The Franklin School Committee voted to enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with multiple employee units, citing Mass. General Laws chapter 30A, section 21(a)(3). The committee did not return to open meeting after the executive session.

At the end of the public meeting the chair moved to enter executive session “pursuant to Mass General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3), to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the FDA, van drivers, cafeteria, ESP, LPN, and secretary units as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the school committee,” and the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.

The listed units named for negotiation were the Franklin Education Association (FDA), van drivers, cafeteria staff, educational support professionals (ESP), licensed practical nurses (LPN), and secretarial units. Because the discussion was held in executive session, no deliberations or bargaining positions were disclosed publicly during the meeting.

Motion to enter executive session was made, seconded and approved by voice vote. The committee indicated it would not return to open session at the meeting’s conclusion.

Source: Chair’s motion and committee vote recorded on the meeting agenda and minutes.