Saturday, April 24, 2021

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Apr 27, 2021

Franklin School Committee 
April 27, 2021 = 7:00 PM

Call to Order 
Pledge of Allegiance 
Moment of Silence

I. Routine Business
A. Review of Agenda
B. Citizen’s Comments
In the spirit of open communication, “the Committee will hold a public participation segment (also called Citizen’s Comments) about matters not related to an agenda item at the beginning of each regular School Committee meeting. The Committee will listen to, but not respond to any comment made…. A Committee member may add an agenda item to a future meeting as a result of a citizen comment…. The Committee will hear public comments related to an agenda item when the Chair deems appropriate during the Committee meeting. Topics for discussion during the meeting must be limited to those items listed on the Committee meeting agenda for that evening…. ” - from Policy BEDH
C. FHS Student Representative Comments
D. Superintendent’s Report

II. Guests/Presentations
A. Remington Middle School Highlights – Paul Duprey, Principal; Danielle Champagne, Assistant Principal  https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/remington_-_school_committee_presentation.pdf
B. FHS Diversity Awareness Club

III. PM Discussion/Action Items
A. BICO Board Appointment for 2021-22
I recommend appointing Dr. Sara Ahern to the BICO Board for the 2021-22 School year.
B. ACCEPT Board Appointment for 2021-22
I recommend appointing Dr. Sara Ahern to the ACCEPT Board for the 2021-22 School year.
C. 2021 - 22 Revised School Calendar
I recommend approval of the revised 2021-22 Calendar as discussed.

IV. Discussion Only Items
A. 2021 - 22 School Committee Meeting Calendar
B. Reopening of Schools Status Update (April 23, 2021)

V. Information Matters
A. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports (e.g. Ad Hoc Supt. Evaluation, Budget, Community Relations/Public Schools Advocacy, Policy, Transportation)
B. School Committee Liaison Reports (e.g. Joint PCC, Substance Abuse Task Force, School Wellness Advisory Council, Franklin Racial & Social Justice Task Force)

VI. New Business
A. To discuss any future agenda items

VII. Consent Agenda
A. Approval of Minutes
I recommend approval of the minutes from your April 13, 2021 School Committee meeting as detailed.
B. Transfers
I recommend approval of the budget transfers as detailed.
C. RMS Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $600.00 from the Franklin Cultural Council for in-house enrichment and supplemental supplies for Remington Middle School as detailed.
D. Athletics Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $500.00 from the Special Olympics for supplemental supplied for the Athletics Department as detailed.
E. Parmenter Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $309.89 from the Parmenter PCC for supplemental supplies as detailed.

VIII. Payment of Bills Dr. Bergen

IX. Payroll Atty. Pond-Pfeffer

X. Executive Session
A. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the FEA and Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(2) to conduct collective bargaining sessions with the FEA unit. as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the School Committee and the chair so declares.
B. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A §21(a)(2) to conduct strategy session in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel.
C. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares.

XI. Adjournment

Meeting packet folder and documents released for the meeting

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Apr 27, 2021
Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Apr 27, 2021




Earth Day conversation starters for Franklin

Via Cobi Frongillo: 

"Some thoughts on this Earth Day to get our brain's turning on opportunities for local advocacy..."
Shared from Facebook: 

FM #523 - Franklin Area Nonprofit Network Meeting - 04/19/21 (audio)

FM #523 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 523 in the series. 


This shares the second meeting of the Franklin Area Nonprofit Network (FANN). The meeting was conducted virtually using Zoom. The meeting was recorded to capture the introductions of each of the groups/organizations to enable packaging of them for the individual groups to use.


Thanks to all those who participated and especially to the organizations who provided their introductions. We heard from


  • Friends of Franklin Elders, Inc

  • Franklin Neighbor Brigade

  • Franklin Food Pantry

  • Metacomet Land Trust, Inc.

  • Franklin Public Library

  • St. Vincent de Paul Society, St Mary Franklin

  • Franklin FISH

  • Franklin Lions

  • Rotary Club of Franklin MA


Pete Fasciano presented an overview of the Franklin TV/Radio services. Judy O’Gara assisted with examples of press release information


  • The presentation document can be found online

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BNAVSoh8UvRdNiBxFn27i0BQ-uwn007e/view?usp=sharing


The meeting recording runs about an hour and 30 minutes, so let’s listen in to the Franklin Area Nonprofit Network, a fanntastic group! 

