Franklin, MA: School Committee Meeting - May 11, 2021

School Committee Meeting

Virtual Meeting (Link in agenda)

Tuesday, May 11, 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. FHS Highlights & Senior Week Info – Josh Hanna, Principal    https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/fhs_highlights_2021_-_2022.pdf

III. Discussion/Action Items
A. Policy - 1st Readings
I recommend moving the following policies to a second reading as discussed:
1. IJNDB - Acceptable Use Policy
2. IJNDB-E1 - Acceptable Use Student Agreement Grades 6-12
3. IJNDB-E2 - Acceptable Use Student Agreement Grades K-5
B. School Choice Vote
I recommend not accepting any new School Choice students for the 2021-2022 School year.
C. Franklin High School Summer School Revolving Account
I recommend the approval to establish a Franklin High School Summer School Revolving Account as discussed.

IV. Discussion Only Items
A. Reopening School Status Update - May 7, 2020-2021

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 27, 2021 meeting as detailed.
B. Keller Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,235.12 from O’Connor Studios for Supplemental Supplies at Keller Elementary School as detailed.
C. Districtwide Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $245.00 from BJ’s Wholesale Club as detailed.
D. Music Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $945.00 from Music Parents for in-house enrichment for the Music Department as detailed.
E. Scholarship
I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,000.00 from Peter Baglioni for a FHS Scholarship as detailed.

VIII. Payment of Bills Dr. Bergen
IX. Payroll Atty. Pond-Pfeffer

X. 8:20 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  https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/may-11-2021-school-committee-packet

Franklin, MA: School Committee Meeting - May 11, 2021

FM #533 - Franklin Cultural Council Kaye Kelly 05/04/21 (audio)

FM #533 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 533  in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Kaye Kelly, Co-Chair of the Franklin Cultural Council. We had our conversation via virtual conference bridge to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

We talk about how the Cultural Council supported the community with art events during this pandemic. From art contests in March 2020, to the widely popular Halloween Decorating Contest, to Master Classes featuring cooking lessons and art. What is next for the Cultural Council? Stay tuned, there is a big event coming in September. We get some teasers to share.

We also learn about ‘ear training’, one of the core classes in the music curriculum at Berklee College of Music where Kaye teaches. We might have to do another session to learn more about ‘ear training.’

The recording runs about 45 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Kaye

Audio link => https://player.captivate.fm/episode/eb001f91-279e-4969-a06b-78f2be5e4244

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Cultural Council page => https://www.franklinma.gov/cultural-council 

Cultural Council Facebook page => https://www.facebook.com/FranklinCulturalCouncil 

Cultural Council video highlights => https://www.facebook.com/FranklinCulturalCouncil/posts/1420866631600493

Kaye’s music page => http://www.kayekelly.com/ 

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm). 

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
• If you don't like something here, please let me know

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit   Franklinmatters.org/  or www.franklin.news/

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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FM #533 - Franklin Cultural Council Kaye Kelly 05/04/21 (audio)

Reminder: The Rise of Dolley Madison - May 11

Why First Lady Dolley Madison spells her name with an “e” is up to speculation. However, Mrs. Madison’s legacy goes far beyond the unconventional spelling of her name. Join us for a virtual performance to learn about the twists and turns of Mrs. Madison’s storied life as well as her largely unknown contributions to the evolution of our country.

You will learn about this “fashionista’  First Lady’s  life as a Quaker child, the tragedies and serendipities she faced in Philadelphia, her unlikely marriage to James Madison, determining role in her husband’s presidential-election victory 1809, transformation of the barren White House into a national treasure, strategies that united a fractured, contentious Congress and personal regrets as a mother.

Janet Parnes, founder of Historical Portrayals by Lady J, Millis will portray Mrs. Madison.

To register, please visit 

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvcemhrzkjG9BPCjuFRpMMAy0GlhE_FdAw

The Rise of Dolley Madison - May 11

Free Jazz Concert - Franklin Senior Center - May 11

There are two shows scheduled for Tuesday, May 11. You should call the Senior Center (508-520-4945) to reserve space at either the 1:00 or 2:30 PM shows.

