Showing posts with label Franklin High School. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Franklin High School. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Franklin High School Students Attend DECA International Career Development Conference in Florida

Superintendent Lucas Giguere and Franklin High School (FHS) DECA advisor Emily Rosborough are proud to announce that nine chapter members attended the annual DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) that took place in Orlando, Florida, from April 26-29.

 

The ICDC spotlights DECA’s top student performers from nearly all 50 United States, Canada, China, Germany, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic and Spain. It also highlights innovative business partnerships that empower these emerging leaders and entrepreneurs to tackle the challenges of an ever-evolving and increasingly complex economic landscape.

 

Students from the FHS DECA chapter attended ICDC to participate in Business Operations Research Events and Project Management Events.

 

Gavin Abdel-Aziz, Maya Abiramia, Kavya Dave, Ella DeStefano, Samantha Eagerman, Julia McVeigh, Tuhina Pal, Callie Verhaegen and Stephen Miller Wasik qualified for and successfully competed in this year's DECA ICDC, an impressive achievement that highlights their dedication, hard work and excellence in business and leadership skills.

 

Nine Franklin High School DECA chapter members — including Kavya Dave, Ella DeStefano and Tuhina Pal — recently attended the annual DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) in Orlando, Florida. (Photo Courtesy Franklin Public Schools)
Kavya Dave, Ella DeStefano and Tuhina Pal
(FPS photo) 

“Representing their school on such a prestigious international stage is no small feat, and the fact that all nine students not only qualified but also completed the competition is a testament to their preparation and determination,” said FHS DECA advisor Emily Rosborough. “This accomplishment brings pride to the entire Franklin High community. It's truly amazing to see these young leaders rise to the challenge and shine among the best from around the world.”

 

This year’s DECA ICDC featured over 23,000 members and advisors in attendance. In addition to career-based competition, DECA members engaged in leadership academies and networking opportunities with over 80 internationally recognized businesses.

 

"I’m incredibly proud of our students representing Franklin Public Schools at the DECA competition in Florida," said Superintendent Giguere. "Their dedication, leadership, and entrepreneurial spirit reflect the very best of our schools. I know these students will continue to work hard and I look forward to seeing what they accomplish next."

 

During the school year, approximately 120,000 of DECA’s 222,000 student members take part in the organization’s competitive events program, allowing them to compete for local and regional titles. The competitions are designed to simulate real-life business scenarios and test students’ academic understanding and skills development. The top state and provincial winners put their talents to the test during the program’s final round of competition in Orlando.

 

About DECA Inc. 

DECA is a career and technical student organization that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs who are interested in careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management. DECA enhances the preparation for college and careers by providing co-curricular programs that integrate into classroom instruction, apply learning, connect to business, and promote competition. DECA student members leverage their experience to become academically prepared, community-orientated, professionally responsible, and experienced leaders. DECA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with over 240,000 members in 3,600 high school and college chapters in nearly all 50 United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Guam, and Germany.

 

For more information about DECA, visit deca.org.


Additional photos on the FPS page -> https://www.franklinps.net/article/2207660

Monday, May 12, 2025

Town Clerk Nancy Danello provides details on the June 3, 2025 Special Election (audio)

FM #1444 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1444 in the series. 


This session shares my conversation with Town Clerk Nancy Danello about the Special Election for the Fiscal Year 2026 Override coming up Tuesday, June 3, 2025.  We briefly touch on the regular local election scheduled for November. 


Our conversation covers:

  • Early in person voting starts May 16 during office hours in Clerk’s Office

  • Last day to register to vote is May 24

  • Last day for absentee voting at the Office, Monday June 2 at noon.

  • Office closed on Tuesday June 3 to run the election at Franklin High School gymnasium

    • June 3 hours from 6 AM to 8 PM

  • November election for Town Council, School Committee, Planning Board, Board of Assessor, Board of Health, Constables for 2 year terms. The Town Clerk is also up for a 4 year term.

