Franklin, MA: School Committee meeting agenda for Oct 25, 2022

Franklin School Committee 

October 25, 2022 - 7:00 PM

Municipal Building – Council Chambers 

Agenda

“The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.”

Call to Order Ms. Spencer

Pledge of Allegiance 

Moment of Silence

I. Routine Business

A. Review of Agenda

B. Payment of Bills Ms. Spencer

C. Payroll Ms. Stokes

D. FHS Student Representative Comments

E. Superintendent’s Report

II. Guests/Presentations

A. DEI Presentation - Heidi Harris, Lucas Giguere, Tina Rogers & Paula Marano

B. 2022-23 DEI Plan

III. Discussion/Action Items

A. Policy 2nd Reading/Adoption

I recommend adoption of policy JICH - Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use by Students as detailed.

B. 2022-23 Diversity Equity & Inclusion Plan

I recommend approval of the 2022-23 Diversity Equity & Inclusion Plan as discussed.

IV. Discussion Only Items

A. October 1 Enrollment Report

V. Information Matters

A. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports

B. School Committee Liaison Reports

VI. Consent Agenda

A. Approval of Minutes

I recommend approval of the minutes from the October 11, 2022 School Committee meeting as detailed.

B. Transfers

I recommend approval of the budget transfers as detailed.

C. JFK Gift

I recommend acceptance of a check for $675.00 from the JFK PCC for field trips as detailed.

D. Student Activity Accounts

I recommend approval of the 2022-23 Student Activity Accounts as detailed.

E. JFK Recurring Field Trip

I recommend approval of the request of Mary MacMurray to take JFK 4th & 5th grade music students to the Veteran’s Auditorium on May 26, 2023 for a concert as detailed.

F. Parmenter Gifts

I recommend acceptance of 3 checks totaling $4424.94 from the Parmenter PCC as follows:

a. $3,236.54 Supplemental Supplies

b. $  638.40 Field Trip

c. $  550.00 Field Trip

G. Music Gift

I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,405.00 from Music Parents for in house enrichment for the Music Department as detailed.

VII. Citizen’s Comments

VIII. New Business

To discuss any future agenda items

IX. Executive Session

Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) for the purpose of discussing strategy as it relates to collective bargaining with the Cafeteria, Van Drivers, Secretaries, & ESP’s Units, as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Committee, as declared by the Chair.

X. Adjournment

Agenda doc and remote connection info _>

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/scagenda_10-25-22.pdf

Meeting packet folder -> holds all the released documents for this meeting as they are made available (some before meeting, some after the meeting)

https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/october-25-2022-school-committee-meeting-packet

Franklin, MA: School Committee meeting agenda for Oct 25, 2022

Library & Franklin SEPAC & Sweet Inspirations to hand out candy at "Trunk-or-Treat"

"Franklin SEPAC, in cooperation with Franklin Public Library & Sweet Inspirations, an Inclusive Candy Store, will be handing out candy at tomorrow's Library Trunk-Or-Treat! 

Please come by to pick up a treat or or just to chat about SEPAC, Sweet Inspirations, or anything else!"

Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/DSpencerFSC/status/1583477895498170368

 

Library & Franklin SEPAC & Sweet Inspirations to hand out candy at "Trunk or Treat"

Police Haunted House time changed on Sunday to start at noon, end at 4 (due to weather forecast)

"All students and families are invited to Franklin Police Department's Halloween Party on October 23rd! 

Please see below for more information and note the time has been changed to 12:00-4:00 on Sunday due to weather!"   https://t.co/mKJIw7j1Wn

Shared from the Jefferson Labradors Twitter account ->
https://twitter.com/JeffersonLabs/status/1583525697330769920

Police Haunted House time changed on Sunday to start at noon

FHS football tops Attleboro 44-0 on Friday

Via HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Friday, October 21, 2022. We also provide the link to the full set of Hockomock League results below.

Football = Attleboro, 0 @ Franklin, 44 – Final

1Q: (F) Jase Lyons 8-yard pass to Luke Davis, Garrett Portesi XP good; (F) Mike Davide 6-yard rush, G. Portesi XP good; (F) Safety; (F) J. Lyons 48-yard pass to Grayson Hunter, G. Portesi XP good.