The Mark Shilansky Jazz Trio is composed of professors from the Berklee College of Music. They performed at the Senior Center last fall and they were a big hit.

Free Jazz Concert - Franklin Senior Center - May 11

Prevention Advocacy Wellness Support - Calling all teens - May 23

Peer to Peer at the S.A.F.E Coalition has scheduled a having presentation about Mental Health, Substance Use Disorders and Healthy Relationships. To end the event, we will be having a panel of Advocates talk about their experiences.

This will be taking place on Sunday May 23 from 11:00-3:45 over Zoom. This event is FREE and open to everyone!

Feel free to spread the word about the event!

The first 50 people to register by Saturday May 15th will receive a SWAG bag.

https://forms.gle/tV1snjffrrjVGHreA

Follow the event on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1551606135109407/permalink/2894784444124896/

Prevention Advocacy Wellness Support - Calling all teens - May 23

Hold the date: 50+ Program - practice interview session - June 24

1) Mark your calendars: On Thursday June 24th, the 50+ program will offer it's second practice interview session with actual employers, many that will be hiring.

As with the previous session, this won't be a job fair. We won't be posting positions. But, we are trying to find employers that are actively hiring.

Last December's event had 29 employers.  We hope to have around that many this time. Promo flyer coming soon.

The next two major topics for the 50+ program are: (9) Interview preparation and strategies and (10) Practice Interviewing.

These two topics---each offered three times---will prepare you for the June 24th event.

I hope you will join us.

2) As a part-time employee of the Framingham library (I'm the library's resume-writer), I've noted how there seem to be a lot of library positions open around the state.

This morning, the MCOA (Massachusetts Council on Aging) confirmed my thought. They told me how during the pandemic a lot of library workers retired or resigned to find other work.

Now, as libraries re-open, they need a lot of people!

So, if you have an interest in working for a library, be sure to check a municipality's library for open positions.  It appears there are a lot of them.

Have a great weekend,

Ed Lawrence   www.getstart-ed.com 

Hold the date: 50+ Program - practice interview session - June 24

Support Franklin Education Foundation so they can support the teachers

Franklin Ed.org (@FranklinEdOrg) tweeted on Fri, May 07, 2021:

Today is the last day of Teacher Appreciation Week, and FEF would like to finish our week-long fundraiser on a high note!  Any support you could give would be greatly appreciated for what these grants provide for our teachers and students.

More Info:

https://t.co/MUuskhs2X3

Shared from: https://t.co/cZBXYQfEi7

Support Franklin Education Foundation so they can support the teachers

Find out what the SAFE Coalition does. May 13 - 7:00 PM

Thursday, May 13th, at 7 PM, the Franklin Democratic Town Committee will be hosting the SAFE Coalition in a virtual discussion panel.  The panel will feature counselors, law enforcement, clinicians, and social workers.  

It is a non-political, non-partisan event, the goal of which is to highlight the substance use and mental health support services that the SAFE Coalition provides.  The opioid crisis has been exacerbated greatly by the pandemic. Informing members of the community and surrounding area of these programs that the SAFE Coalition is available if they or their loved ones need them. 

The Facebook event includes the zoom link: 

https://www.facebook.com/events/378794723271426/

Visit the SAFE Coalition at their page = https://www.safecoalitionma.org/

Find out what the SAFE Coalition does. May 13 - 7:00 PM

Town Council - FY22 Proposed Budget and Budget Hearings (05/26/21 - 05/27/21)

Town Council - FY22 Proposed Budget and Budget Hearings (05/26/21 - 05/27/21)

Shared from  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/2021-05-07_legal_ad_-_web_fy22_town_council_budget_hearings.pdf

Town budget page for FY 2022  https://www.franklinma.gov/town-budget/pages/fy-22-budget-materials

Town Council - FY22 Proposed Budget and Budget Hearings (05/26/21 - 05/27/21)

FHS baseball tops Foxboro 7-1 on Friday

From HockomockSports.com we share the FHS spring sports results: 

Baseball = Franklin, 7 @ Foxboro, 1 – Final

Boys Outdoor Track = King Philip @ Franklin, 3:45
Girls Outdoor Track = King Philip @ Franklin, 3:45

For other results around the Hockomock League

https://hockomocksports.com/category/schedule-scoreboard/

FHS Panthers

Franklin Senior Center: Email Blast - May 7, 2021

Hello Everyone!