    • We’ll cover this election in more detail later this summer


Neither of us will tell you how to vote, we will share information on what you need to know to properly cast an informed vote on or before June 3.


Our conversation recording runs about 24 minutes, so let’s listen in Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1444-town-clerk-june-3-2025-special-election-update-05-05-25/



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Special Election page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/1123/Special-Election-6-3-2025  


Town Clerk page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/333/Town-Clerk-Elections-Division


FY 2026 Override Info page -> https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/1089/Fiscal-Year-2026-Override-Information 


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Town Clerk Nancy Danello provides details on the June 3, 2025 Special Election (audio)
Town Clerk Nancy Danello provides details on the June 3, 2025 Special Election (audio)


Franklin Public Schools Holds Opening Reception for AP Studio Art Exhibition

Superintendent Lucas Giguere and Principal Dr. Maria Weber are pleased to share that Franklin High School hosted the opening reception of the 2025 AP Studio Art Exhibition on Thursday, May 1.

Held in the Panther Lobby, the event served as a celebration of the creativity, dedication and hard work of Franklin High School's advanced art and design students. The works that makes up the AP Studio Art Exhibition will remain on display in the Panther Lobby and Art Hallway through May 16.

"The opening reception was a wonderful success with a large turnout from families, staff and community," said Franklin High School Art Teacher Danielle LaPlante. "The exhibition is a capstone for our AP Studio Art students, who spend the year developing a portfolio of college-level work that showcases both technical skill and personal voice. We are so proud of their achievements and thankful for everyone who came out to support them."

The exhibition featured the artwork of 19 AP Studio seniors, each with their own display of about 8 to 15 works each, including the following student artists:
  • Marley Allen
  • Izzy Brown
  • artwork by senior Ruby Stamp. (Photo Courtesy Franklin Public Schools)
    artwork by senior Ruby Stamp.
    (Photo Courtesy Franklin Public Schools)
    Jess Crisileo
  • Abby Cronin
  • Jess Cunningham
  • Maddie Damon
  • Eden Donovan
  • Noah Gorgas
  • Zeno Hart
  • Libby Hofstra
  • Oswin Kerns
  • Maggie Levins
  • Kai Lewis
  • Maliha Mahjabin
  • Elliot Mann
  • Ash Montani
  • Deeksha Pericherla
  • Ruby Stamp
  • Rory Teng
Superintendent Lucas Giguere and Principal Dr. Maria Weber congratulated the student artists on developing their portfolios and putting their capstone works on display.

"I am incredibly proud of each of our AP Studio seniors," said Principal Dr. Weber. "All of them put in countless hours to build up a portfolio of amazing artwork. The opening reception for the 2025 AP Studio Art Exhibition was a special night to have all of our student artists, their parents, our teachers and the community come together to celebrate their dedication, creativity and artistic achievements."

“I would like to congratulate all our students who worked so hard throughout their time in Franklin Public Schools to develop so many amazing works of art," said Superintendent Giguere. "The amount of time, effort and creativity that went into these works of art is truly incredible. We commend all of you and offer our best wishes in the future as you continue to apply yourself in the field of visual arts."

Sunday, May 11, 2025

Franklin High School Boys Basketball and Cheer Teams Honored at State House for Championship Victories

Franklin High School Boys Basketball and Cheer Teams Honored at State House for Championship Victories
FHS Boys Basketball and Cheer Teams
Superintendent Lucas Giguere and Athletic Director Karrah Ellis are proud to share that the Franklin High School cheerleading and boys basketball teams were both recognized for their championship victories during an honorary visit to the State House on Wednesday, April 30.

The two teams were guests of state Rep. Jeffrey N. Roy, of Franklin, and state Sen. Rebecca L. Rausch, of Needham.

Both teams won their respective Division 1 state championships for the winter 2025 season.