2Q: (F) J. Lyons 38-yard pass to Derek Dubriske, G. Portesi XP good; (F) J. Lyons 5-yard rush, G. Portesi XP good.

3Q: (F) M. Davide 24-yard rush, G. Portesi XP good.

4Q: No scoring.

Field Hockey = Franklin, 2 @ Walpole, 6 – Final 

– In a battle of two of the top teams in the entire state, Walpole earned a 6-2 win over the Panthers. Franklin thought it scored first when a deflected shot found the back of the net but the shot was ruled dangerous and the goal was wiped off. Walpole took a 1-0 lead into halftime before Kaitlyn Carney found the back of the net to make it 1-1. The Porkers scored back-to-backs but the Panthers got one back before the end of the third when Shaw Downing redirected a shot from Carney to make it 3-2. Walpole won the fourth quarter to pull away with the win.

For other results around the Hockomock League

https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-10-21-22/

FHS Panthers

Governor Baker Visits Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School

Governor Baker visited Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School in Franklin, MA to see the interdisciplinary collaboration happening during STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Week. Baker attended a special presentation earlier in the month at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where Graphic Communications students from Tri-County were being recognized for their submissions to the smART creative science art Contest. Their artwork was prominently displayed at the company’s new manufacturing facility. 

After seeing their impressive work, Governor Baker reached out to Tri-County to see what other innovative projects the students were working on. Students and staff toured Governor Baker through several of the school's classrooms and programs to showcase the vital work our students are conducting. "The Governor made me feel proud to be pursuing a non-traditional career path of HVAC&R and gave me great motivational advice," said Emmaline Lafleur, Grade 12 HVAC&R student from Seekonk.

A few of the Career Programs Governor Baker requested to visit during his tour were Metal Fabrication, Engineering & Advanced Manufacturing, and HVAC&R to witness the updates and modifications that the Skills Capital Grant have awarded these career programs. "The Governor was surprisingly funny and made us feel comfortable. He shared fascinating stories and showed a great interest in Tri-County and its students," said Michel Emile, Grade 12 Engineering student from North Attleboro. 

The Skills Gap Grant was launched in 2015 with the goal of replacing outdated equipment and technology, mainly at vocational technical high schools and community colleges. Since its inception, the program has evolved into a crucial component of local workforce training by expanding the number of young people and adults that are trained and experienced with the newest technology used by local employers. "The governor's visit was eye-opening for the both of us, we were excited and impressed to have him interested in what we do, and he seemed impressed to see what we do every day," said Lorcan Bergeron, Grade 12 Engineering student from Medway.

Governor Baker grabs a selfie with students and faculty as he visits Tri-County

"Due to Governor Baker's leadership, the State of Massachusetts allocated over 160 million dollars for program improvements in vocational schools. Tri-County has been fortunate to be the recipient of a portion of these funds, which were used to upgrade equipment and add new programs- such as medical assisting," said Dr. Karen Maguire, Superintendent-Director of Tri-County RVTHS. Tri-County has been awarded over $1 million since 2016 from the Skills Gap Grant. These funds allow Tri-County to modernize labs to continue providing students with state-of-the-art equipment and advanced knowledge to support high school and adult education classes as well as provide training and placement for underemployed individuals.

Governor Baker was presented with an official citation commemorating October 20 as Governor Charles Baker Day at Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School from Dr. Maguire and the Tri-County School Committee.  "We hope that the next Governor, along with our legislature, will pick up where Governor Baker left off and allocate funds to assist our communities with new building projects. This is a concern across the commonwealth as many communities are trying to find ways to rebuild some of our 50-year-old vocational school facilities," said Dr. Maguire. Tri-County, built in 1977, is moving to the next steps in a proposed building project.

Senior Story Hour: Episode 046 - Fall Stories & More (audio)

In this episode, the Franklin Senior Center Writers Group share stories, poems, writings plays and more about the autumn season, cars, violence in schools and more.

This episode aired on Franklin Public Radio for October 2022.

Audio file -> https://senior-scribblers.captivate.fm/episode/episode-046-fall-stories-more

The writer's group meets weekly on Wednesday's at 1 PM either in person at the Senior Center or virtually via Zoom. Once a month we meet at the Franklin TV studio to record this session for radio and podcast.

If you would like to join the writer's group contact the Senior Center or send me an email (shersteve @ gmail.com) and we'll get you on the mailing list.