Wishing all the Moms out there a wonderful, happy and healthy Mother's Day!

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 

Save the Date:  West Suburban Area Alzheimer's Partnership Virtual Spring Forum:  Seven Steps to Managing Your Memory: What's Normal, What's Not, And What to Do About It, with guest speaker Dr. Andrew Budson on Wednesday May 19, 2021 from 8:30-9:30 am (flyer attached) Register by calling 1-800-272-3900 or REGISTER HERE

There are TONS of events happening next week at the Franklin Senior Center.  Make sure to check the "Upcoming Events" below so you don't miss out on the fun!

Tips

18 breathing exercises for beginners - Qigong

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQpFtyWWlU4 

Full body Low impact workout with Paul Eugene

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJT4dmgcoSk 

Music

Unusual and Strange Musical instruments

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EPdeQTTFt8 

Over an hour and a half of beautiful music to celebrate Mother's Day

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOzjI8_ujL0 

Supermarket Flowers by Ed Sheeran - The most heartbreakingly beautiful song for all of the Moms who have left this world. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIB8EWqCPrQ 

Just for Fun

The history of Mother's Day

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k64ttIyUFvs 

How banana waste is made into rugs and more

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ust6Bh1D3GY 

Incredible synchronicity that looks like a glitch in the matrix

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

7 Riddles to test your brain power - How many can you get right?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpLLst4-3fw 

Humor

Dumbest answers ever on Family Feud

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

Alternative Cuss Words - Tim Hawkins 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHGbKuZzq3E 

Kindness Matters

Sparky the Loser - The story of Charles Schultz

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaUj742kuCY 

2 year old convinces her mom to adopt a deaf puppy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnTimlWTiO0 

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

Link to Senior Center monthly calendar https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/may_newsletter_2021_-1.pdf 

*Monday at 1pm - TeleBingo call to register for this phone in game

*Tuesday at 1 and 2:30 Outdoor Concert  Bring a chair and some friends and enjoy our LIVE music concerts. THE MARK SHILANSKY JAZZ TRIO, Berklee College of Music, will perform. Rain date is May 13th. 

*Tuesday at 11am - Tailgate Tuesday! Pick up lunch at our Curbside Cafe and stay for a tailgate picnic with friends!  Bring a chair or picnic blanket for comfort. 

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

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

*Wed. At 1pm - MASSACHUSETTS, THE LIBRARY STATE - From the early days of European settlement to the present, Boston and Massachusetts have been friendly to the printed word. In fact, the first printing press in British North America arrived at Harvard in 1636. Libraries, private, public, and academic followed quickly, including Franklin's own public library. In this presentation, local author and historian Alan Earls will present a slide show and discussion of some of the important milestones, architectural gems, and key figures in this story, as well as an overview of just how richly endowed we are with libraries of all kinds today. Email Ariel at adoggett@franklinma.gov for the link to join. 

*Thursday at 9:30 - Chair exercise with Shirley - You must register to attend

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

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

 games and activities.

Attached you will find: Donna's Fun filled activity pages

https://drive.google.com/file/d/16HImRWns5btvDKb2_awcjBw0Cj3xMJE_/view?usp=sharing

By entering the Franklin Senior Center you are agreeing to the rules in place and will be required to scan or sign in, fill out a COVID questionnaire, have your temperature taken, wear a properly fitting mask over your mouth and nose at ALL times and remain socially distanced.  We greatly appreciate your assistance in following these rules so we can continue to move forward with our scaled and mindful opening based on the rules we MUST follow!  Please do NOT move chairs or remove signs marking appropriate social distancing.   