The basketball team was recognized for their Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) Division 1 Boys' Basketball State Championship, while the cheer team was recognized for their Massachusetts School Administrators’ Association (MSAA) Division 1 State Championship.

For the Franklin High School cheerleading team, it was the fifth state championship in a row and the second state championship won this school year, after the cheerleaders also won the state championship for the fall season. The cheerleading team’s graduating seniors finished their high school careers having won seven out of their last eight state championship competitions.

In addition to the MSAA Division 1 Championship, the Franklin High cheerleading team earned the title of Hockomock League Champions this season and won its Regional Championship.

The cheerleading team also won the title of 2025 Grand Champions at the Americheer International Competition, coming in first place for their category and scoring the highest score of the competition.

The basketball team went 27-1 overall this season. The team then went 5-0 in the state tournament, beating Shrewsbury, North Andover, Bridgewater Raynham, and Central Catholic, before winning the MIAA Division 1 championship final, defeating Newton North 55-52.

For Franklin High Basketball, this marked a back-to-back state finals appearance. This was only the second time that this happened in team history, following the team’s success in 2017 and 2018.

And for the second year in a row, the Franklin High boys basketball team went undefeated in its 16 games of league play, resulting in the team being ranked No. 1 overall heading into the state tournament. The Franklin High boys basketball team was the first team in the league to accomplish this feat in 50 years.

The Franklin High School Cheerleading roster included seniors Keira Owens (captain), Ceci Pineda (captain), Lea Exposito (captain), Emma Rondeau (captain), Kat Rosenberg, and Taylor Briggs; juniors Cassidy Stanley, Aeriel Orrell, Emily Bartlett, Lilah Wainwright; and sophomores Ashley Rickey and Aria Nicholson. The cheerleading team was led by Coach Doni Gill, and the team received direction from choreographer Eric Bichao.

The championship Franklin boys basketball team roster included seniors Caden Sullivan (captain), Seth O’Donnell (captain), Joseph Conlan, Wyatt Herndon, Zach Allen, Flynn Baker, Andrew Geer, Jake Olmstead and Colin O’Leary; juniors Jack Sullivan, Justice Samuels, James Crowley; sophomore Nas Johnson; and freshman Danny Santos. The Franklin basketball team was led by Head Coach CJ Neely, and the coaching staff also included Mike Doherty, Ryan Perron, Chuck Allen, Tim Rodgers, Connor Moroney, Matt Coooper and Rob Mosher.

Superintendent Lucas Giguere and Athletic Director Karrah Ellis both congratulated the teams for the State House recognition, capping off an extraordinary year of success on the basketball court and the cheerleading mat.

"The State House trip was a fitting way to celebrate these two teams and recognize them for their tremendous success this school year," said Director Ellis. "I’m so proud of these hard-working, dedicated athletes. This was truly an incredible year for our Franklin High School boys basketball and cheerleading teams."

"Congratulations once again to our state champion Franklin High School boys basketball and cheerleading teams," said Superintendent Giguere. "This was a remarkable year for both of them. We are very proud of all of their success. I'd like to thank state Rep. Roy and state Sen Rausch for facilitating this special day of recognition for our championship-winning student athletes."


Thursday, May 1, 2025

Town Council recognitions for Police promotions, FHS Theatre, and retirement of Bryan Taberner (video)

The Franklin, MA Town Council met as scheduled on Wednesday, May 1.  8 of the councilors were present, 1 absent (Dellorco) in Council Chambers for this session.

