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School Committee meeting about to start at 7, agenda doc #schcom0913 franklinps.net/sites/g/files/…

With Bernstein remote, remaining 6 members in Chambers for meeting, hence roll call vote in use tonight #schcom0913

FHS club fair coming, mock trial team had info night, still looking for members, DECA had over 200 participants, meeting coming, Jr class prom comte being formed, to plan for May 5 event. Home football game Friday #schcom0913

Advisory period added this year, 10 minutes pretty nice to have in the otherwise fast passed environment, half day this period is 40 mins for advisor info presentation and discussion #schcom0913

Superintendent report: 4695 students, 800 faculty and staff members welcomed back, Aug 29 opening day. #schcom0913 Aug 30, first thru 12, Aug 31 kindergarten started. FHS received the special Olympics national banner again, 1 of 12 in MA to receive

Participating in MA seal of biliteracy again, COVID update; focusing on mitigation strategies, if positive report thru to the school, no additional communication to homes this year. #schcom0913

516 teachers here, 5 open positions so in good shape, some being interviewed so there is still progress to fulfill those spots. #schcom0913

Next up, intro of new administration
Wasik at Keller, Dr. Frazier literacy; Daily, Dir of student health svcs; Harris, DEI Director; Murray (at sch curriculum night) at Keller; (missed one), Colin ?? welcome back to Food Svcs; Ellis as FHS athletic director; Duquette, spec ed

Sango(?), Gooder, art director K-12; Harvey, asst principal at Parmenter; #schcom0913

Next up, DLI presentation #schcom0913

Slides DLI #schcom0913

More slides DLI #schcom0913

And more DLI slides #schcom0913

Data privacy is a concern and regularly monitored #schcom0913

Cmte members share concern on student data privacy; using a consortium to also vette apps for function and privacy, is it a worthy resource? #schcom0913 relationships with teachers would be better if each school had a DLI specialist (food for thought on budget)

Inside the responses to student benefits and key goal is time; with teachers, not enough time to go around, mindful approach to use the app to better reach each student need as required, really can't be done without technology #schcom0913

The work of DLI is not replacing the teachers but helping them and helping them make the materials accessible to the students #schcom0913 this was a silver lining from COVID, among the tough lessons learned, this was a plus.

#schcom0913 DLI did offer coffees for parents, did evolve from there, there is room to improve, and create a better user experience; use of tools and how many logins are there to stream line access. Solutions oriented by nature so knowing the goals and boundaries helps

Recommend adoption of policies franklinps.net/district/schoo… #schcom0913 motion, second, vote 7-0 via roll

Recommend franklinps.net/district/schoo… #schcom0913 moved, second, passes 7-0 via roll call;

Discussion only items, procedures being posted and communicated to community #schcom0913
Dr Michael Sullivan, present as 'coach' of Lucas in his new role. Point of program to support new superintendents with best practices 'go slow to go fast'

2 years of coaching and 3rd year of support via cohort; Lucas has and will share his transition plan with community; values, entry plan, sustaining moment, aligned with district plan and building level plans so it is not a one off #schcom0913

Next info matters; new goals meeting some time in Oct; budget, community relations booth at Harvest festival, MASC resolutions for discussion next time; space needs, reviewed consultants and will bring recommendations for next meeting, advocacy group invitation being developed

Joint PCC just met for first time this year, logistics covered, consistency urged across board for schools, supporting teachers, families, etc. #schcom0913 sch wellness next mtg Oct 4; sepac event Sep 28, substance abuse task force MTG info coming

DEI meeting to be set in Oct

Consent agenda #schcom0913 moved, second, passes 7-0 via roll call

Citizen comments? None in room, none online, #schcom0913
District improvement plan and school improvement plans PreK and elementary split from middle and high for following Meeting
Motion to adjourn, second, passes 7-0 via roll call

That's all for tonight catch you next time!

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