A. Elementary Report CardsI recommend approval of the proposed changes to the Elementary Report Card as discussed.https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/5568674/Discussion_Action_A_-_Elem._Report_Cards.pdfB. Letter of SupportI recommend approval of the letter of support for an Act to Modernize Funding for Community Media Programming as discussed.https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/5568677/Discussion_Action_B_-_Letter_of_Support.pdf
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| Franklin, MA; School Committee |
A. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel
A. Superintendent ContractThe Chair recommends approval of the successor contract for Lucas Giguere to serve as Superintendent of Schools, July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2031.
FM #1431 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1431 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares our “Town Council Quarterbacking” with Town Council Chair Tom Mercer. We had our conversation via the Zoom Conference Bridge on Thursday, April 17, 2025.
Our conversation condensed the Town Council meeting of April 16, 2025.
We focus on two questions:
ok, what just happened?
What does it mean for Franklin residents and taxpayers?
Topic for this session:
School Committee Chair D Callaghan provided an update on recent meeting updates including the potential naming of the "Horace Mann Campus"
per Town Clerk Nancy Danello, notification of election coming via mail re: the override election June 3. Postcard with QR code to register to vote, also includes a vote by mail application. Only one card to head of household not one per every voter
Appointment of the 2025 election workers was approved by unanimous vote
Resolution 25-18: June 3, 2025 Election Early & Mail in Voting was approved unanimously. The scheduled early voting dates will be added to the Community calendar
Proclamations and recognition for
the FHS Cheerleaders, National Champs for 5th year
the FHS boys basketball team, State Division 1 Champs
members of the Dean College Athletic Training first responders who saved the life of an individual at a recent athletic event
Public hearing conducted on 2 related bylaw changes to allow Shared-Use Commercial Kitchens in commercial zones. The Planning Board had approved also, these measures were moved to a second reading (at a future meeting)
Presentation and update on work being done by Franklin Police Department Mental Health Clinician Division - Kallie Montagano, Clinician Program Manager
Followed by an update on the Franklin Crisis Action Team by Deputy Administrator Amy Friguiletti. Housing and temp shelter the top issue the FCAT group sees
A Zoning Bylaw to Amend Chapter 185, Section 24, Floodplain District - Referral to the Planning Board was approved unanimously. Apparently, the Town slipped in knowing that this had a 5 year life expectancy and was due to be updated. Only minor changes required but the due process is being initiated now with this referral
Approval for acceptance of gifts
Let’s listen to my conversation with Tom as we recap the Town Council meeting. Approx. 35 minutes Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1431-town-council-quarterbacking-04-17-25/
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The Franklin TV video is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/live/C9jXhRmTTlI?&t=94
The agenda and released documents can be found -> https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04162025-1682
My full set of notes captured during the meeting
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nIb72BBNqBkuEgMCgS9ggo5T5UR8A7BD/view?usp=drive_link
Photo album of the recognitions -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/NFs8QPA39vzy5tzn8
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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"
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| Tom Mercer and I condense the 3 hour Town Council meeting to about 35 minutes (audio) |
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| Library & Senior Center events |
Tuesday, April 15 = Tax Day
** Franklin Art Association Art Show and Sale Exhibit (Norfolk Public Library)
** Eat at Jersey Mike's help the Children's Museum
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| What's happening today in Franklin? |
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"
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| This Chalkboard Chat condenses both the April 8 Policy Subcmte & full School Cmte meetings (audio) |
