Franklin, MA: School Committee agenda for meeting Tuesday, Oct 8 at 7 PM

Franklin School Committee

October 8, 2024  7:00 PM

Municipal Building – Council Chambers

Call to Order Mr. Callaghan

Pledge of Allegiance 

Moment of Silence

I. Routine Business

A. Review of Agenda

B. Payment of Bills Mr. Callaghan

C. Payroll Mr. McNeill

D. FHS Student Representative Comments

E. Superintendent’s Report

II. Guests/Presentations

A. MS School Improvement Plan

B. FHS School Improvement Plan

III. Discussion/Action Items

A.   MS 2024-25 School Improvement Plan Approval

I recommend approval of the Middle Schools’ 2024-25 School Improvement Plan as presented.

B. FHS 2024-25 School Improvement Plan Approval

I recommend approval of the Franklin High Schools’ 2024-25 School Improvement Plan as presented.

C.   2025-26 Elementary Boundary Line Vote

I recommend approval of the 2025-26 Elementary Boundary Line as presented.

D. 2025-26 Davis Thayer Consideration Vote

I recommend consideration be given to the 25 former Davis Thayer students and their siblings enrolled in FPS K-5 elementary schools during the 2025-26 school year.

E.   MASC Resolutions

I recommend adoption of the following MASC Resolutions as discussed:

1. Increase Compulsory Attendance Age

2. Safe Storage Of Firearms

3. Aligning Taxing Authority With The Required Local Contribution

4. Fully Adjusting Chapter 70 Aid For Inflation

5. Equitable Funding For Non-Regional School Districts With High Transportation Costs

IV. Discussion Only Items

A. Staffing Update

B. Transportation Update

V. Information Matters

A. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports

B. School Committee Liaison Reports

VI. Consent Agenda

A. Approval of Minutes

I recommend approval of the minutes from your September 24, 2024 School Committee meeting as detailed.

B. JFK/Parmenter recurring Field Trip - Veteran’s Auditorium

I recommend approval of the request of Mary MacMurray to take Music students to the Veteran’s Auditorium, Providence, RI on May 21, 2025 (JFK) and May 23, 2025 for a concert as detailed.

C. JFK Gift

I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,325.00 from the JFK PCC for field trips as detailed.

VII. Good of the Order

VIII. Citizen’s Comments

IX. New Business

To discuss any future agenda items

X. Executive Session

A. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21 3. To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental

effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares

XI. Adjournment

Agenda doc also contains remote participation info -> 

https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/4900497/SCAGENDA_10-8-24.pdf

Franklin, MA: School Committee agenda for meeting Tuesday, Oct 8 at 7 PM

District Reorganization Community Forum - Sep 30 at 7 PM at FHS (no remote participation)

Franklin Public Schools

Franklin School Committee

School Committee Special Meeting

District Reorganization Community Forum

September 30, 2024 - 7:00 - 8:30 PM

FHS Media Center

A G E N D A

"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

District Reorganization Community Forum

law."

●  Meet the Future Elementary and Middle School Administrative Teams

●  Invite community member input on the PreK-8 Reorganization and Elementary

Attendance Areas.

Agenda doc -> https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/4873426/SC_Community_Forum_-_9_30_24.pdf

You can help fill in the missing details for this FHS football history being collected

via Tim McDonald Jr.

You can help fill in the missing details

Good morning community. 

I'm in need of your help. I've been working on the history of Franklin High School Football for the past couple of years. I would like to get a site made up where you can go and see past and present history. 

Over time I would like to have rosters, records and pictures of Panther Alum.  My hope is with the help of many of you I'll be able to gain the information I need. 

If you or anyone you may know who can help me out please have them reach out to me. If you have team pictures, action shots from past teams please feel free to sent them to me with names. 

Missing information is listed below. 

• Record 1940-1959, 1974, 1975, 1977
• Team scores Vs opponents 1940-1963, 1966-1990 
• So old pictures and teams from 64 and 65.