Audio file = https://player.captivate.fm/episode/44fd4920-605e-45f5-8b4d-d46f777db76d


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FM #523 - Franklin Area Nonprofit Network Meeting - 04/19/21 (audio)
FM #523 - Franklin Area Nonprofit Network Meeting - 04/19/21 (audio)


FHS football ends season with loss to KP 14-10

From HockomockSports.com we share the FHS sports results: 

Football = Franklin, 10 @ King Philip, 14 – Final
1st Quarter: No scoring.
2nd Quarter: No scoring.
3rd Quarter: (F) Parker Cheuvront 32-yard field goal.
4th Quarter: (KP) Mikey Malatesta 2-yard rush, Matthew Kelley XP good; (F) Mack Gulla 10-yard rush, P. Cheuvront XP good; (KP) Charlie Grant 10-yard pass to Danny Clancy, M. Kelley XP good.

For other results around the Hockomock League


FHS football ends season with loss to KP 14-10
FHS football ends season with loss to KP 14-10

Last "Monday Night Masterclass" of the season!


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Last "Monday Night Masterclass" of the season!

Join Us! Free Monday Night Masterclass with local artist, Jacqueline Volpe


Our LAST class of the season will focus on the life and works of Katharina Grosse, a German artist who uses her surroundings (natural and man-made) to create pieces which are colorful and large-scale often running from ceiling to floor or the length of a building.

Last "Monday Night Masterclass" of the season!


Jacqueline Volpe, noted local artist and founder of "The Creativity Curator" will be giving a hands-on, one hour masterclass of Katharina's works. Registration is required and, as always, free to our community.

Monday, April 12th, 7:30-8:30pm.
Register on our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/FranklinCulturalCouncil/) or through our email address: franklinculturalcouncil02038@gmail.com. A Zoom link is sent to participants via private email before the event.



Franklin Senior Center: Email Blast - April 23, 2021

Hello Everyone!

Earth Day is Saturday April 24th! 

3 days of live events #RestoreOurEarth  https://www.earthday.org/earth-day-2021/ 


Staying Connected

Link to the Senior Center - https://www.franklinma.gov/fsc

Link to the Senior Center Calendar https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/day 

Link to Franklin Matters - https://www.franklinmatters.org/ and www.franklin.news 

Link to the Town's webpage - https://www.franklinma.gov/

Link to Mass.Gov COVID - https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-updates-and-information 


Tuesday April 27th at 1pm - Join us on zoom for; 2 Tenors and a passion for wheels - Although not well known today, tenor James Melton was a phenomenally popular star  of opera, stage, records, radio and screen from the 1920s to the 1950s. He was also an obsessive collector of antique cars and, thanks to a Massachusetts man (also a tenor in amateur circles), became a collector of early antique bicycles as well. Meet the men, learn about their collections and spend a short sojourn in a simpler time.  Presented by Alan Earls. Email adoggett@franklinma.gov for the zoom link to attend. 


SCAM ALERT - Scammers call pretending to be your loved one, pretending that your loved one is hurt or in trouble, or more terrifying, that your loved one has been kidnapped.  

For more information on Scams and what to look for please visit this Government website: https://www.mass.gov/guides/a-consumer-guide-to-scams#-grandparent-scam- 


Chess tournament this Thursday, April 29th at 11am! -  Are you a chess player?!? FHS student Adam Dombroski will be leading a chess tournament online this Thursday.  See attached flyer for information and how to get involved.


chess tournament online
chess tournament online

Tips

Hand Exercises for Seniors

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_Ug9C9BMus 


Shifting from thinking to being a guided meditation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2sRrlzmW14 


Music

Toby Keith - Don't Let The Old Man In

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yc5AWImplfE 


Introducing the Baroque Theorbo 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVabz8LneI4 


The transformative power of classical music by Benjamin Zander

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9LCwI5iErE 


Just for Fun

Podride a new kind of bicycle

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lKq1fGtXFM 


Life lessons from 100 year olds

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AThycGCakk 


How it works - The International Space Station

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGP6Y0Pnhe4 


15 of the largest abandoned cities in the world

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykNgGqCHtok 



Humor

When your wife has a dark sense of humor

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biZiMyvg4Bc 


There are no rules at Costco - Ron Rhuman

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yA3YIs8S7YE 


Kindness Matters

Man saves baby elephant from drowning

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00zT4aaw5f0 


Kindness to the planet matters too!
Kindness to the planet matters too!

