School Committee

Franklin School Committee September 10, 2024 Municipal Building – Council Chambers 7:00 P.M. Meetings are recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon channel 29 Any individual who also wishes to record this meeting must notify the Chair 🙠 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. Members of the public are now welcome to attend committee meetings in person. Additionally, in an effort to ensure citizen engagement, citizens will be able to continue to view the public meeting using Zoom. We will use the Zoom Webinar feature. You may view the meeting with the link or phone numbers below. Participants wishing to speak during the Citizen’s Comments portion of the agenda will be able to raise their hand to be recognized by the Chair. The webinar host will invite the attendee to unmute for comment. Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89041813310?pwd=taKZaMCrgLbw4Bspw8Bk86bKWtvnn5.1 Passcode: 289751 Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 646 931 3860 US +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 305 224 1968 US +1 309 205 3325 US +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 360 209 5623 US +1 386 347 5053 US +1 507 473 4847 US +1 564 217 2000 US +1 669 444 9171 US +1 689 278 1000 US +1 719 359 4580 US 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.” Call to Order Mr. Callaghan Pledge of Allegiance Moment of Silence I. Routine Business A. Review of Agenda B. Payment of Bills Mr. Callaghan  C. Payroll Mr. McNeill D. FHS Student Representative Comments E. Superintendent’s Report II. Executive Session - The committee will convene in Executive Session - then return to open session. A. To conduct collective bargaining sessions related to the grievance filed by the Franklin Education Association B. To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares III. Guests/Presentations A. None IV. Discussion/Action Items A. 2024-25 District Improvement Plan Approval I recommend approval of the 2024-25 District Improvement Plan (DIP) as discussed. B. Franklin TV Board Appointment I recommend the appointment of Rose Turco to the Franklin TV Board for 2024-2027 as discussed. V. Discussion Only Items A. Staffing Report B. Transportation Update VI. Information Matters A. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports B. School Committee Liaison Reports VI. Consent Agenda A. Approval of Minutes I recommend approval of the minutes from your August 27, 2024 School Committee meeting as detailed. B. Backpacks/School Supply Donation I recommend acceptance of the donation of backpacks and school supplies (approximate value $300.00) from America’s Best Defense for supplemental supplies district wide as detailed. C. Recurring NY City Trip I recommend approval of the request of Diane Plouffe to take music students to see an Opera and a Broadway show from April 15-16, 2025 as detailed. VII. Good of the Order VIII. Citizen’s Comments IX. New Business To discuss any future agenda items X. Adjournment