Franklin TV video is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/live/laeIcVjRlgU?si=4VVLHqNRh28zvyuM&t=134

The agenda and released materials for this session ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04302025-1709 

Quick recap:
  • Chair Callaghan updates on SchCmte business; elementary report card changes approved, support letter for Franklin TV and cable access funding approved for Franklin.News; School budget lays out a foundation for success
  • Town Clerk Nancy Danello with an update on the special election, ballots received, absentee sent, vote by mail needs to be requested. Drop ballots off at the Town Hall. May 16 opens early voting during office hours
    • Web site updates announcements on the upcoming election. Bridge banners coming soon. Robo call coming May 7. Visited all the Senior housing locations. Mailing to all the households with notification on the election.
  • Police Department - Promotions
    • i. Sergeant John Godino
  • Police Department - Swearing in of New Court Prosecutor / Detective
    • i. Tara Lagoa
  • Proclamation: Franklin High School Theater Group
  • Proclamation: Bryan Taberner, Director, Department of Planning and Community Development
  • Appointments
    • Agricultural Commission
    • i. Matthew Stoltz
    • Disability Commission
    • i. Kelly Quinlan; both appointments approved via 8-0-1 (1 absent) votes
  • PUBLIC HEARING - a. Transfer of Section 12 Restaurant Common Victualer All Alcohol License and Approval of Dolores Costa as the Manager - Franklin Hospitality Group, LLC d/b/a The Tavern on Central
    • Motion to approve, second, passes 8-0-1 (1 absent)
  • Resolution 25-29: Transfer of Care, Custody, Management and Control of Town-owned Property Containing the Building Known as “Gerald Murdock Parmenter Elementary School” from the Franklin School Committee to the Franklin Town Council, for Municipal Purposes
    • Motion to approve, second, passes 8-0-1 (1 absent)
  • Update that for the Town Council Budget Hearings scheduled for May 21, 22  Town Administrator will propose that they continue the second hearing to June 4 to enable possible adjustments. The budget as presented assumes the override passes. If it doesn't, cuts would be forthcoming
  • Town Administrator Jamie Hellen provided updates on Previous Requests:
    • 300 Fisher Street - very dormant, EPA removed soil etc pre pandemic, delayed by staffing issues pre the changes in DC
    • Chestnut Street Apartments - The exterior is complete, the interior has not been finished, in the owners control currently There are 2 deeded apartments for local veterans
Photos of the recognitions -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/PKZgCKJM8vAYTVoK7

My notes can be found in one PDF ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mo8xvhuHCvkPLQ_Fi54OMbtkQ2WulsJK/view?usp=drive_link


FHS Spring Jazz 2025 Concert (video)

The FHS Spring Jazz concert conducted Wednesday, May 1, 2025 is available for replay via Franklin TV -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEiVmAuOawk


Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Footlighter's Production of High School Musical Jr scheduled May 2 & May 3

Footlighter's Production of High School Musical Jr scheduled May 2 & May 3
High School Musical Jr scheduled May 2 & May 3
Please come support your love of theatre and our Franklin Middle School Footlighters in their production this weekend of High School Musical Jr. at Franklin High!

Click the link below for tickets and more information!




Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Class of 1975 50th High School Reunion - June 21 at THE BLACK BOX

Members of the Franklin High School Class of 1975 can purchase their tickets for $50, online at THE BLACK BOX. The reunion starts at 7 PM.


Purchase online ->  https://www.purplepass.com/fhs1975

Quilling Art Workshop scheduled for May 1 at FHS via Lifelong Community Learning

Quilling Art Workshop scheduled for May 1 at FHS via Lifelong Community Learning
Quilling Art Workshop scheduled for May 1

Space is limited in this exciting -- but easy -- class from Lifelong Community Learning!

Our talented instructor has taught people from 10-85 to successfully complete their own versions of quilling art. 

Go to bit.ly/3Mzy6cp to register.

Friday, April 25, 2025

Franklin Students Find Success at State Music Festival

Superintendent Lucas Giguere and Director of Visual & Performing Arts Diane Plouffe are pleased to announce that several Franklin High School music ensembles achieved high honors during their performances at the annual Massachusetts Instrumental and Choral Conductors Association (MICCA) Festival.

