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Live reporting on the SchCom meeting underway #schcom0509

Agenda doc for meeting franklinps.net/district/meeti… #schcom0509 available via live stream, cable broadcast and also streaming to YouTube

FHS student updates, junior prom had over 500 participants, seniors last day May 23, so time rapidly approaching for graduation. June 3 outside football field, national honor society induction Weds May 10, music awards coming Friday, annual Oskey performance May 25 #schcom0509

Annie Jr this weekend, includes FHS students as part of crew DECA highlights, #schcom0509
Superintendent report, Empty Bowls, May 19 supporting the food pantry, tickets available, silent auction also then, best wishes to Footlighters for their performance this weekend

88 inductees for National Honor Society, over 5,000 hours of service, faculty council participates in selection, thanks to PCC during teacher appreciation week #schcom0509 school nurses day Wed (5/10). MetroWest webinar 5/19 on survey results for whole region

Seeing an uptick with COVID in schools, please consider your risk level and consider returning to mask wearing. Report from Sharon fans on fan behaviour last week, active investigation, so no further comment, thanks to those who did reach out to provide info #schcom0509

Another update promised for later this week. #schcom0509 DESE visit on special Ed, no findings, met all standards, report on web page (link to be shared later)

Reopen and re-advertised for Jefferson principal, assistant principal search running currently #schcom0509 also updated that DEI candidate in background checking and will be introduced to SchCom when decision is announced

FHS unified basketball team here to present themselves, they will represent MA at Special Olympics this summer, #schcom0509

Copy of presentation on addressing student behavior franklinps.net/district/meeti… #schcom0509

Work started on this approach in Spring 2020 pre-pandemic,and continue to date. #schcom0509 behavior is a form of communication,so what is the message we should be aware of and how do we respond (proactively)

99% of behavior can be addressed with teacher notification to family on what's being seen vs expectations, #schcom0509 building relationships is the most important part of managing behavior. Don't see tier III often but do see them, requires investigation to determine cuase

Intent is to enable student learning without distractions, victim and aggressor usually are both equally misunderstood, need to work through these, #schcom0509 many forms of input for first awareness; "if we don't do this, we are not caring for you"

Confidentiality is paramount, so while there is desire for transparency, there needs to be concern for the individuals involved, not to evade or not talk about it, #schcom0509

Informative slide with great quote #schcom0509

Discipline has evolved #schcom0509 coupled with education and experience tends towards better results; strike the balance for the student to feel part of the community and the other students/community

Central tracking system being used within district #schcom0509 things were happening before COVID and have increased as they are adjusting to coming back into the environment, most consistent behavior issues arise in under-supervised unstructured time

Q what happens if an incident spans middle schools? Coordinating efforts across as required #schcom0509 Q what are we doing to better prepare the parents to help with this? Use of newsletters is one aspect, SATF also looking at with critical conversation events

Parents should be comfortable checking in with the school administrators on something that they are seeing with their student, no judgement involved, better before than after a real incident #schcom0509

Complete aside (just realized I should have been tagging these as 0510, oops!) Consistency still works in this case... #schcom0509

Objective but still supportive and nurturing #schcom0509 message matter, growth mindset important, restorative practices. Q on social media training? Middle school health does address, with new bullying policy re-looking at how to incorporate; a community issue

Q how do we keep the parents aware as the thing develops, administrator responsible for keeping informed, sometimes a ball is dropped but the intent is to do the right thing for all involved given the circumstances #schcom0509

Small example of response provided, they are proactive in understanding the students needs, rather than a triage situation #schcom0509 shift required should pay off down the line. We'd love to have an administrator at every event but that is not realistic

FHS asst principals manage a house of 600+ students, teacher evaluation, etc. It is exhausting work that gets very little credit. Micro moments have maximum impact in the school. #schcom0509 A small % of students take the time

Special Ed students are treated equally with respect to the circumstances #schcom0509 subtle plug for committee to read the existing handbooks, should help later this summer when they get the books with the proposed changes for approval

Discussion action: franklinps.net/district/meeti… moved, second, passes 6-0 (1 absent)
Second item, franklinps.net/district/meeti… moved, second, passes 5-1-1 (1 absent Bernstein, 1 recusal Stokes)

SWAC policy proposal franklinps.net/district/meeti…, motion to move to s cond reading, second, passes 6-0. Lucas provides update on the details behind it

Info matters: budget nothing since last time, no joint budget aware of; policy - discrimination and harassment out for legal review, coming up; canceling the legislative forum unable to find date, next meeting to be scheduled, space needs met earlier gathered data #schcom0509

Consent agenda, motion to approve, second, passes 6-0 #schcom0509 franklinps.net/district/meeti…

No citizen comments, future items, FinCom hearing Thursday
Motion to enter executive session, second, passes 6-0 #schcom0509

That's all for tonight catch you next time #schcom0500

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