Office of the Superintendent

Welcome to the start of a new school year!

As parents and caregivers, your involvement and support is critical in helping our students to be positive and productive members of the FPS community. We must work to support one another in creating an inclusive environment that creates a sense of belonging and mattering for ALL. 

Working together to improve opportunities and outcomes for our students requires a shared commitment of:

1. Making sure students attend school everyday, on time, and engage in their learning
2. Holding ourselves accountable to student achievement and improved performance
3. Taking responsibility for behavior and actions to ensure that our schools are safe and supportive

Attendance Matters!

Student attendance continues to be our number one priority. When students come to school everyday and engage in learning, we set the stage for improved student outcomes and overall district performance improvements.

• Ensure that your student is in school each and every day. Inconsistent attendance to school and to classes can significantly impact your student’s educational progress. The attendance frequently asked questions document (FAQ) provides important information around expectations for student attendance and absences.

District Priorities Dashboard & Increased Accountability for Student Achievement

The FPS Priorities Dashboard is aimed at tracking and illustrating select district accountability measures and improved student achievement across all grade levels and disciplines in the Framingham Public Schools. Coupled with an intentional communications strategy from the Office of the Superintendent, this effort aims to:

1. Garner community support for district improvement efforts so that everyone across the city can have a shared understanding of and commitment to district priorities.
2. Align with 2023-2030 FPS Strategic Plan and Progress Tracker that is available with real-time progress monitoring on the district’s Transparency Center on the FPS website.
3. Define, measure, and communicate outcomes, including year-over-year illustrations of student achievement outcomes, to strengthen public confidence and allow community members to better understand the impact of the city’s financial investments.

Expectations for Responsible Student Behavior

• Become familiar with the Framingham Public Schools Code of Character, Conduct, and Support, which provides guidance for behavioral expectations and accountability, pairing an accountable consequence to a behavioral infraction with a restorative intervention to promote skill-building and restoration.
• Help us to reinforce the 5 School Rules from the Code of Character Conduct and Support (Code) that we teach students across all levels. Parents and caregivers can support these 5 School Rules and Rights and Responsibilities by talking to their students about what they mean and why they are important while in the classroom and on the school bus; and
• Review the parent/caregiver rights and responsibilities (SP, PT) to strengthen the relationship between home and schools. 

With the energy and excitement that comes with the start of a new school year, so comes the opportunity to reset expectations through a district-wide effort focused on building trust with the broader school community, celebrating staff, demonstrating visible leadership, strengthening communication, and being more transparent than ever around measurable outcomes for our students.

Thank you in advance for working together with us in support of our amazing school community. Our students will benefit the most when we are all working together to prepare them to be academically strong, socially and emotionally resilient, and respectful and responsible citizens in our community.

And…stay connected! Download the ParentSquare app to get school and district communications directly!

Your partner in education,

Bob Tremblay, Superintendent of Schools

CIVIL RIGHTS AND TITLE IX COMMITMENT

The Framingham Public Schools is dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive environment free from discrimination, harassment, or retaliation based on characteristics such as race, gender, disability, and sexual orientation. Harassment in any form, including sexual harassment, is strictly prohibited among all individuals within the school community, including administrators, students, and vendors. The District complies with Title IX, ensuring that there is no discrimination based on sex in any educational programs or activities, including admissions and employment processes.

Retaliation against anyone who reports harassment or participates in investigations is unlawful and will not be tolerated. Those found engaging in harassment, discrimination, or retaliation may face disciplinary actions, including reprimand, suspension, or expulsion, as determined by the school administration.