Sunday, October 18, 2026

School Committee gets update on student recognition sign project, sets Superintendent's goals (video)

The Franklin School Committee met as scheduled on Tuesday, October 13 in Council Chambers. 5 members were present in Chambers, 2 participated remotely so all vtoes were via roll call.

Franklin TV video for replay - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnpWxfXwZgU
School Committee gets update on student recognition sign project, sets Superintendent's goals (video)


Quick recap:
  • Update on the student recognition sign project, project team here to present an update, slides being captured via pix and the album will be shared shortly
    • recognition of donors on the back of the sign, front touting the teams and champions
    • pre bid meeting soon, bids due Oct 22
    • target to complete Dec 2026 or when fund raising complete no donation is too small
  • Superintendent goals
    • feedback around the committee, some wanting more details on student metrics (this is coming as part of the progress reporting) 
    • some liking the long range planning aspect as important to continue to carry the conversation forward 
    • also suggestion that this might be a time for weighting the goals 
    • long term planning properly set up can in turn generate individual goals year by year
    • Supt will update doc as the year progresses with links to the evidence 
    • vote on the motion to approve goals as presented, via roll call (with 2 remote) passes 7-0
Sign update slides captured as pictures - https://photos.app.goo.gl/XNsdT3YEp4W9eEzEA

Superintendent's Goals