School Committee

Franklin School Committee February 10, 2026 Municipal Building – Council Chambers 6:00 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 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. Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81704498273?pwd=Imh0HxL8M1ontDijxS7xk9tPjazeao.1 Passcode:971393 Join via audio: +1 305 224 1968 US +1 309 205 3325 US +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 646 931 3860 US +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 719 359 4580 US +1 720 707 2699 US (Denver) +1 253 205 0468 US 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.” 2025-26 Meeting Packet Materials Call to Order​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Dr. Griffith Announcements from the Chair Pledge of Allegiance Moment of Silence 1.​ Routine Business 1.​ Review of Agenda  2.​ Payment of Bills ​ Mr. Callaghan 3.​ Payroll ​​ Dr. Griffith 4.​ FHS Student Representative Comments 5.​ Superintendent’s Report 2.​ FY27 Budget Open Hearing 3.​ Discussion/Action Items 1.​ Policy - 2nd Reading/Adoption I recommend adoption of Policy BL - Remote Participation as discussed. 2. Chapter 70 Arts and Music Letter of Support I recommend endorsement of the letter to the State Legislature in support of a Chapter 70 funding allocation to directly support the Arts and Music programming across all MA public schools. 4.​ Discussion Only Items 1.​ Monthly Financial Report 5.​ Information Matters 1.​ School Committee Sub-Committee Reports 2.​ School Committee Liaison Reports 5. ​ Consent Agenda A. Approval of Minutes I recommend approval of the minutes from your January 27, 2026, and February 3, 2026 School Committee meetings as detailed. B. ECDC Gift I recommend the acceptance of $500.00 from The Special Olympics of Massachusetts, Inc. for Supplemental Supplies as detailed. C. FHS Gifts I recommend the acceptance of $500.00 for FHS Mock Trial Field Trip as follows: ​ $200.00​ Elizabeth Mullen ​ $100.00​ Family Legal Partners ​ $200.00​ Franklin Law Group D. FHS Gifts I recommend the acceptance of $5,238.85 for FHS as follows: ​ $4,554.00 ​ Franklin Music Boosters​ In-house enrichment ​ $ 558.00​ Soccer Boosters​ ​ Field Trip ​ $ 126.85​ Ohiopyle​ ​ ​ Supplemental Supplies E. Recurring RW Zoo Field Trip  I recommend approval of the request of Christine Souza (Lincoln St K-2) to take 2nd graders to Roger Williams Zoo, Providence, RI on May 8, 2026 as detailed. F. Lincoln St. Gifts I recommend the acceptance of $10,775.00 as follows: ​ LK-2 PCC​ $2,000.00​ Field Trip ​ L3-5 PCC​ $2,400.00​ Field Trip ​ L3-5 PCC​ $6375.00​ Field Trips 6. Citizen’s Comments 7. Good of the Order 8. New Business To discuss any future agenda items 8. Executive Session As per M.G.L c. 30A, § 21 (3) 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. 9. Adjournment