Franklin High School Choruses received a Silver Medal at the MICCA Festival
Franklin High School Choruses received
a Silver Medal at the MICCA Festival
The Wind Ensemble and Concert Band, directed by Leighanne Rudsit, and the String Orchestra, Repertory Orchestra, Concert Choir and Treble Choir, directed by Plouffe, each performed during the Concert Festival and Choral Festival April 4-6.

Ensembles were evaluated and awarded Bronze, Silver or Gold medals based on the quality of their performances. Franklin High School’s Concert Band and choruses earned Silver Medals, while both orchestras and the Wind Ensemble received Gold Medals, the highest distinction given at the festival.

Franklin High School Orchestra received a Gold Medal at the MICCA Festival
Franklin High School Orchestras received
a Gold Medal at the MICCA Festival
"I'm extremely proud of our student musicians," Plouffe said. "They performed at an extremely high level amongst incredible competition throughout the state of Massachusetts."

Due to their outstanding performances, the Franklin High School Wind Ensemble, String Orchestra, and Repertory Orchestra were invited to perform this past weekend at the Gold Medal Showcase at the Groton Hill Music Center on Sunday, April 13. 

“This is a remarkable accomplishment for our student musicians and the dedicated educators who support them," said Superintendent Giguere. “Their hard work, passion and commitment to their craft are truly inspiring."

Thursday, April 17, 2025

Franklin High School Theater Company Reaches State Finals of METG Festival with Staging of 'The Yellow Boat'

Superintendent Lucas Giguere and Principal Dr. Maria Weber are proud to congratulate the Franklin High School Theater Company for its moving performance of “The Yellow Boat,” as part of this year's competitive Massachusetts Educational Theater Guild (METG) festival.

The production, of a play based on the tragic story of a child with congenital hemophilia, reached the State Finals.

The 32 Franklin High School students, including cast and crew, staged “The Yellow Boat” in the State Finals at John Hancock Hall in Boston on March 28. The Franklin High School Theater Company was one of 15 groups to make the State Finals for the Massachusetts High School Drama Festival held by METG, out of 88 schools that entered the competition during the preliminary round.

The Franklin High School Theater Company performed the play "The Yellow Boat" as part of the Massachusetts High School Drama Festival held by METG, becoming one of 15 groups to make the State Finals out of 88 schools that entered. (Photo Courtesy Maggie Warren)
The Franklin High School Theater Company performed the play "The Yellow Boat" as part of the Massachusetts High School Drama Festival held by METG, becoming one of 15 groups to make the State Finals out of 88 schools that entered. (Photo Courtesy Maggie Warren)

The festival, which calls on each group to perform a 40-minute, one-act play, also includes a preliminary round and a semifinal round, with each stage judged by a team of METG Adjudicators. 

“It’s a real privilege to be with these kids. They are a really magical group,” said Franklin High School Drama Director Chloe Selznick, who is in her first year leading the program. “We’re all just very grateful. When we took group photos at the State Finals, instead of saying ‘cheese,’ the kids would say, ‘We weren’t supposed to be here!’ There’s a lot of gratitude within the company.”

Selznick, a 2020 Franklin High School graduate, who earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Hofstra University, said “The Yellow Boat” was influential to her years ago, and she thought the play would allow her students an opportunity for growth as well.

“The Yellow Boat” is the true story of Benjamin, who was born with congenital hemophilia, and died in 1987 at the age of 8 due to AIDS-related complications after receiving a blood transfusion. The play, published in 1997, was written by Benjamin’s father, David Saar.

“As heartbreaking as that is, Benjamin’s story wasn’t just defined by his illness,” Selznick said. “‘The Yellow Boat’ was a way to tell his story that was joyful, whimsical and childlike, and it was able to bring him to life. This made for a good artistic challenge for these young artists as they continue to grow as actors. I think they handled it wonderfully. They handled it in a way that’s sensitive but truthful.”

The reaction from the audience and judges included “a lot of tears,” she said.

