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| Town Council Communications Subcmte Meeting - Monday, April 27 at noon |
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| Portrait of a Graduate |
A. District Improvement Plan ApprovalI recommend approval of the District Improvement Plan as presented.
B. School Improvement Plans ApprovalI recommend approval of the School Improvement Plans as presented.
C. School Choice VoteI recommend to NOT accept school choice students for the 2026-27 school year as discussed.
D. Foreign Exchange Student VoteI recommend to NOT accept foreign exchange students for the 2026-27 school year as discussed.
E. Establish New Revolving AccountsI recommend the establishment of new Revolving Accounts as discussed.
F. Policy - 1st readingI recommend moving the following policies to a second reading as discussed.
- JRE - Student Achievement Recognition Signage KF - Community Use of School Facilities
- KF-E1 - Rules & Regulations
- KF-E2 - Franklin High Building Use
- KF-E3 - Facilities Rental Fee Schedule
G. New STRIVE Student Activity AccountsI recommend the establishment of new STRIVE Student Activity Accounts as discussed.
A. Approval of MinutesI recommend approval of the minutes from your March 24, 2026 School Committee meeting as detailed.
B. Washington 3-5 GiftI recommend the acceptance of $5,700.00 from the W3-5 PCC for field trips as detailed.
C. FHS ScholarshipI recommend the acceptance of $2,500.00 from DCU for a FHS scholarship as detailed.
D. Lincoln St K-2 GiftI recommend the acceptance of $628.52 from Ahold Delhaize USA, Inc. for Supplemental supplies at Lincoln St. K-2 Elementary School as detailed.
E. FHS ScholarshipsI recommend the acceptance of $3,500 for FHS Scholarships as follows:Meg Brackley $1,500.00 Jim Gray ScholarshipVan Drivers $2,000.00 Carol Maher Memorial
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| Agenda for Franklin (MA) Town Council meeting Wednesday, April 1 - yes, 6 PM |
a. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 9 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.b. Chair to identify members participating remotely.c. Upcoming Town Sponsored Community Events.d. Committee Assignments
a. Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to three minutes on a matter that is not on the agenda. In compliance with G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 20 et seq, the Open Meeting Law, the Council cannot engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Council may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter. Nothing herein shall prevent the Town Administrator from correcting a misstatement of fact.
a. Joint Budget Subcommitteeb. Economic Development Subcommitteec. Communications Subcommitteed. Town Charter Ad Hoc Committeee. Police Station Building Committee
a. January 21, 2026 (tabled from February 11, 2026 Town Council meeting)https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/8726/7a---January-21-2026-TC-Meeting-Minutes--Draft-for-Reviewb. February 4, 2026https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/8725/7b-February-4-2026-TC-Meeting-Minutes--Draft-for-Reviewc. March 4, 2026https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/8724/7c-March-4-Minutes
a. Finance Committee: Tom Sullivan
a. Presentation & Discussion: Chapter 70 Program - Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) https://www.doe.mass.edu/finance/chapter70/default.html
b. Discussion: School Committee & Town Council Strategic Planning Request for Information https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/8719/11b-Discussion-Strategic-Planning
a. Resolution 26-16: Approval for Request for Statements of Interest for Development of a Strategic Plan (Motion to Approve Resolution 26-16 - Majority Vote) https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/8720/12a-1---RESOLUTION-26-16---Approval-for-Request-for-Statements-of-Interest-for-Development-of-a-Strategic-Plan
b. Resolution 26-17: Town Council’s Support of FY27 State Budget Priorities (Motion to Approve Resolution 26-17 - Majority Vote) https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/8721/12b-FY27-State-Budget-Priorities-Letter
c. Resolution 26-18: Town Council Support for H. 4297, An Act relative to the Lowell Mason Act to mandate a percentage of Chapter 70 funds for Arts Education Programs (Motion to Approve Resolution 26-18 - Majority Vote) https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/8722/12c-Town-Council-Support-for-H-4297
d. Resolution 26-19: Request for Special Legislation Re: Increase in Local (Hotel) Excise Tax (Motion to Approve Resolution 26-19 - Majority Vote) https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/8723/12d-Special-Legislation-Regarding-Increase-in-Local-Excise-Tax
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| Agenda for the Finance Committee meeting |
1. Policy - 2nd Reading/AdoptionI recommend adoption of Policy BL - Remote Participation as discussed.
2. Chapter 70 Arts and Music Letter of SupportI recommend endorsement of the letter to the State Legislature in support of a Chapter 70 funding allocation to directly support the Arts and Music programming across all MA public schools.
A. Approval of MinutesI recommend approval of the minutes from your January 27, 2026, and February 3, 2026 School Committee meetings as detailed.
B. ECDC GiftI recommend the acceptance of $500.00 from The Special Olympics of Massachusetts, Inc. for Supplemental Supplies as detailed.
C. FHS GiftsI recommend the acceptance of $500.00 for FHS Mock Trial Field Trip as follows:$200.00 Elizabeth Mullen$100.00 Family Legal Partners$200.00 Franklin Law Group
D. FHS GiftsI recommend the acceptance of $5,238.85 for FHS as follows:$4,554.00 Franklin Music Boosters In-house enrichment$ 558.00 Soccer Boosters Field Trip$ 126.85 Ohiopyle Supplemental Supplies
E. Recurring RW Zoo Field TripI recommend approval of the request of Christine Souza (Lincoln St K-2) to take 2nd graders to Roger Williams Zoo, Providence, RI on May 8, 2026 as detailed.