Senior Story Hour: Episode

League of Women Voters: Rausch vs Dooley debate forum video

A recording of the State Senate Candidate Forum held by the League of Women Voters - Needham on October 18, 2022 is available for viewing on YouTube.

Video link ->  https://videoplayer.telvue.com/player/O7e6JrKKSJ3H_TX3VgEvpbSSL7Dbnrk2/media/752145?fullscreen=false&showtabssearch=true&autostart=false

Shared from the League of Women Voters page -> 

https://lwv-needham.org/state-senate-candidate-forum-2022/

League of Women Voters: Rausch vs Dooley debate forum video

Franklin United Methodist Church schedules brunch for Sunday, October 30

"Let's do brunch! Join us for worship in the vestry/fellowship hall where we will sing, pray, reflect, and enjoy brunch together! All are welcome!

You are invited to bring a dish to share. Table service, coffee, water, and juice will be provided. Join us as we commune with God and one another around the table!"

When:  SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2022 AT 10 AM

Shared from Facebook -> https://fb.me/e/1WnxfwkH7

Franklin United Methodist Church schedules brunch for Sunday, October 30

MASSterList: Healey - Diehl debate recap - Oct 21, 2022

Early in-person voting starts Saturday. You can find local hours and locations here. According to the secretary of state's office, 1.07 million voters, or 22.1 percent, have requested mail in ballots so far, and already 151,407 have been returned with votes cast.

For those who are still waiting to vote, Democrat Maura Healey and Republican Geoff Diehl squared off for the second and final debate of the gubernatorial campaign last night on WCVB Channel 5.

Two polls released this week showed Healey with imposing leads in the race, ahead by 23 points in one survey and 30 in the other. Diehl likely needed something major or something memorable last night to alter the dynamics of the race, and that arguably didn't happen.

That's not to say, however, the two candidates didn't have a lively back-and-forth over everything from energy costs and taxes to abortion rights and COVID-19 precautions.

ON ELECTION INTEGRITY: Healey wasted no time going after Diehl and his ties to former President Donald Trump. With the first question about whether the candidates would accept the results of the Nov. 8 election, both said, "Absolutely." But Healey accused Diehl of making the kinds of "dangerous" statements questioning the integrity of the 2020 election that led to the Jan. 6, 2021 riots at the Capitol.

"My opponent is an election denier. He supports election deniers out there," Healey said.

Diehl responded by saying that both he and his bank account are aware that President Joe Biden won the 2020 election, but said there's nothing wrong with questioning whether mail-in ballots in many states were handled properly.

ON COST OF LIVING/TAXES: Healey said her top focus as governor will be making Massachusetts more affordable, and that starts with "cutting taxes." Healey again said she looks forward to seeing $3 billion in rebate checks go back to taxpayers, and urged the Legislature to pass the tax reforms put forward by Gov. Charlie Baker. She also highlighted her plan to create a $600 per child tax credit for to help families with the cost of everything form groceries to daycare.

Diehl also said, "Of course, I'm going to cut taxes," though he was less specific on how. Instead, he questioned Healey's commitment by pointing to her support for Question 1, which would raise taxes on wealthy households by levying a 4 percent surtax on income over $1 million.

Later in the debate, Diehl said he doesn't "anticipate ever raising taxes" as governor, while Healey said she didn't want to "commit to particular pledges." The Democrat sounded a lot like Baker 2.0 who in his 2014 campaign would not sign a no-new-taxes pledge because he said it could handcuff him in the future should an opportunity for tax reform arise requiring some rates to be raised and others lowered.

ON ENERGY: No matter the question, Diehl returned again and again over the course of the one-hour debate to energy, and specifically Healey's effort to block the construction of two natural gas pipelines through Massachusetts. The Republican blamed Healey for what is projected to be a costly winter for homeowners, and said her support for a rapid transition away from fossil fuels would drive businesses and families out of the state.

Diehl said he supports renewables, but does not believe in setting an "arbitrary" deadline to make the full switch to clean energy sources.

Healey said her actions actually saved ratepayers money by preventing the oil companies from charging customers for the construction of the pipelines, and called on the Legislature to use some of the state's surplus to provide home heating relief to residents while she works with the Congressional delegation to secure federal aid.

"The idea that I created the high cost of energy, there's a war on in Russia and Ukraine. That's not Massachusetts's fault," Healey quipped.

