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Saturday, May 10, 2025
Franklin's F.X. O’Regan Early Childhood Development Center Hosts 2nd Annual Pop Art Celebration
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting - 3 part audio for ease of listening to what you want (audio)
This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. 7 members participated, 6 in Council Chambers.1 remote (Sompally).
The audio for the meeting is split into 3 segments for ease of listening
Part 1 - #1426 = the beginning and ending of the meeting (approx. 43 minutes)
Part 2 - #1427 = the Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC) update (approx. 52 Minutes)
Part 3 - #1428 = the Elementary schools redistricting update (approx. 1 hour & 16 minutes)
Quick recap:
ECDC update - Kimberly Taylor, Principal
Photos of the slides as presented -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/qYDXR58de1BmRCaa6
Elementary update ->
grade level 3-5 K-2
Washington Even Chalman Stefani Wasik
Lincoln Brad Hendrixson Keri Busavage
Photos of the slides as presented -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/Cd9aV25fJ3eYrB8Z7
Discussion/ actions items -
School Choice Vote - I recommend to not accept School Choice students for the 2025-2026 School Year as discussed. For this year with redistricting underway, not at this time, open for more a stabile world; So moved, second, passes via roll call 7-0
Foreign Exchange Student Vote - I recommend to not accept Foreign Exchange students for the 2025-2026 school year as discussed. Not the same as school choice; so moved, second, passes via roll call 7-0
Policy- 2nd Reading - Adoption/Elimination I recommend adoption / elimination of the following policies as discussed: 2nd Reading: ACA - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex Elimination: ACA-R - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex Under Title IX Including Sex- Based Harassment Per president executive orders; Via roll call 6-1 (Griffith - no)
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ECDC update - Kimberly Taylor, Principal |
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Franklin TV video for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/live/3rgXaYFUtNA?&t=100
The meeting agenda can be found -> https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04082025-1669
Documents released for this agenda after the meeting can be found -> https://www.franklinps.net/documents/departments/school-committee/meeting-packets/2024---25-meeting-packets/april-8%2C-2025-sc-meeting-packet/784309
My full set of notes taken during the meeting can be found in one PDF ->
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QCIHgtiYGE6hjPEpDLKBhP2B1oYReHbu/view?usp=drive_link
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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.
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
And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do
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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Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Saturday, April 12, 2025
This Chalkboard Chat condenses both the April 8 Policy Subcmte & full School Cmte meetings (audio)
FM #1425 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1425 in the series.
This session shares my conversation with School Committee Chairperson Dave Callaghan. This is a new episode of our continuing “Chalkboard Chat” series. We had our discussion in the Studio on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. We had the opportunity to recap both the Policy Subcommittee and School Committee meetings of April 8, 2025.
We cover
Policy Subcmte mtg - All About Horace
School Cmte Mtg
ECDC update - Kimberly Taylor, Principal
Elementary update ->
grade level 3-5 K-2
Washington Even Chalman Stefani Wasik
Lincoln Brad Hendrixson Keri Busavage
Discussion/ actions items -
School Choice Vote
Foreign Exchange Student Vote
Policy- 2nd Reading
The recording runs about 48 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1425-chalkboard-chat-04-09-25/
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Contact info for Dave Callaghan -> callaghand@franklinps.net
Policy Subcmte Mtg
Policy Subcmte meeting audio -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/04/school-committee-policy-subcommittee.html
The Policy Subcmte meeting agenda can be found -> https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04082025-1668
The Town Council memo as discussed -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CCDx8c4zn4ZVUr0EYQy1snpygRVLzxHO/view?usp=drive_link
My full set of notes taken during the Policy Subcmte meeting can be found in one PDF ->
https://drive.google.com/file/d/14gUGQ0N6s5bMiGwhbHegsRcxfkZUCirY/view?usp=drive_link
School Committee Meeting Info
Franklin TV video available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/live/3rgXaYFUtNA?&t=100
The meeting agenda -> https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04082025-1669
Documents released for this agenda after the meeting can be found ->
My notes captured in one PDF -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QCIHgtiYGE6hjPEpDLKBhP2B1oYReHbu/view?usp=drive_link
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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.
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
And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do
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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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
Check out "Little Solutions" at ECDC Pond Street beginning in September 2025
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Check out "Little Solutions" at ECDC Pond Street |
"New from Lifelong Learning! "Little Solutions" at ECDC Pond Street for 2025-2026.
We'll care for your pre-K student before and after their ECDC school day.
Go to https://t.co/2vc70vKiXg for details. "
Friday, April 11, 2025
Early Childhood Development Center now enrolling for September 2025
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
School Committee gets update on ECDC and Elementary Redistricting progress (video)
- ECDC update - Kimberly Taylor, Principal
- Elementary update ->
- School Choice Vote - I recommend to not accept School Choice students for the 2025-2026 School Year as discussed. For this year with redistricting underway, not at this time, open for more a stabile world; So moved, second, passes via roll call 7-0
- Foreign Exchange Student Vote - I recommend to not accept Foreign Exchange students for the 2025-2026 school year as discussed. Not the same as school choice; so moved, second, passes via roll call 7-0
- Policy- 2nd Reading - Adoption/Elimination I recommend adoption / elimination of the following policies as discussed: 2nd Reading: ACA - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex Elimination: ACA-R - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex Under Title IX Including Sex- Based Harassment Per president executive orders; Via roll call 6-1 (Griffith - no)
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
ECDC celebrates "Read Across America" with Guest Readers
"ECDC celebrated Read Across America Day on Monday, March 3rd, with special guest readers from the community who brought stories to life for our young learners!
Students enjoyed hearing from members of our FPS Central Office team, FPS Principals, the Franklin Police Chief, a Franklin Firefighter, and the Children's Librarian from the Franklin Public Library.
It was a great day that highlighted the importance of early childhood literacy in a fun and engaging way!
A huge thank you to our wonderful guest readers for sharing their time and enthusiasm!!"
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ECDC celebrates "Read Across America" with Guest Readers 1 |
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ECDC celebrates "Read Across America" with Guest Readers 2 |
Thursday, February 27, 2025
There are still openings with the Early Childhood Center (ECDC)
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Early Childhood Center (ECDC) registration is open |