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/p/mfXpddorqpPEhZiW/

FHS Homecoming Week Activities Sep 16 through Sep 21

"Homecoming week is full of activities, be sure to come out and show your school spirit‼️

The link for homecoming tickets will be out soon"

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/C_i3wSFOgRa/

FHS Homecoming Week Sep 16 through Sep 21

State Primary election set for Franklin High School from 6 AM to 8 PM, Tuesday, Sep 3

The election collection of information leading up to the Primary Tuesday, Sep 3 is located here ->  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/08/election-collection-2024.html

Sample or specimen ballots for Sep 3 can be found on the Town Clerk page ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerkelection-administrator/news/state-primary-9-3-2024-specimen-ballots

For any other election questions, check the Town Clerk's page ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerkelection-administrator

Early voting is complete, to vote appear at Franklin High School between 6 AM and 8 PM, Sep 3

Instrument Rental Night Training for music teachers at the Franklin Library - Aug 20

Mrs. Plouffe (@FranklinHSOrch) posted on Mon, Aug 19, 2024:

"If you are free on Tuesday, 8/20 from 7-8PM, join us at the Franklin Public Library for an instrument rental night training. 

David French Music will provide our teachers with $75 of music supplies for each person in attendance. "

@FHSPantherbook @FranklinHSMusic @MusicBoostersFr https://t.co/wPgCMeHNaM

 

Instrument Rental Night Training for music teachers at the Franklin Library - Aug 20

Car wash fund raiser for FHS Cheerleaders - Saturday, August 17 from 9 AM to noon

Via FHS Cheerleaders

"Please support FHS cheer at Franklin car wash Saturday (8/17)!! (Right next to McDonald’s)"

Car wash fund raiser for FHS Cheerleaders - Saturday, August 17 from 9 AM to noon

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/p/79KANvjomh3PM2Qx/

FHS Newsletter - late summer edition

The Franklin High School Newsletter - "late summer edition" is available now

https://www.canva.com/design/DAGHRkcH9UQ/FNZzlx0ji588h7RiCMvb6g/view?#1

FHS Newsletter - late summer edition

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/p/yN9XazD9cm1M29bV/

Olympic Recognition: Kristi Kirshe, Tuesday, August 20 at 6 PM on the Town Common

Via Ryan Jette, Franklin Recreation Director:

Wanted to give you ... a heads up as you've always been a huge supporter of recreation and youth sports. Tuesday, August 20 at 6:00 PM, we are putting on a huge welcome home celebration for Kristi Kirshe on the Town Common. 

Working out all the detail with the family now. But we'll invite the whole community and her family is so happy. Flowers and hopefully a proclamation from the Council and a Q&A for the young athletes to ask her about her experience. 

Should be a fun night. Please spread the word.  

Thanks again"

~Ryan Jette
https://www.franklinma.gov/recreation-department

Olympic Gold Recognition: Kristi Kirshe, Tuesday, August 20 at 6 PM on the Town Common

NCAA shared video of Kristi Kirshe touting her development through Division 3

NCAA (@NCAA) posted  on Thu, Aug 01, 2024:

The @NCAADIII experience helped @KirsheBar balance education and sports, taking her all the way to an Olympic bronze medal with @USARugby! 🏉👏

#OlympiansMadeHere x #WhyD3

Shared from ->  https://t.co/sNa3zsHJ2k

Direct YouTube link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlScx42_BF4

Kristi Kirshe recognized with banner on railroad bridge

SPECIAL OLYMPIC shout out to Franklin’s own Kristi Kirshe!

