001Thank you for our continued recognitions tonight. We'd like to recognize They're here. Please come up Gianna Garcini Sarah Wainick and Celia Gibson, please come forward So we are proud to recognize these remarkable young innovators who represented our district and Freedom in a media school so well on the national stage at the 2025 RTX Invention Convention US Nationals held at the Henry Ford Museum in Michigan this summer out of more than 202,000 K through 12 inventors nationwide just 500 advanced to the national competition Among them were five teams from Franklin special including Gianna and Sarah the creators of the Cecilia seat Their invention the Cecilia seat was inspired by their classmate and product advisor Celia Gibson the invention allows individuals using wheelchairs to safely transfer to Supported seat at standard tables promoting greater inclusion and accessibility
002The Celia seat earned an honorable mention the only Tennessee team the only Tennessee team to be nationally awarded And were personally recognized by keynote speaker in Blue Origin astronaut Aisha Bowe doing her address Congratulations to the Corvada creators their innovators determination and Representation of our district on the national platform, and I know there are several others involved in it So y'all please stand up give them a hand Thank you absolutely amazing thank you Angie and all of those who were involved as well Yeah, if you need to slip out we won't say anything That was a great group Thank you As they depart continue with our opening Day video team we want to recognize We're pleased to recognize the following individuals for their creativity collaboration and leadership in producing the 2025 opening day video a
003Forecast of lovely days ahead that work captured the spirit of Franklin special district and helped us kick off the school year With energy and inspiration. No a few of them are not here, but we're gonna call your name anyway Chiara Cricht Susanna Gentry Jeremy Maxwell, please come forward Shelly Robinson Michael Stanley and Amber Whitley And we want to thank them for bringing our story to life and starting the year with such a great Celebration and I know we all enjoyed it. I've actually went back and looked at it again It was great floor is now open for public input There's a podium to my right if there is anyone here for public input Seeing no one we declared it public input is now in close now close reports presentations and discussions teaching and learning Thank
004you, sir. Good evening tonight the teaching and learning spotlight shines on the 2025 opening day and You can read many of the details in your report in your packet that was provided to you But mr. Blair, I hope you don't mind we thought it might be fun to show the video just one more time Alright, here we go See it's been an absolute scorcher of a summer with record-breaking heat as things are looking bright for the Franklin special district Expect a strong front to student success clear skies and collaboration and daily highs in positivity and purpose No storms ahead just sunshine smiles and momentum all year long. That's your forecast a hundred percent chance of lovely days ahead And the sunlight hurts my something without Bears heavy on my mind And the world's all right
005with me just one look at you and I know it's gonna be When the day that lies ahead of impossible to be someone else instead of me used to know the way I look at you and the world's all right and I know it's And I know I didn't see you and you gonna let the Papa Grove SRO show you But neck but next year next year you gonna be right you gonna be right there with them right now That's all Second all in favor Of the consent agenda is there a motion motion to approve the consent agenda motion is there a second second is there all in favor Business before the board. That's not That's our item number one new policy therapy dog program 3.2181. This is a second reading This is being added
006for our current therapy dog program as well as it additionally Complimenting 3.218 there were no changes requested by the board on first reading we recommend approval secondly There a motion to approve Their second second Council is there discussion? Dr. Smoed and since we're Leading the way were we able to help with some of the language of this? Policy well we modified this policy it was more of a skeleton Policy that TSA had so we put some language in here Maybe other school districts would Would like that language instead of just the TSA Have a motion and a second and their further discussion all in favor Yes, I have number two positive student wellness 6.411 this is also a second reading Previously state law required elementary students to receive a hunt 130 minutes of physical activity
007per week This is now been increased to 40 minutes each school each school school day Middle and high school students are still required to see 90 minutes of physical education per full school week These requirements are separate from physical education Classes which we discussed at our last meeting and TSA provided the model policy There were no changes on the first reading We recommend approval There a motion to approve Townsville is there a second Talker is there discussion? I do have one point of clarification We talked about it last meeting, but I think it deserves Last meeting but I think it deserves Saying again, we're still keeping PE every day for our elementary students And I think that's very That sets us apart and I'm sorry that this is impacting like last-minute schedule changes And I
008appreciate all the work that everybody has done And is doing to make it happen and thank you for prioritizing the entire child the complete well-being and Our principals have done a really good job of being creative and how to meet this requirement Again, we as we discussed at our board retreat with our own legislators We really think that those few of us in the state that are providing physical education every day and Recess every day even though it was 20 minutes until this new law We kind of feel like we're getting the short end of the stick so to speak because now we've got 40 minutes of recess and then 30 minutes of physical education physical education every day But our president was doing a great job and trying to figure this out and our