ON ABORTION: While Diehl wanted voters to believe Healey, as attorney general, is responsible for the high cost of oil and gas this winter, he also contended that as governor he would have no power to influence access to abortion.

Diehl supported the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, but said as governor he would protect a woman's right to choose because the Legislature had spoken on the issue and with Democratic supermajorities on Beacon Hill the state laws on this matter are unlikely to change.

"There's no way I'm changing that law," Diehl said.

"I just don't believe that," Healey shot back, crediting Baker once again for acting quickly after the Dobbs decision to protect access in Massachusetts through executive order, and later by signing a new law.

Healey said the next governor will have a lot of influence in the abortion space with respect to things like MassHealth coverage and how state agencies support health care providers.

"It's just not the case that it doesn't matter who the governor is," Healey said.

READ MORE COVERAGE OF THE DEBATE:

• Maura Healey and Geoff Diehl spar in final gubernatorial debate - The Boston Globe

• Healey, Diehl Make Pitches, Points In Final Debate - State House News Service

• Healey and Diehl go at it in final debate - CommonWealth Magazine

• Healey, Diehl clash over Mass. abortion protections in final debate - MassLive



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MASSterList: Healey - Diehl debate recap - Oct 21, 2022

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Prepare for winter weather emergencies while avoiding scams

Franklin's Event Outlook: Oct 21, 2022 to Oct 27, 2022

Farmers Market is open for the next to last time. Halloween related events fill this weekend.

Friday, October 21

12:00pm - Library Book Sale (Franklin Public Library)

12:00pm - Fall Storywalk  (DelCarte Open Space)

2:00pm - Farmers Market (Franklin Town Common)

2:00pm - Patrick Durkin (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

4:00pm - Pumpkin Patch Sale (cash, check, or credit card) (St John’s Episcopal)

4:30pm - Thee Taco Dude (food truck) (67 Degrees Brewery)

5:30pm - David Penza (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)

6:00pm - Dom Dibaggis (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

7:00pm - FPAC presents The Sound of Music (THE BLACK BOX)

7:30pm - "The Importance of Being Earnest: A Trivial Comedy for Serious People" (Dean College)

Saturday, October 22

5:30pm - The McCrites (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)

9:00am - Library Book Sale (Franklin Public Library)

10:00am - Pumpkin Patch Sale (cash, check, or credit card) (St John’s Episcopal)

10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:30am - Trunk or Treat: Families! (Franklin Public Library)

12:00pm - Fall Storywalk  (DelCarte Open Space)

1:00pm - Library Bag Sale (books by the bag) (Franklin Public Library)

2:00pm - FPAC presents The Sound of Music (THE BLACK BOX)

2:00pm - “The Importance of Being Earnest: A Trivial Comedy for Serious People” (Dean College)

4:00pm - Patrick Durkin (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

7:00pm - FPAC presents The Sound of Music (THE BLACK BOX)

7:30pm - The Importance of Being Earnest: A Trivial Comedy for Serious People” (Dean College)

Sunday, October 23

12:00pm - Pumpkin Patch Sale (cash, check, or credit card) (St John’s Episcopal)

12:00pm - Fall Storywalk (DelCarte Open Space)

12:00pm - Haunted Station Halloween Party (Franklin Police Department) *time changed

1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

2:00pm - FPAC presents The Sound of Music (THE BLACK BOX)

2:00pm - “The Importance of Being Earnest: A Trivial Comedy for Serious People” (Dean College)

6:30pm - St John's Affordable Housing - Community Meeting  (St John’s Episcopal)

Monday, October 24

4:00pm - Pumpkin Patch Sale  (cash, check, or credit card) (St John’s Episcopal)

Tuesday, October 25

4:00pm - Pumpkin Patch Sale (cash, check, or credit card)  (St John’s Episcopal)

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The Franklin Art Association Art Gallery remains open during business hours at Escape into Fiction (Main St, Franklin)

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

The Cultural calendar displays only the cultural events      https://www.franklinculture.org/things-do/pages/calendar

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 calendar is found  https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26 

Community Calendar

Franklin Lions Halloween house decorating contest map of locations

The 2022 Halloween house decorating contest Community Map is here! 

All of the entries have been compiled into a Google map complete with the display name,  address,  and when the best time to view is.   

