The School Committee met as scheduled for their regular session on Tuesday, March 19 which extended to just after 10 PM as they dwelt on their FY 2025 budget proposal which included a public hearing.
School Superintendent Lucas Giguere and Business Manager Dr Bob Dutch presented their overview assisted by Asst Superintendents Dr Tina Rogers and Paula Marano.
The Franklin TV video recording is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YXw4dnXUqk
Quick recap:
FY25 Budget Open Hearing
(presentation doc not posted but the full budget book is available -> https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/fy25_complete_budget_book.pdf)
2 quick points from School Committee member Paul Griffith during the Q&A for the presentation, I paraphrased here but go listen to what he said:
- Great clarification questions from Cmte member Griffith Go back and listen (via the YouTube link) for his points on the class size as well as the support services (i.e. personnel titles) some legally required if not morally to provide the proper education for each student
- If we are looking at the bare minimum of level services across the Town and schools, given the Town expected revenue, it is not whether there should be an override, it really should be a discussion on how much of an override we can afford (great point!)
Discussion/Action Items
A. Student Opportunity Act Plan Approval
B. Policy First Reading
C. Policy Second Reading/Adoption
D. ACCEPT Collaborative Agreement
all these items passed by a 7-0 vote
My notes captured via Twitter were collected in a single PDF ->
Photos of the slides shown can be found in one album ->
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