The rules are in place for legal and safety reasons.  Breaking them just makes you a fun ruiner for everyone! Don't be "that person" who gets us shut down! 

Stay safe, mindful and kind everyone!

Ariel

Please feel free to share this email with anyone you think might enjoy it.  If you want me to add someone to the email blast list just send me a message with their email in it. 

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

Supportive Day Coordinator

"We rise by lifting others" - Robert Ingersoll

There is no act of kindness too small

Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting - May 12

Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting

Wednesday, May 12, 2021 - 5:30 PM

Agenda:
1. Restaurant Revitalization Fund Discussion

a. Online Application  https://restaurants.sba.gov/requests/borrower/login/

b. Sample Application  https://www.sba.gov/document/sba-form-3172-restaurant-revitalization-funding-application-sample

c. Restaurant Revitalization Funding Program Guide  https://www.sba.gov/document/support-restaurant-revitalization-funding-program-guide

2. Downtown Parking Commercial & C1 Zoning Draft Bylaw Amendment
3. Housing Production Plan Draft

Please find the agenda and links for the upcoming Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting posted here https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/edc_agenda_for_may_12.pdf

Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting - May 12

Lifelong Learning: Students entering grades K-5 registration for a summer of fun

Lifelong Learning (@FPSLearning) tweeted on Fri, May 07, 2021:

Students entering grades K-5, join us for a summer of fun! Activities will focus on exciting new themes each week. For more information and to register:  https://t.co/aGKIhJAEXg

Shared from https://t.co/ZSBcbt7XsB  or here  https://twitter.com/FPSLearning/status/1390696676604579840

Lifelong Learning: Students entering grades K-5 registration for a summer of fun

Franklin's Event Outlook: May 7 - May 13, 2021

Mother's Day weekend arrives and there are less events around to allow for time to be spent with family and friends. Tonight under the tent at THE BLACK BOX  is the annual Culinary Cabaret and HMEA has a virtual fund raising trivia scheduled.

Friday, May 7
Story Walk @DelCarte
6:00pm - Broadway in Franklin (Video on Demand)
7:00pm - Culinary Cabaret 2021
7:00pm - HMEA: Smarty Pants Trivia II

Saturday, May 8
Story Walk @DelCarte
6:00pm - Broadway in Franklin (Video on Demand)

Sunday, May 9
Story Walk @DelCarte
Mother's Day
6:00pm - Broadway in Franklin (Video on Demand)

Monday, May 10
Story Walk @DelCarte
6:00pm - Broadway in Franklin (Video on Demand)

Tuesday, May 11
Story Walk @DelCarte
9:00am - wfpr.fm: Pamela Hines – Jazz Journey
12:00pm - wfpr.fm: Pamela Hines – Jazz Journey
6:00pm - wfpr.fm: Pamela Hines – Jazz Journey
6:00pm - Broadway in Franklin (Video on Demand)

Wednesday, May 12
Story Walk @DelCarte
10:00am - wfpr.fm: "The Wonderful World of Wine" – Mark/ Kim
1:00pm - wfpr.fm: "The Wonderful World of Wine" – Mark/Kim
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, May 13

Story Walk @DelCarte
10:00am - wfpr.fm: "Frank’s Music" – Frank Falvey
11:00am - wfpr.fm: "Talkin’ the Blues" – Jim/Todd
1:00pm - wfpr.fm: "Frank’s Music" – Frank Falvey
2:00pm - wfpr.fm: "Talkin’ the Blues" – Jim/Todd
6:00pm - Broadway in Franklin (Video on Demand)
7:00pm - wfpr.fm: "Frank’s Music" – Frank Falvey
7:00pm - SAFE Coalition Virtual Panel Discussion
8:00pm - wfpr.fm: "Talkin' the Blues!" - Jim/Todd

Find the full calendar  https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

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

 

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