“It felt nice to know that people were touched by the story in the same way that we had been,” Selznick said. “The judges' feedback was wonderful. It was nice to get feedback from people in the theater world. The kids really valued that as well.”

In addition to the State Finals, the Franklin High School Theater Company performed “The Yellow Boat” during the METG festival’s preliminary round on March 3 at Wayland High School and during the semifinals on March 15 at Framingham High School.

The Franklin High School Theater Company was assisted in its production of “The Yellow Boat” by Erin Ferreira, who came on as a volunteer to be the show’s movement director and assistant director. Franklin High School student Riley MacDonald served as the production’s dramaturg, providing classmates with a research package about “The Yellow Boat,” containing insight into the context of the play, showing how the story should be handled with sensitivity and truthfulness.

Throughout the METG festival, the Franklin High School students witnessed 25 plays staged by drama groups from other schools in the matter of a month.

“Most people won’t see one play in a year, let alone see that many,” Selznick said. “It was a real treat all around. It was a wonderful experience. There was a lot of support. Now, afterwards, there’s a lot of gratitude.”

The METG Festival is a prestigious annual event for high school theater companies, and this marked the 94th year of the competitive drama festival.

METG also has a middle school division and a musical theater division. In addition to the annual METG Festival held in March, the organization also facilitates a series of acting and technical theater scholarship contests held in December.

This experience with the METG Festival will provide some momentum for the Franklin High School Theater Company ahead of its next production, a musical called “Urinetown,” with showings planned for June 13-14.

Principal Weber and Superintendent Giguere congratulated the Franklin High School drama performers for their success in the METG Festival and wished them the best on their upcoming productions.

“We are so impressed by the incredible skills and abilities of our stage performers, crew and everyone involved with staging this play,” Principal Weber said. “They possess great individual talents and also display incredible teamwork. Bravo to our students for an incredible run in the METG Festival. And bravo to Director Selznick for the guidance she is providing to this talented group.”

“I’d like to congratulate all of our stage performers and crew members who really put their hearts into these shows,” Superintendent Giguere said. “Their passion, talent and skills are inspirational. They really did a great job with this play. I’d also like to recognize Director Selznick and our other teachers, along with parents and all of our Franklin High School Theater Company supporters, who help make all of this possible.”

Additional photos can be found where this was shared from ->   https://www.franklinps.net/article/2149677

You can also listen to my conversation with three of the members of The Yellow Boat performance -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/03/listen-to-how-fhstc-performance-of.html

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

5 Franklin High School Music Students Perform at Annual All-State Concert

Superintendent Lucas Giguere and Director of Visual & Performing Arts Diane Plouffe are pleased to share that five Franklin High School musicians recently performed in the Annual All-State Concert.

Each year, the Massachusetts Music Educators Association (MMEA) hosts the All-State Concert, featuring performances from some of Massachusetts' best student-musicians in chorus, concert band, jazz band, orchestra, and treble chorus.

Five students in the Franklin High School music program auditioned and were accepted into the All-State Honor Ensembles. The performances took place on March 29 at Symphony Hall in Boston.

Alexander Fioravanti (euphonium) and Sophia Francis Fracassa (French horn) performed in the All-State Band. Chongyu Liu (violin), Abram “Ace” Eagerman (bass), and Emma Anderson (French horn) perform with the All-State Orchestra.

Five Franklin High School students — from left, Emma Anderson, Chongyu Liu, Sophia Francis Fracassa, Abram Eagerman, and Alexander Fioravanti — recently participated in the All-State Concert. (Photo Courtesy Franklin Public Schools)
Five Franklin High School students — from left, Emma Anderson, Chongyu Liu, Sophia Francis Fracassa, Abram Eagerman, and Alexander Fioravanti — recently participated in the All-State Concert. (Photo Courtesy Franklin Public Schools)


"I am incredibly proud of our five Franklin High School students who were selected to perform in the All-State Concert," Plouffe said. "This prestigious event brings together the top musicians from across Massachusetts, and it is a true honor for our students to be a part of it."