Kristi Kirshe recognized with banner on railroad bridge

Kristi Kirshe highlights through the years (Franklin Matters archives)

• 2012 led the FHS girls to the State Championships in soccer https://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/11/franklin-high-school-girls-soccer-2012.html
• 2013 named Top Student Athlete for Hockomock League https://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/06/hockomocksports-top-student-athlete.html
• 2014 playing for Williams College  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/12/its-amazing-to-be-in-national.html
• 2019 profile in Pantherbook (saved via the Internet Archive)   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WP4VLiSB5NBDkGp6k2G105CwgjFmEKnc/view?usp=drive_link
• 2019 profile in HockomockSports.com (subscription required)   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/02/in-all-sports-and-no-matter-what-stage.html
• 2021 Boston Globe reported on Kristi being named to the Olympic roster  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/06/the-boston-globe-franklins-kristi.html

2024 Franklin High School Boys' & Girls' Basketball Golf Tournament - Sep 23, 2024

Come join us Monday, September 23rd for the FHS Boys' & Girls' Basketball Annual Golf Tournament.

• SHOTGUN start at 8:30 am, REGISTRATION starts at 8:00 AM
• GREAT FUN AND GREAT FRIENDS
• WIN PRIZES!- WINNING TEAM, LONGEST DRIVE, CLOSEST TO THE PIN, RAFFLES, & AUCTION.
• Hole in One prizes sponsored by AUDI NORWELL. Play for a chance to win a 2yr lease of an Audi Q4 Etron from AUDI NORWELL with a Hole in One.
• LUNCH INCLUDED ON THE COURSE

Individual & group tickets available - CLICK "REGISTER"

WANT TO SPONSOR? CLICK ON "REGISTER" AND CHOOSE TO BE AN EVENT SPONSOR (TEE, LONGEST DRIVE, CLOSEST TO THE PIN).

All major credit cards accepted!

Registration closes on September 13, 2024

Additional details and to register at this link -> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-franklin-high-school-boys-girls-basketball-golf-tournament-registration-953010228247

2024 Franklin High School Boys' & Girls' Basketball Golf Tournament - Sep 23, 2024

FREE Community Concert featuring Lola Richardson on August 9, 2024

Join us for a FREE Community Concert @FranklinUMC featuring Lola Richardson on Friday, August 9, at 7pm. 

Franklin United Methodist Church (UMC) is located at 82 W. Central Street, Franklin (MA). Parking is available in the parking lot between the church and the Franklin Historical Museum. 

Free street parking is available on East St., West St., and Church Ave.

More about Lola:

"Lola Richardson is a recent graduate of Franklin High School who began piano lessons at the age of eight and flute lessons a year later. Between the two instruments, she has enjoyed a wide range of musical experiences. 

On piano she has accompanied several school choruses and was a member of the pit orchestras for Mamma Mia, Annie Jr., and You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Currently, she is the pianist for the Franklin United Methodist Church. 

On flute Lola has performed at Mechanics Hall in Worcester with the Senior District Band, Symphony Hall in Boston with the Massachusetts All-State Band, and Carnegie Hall in New York as a soloist. 

When not practicing piano or flute, she also enjoys playing the accordion, ocarina, and ukulele. Lola will attend Berklee College of Music in the fall of 2024 where she plans to study Game and Interactive Media Scoring."

FREE Community Concert featuring Lola Richardson on August 9, 2024

Shared from https://franklinumc.org/2024/07/17/community-concert-feat-lola-richardson-friday-august-9-2024/?

Globe All-scholastic for spring 2024 recognize: FHS' Corvi, Deforge, Dumas, Shaughnessy & Travato

In the Boston Globe All-Scholastics announced in today's edition of the newspaper, Franklin High School has several athletes and one coach recognized.

Baseball - Honorable Mention

• Jake Shaughnessy, senior, Franklin

Boys Lacrosse - Honorable Mention

• Matt Corvi, senior, Franklin

Girls Outdoor Track - All-scholastic

• Lily Deforge - FRANKLIN | SENIOR

Also an indoor All-Scholastic, the senior won discus (133 feet, 9 inches) and was third in shot put (41-3) to help Franklin to its first-ever Div. 1 state title. At the Meet of Champions, she was second in discus (123-4).

