Franklin, MA: School Committee meeting agenda for April 11, 2023 |
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Sunday, April 9, 2023
Franklin, MA: School Committee meeting agenda for April 11, 2023
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
School Committee contract negotiation sessions scheduled for Executive session
- Van Drivers
- ESP/LPN
- Cafeteria
- Secretaries
School Committee contract negotiation sessions scheduled for Executive session |
Saturday, January 21, 2023
Franklin, MA: School Committee Agenda - January 24, 2023
1. JLCD - Administering Medicines to Students2. JLCD-1 - Anaphylaxis Procedure3. EBCD - Emergency Closings4. GBI - Political Activities of Staff
I recommend approval of the Westborough Public School district to join ACCEPT Collaborative as discussed.
a. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Van Drivers, Cafeteria, ESP/LPN and Secretaries units as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the School Committee and the chair so declares.
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
Franklin School Committee - Contractual Negotiations - Multiple Executive Sessions scheduled for Jan 9
- Van Drivers - 11:30 - 1 PM
- Cafeteria - 3-4 PM
- ESP/LPN - 4-5 PM
- Secretaries - 5-6 PM
"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."
a. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Van Drivers, Cafeteria, ESP/LPN and Secretaries units as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the School Committee and the chair so declares.b. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(2) to conduct collective bargaining sessions with the Van Drivers, Cafeteria, ESP/LPN and Secretaries units.
Shared from https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/negotiationa_agenda_-_1-9-23.pdf
Franklin School Committee - Contractual Negotiations - Executive Session scheduled for Jan 9, 2023 |
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Franklin Public Schools: Franklin School Committee - Stipend Negotiations Meeting - Jan 5, 2023
Stipend Negotiations Meeting
Municipal Building - Training Room
Shared from -> https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/stipend_neg_agenda_1-5-23.pdf
Franklin Public Schools: Franklin School Committee - Stipend Negotiations Meeting - Jan 5, 2023 |
Saturday, December 17, 2022
Town Council approves open space purchase, Town Administrator contract, annual alcohol license renewals, and more (audio)
FM #900 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 900 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares the Town Council meeting held in Council Chambers on Wednesday, December 14, 2022. All 9 members of the Council were present in the Council Chambers.
Quick recap:
APPOINTMENTS
a. Mark LePage - Conservation Commission
b. Alison Rheaume - Disability Commission
c. Francesca Ricci - Disability Commission
d. Lloyd (Gus) Brown - Sealer of Weights and Measures
LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
a. 2023 Annual Alcohol License Renewals - See attached 2023 Town of Franklin Alcohol Licenses Renewals
PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION
a. Franklin Library Association Presentation of Gift - Scott Nolan, President, FLA
b. Snow Removal Presentation: Robert “Brutus” Cantoreggi, Director of Public Works
Legislation for Action
d. Resolution 22-88: Local Acceptance of MGL Ch40, Section 5B, Fourth Paragraph
e. Resolution 22-89: Creation of the Massachusetts Statewide Opioid Settlement Stabilization Fund, as Authorized b GL Chapter 40, Section 5B
f. Resolution 22-90: Authorization of and Appropriation for Purchase of Three Parcels of Unimproved Land
g. Resolution 22-91: Authorization for Town Administrator to Submit American Rescue Plan Act Applications to Norfolk County
i. Resolution 22-95: Gift Acceptance - Recreation Department ($109,832.25)
Executive session, return approx. 35 mins later
b. Resolution 22-94: Salary Schedule: Full-Time Elected Official - Town Clerk
a. Vote on approving Administrator contract, subject to Executive Session outcome
i. Legislation for action: 1. Resolution 22-93: Approval of Town Administrator’s Contract
The recording runs about 2 hours and 16 minutes, so let’s listen to the Town Council meeting on December 14, 2022. (Due to the Executive Session, approx. 35 minutes, the total time on Wednesday was longer. The recording excludes the Executive Session but does include the return to open meeting).
Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-900-franklin-ma-town-council-mtg-12-14-22
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Meeting agenda and documents released for this session ->
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/dec_14_tc_mtg_agenda-revised.pdf
The Snow presentation -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/8b._snow_presentation.pdf
Watch the Franklin.TV video replay on YouTube -> https://youtu.be/qVbiUMlcbL8
My notes in one threaded PDF document -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TT_f9Y9eVXExUtjlcCD2XKtSTjcwG582/view?usp=share_link
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This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.
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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.
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Friday, December 16, 2022
Franklin Town Council closes out last meeting of 2022 with approval of an open space purchase to reach 200 acres in about 18 months (video)
Franklin School Committee - Contractual Negotiations - Executive Session scheduled for Jan 9, 2023
- Van Drivers - 11:30 - 1 PM
- Cafeteria - 3-4 PM
- ESP/LPN - 4-5 PM
- Secretaries - 5-6 PM
"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."
a. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Van Drivers, Cafeteria, ESP/LPN and Secretaries units as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the School Committee and the chair so declares.b. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(2) to conduct collective bargaining sessions with the Van Drivers, Cafeteria, ESP/LPN and Secretaries units.