F. Lincoln St. GiftsI recommend the acceptance of $10,775.00 as follows:
LK-2 PCC $2,000.00 Field TripL3-5 PCC $2,400.00 Field Trip L3-5 PCC $6375.00 Field Trips
a. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 9 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.b. Chair to identify members participating remotely.c. Upcoming Town Sponsored Community Events.
a. Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to three minutes on a matter that is not on the agenda. In compliance with G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 20 et seq, the Open Meeting Law, the Council cannot engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Council may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter. Nothing herein shall prevent the Town Administrator from correcting a misstatement of fact.
a. Discussion: 2026-2027 Town Council-Town Administrator Goals
- i. Town Administrator Memo https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/8244/8a-1---MEMO---2026-27-TC_TA-Goals-Setting-Session
- ii. Draft Town Council-Town Administrator Preliminary List of Goals https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/8254/8a-2---2026-2027-Town-Council-and-Town-Administration-Goals-January-2026---Google-Docs
iii. Discussion: Town and School Strategic Planning
1. Town of Wrentham Strategic Planning Presentationhttps://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/8241/8aiii---1---Updated-Board-Presentation-12026---Wrentham---Copy2. Town of Westford Strategic Planning
a. Resolution 26-08: Adoption of Amendment to the Procedures Manual of the Franklin Town Council (Motion to Approve Resolution 26-08 - Majority Vote) https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/8256/9a-Rules-of-Procedure
a. Exemption #6: Considering the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property, because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Public Body:
- i. Former Davis-Thayer Elementary School
- ii. Former Parmenter Elementary School
- iii. “Other Property” potentially available for Town purchase/acquisition
I recommend approval to move the School Health Insurance, Medicare, and Long-Term Disability expenses and associated funding from the School Department 300 to the Town Benefits Department 910 as detailed.
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| Franklin Public School Committee - Special Meeting - Feb 3, Virtual Only |
A. Policy - Second Reading/AdoptionI recommend adoption of Policy IHAIA - Middle School Pathway Exploration as discussed.
B. Policy - First ReadingI recommend moving Policy BL - Remote Participation to a second reading as discussed.
C. ECDC 2026-27 Tuition Rate (from last meeting)I recommend approval of the ECDC 2026-27 tuition rate as discussed.
A. Monthly Financial Report (from last meeting)B. School Healthcare
A. School Committee Sub-Committee ReportsB. School Committee Liaison Reports
A. Approval of MinutesI recommend approval of the Minutes from your January 13, 2026 meeting as detailed.
B. FHS GiftsI recommend the acceptance of $2,760.72 for In-house enrichment as follows: Jostens/The Mascot Shop $ 240.93Grinn & Barrett Enterprizes, Inc. $2,519.79
C. FHS ScholarshipsI recommend the acceptance of $6,000.00 for scholarships as follows: Thomas Wagner $5,000.00Roberta DeBaggis Trahan $1,000.00
D. Lincoln & Washington St. Recurring Field TripI recommend approval of the request of Mary MacMurray to take music students to the Veteran’s Auditorium, Providence, RI on May 22, 2026 as detailed.
E. Lincoln St. Recurring Field TripI recommend approval of the request of Katherine Nayler to take 4th & 5th graders to Roger Williams Zoo, Providence, RI on 5/29/26 (Gr 4) & 6/12/26 (Gr 5) as detailed.
F. New Student Activity AccountI recommend approval of the new Student Activity Account (ACHIEVE) as detailed.
G. FHS GIftI recommend the acceptance of $1,100.00 from the FHS PCC for Supplemental Supplies as detailed.
A. Per 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.
a. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 9 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.b. Chair to identify members participating remotely.c. Upcoming Town Sponsored Community Events.
a. Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to three minutes on a matter that is not on the agenda. In compliance with G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 20 et seq, the Open Meeting Law, the Council cannot engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Council may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter. Nothing herein shall prevent the Town Administrator from correcting a misstatement of fact.
Agenda for Town Council Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Jan 21, 2026 at 6 PM
a. January 7, 2026 https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/8113/3a-January-7-2026-TC-Meeting-Minutes--Draft-for-Reviewdocx
a. Proclamation - Scotty Smith Retirement
a. Zoning Board of Appeals
i. Isabella Carter https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/8127/5aii-1---Isabella-Carterii. Jennifer Williams https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/8126/5ai-1---Jen-Williams
a. Town Infrastructure Overview - Brutus Cantoreggi, Director of Public Works https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/8133/Town-Council-Presentation---January-21-2026
a. Resolution 26-06: Amendment to Cannabis licensing Local Approval Process and Cannabis Social Equity Policy Social Equity policy (Motion to Approve Resolution 26-06 - Majority Vote) https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/8129/9a-Cannabis-Social-Equity-Policy
b. Resolution 26-07: Gift Acceptance - Franklin Public Library ($500)(Motion to Approve Resolution 26-07 - Majority Vote)https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/8130/9b--Gift-Acceptance---Library