Click here to open the map: tinyurl.com/a3ektuvd

 

Franklin Lions Halloween house decorating contest map of locations

Town of Franklin, MA: Town Clerk reminds of early voting schedule

Franklin Voters! 

The State Election will be held on Tuesday 11/8, 2022 from 6 AM - 8 PM at the @FranklinHS Gymnasium. 

Early Voting will run 10/22 - 11/4 at the Franklin Municipal Building ONLY (355 East Central Street).

More information here: https://t.co/f01g5uboZv  or ->  

https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/information-franklin-voters-regarding-upcoming-election

Shared from Twitter -> https://t.co/ugVZKFd17h  

Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/TOFranklinMA/status/1582783621458710528

Town of Franklin, MA: Town Clerk reminds of early voting schedule

Both FHS girls and boys soccer teams top North Attleboro on Thursday

Via HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Thursday, October 20, 2022. We also provide the link to the full set of Hockomock League results below.

Boys Soccer = North Attleboro, 2 @ Franklin, 4 – Final 

– Franklin saw its two-goal first half lead disappear but the Panthers pounced for two more in the second half to secure two points. It took less than five minutes for Franklin to find the back of the net. Senior Trey Lovell sent a through ball in for junior Hansy Jacques, who was met by the keeper off of his line, and the rebound fell right to sophomore Garrett Scagliarini and he one-timed a shot that just made it across the line for a 1-0 lead. An interception from right back Ben Costa started a counter for Franklin just minutes later; Costa found Scagliarini, who quickly linked up with Andrew O’Neill and he played Hansy in behind the defense. Jacques took one touch to settle and then slid a shot under the oncoming keeper to make it 2-0 in the eighth minute. After a timeout from the visitors, they cut the deficit in half in the 16th minute when Carson Dameron intercept a pass, carried possession forward with speed and found Givany Carney streaking in behind the defense and his one-touch finish beat the keeper. North used a creative set piece in the 60th minute to equalize as Patrick Etienvre played Ethan Almeida short on the ground and his one-timer from just inside the box found the back of the net. Franklin regained the lead with just under 10 minutes to play as Noah Cain played a corner on the ground and Lovell latched onto it with a one-timer that snuck in at the near post. Jacques grabbed his second, running onto a long ball from Matt Honekamp, won a one-on-one battle and finished on a tight angle with five minutes to play.

Girls Soccer = Franklin, 2 @ North Attleboro, 0 – Final 

– Franklin extended its lead back to three points at the top of the division with a win at North. Norah Anderson got the eventual game-winner, finishing off a pass from Bridget Leo. Leo would then get a goal of her own, assisted by Selene Hammad, to make it 2-0 before the break. Rachel Welch earned the clean sheet in the Franklin goal.

For other results around the Hockomock League

https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-10-20-22/

FHS Panthers

FHS golfers take 3rd place in the Hockomock League Championships

Franklin High School golfers finished 3rd in the Hockomock Championships on Thursday. The team scores, Top 10 and Franklin results are shown here. The link to the full posting by HockomockSports.com is also provided.

 

TEAMS

1. King Philip – 251

2. Mansfield – 258

3. Franklin – 261

4. Foxboro – 262

T5. Canton – 267

T5. Oliver Ames – 267

T7. North Attleboro – 270

T7. Sharon – 270

9. Attleboro – 280

T10. Milford – 285

T10. Stoughton – 285

12. Taunton – 286

TOP 10

T1. Nate McClean, Mansfield – 79

T1. Evan Regan, King Philip – 79

3. Tyler O’Brien, Franklin – 81

4. Jacob Hipolito, Milford – 83

T5. Louis Carangelo, Foxboro – 84

T5. Sean Kearns, Oliver Ames – 84

7. Dylan Cummings, Sharon – 85

T8. Ethan Sullivan, King Philip – 86

T8. Cameron Hasenfus, King Philip – 86

T8. Zac Georgantas, Foxboro – 86

INDIVIDUALS

Franklin

Tyler O’Brien – 81

Jack Hagerty – 93

CJ Steel – 87

For a photo gallery of the golf championships

https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2022-2023/Fall-2022/Hockomock-Golf-Championships-2022/

Continue reading the full listing ->

https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-league-golf-championship-results-2022/

FHS Panthers