Upcoming Events email adoggett@franklinma.gov to attend unless noted otherwise.

*Monday at 2pm - "Where's The Toast" Memory Cafe" Featuring the music of Johnny Diamond. Johnny has been entertaining folks for over 50 years.  Come enjoy an hour of music, socialization and friendship. Email adoggett@franklinma.gov for the zoom link to attend. 

*Tuesday at 5:30pm - Quarantini Time a virtual, social, cocktail hour.

*Tuesday at 1pm - 2 Tenors and a passion for wheels Presented by Alan Earls. Email adoggett@franklinma.gov for the zoom link to attend. 

*Tuesday at 1pm - Low Vision Group- email mgunderson@franklinma.gov 

*Wed. At 11am - Mindful Movements

*Wed at 4pm - Alzheimer's Caregivers support group email elaine.owens@verizon.net to attend

*Thursday at 1:30pm - Franklin Matters Q & A via zoom with Steve Sherlock. Email adoggett@franklinma.gov for the link to attend.  Hear what is happening in our town and bring your questions for Steve!

*Thursday  at 1pm - Tele Bingo call the Senior Center to play 508-520-4945

*Thursday at 12:30 Painting and creative Space -you must be registered to attend - In person.

*Friday at 11am - Sunshine Zoom - for members with memory loss - 1 hour of socialization,

 games and activities.


Attached you will find:

1. Donna's Fun filled activity pages

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1glRgqfNudgEJ8PSUrNvX1SxF2FQG35gR/view?usp=sharing


2. The Enclave - Protect your vaccine card event for this Saturday

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1u7-Hlx80h8icqdR_gahrUdx55J5oeLkI/view?usp=sharing


Spring has sprung and good weather is making appearances.  The Senior Center has lots on the calendar for a slow and mindful opening!


Ariel




REMEMBER:

When searching for information about the Coronavirus, COVID-19 please use caution!  Unfortunately there are many false sites that contain viruses and malware that can threaten your computer.  Many look like real sites.  Your best bet is to go directly to the CDC, WHO or your local government page (links below).   

https://www.cdc.gov/ 

https://www.who.int/

https://www.franklinma.gov/home/urgent-alerts/coronavirus-information-portal-updates-here


MEMORY CAFE!

For those of you who attend our Memory Cafe events I invite you to learn more about attending a VIRTUAL Memory Cafe through Zoom!  There are many options to choose from.

https://www.memorycafedirectory.com/cafe-connect/



--
Ariel Doggett

Virtual Program Coordinator
Respite Coordinator

"We rise by lifting others" - Robert Ingersoll
There is no act of kindness too small

Town of Franklin, MA: Rabies Clinic on May 1

Animal Control is hosting a Rabies Clinic on Saturday, May 1 from 9 AM - 12 PM.

Please bring any paperwork related to your pet's vaccination history.  Any pet without paperwork is eligible for a 1 year vaccination only.

All cats MUST be in a carrier and all dogs MUST be on a leash. https://t.co/cpRsS83AA6

Town of Franklin, MA: Rabies Clinic on May 1
Town of Franklin, MA: Rabies Clinic on May 1 


NY Times: " ‘Excess Deaths’ in 2020 Surpassed Those of 1918 Flu Pandemic"

"The U.S. death rate in 2020 was the highest above normal ever recorded in the country — even surpassing the calamity of the 1918 flu pandemic.

A surge in deaths from the Covid-19 pandemic created the largest gap between the actual and expected death rate in 2020 — what epidemiologists call “excess deaths,” or deaths above normal.

Aside from fatalities directly attributed to Covid-19, some excess deaths last year were most likely undercounts of the virus or misdiagnoses, or indirectly related to the pandemic otherwise. Preliminary federal data show that overdose deaths have also surged during the pandemic. "

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/04/23/us/covid-19-death-toll.html

A surge in deaths from the Covid-19 pandemic
"A surge in deaths from the Covid-19 pandemic" (NY Times image)


The Guardian: "US Postal Service reportedly tracking social media posts"

"The US Postal Service has reportedly been monitoring social media posts, with a focus on people planning protests.

