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School Committee meeting coming up at 7 PM, agenda doc here -> franklinps.net/sites/g/files/… #schcom0412

First meeting with the new agenda order of business #scsr0412

Meeting opens at 7:01 PM #schcom0412

Mackenzie Atwood presenting a long list of updates as the FHS student representative; #schcom0412 FHS theater won awards, Senior banquet held recently, very good time; Senior class Instagram account sharing future plans of seniors; Class of 2023 prom tickets on sale

Prom contract also required with ticket purchase, at Lombardo's May 6 #schcom0412 science night 4/12, empty bowls May 19, honor society art night coming, spirit week this week. Spirit blue/white completes Thursday in honor of Nick Gaspar

Tiered focus monitor review to Paula Morano et al for meeting and preparing to deliver the review details, Sara sat for exit interview and heard many accolades from the visit team, fill report coming approx 60 days #schcom0412

COVID testing extended to Apr 22 given school break, funding likely to end, will need to plan for self support for next school year #schcom0412

Superintendent report will have details on mental health screening and program for grades 8 & 10, compliments the program already for 7 & 9, given the pandemic and disruptive learning good to provide, had confirmed with Central Office and principals #schcom0412

Updated school budget presentation, links in agenda doc have the details, much remains the same, intro memo covers the difference and adjustments made franklinps.net/sites/g/files/… #schcom0412

Asst principal for summer at Keller, not full likely part time, vacancies for paraprofessionals exist across district, bottom line of budget remains the same, differences were handled within the full scope #schcom0412 asst principal funding comes from favorable info on health ...

Health care increase now at 5% vs 8% previously budgeted; A Charles joined via remote connection; motion to approve budget, second, passes 7-0 via roll call #schcom0412

School choice comes up for a vote, recommending to not allow, franklinps.net/sites/g/files/… last one graduated, history in package shows back to 2003 students by year for this program #schcom0412 it can add incremental income but has limitations

Can continue to be looked at, esp at space needs planning work, recommend to not accept, moved, second, passes 7-0 via roll call #schcom0412

Revised school calendar this adds the professional days, and early release, parent conf days, etc. #schcom0412 14 early release, an increase to provide time for collaboration and professional development,time for spring conferences in Mar for elem&middle; motion to adopt ...

Motion to amend, to rename Columbus as indigenous peoples day, not adding a day which is already underway, this renames the existing day; #schcom0412 second, discussion, 3 half days added, per ?, Please add start/end times for half days to calendar passes 7-0 via roll call

No discussion only items; superintendent evaluation met earlier details in May, meeting in Jun to vote, policy meeting May 3; legislative forum canceled, to be rescheduled TBD; #schcom0412 Apr 28 next meeting for space needs, SWAC to be at the farmers market date TBD ...

SEPAC meeting Weds, critical conversation held earlier, debrief, survey pending for next event, planning underway, #schcom0412
Consent agenda moved, second, passes 7-0 via roll call

Citizen comment now up, (yes moved to here in agenda) C O'Neill, took an ethics course, did she learn what she was meant to learn, the common good was good, thanks for what you have done for the past couple of years, I appreciate everyone of you! #schcom0412

New business, science fair winners coming next time #schcom0412
Motion to adjourn, second, passes 7-0
That's All for tonight, catch you next time!

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