Chair D McNeill opens meeting, 4 members present, 3 absent due to school concert scheduled for tonight. The agenda doc and remote participation info -> franklinps.net/sites/g/files/…#schcom1213
Student updates from FHS
Check video link for details Weds AM when the replay for this meeting is available via YouTube #schcom1213
Superintendent's report is posted on Weds AM after the meeting, redistricting update, working with AppGeo on data elements, website updated with info asked for this far, updates will continue, next meeting for the Advisory Cmte 12/20. 12/14 anniversary of Sandy Hook #schcom1213
Homework free (not reading free) during vacation time (can be used for catch up, but new items shouldn't be assigned). Artwork showcase in the FHS library really impressive work being done. #schcom1213 Professional Dec survey results accounted for about 65% of the group
Lifelong Community Learning presentation up next, Patty Gay presenting #schcom1213
The presentation slides were captured with photos and you can find them in one album photos.app.goo.gl/cYXTYd91pnScy8…#schcom1213 usually the actual pres doc will be posted Weds
400+ in lifelong, 200+ in music, more in solutions (missed #) #schcom1213
Supt plugs the college essay and app prep classes during the summer, takes some pressure off the fall
Policies for approval up next #schcom1213 move to adopt as discussed, second, passes 4-0
Accept annual report, accept collaborative and it's work summarized, FPS is a member, Supt is on the board as a representative of Franklin, Accept being scheduled for future mtg
Accept a local area collaborative, professional development as well as special needs student services, beneficial to Franklin and our students. Consultant services provided as well. #schcom1213
Policy meeting Weds, FinCom meeting and deep dive last week, space needs met last week, advisory Cmte next week, building a rhythm to work on the analysis SWAC next meeting Jan 3, SEPAC met recently working on a survey to make it parent friendly, Google form, event checklist
Substance abuse, changing name "Mental health task force" (will check on web for renaming and description) student voice, what our kids what is to know. DEI meeting Weds. DEI working with student leadership on improvements #schcom1213
Citizen comments, none tonight
New business, series of presentations on improvement plans #schcom1212
Move to adjourn, second, passes 4-0; that's all for tonight catch you next time!
Meeting called to order a few mins past 7, Chair Mercer reads protocol statement on remote participation, etc. Also available via live stream and cable (Comcast/Verizon) #tc1214
Citizen comments, none in Chambers, none in Zoom land.
Approval of mins for Nov 2, second passes via voice vote 9-0. Motion to approve mins for Nov 16, second, passes also 9-0 #tc1214
Getting ready for the Economic development subcommittee meeting at 5:45 PM The full agenda doc also contains remote participation info -> franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/…#edc1214
Chair Hamblen opens meeting at 5:47, all 7 members present for the full steering committee (that's the 4 council members plus 2 plng board and ZBA member) #edc1213
40r presentation, came out of the blue a few years ago, took time for DHCD to develop the regs 4 it
40r doesn't work as a prescriptive tool, takes 2 to tango to make the development works for both sides. #edc1214 (note if I tagged 1213 before that's a mistake, oops!)
Getting ready to report on the Finance Committee meeting at 7, The agenda and released documents for this meeting can be found -> franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/…. #fincom1207
On the agenda: Updates for
a.S&P Bond Ratings Report - November 2022
b.Stabilization Funds
c.FY23 Budget Update #fincom1207 followed by a deep dive on the school budget. A good time to find out about school finances!
A good representation from the School Committee and central office present for this session #fincom1207
Chair Sweet remote for this session, Cochrane, Harris present along with Health dept Staff in 3rd floor trng room #boh1207 Jeff Harris opens meeting with roll call.
Motion to accept Nov Mtg mins, second, passes 3-0 via roll call. #boh1207 reflexology public hearing with 2 week notice scheduled for 1st Wednesday in Jan 2023. Jan 4 official public hearing
Administration assistant update, posting externally in January
Chair Feeley opens the meeting, 1 member remote 3 absent, so roll call votes tonight #cpc1206
Motion to accept minutes, second, voice vote (oops, should have been roll call) passes 6-0-3 (3 absent) #cpc1206
Update on red brick school renovation, doors, windows backordered, sealant still to be applied. #cpc1206 did sale/borrowing for Schmidt's farm, interest rate at 3.44%
Ready for Iive reporting on back to back meetings; first up, economic development subcommittee and inclusionary zoning #edc1130franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/…