009physical education teachers are as well Yeah, it's it is what it is. So we'll just do Dr. Snowden, I want to also put on record. Thank you for your comments Alisha. I really appreciate that That I specifically asked every single one of our legislators to come join us so they can see Exactly what their policies have How they're enacted in the in the in the classroom and I think if they are looking at this I hope that they will Ocean and a second is there any further discussion all in favor I'm number three apology vision substitute personnel five point seven zero one first reading Fun final review by the TSBA legal department is recommended to update the certification Paragraph on page two line eight from 20 to 30 consecutive days After that threshold the substitute
010shall possess a teaching certificate With endorsement in the discipline or disciplines to be taught or shall be a retired teacher that help the appropriate endorsement This is the only revision for this policy which was approved our last name We recommend adoption of first reading and wave second Sir, there's a motion to adopt on first and wave on second. I'm excited to make that motion Second second discussion I'm number four positive vision attendance of non-resident students six point two zero four It's the first reading the policy revision is to clarify Item to non-resident students that are referred to in this policy on grades K through eight The revision further clarifies that the FSD special education preschool peer model program has its own enrollment guideline And is not part of the K8 educational program. We also recommend
011The board is willing to adopt on first and wave second reading So there's a motion to adopt on first and wave second. Is there a motion? Parker is there second? Second bail is there discussion? Thank you director schools report opening day celebration and professional development This year our program again was at rolling hills community church and it seems to get better we learned from Last year and so we made a little later start and we also had expanded parking along with a few other tweaks the Starting later gave people an opportunity And many got there at 8 o'clock even though we didn't start until 9 So have the opportunity to fellowship with our colleagues. So we thought that was great For those that didn't have a chance to see our keynote speaker. Dr. Anthony Muhammad
012His remark right on target With the work that we're that's occurring now in our school and in our school district and we're certainly I know Those of you I know you don't get a you don't get a paycheck for the board service and you have Regular jobs. So if you could make it, we certainly appreciate you being there If you weren't there because you you need to get paid You get paid from your regular job instead of your all that big paycheck you get from the Franklin special district Prior to and after the program we have professional learning programs that sessions that were held throughout the district grades of specific and they continued August the 4th through the 6th at school based professional learning and also an administrative day a Meeting great evening was held
013on Tuesday, August 5th and 3 36 30 the teachers and school administration ready to welcome students and families First unit day the half day on Thursday, August 7th return to full days on Friday, August 8th kindergarteners will come One day during the first week of pageant and process and then we'll begin full time this Friday Between 25 Tennessee School Board Association mid Cumberland school volunteer recognition award our district volunteer this year Callie Alexander from Franklin Elementary has been chosen to represent the mid Cumberland region And we'll go on to be considered one of the top volunteers in the state We're extremely proud of all our volunteers both parent and community members and are very fortunate to have them in various roles throughout our school We hope that you'll be able to attend the TSBA fall
014district meeting on September 4th at McEwen High School Files FSD summer feeding recap over the total of seven thousand five hundred and ten breakfasts thirteen thousand two hundred thirty two lunches served during the 38 weekdays Between May 27th and July 38 meals were served through Summer Learning Academy young scholars Mac We met Franklin Boyd and girls club and Franklin housing Johnson Elementary was our open site for families could walk in and have breakfast and lunch for breakfast at the site It was a total of 72 children Served in two adult meals For lunch that we serve a total of 58 children meal and 51 adult meal Summer Mac recap of some Mac program was held at Johnson Elementary the theme was summer is life There were 276 students enrolled in the program and grace k8
015students and enjoyed weekly field trips Some of the favorites were Chuck E Cheese imagine that bowling in the Tennessee State Museum Each week had a theme with daily activities focused around reading art stem and health and wellness The Winston County Health Department partnered with us in providing students with lessons about cooking healthy snacks physical fitness and heart health We also had great visits from the Williamson County Animal Center. Mr. Rich the super scientist party animals in the national zoo That would also like to thank the administrative and custodial teams at Johnson for their support and helping make this such a wonderful program for our student story bus recap Story bus rolled out a brand new experience for our young readers from june the second through july the 29th Thanks to our continued partnership with Kroger.
