FM #1857 & 1858 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1857 & 1858 in the series.
This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM. 5 of the 7 members were present in Chambers; 2 participated remotely (Masoulf, O'Sullivan) (hence all votes were via roll call).
.jpg "School Committee gets update on student recognition sign project, sets Superintendent's goals (audio in 2 segments)")
The audio is for 2 separate and “important” segments.
1 - The Student Achievement Signage Project Update
Project team here to present an update, slides being captured via pix and the album will be shared
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
Sign update slides captured as pictures - https://photos.app.goo.gl/XNsdT3YEp4W9eEzEA
Audio approx 24 minutes
Audi link - https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1857-school-cmte-mtg-student-achievement-10-13-26/
2 - The Superintendent's 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
Superintendent's Goals
https://photos.app.goo.gl/YUU7cyLgHXLemLgJ6
Audio approx 34 minutes
Audio link - https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1858-school-cmte-mtg-superintendents-goals-10-13-26/--------------
Franklin TV video for replay - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnpWxfXwZgU
The agenda doc - https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10132026-2559
My notes in one PDF - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VjCwnGIj_tWJdnufN3hZU175Sogt1ebI/view?usp=drive_link
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