Girls Outdoor Track - All-scholastic

• Sarah Dumas - FRANKLIN | SENIOR

The Penn-bound senior led Franklin to the Div. 1 state title behind wins in the 400 hurdles (1:03.16), 100 hurdles (14.27), and pentathlon (2,716). At New Balance Nationals, she was third in the heptathlon (4.825) in a personal best.

Girls Outdoor Track - Coach of Year 

• Paul Trovato - DIVISION 1: FRANKLIN

Trovato, who has coached Franklin since 1984, led the Panthers to the program’s first-ever Div. 1 state title behind a group of talented seniors. An MSTCA Coaches Hall of Fame inductee in 2009, Trovato has complied an 188-82 career record.

For the full listing of All-Scholastics (subscription may be required)

https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/high-schools/all-scholastics/

Globe All-scholastic for spring 2024 

Sit-in for Solidarity - Thursday, June 20 on the Town Common

Sit-in for Solidarity

 

"This Thursday, 6:30-8:30. Bring drinks and snacks to share if you are able!"

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/groups/723957848435496/posts/1691551388342799/

 

Franklin High School Announces Class of 2024 Valedictorian and Salutatorian

Superintendent Lucas Giguere is pleased to announce that Anna David is the valedictorian of the Franklin High School Class of 2024, while Jennifer Soohoo is the salutatorian.

Anna David (left) is the valedictorian and Jennifer Soohoo (right) is the salutatorian of the Franklin High School Class of 2024. (Photo Courtesy Franklin Public Schools)

Anna David

"Anna David embodies excellence in every sense of the word," said Franklin High School Guidance Secretary Julie Bellan. "Throughout her time here at Franklin High School, she has consistently demonstrated a commitment to academic excellence, leadership and service to her community. Her enterprising spirit has allowed her to take risks and face challenges head-on throughout her time at Franklin High School, where she has consistently pushed the boundaries of her intellect and curiosity."

After completing all math and computer science courses offered at FHS, David took multiple advanced college courses during her time as a high school student. David has held leadership positions as president of the Robotics Club, president of the Math Team, member of the National Honor Society and robotics group leader of the Science National Honor Society. She has also worked to initiate a school-sponsored science fair and a local chapter of the International Robotics Honor Society.

Additionally, Anna leads multiple community-based robotics teams; the International Robotics Honor Society, 4-H ALARM Robotics and Sense and Sound Robotics.

Anna has sought out opportunities to further her skills, including a paid internship at the University of New Hampshire and its InterOperability Laboratory. The internship involved research and the completion of a project relating to advanced engineering, computer science and robotics. The previous summer, she participated in the Beaver Works Summer Institute at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and had the opportunity to take a class on autonomous drones.

Jennifer Soohoo

"Jennifer Soohoo's academic career at FHS has been nothing short of impressive," said Superintendent Giguere. "She has continuously put forth her best effort, as evident through the various Advanced Placement courses she has challenged herself with, and her ability to think critically has allowed for her to not only excel within the classroom but outside of it. She is a strong self-advocate who is not afraid to ask questions, and a student who truly leads by example."

Soohoo demonstrated a willingness to serve as a role model and leader by being an active member of the Franklin community, participating in Best Buddies, Empty Bowls, Math National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, Unified Music Club, Unified Track and Varsity Volleyball.

In her senior year, Soohoo took on additional leadership roles as the social media coordinator for Best Buddies and the treasurer for Empty Bowls.

Soohoo is greatly interested in the medical field. She has loved the sciences since she was young and wants to positively impact the lives of those around her. Her excellence in academics, passion for helping others and hard work has earned her acceptance into the Honors Program at the University of Connecticut, where she plans to study biology.

She hopes to continue to be an active member of her college's campus community in order to learn new skills, meet new people, and further her interests.