016We were able to offer three Convenient weekly stop Monday on Hillsboro Road Tuesdays on Columbia Avenue and Thursdays on Murfreesboro Road They also made made special visits to our Mac and we met club in total. We welcome approximately 265 children Story bus team loves sharing stories without stories with our young visitors many of whom returned week after week Families especially appreciated the buses fresh new look and expanded library of books Well, the biggest hits this summer was our art station We added extra cork boards inside the bus so young artists could proudly display their work Many eagerly checked each week to find their own creations feature The heartfelt thank you goes to Chuck Sugg for generously providing sonic coupons for our visitors Kroger for being such a welcoming reliable part and to our transportation team
017for ensuring the bus was parked and ready each day Because of your support we were able to create a magical and memorable summer of reading for so many children And future readers and last but certainly not least many thanks to dr. Jena and her staff organization and staff And I would say the day I visited Crip in Kroger at Hillsboro there was a fan or two children and Monomers and they were from out of town They just happen to be at Kroger and she saw the bus and asked a question So we not only entertain our district folks, but some out-of-town children as well So it's a great program and great Resource for our students, but for people visiting our community as well Labor Day holiday far and early dismissal for students and professional learning
018on August 29th the district of district and the offices Will be closed September 1st, and then you have some opportunities there Thank you sir updates teaching and learning nothing additional. Thank you sir Administration is good evening everyone you have your HR and financial reports in your packet our first Sales tax collection for our new fiscal year reflected a 1.6 percent increase month-to-month off to a good start Thank you, sir Any announcements from the board? I wanted to say that I enjoyed going to the first day of school. I tried to hit three schools that was pretty audacious of a goal and For Liberty Elementary that lion I'm telling you that was To see the kids high-fiving is that was really cute and then For more elementary I got there and it was I was like
019five minutes to spare and there were no One was late which was of course awesome, but to see the counselor there and just to have such great memories of just how welcoming he is as a person was just phenomenal and I Was just really thrilled to be able to share that and I also wanted to share when I went to Kroger for the story bus There were two families that were new to our district and they were excited about coming and the people who recommend it for them to come Shared that this is just the beginning of their excitement of Franklin special and I thought that's that's that's that's us and And it made their kids really excited about coming to school and so they were also coming from private school I want to add
020that too. So I was really excited about that Any other comments I agree with miss Vail. I got to get to freedom metal and briefly by Franklin Elementary and It's always an exciting day with electricity in it. And so it's very enjoyable I'll say I also got to go with Robert to those schools and this phenomenal also got to read during the story at the story The great experience it was cathartic for me and the kid powered through me speaking The kids had to power through me just pronouncing a lot of words For me as well something so glad we do that And the parents and really enjoy that driving up their kids and I was reading to them and I had a great time so Any yes Chuck Sucks coupons were there as well
021Your reasoning what's that your reasoning my reasoning Anything else alright, there's nothing else we are