scofield, Bergen, Schultz, Zub
Absent: none
1. Routine Business
a. Review of Agenda
no adjustments
b. Citizen’s Comments
c. FHS Student Representative Comments
d. Superintendent’s Report
really smooth opening of school today, faculty and staff back to school meeting Monday; recognized longevity benchmarks (10, 15, 20, 25 or more years of service)
235 earning professional teaching status, reception in the fall
Donna Grady, opening remarks on treating each other with kindness
validation of behavior that is already happening
admin team helped craft the message, formed during retreat this summer
cultural proficency in DIP later this evening
introduction with proper pronunciation of names
welcoming K students tomorrow
a few hiccups to iron out but overall a very smooth opening
last week at Town Council meeting did receive confirmation of additional funds, via state budget, allocated now versus later this fiscal year per processing internally within the Town; eliminated high school parking fee, and added back 2 K aides
Tyler Brogan won the High School Invitation mile at Falmouth recently with a race record
no school Friday, Aug 30 and no school on Monday, Sep 2 for Labor Day
Linden - thanks for inviting us to the welcome on Monday, well done
2. Guests / Presentations
a. Introduce New Administrators
Dr Kim Stoloski, Asst Director Student Services
Donna Krikorian, asst principal, Oak St
Michael Procacini, asst principal, Annie Sullivan
Jennifer Santosuosso, asst principal, FHS
b. New Faculty and Staff
listing in packet
still looking for nurses and substitutes for this school year
Absent: none
1. Routine Business
a. Review of Agenda
no adjustments
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 BEDHno citizen comments
c. FHS Student Representative Comments
d. Superintendent’s Report
really smooth opening of school today, faculty and staff back to school meeting Monday; recognized longevity benchmarks (10, 15, 20, 25 or more years of service)
235 earning professional teaching status, reception in the fall
Donna Grady, opening remarks on treating each other with kindness
validation of behavior that is already happening
admin team helped craft the message, formed during retreat this summer
cultural proficency in DIP later this evening
introduction with proper pronunciation of names
welcoming K students tomorrow
a few hiccups to iron out but overall a very smooth opening
last week at Town Council meeting did receive confirmation of additional funds, via state budget, allocated now versus later this fiscal year per processing internally within the Town; eliminated high school parking fee, and added back 2 K aides
Tyler Brogan won the High School Invitation mile at Falmouth recently with a race record
no school Friday, Aug 30 and no school on Monday, Sep 2 for Labor Day
Linden - thanks for inviting us to the welcome on Monday, well done
2. Guests / Presentations
a. Introduce New Administrators
Dr Kim Stoloski, Asst Director Student Services
Donna Krikorian, asst principal, Oak St
Michael Procacini, asst principal, Annie Sullivan
Jennifer Santosuosso, asst principal, FHS
b. New Faculty and Staff
listing in packet
still looking for nurses and substitutes for this school year
Franklin Historical Museum: new web site
We are happy to officially launch our new website at franklinmuseum1778.com. As a special Eagle Scout project, Sal Balkas, a 2018 FHS graduate, created the basic format for our new and improved website that includes links for historical documents, digitized Oskey’s 1928-2017, the amazing Anne Giardano post card collection, and much more.
Check us out at franklinmuseum1778.com and let us know what you think! You can also find us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram!
Check us out at franklinmuseum1778.com and let us know what you think! You can also find us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram!
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| Franklin Historical Museum: new web site |
Franklin Cultural District meeting update - Sep 18
Hello Franklin Cultural District Partners,
The location of the next Cultural District Partners meeting has been moved to the studio of Franklin Cable TV and Radio. Meeting details are as follows:
There is on site parking and the building has universal access. A meeting agenda will be provided closer to the meeting date. We hope to see all Franklin Cultural District Partners at the meeting.
Best regards,
Pandora Carlucci
____________________
Pandora Carlucci, Ed.D.
Franklin Cultural District Committee Member
pcarluccifranklinculture@gmail.com
https://www.franklinculture.org/
The location of the next Cultural District Partners meeting has been moved to the studio of Franklin Cable TV and Radio. Meeting details are as follows:
Franklin Cultural District Partners Meeting
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
7:00 PM
Franklin Cable TV and Radio Station
23 Hutchinson Street, Franklin
There is on site parking and the building has universal access. A meeting agenda will be provided closer to the meeting date. We hope to see all Franklin Cultural District Partners at the meeting.
Best regards,
Pandora Carlucci
____________________
Pandora Carlucci, Ed.D.
Franklin Cultural District Committee Member
pcarluccifranklinculture@gmail.com
https://www.franklinculture.org/
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| Franklin Cultural District meeting update - Sep 18 |
FBRTC: Upcoming Events - membership drive; Labor Day walk
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