 

Sean Sullivan earns an award for short film at the 22nd Hockomock Film Festival 2024

via Easton Community Access Television:

22nd Hockomock Film Festival 2024

Out of 65 Entries from 9 Schools, 12 Award Winners were showcased at the Hockomock Film Festival.

Categories were PSA, Shorts and Documentary. Held at Oakes Ames Memorial Hall

6/8/24

The Hockomock Film Festival is an annual filmmaking competition open students ages 14 – 18 residing or attending school in the towns of the (Massachusetts) Hockomock Sports League: Attleboro, Canton, Easton, Foxborough, Franklin, Mansfield, Milford, Norfolk, North Attleborough, Plainville, Sharon, Stoughton, Taunton, Wrentham. Presented by Easton Community Access Television

Congratulations to the Winners of the 2024 Hockomock Film Festival

Shorts

Paranoia

Daniel Weir, Abigail Tunis and Lucas Serani

Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School

Perfectionist

Jake Benjamin Jardim

Stoughton High School

Butterfly

Sean Sullivan

Franklin High School

Documentary

Hockey Senior Night

Mekhala Costello

Canton High School

Mr. THS Documentary

Aiden Mendes and Ava Alves

Taunton High School

Mr. McDonough

Paul Grabert and Matt Martin

Canton High School

PSA

Sleep Deprivation

Dan Freitas

Taunton High School

Time

Ceylin Uysal-Post and Joey Noone

Canton High School

Hosa - Dangers of Drug Use

Kayla Sonephanith

Stoughton High School

Honorable Mentions

BLT

Samantha Rose Johnson, Annie Louise Reilly and Dominic Davis Oliver Ames High School

Straw Buried

Brendon Keefe

King Philip High School

The Paranormal Xtreme

Sophia DiBona, Jessica Bradley, Andrey DeSouza Lopes and Michaela Scott

Oliver Ames High School

A Huge Thank you to our sponsors for making this event possible.

North Easton Savings Bank, Dedham Savings, Eastern Bank, Bill Ames, Royalty Beverage and Georgio's Roast Beef & Pizza

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Sean Sullivan earns an award for short film at the 22nd Hockomock Film Festival 2024

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, June 11, 2024?

Tuesday, June 11

6:00am - 8:00pm   Special Election ($6.8M Override)
5:00pm  Student Public Art Release - "The Traveling School of Fish" (Sculpture Park)

6:00pm  Family Game Night (Franklin Public Library)
7:00pm  Musical Bingo (Raillery Public House
7:00pm  Yankee Quilters Meeting: quilt artist Betsy Habich (Emma's Quilt Cupboard)

** Town Meetings today

 

• Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Meeting

Event Date:  Tuesday, June 11, 2024 - 10:00am  
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/municipal_affordable_housing_trust_june_11_2024.pdf

• Design Review Meeting Agenda

Event Date:  Tuesday, June 11, 2024 - 7:00pm (virtual meeting)
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/drc_agenda_6-11-2024.pdf

What's happening today in Franklin? 

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Why are there multiple calendars?

There is a Cultural events calendar upon which other community events are layered to create the Community calendar.

Respectfully, the Library and Senior Center calendars are too full of events to include all their events so we tend to focus on the major events. Town and School meetings are also kept separate. Links for all the calendars are shared here:

The Cultural calendar displays only the cultural events    

https://www.franklinculture.org/things-do/pages/calendar

Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Library calendar of events ->    calendar link

The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/month/39/2023-12

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found  https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26

A failed override vote on June 11 will lead to Cuts to the Music Program

A failed override vote on June 11 will lead to Cuts to the Music Program

VOTE YES!

If not passed, we will lose:

• Middle School Orchestra

• Middle School Chorus

• 6th Grade Band

• Franklin High School Theatre

• A total of 7 out of 12  Performing Arts Teachers

"It takes one year to kill a music program and 10 to build it back, if ever."

KEEP THE AWARD WINNING ARTS ALIVE IN FRANKLIN!