Shared from https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/negotiationa_agenda_-_1-9-23.pdf
Franklin School Committee - Contractual Negotiations - Executive Session scheduled for Jan 9, 2023 |
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
CANCELED -> Franklin School Committee - Committee scheduled to meet in Executive Session - Dec 13
"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."
a. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect tocollective bargaining with the FEA/RN unit as an open meeting mayhave a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the SchoolCommittee and the chair so declares.b. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(2) to conduct collective bargainingsessions with the FEA/RN unit.
The agenda doc can be found on the FPS page -> https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/stipend_agenda_-_12-13-22.pdf
Stipend Committee scheduled to meet in Executive Session - Dec 13 |
Sunday, December 11, 2022
Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda & Documents for Dec 14, 2022 7:00 PM
a. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.b. Chair to identify members participating remotely.
a. Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to three minutes on a matter that is not on the agenda. The Council will not engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Town Council will give remarks appropriate consideration and may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter.
a. November 2, 2022b. November 16, 2022
a. Mark LePage - Conservation Commissionb. Alison Rheaume - Disability Commissionc. Francesca Ricci - Disability Commissiond. Lloyd (Gus) Brown - Sealer of Weights and Measures
a. 2023 Annual Alcohol License Renewals - See attached 2023 Town of Franklin Alcohol Licenses Renewals https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/7a_licenses.pdf
a. Franklin Library Association Presentation of Gift - Scott Nolan, President, FLAb. Snow Removal Presentation: Robert “Brutus” Cantoreggi, Director of Public Workshttps://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/8b._snow_presentation.pdf
a. Capital Budget Subcommitteeb. Economic Development Subcommitteec. Budget Subcommitteed. GATRA Advisory Board
a. Exception #2: Contract negotiations with non-union personnel, namely: Town Administratorb. Exception #3: Strategy with respect to collective bargaining: Police Patrol, Police Sergeants and Fire Department unions
a. Vote on approving Administrator contract, subject to Executive Session outcomei. Legislation for action:
1. Resolution 22-93: Approval of Town Administrator’s Contract (Motion to Approve Resolution 22-93 Majority Vote)b. Resolution 22-94: Salary Schedule: Full-Time Elected Official - Town Clerk (Motion to Approve Resolution 22-94 - Majority Roll Call Vote)
Saturday, December 10, 2022
Franklin School Committee - Committee scheduled to meet in Executive Session - Dec 13
"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."
a. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect tocollective bargaining with the FEA/RN unit as an open meeting mayhave a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the SchoolCommittee and the chair so declares.b. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(2) to conduct collective bargainingsessions with the FEA/RN unit.
The agenda doc can be found on the FPS page -> https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/stipend_agenda_-_12-13-22.pdf
Stipend Committee scheduled to meet in Executive Session - Dec 13 |
Thursday, December 8, 2022
Community Preservation Cmte gets updates on projects, approves schedule for 2023 and more (audio)
FM #893 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 893 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares the Community Preservation Committee meeting held in Council Chambers on Tuesday, December 6, 2022.
Chair C Feeley, M Doyle, J Livingstone, P Malcolm,W Simarian, R Power (remote), L Oxford [D McNeill, M Giardino absent]
Town Administration: J Hellen, A Alleyne,
The meeting approved the minutes of the prior meeting via roll call vote (7-0-2; 7 for, 0 against, 2 absent).
Motion to accept the proposed meeting scheduled for 2023, seconded, passes via voice vote (7 for, 0 against, 2 absent)
Town Administrator Jamie Hellen provides project updates on work underway
Red Brick School exterior renovation - doors and windows backordered
Nason St Tot lot site prep work being done now in advance of renovation in the spring
King St Memorial Field estimate and draft depiction of the field layout and work proposed. Timeline and funding remains TBD. Would be adding pickleball courts, would be including a paved path all around the park, would also be adding parking; questioned on if handicap access for the community garden is considered? I added that when the garden opened in 2010, it did have stonedust entrance and among the first four beds on each side of the main gate. It was covered with mulch a few years ago. The base likely could be restored.
Jamie also provided a financial update, it had a minor error and would be further enhanced to better reflect what was approved vs allocated vs. spent, etc.
Committee entered executive session via roll call vote not to return to open meeting (7 for, 0 against, 2 absent)
The recording runs about 22 minutes, so let’s listen to the Community Preservation Committee discussion on Dec 6, 2022.
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Meeting agenda =>
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/2022-12-06_cpa_agenda_packet.pdf
My notes -> (note my vote tallies were off, there were 3 chairs empty but 1 member was remote so it should have been 7-0-2 [not 6-0-3[)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uBAa-GVCyoWXbh_svh0EwKscfrE326yO/view?usp=share_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
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"