"Congratulations to our talented Franklin High School student-musicians for this honorable achievement," Superintendent Giguere said. "Performing alongside some of their most talented peers in the state showcases their dedication and artistry and is an experience they can carry with them for years to come."

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Family Science Night – Free Event - Thursday, April 10 from 5:30 to 8 PM

Family Science Night – Free Event - Thursday, April 10 from 5:30 to 8 PM
Thursday, April 10 from 5:30 to 8 PM
Family Science Night – Free Event! 
 
Join the FHS Science National Honor Society on Thursday, April 10th, from 5:30 – 8:00 PM for an exciting night of interactive experiments, hands-on activities, and live demonstrations!
 
Theme: Movie Night! Each science group—covering topics from biology to forensics—has chosen a movie to bring their subject to life.
 
FREE ENTRY! This event will be accepting donations for the Franklin Food Pantry.
Bring your family and friends for a night of science, fun, and discovery—we can’t wait to see you there!
 
Shared from ->https://www.facebook.com/share/p/12AnT185KeA/


Friday, April 4, 2025

Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting 03/25/25 - audio in 3 parts for easy access

FM #1420-1421-1422 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1420-1421-1422 in the series. 


This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. 7 members participated, 6 in Council Chambers.1 remote (Gallagher). 


The audio for the meeting is split into 3 segments for ease of listening

Part 1 - #1420 = the beginning and ending of the meeting (approx. 58 minutes)

 https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1420-franklin-ma-school-cmte-mtg-p1-of-3-03-25-25/

 

Part 2 - #1421 = the High School course curriculum update (approx. 1 hour, 22 minutes) https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1421-franklin-ma-school-cmte-mtg-03-25-25/

 

 

Part 3 - #1422 = the Middle School redistricting update (approx. 1 hour 28 minutes) https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1422-franklin-ma-school-cmte-mtg-p3-of-3-03-25-25/

 

 


Quick recap:

  • During the Superintendent's Report recognition was made of the Boys Basketball team for their first State D1 Championship. Recognition also made of the Cheerleaders with their National Championship multiple years doing so

  • One team is still in competition, that is the FHS Theatre Co is scheduled to perform in the finals on Friday, with results known on Saturday evening. Tickets available via the website metg.org

  • France, England & Scotland Field Trip - Nikki Hafele - an EF Tour proposed for 2026, approved via roll call by 7-0 vote

  • Franklin High School Update - Dr. Weber, H McVay - an update on the course selection process and student choices within that, discussion also around budget and range of offerings as well as the trend of choices seems to be changing

  • Middle School Reorganization Update - Mr. Williams; Evolution of the master schedule, mention of the must haves, can haves and nice to haves... 

  • A unique year to do a middle school experience for all three grades, but thereafter would be for the incoming new 6th grade as they get welcomed from the future 2 elementary sending schools

  • Policy - 1st Read & Elimination - I recommend moving the following policies to a second reading: ACA - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex Elimination: ACA-R - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex Under Title IX Including Sex-Based Harassment; Motion to move to second, passes via roll call 7-0

  • Motion to enter Executive Session not to return to public session, passes 7-0 via roll call


 


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Franklin TV video for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/live/RwZ6HFEvzx8?&t=95 


The meeting agenda can be found -> https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03252025-1651  


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/march-25%2C-2025-sc-meeting-packet/776268 


My full set of notes taken during the meeting can be found in one PDF ->

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PEGYx0qPwSu93ymlY0Xn7y57Rd0_s-kY/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"

 

FHS boys basketball State D1 Champs pose with School Committee
FHS boys basketball State D1 Champs pose with School Committee

FHS cheerleaders multiple times National Champs pose with School Committee
FHS cheerleaders multiple times National Champs pose with School Committee