The surveillance procedure, known as the Internet Covert Operations Program (iCOP), tracks social media activity that it describes as “inflammatory” and shares that information to government agencies, according to a government bulletin from 16 March obtained by Yahoo News. The program is part of the efforts of the United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS), the law enforcement arm of the USPS.

The USPIS monitored social media accounts regarding planned protests occurring internationally and domestically on 20 March, when the World Wide Rally for Freedom and Democracy was scheduled to take place, according to the bulletin."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)

Friday, April 23, 2021

Franklin's Event Outlook: Apr 23 - Apr 29, 2021

Spring time in Franklin and a choice of in person events: Winter Farmers Market, concerts at THE BLACK BOX, choice of Earth Day activities, drug take back program, and three Story Walks available around town (downtown, SNETT, and DelCarte). Be safe, be social, at a distance with a facial covering as needed.


Friday, April 23
12:00pm - Franklin & KP SADD: Virtual Walk of Tears (5k Run/Walk)
3:00pm - Electric Youth 2021 (Video Stream on Demand)
6:00pm - Broadway in Franklin (Video on Demand)
7:00pm - HMEA: Jukebox Virtual Bingo
7:30pm - James Montgomery (Live and Livestreamed event)

Saturday, April 24
9:00am - Earth Day Project
9:00am - town-wide cleanup on Earth Day
10:00am - Winter Farmers Market
12:00pm - Franklin & KP SADD: Virtual Walk of Tears (5k Run/Walk)
3:00pm - Electric Youth 2021 (Video Stream on Demand)
6:00pm - Broadway in Franklin (Video on Demand)
7:30pm - T.3 (In-Person and Livestreamed Event)

Sunday, April 25
10:00am - Drug Take Back
12:00pm - Franklin & KP SADD: Virtual Walk of Tears (5k Run/Walk)
3:00pm - Electric Youth 2021 (Video Stream on Demand)
6:00pm - Broadway in Franklin (Video on Demand)

Monday, April 26
12:00pm - Franklin & KP SADD: Virtual Walk of Tears (5k Run/Walk)
3:00pm - Electric Youth 2021 (Video Stream on Demand)
6:00pm - Broadway in Franklin (Video on Demand)
7:00pm - Franklin Cultural District - Partners meeting
7:30pm - MasterClass: Creativity Curator

Tuesday, April 27
9:00am - wfpr.fm: Pamela Hines – Jazz Journey
12:00pm - wfpr.fm: Pamela Hines – Jazz Journey
12:00pm - Franklin & KP SADD: Virtual Walk of Tears (5k Run/Walk)
3:00pm - Electric Youth 2021 (Video Stream on Demand)
6:00pm - wfpr.fm: Pamela Hines – Jazz Journey
6:00pm - Broadway in Franklin (Video on Demand)
7:00pm - Shipwrecks of Cape Cod: Stories of Triumph & Tragedy

Wednesday, April 28
10:00am - wfpr.fm: "The Wonderful World of Wine" – Mark/ Kim
12:00pm - Franklin & KP SADD: Virtual Walk of Tears (5k Run/Walk)
1:00pm - wfpr.fm: "The Wonderful World of Wine" – Mark/Kim
3:00pm - Electric Youth 2021 (Video Stream on Demand)
6:00pm - Broadway in Franklin (Video on Demand)
7:00pm - wfpr.fm: "The Wonderful World of Wine" – Mark/Kim
7:30pm - Let’s Laugh Today is Free on ZOOM!

Thursday, April 29
10:00am - wfpr.fm: "Frank’s Music" – Frank Falvey
11:00am - wfpr.fm: "Talkin’ the Blues" – Jim/Todd
12:00pm - Franklin & KP SADD: Virtual Walk of Tears (5k Run/Walk)
1:00pm - wfpr.fm: "Frank’s Music" – Frank Falvey
2:00pm - wfpr.fm: "Talkin’ the Blues" – Jim/Todd
3:00pm - Electric Youth 2021 (Video Stream on Demand)
6:00pm - Broadway in Franklin (Video on Demand)
7:00pm - wfpr.fm: "Frank’s Music" – Frank Falvey
8:00pm - wfpr.fm: "Talkin' the Blues!" - Jim/Todd

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district meeting calendar is found   https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26
 
Community Calendar
Community Calendar