Apply Now! Franklin Cultural Council grant applications available, due Nov 16

Grant applications due November 16

View this email in your browser Apply now! The Franklin Cultural Council (FCC) has set a November 16th deadline for organizations, schools, and individuals to apply for grants that support cultural activities in the community. This funding encourages individuals, groups and not-for-profit organizations to bring to the community unique programming that centers around the arts, humanities, history or interpretive sciences for children, adults or intergenerational groups.    While the focus of the proposals should remain similar to past years—community-oriented arts, humanities, and science programs—this year the FCC is encouraging new applicants to apply. All grant applications are due by Monday, November 16th.  Proposals that are past the deadline will not be considered. Log on to https://www.mass-culture.org/Franklin for grant guidelines and to apply.    The Franklin Cultural Council is part of a network of 329 Local Cultural Councils serving all 351 cities and towns in the Commonwealth. The LCC Program is the largest grassroots cultural funding network in the nation, supporting thousands of community-based projects in the arts, sciences and humanities every year. The state legislature provides an annual appropriation to the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency, which then allocates funds to each community. Copyright © 2020 Franklin Cultural Council, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. Our mailing address is: Franklin Cultural Council 355 East Central Street Franklin, Ma 02038

The Franklin Town Clerks office is seeking election workers

"The Town Clerks office is seeking election workers for the upcoming elections.  If you are interested, please send an email to: smerullo@franklinma.gov

 
You will be sent a questionnaire and HR packet. 

Thank you! 

 

#elections #voters "  https://t.co/Oyam4z7O6w

 

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOFranklinMA/status/1310976475970109440?s=03

The Franklin Town Clerks office is seeking election workers

Micro-Enterprise Grant Opportunity

Micro-Enterprise Grant Opportunity

The Town of Franklin was awarded funding to create a local micro-enterprise grant program. Micro-enterprises are businesses with 5 or fewer employees, one of which is the owner. Eligible businesses can receive grant funding for their business Please fill out the pre-screen form below to be notified when we have more details on the eligibility requirements and when applications open - applications will be reviewed in the order they are received. 

Please contact Chrissy Whelton at cwhelton@franklinma.gov for more info. 

Find details and pre-screening form here
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/uploads/micro_enterprise_grants_3.pdf

Micro-Enterprise Grant Opportunity

Franklin Residents: Job Opportunities in Facilities and DPW

Job Opportunities

To apply for a vacant position, please submit a resume and cover letter to apply@franklinma.gov.  Please put the job title in the subject line of your email.  

• Junior Custodian - Franklin Public Schools Facilities Department

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/uploads/jr-custodian-posting-august312020.pdf

• Heavy Motor Equipment Operator - Department of Public Works

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/uploads/hmeo-external-posting-july272020.pdf

• Water Operations Person (L4) - Department of Public Works

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/uploads/l4-water-operations-externalposting-august2020.pdf

• Recycling Center Laborer - Department of Public Works

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/uploads/hmeo-external-posting-july272020.pdf

• Substitute Custodian

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/uploads/sub.custodian-posting-july272020.pdf

If you do not have a resume, you may send a completed Application for Employment (https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/uploads/application_for_employment_-_town_of_franklin.pdf) instead.

To receive notifications of all job opportunities in the Town of Franklin, subscribe here (https://www.franklinma.gov/subscribe).

Franklin Residents: Job Opportunities in Facilities and DPW

Franklin Residents: Finance Committee Vacancy

The Franklin Finance Committee is now accepting applications for a new member. The position is for a 3-year term.

Finance Committee meetings are typically held on the 1st Tuesday of every month. As a committee member, you will be involved in the finances and financial procedures of the Town of Franklin and make recommendations as a committee to the Town Council on all financial matters.

For more information on the Finance Committee visit: https://www.franklinma.gov/finance-committee

To apply visit: http://franklinmaboards.vt-s.net/newcaf.php


Note: I would add this position provides great insights into the entire operations of the Town of Franklin and could be considered a 'must' as preparation for any further elected role (especially Town Council or School Committee) that one might consider.

Franklin Residents: Finance Committee Vacancy

In the News: fraudulent unemployment claims identified; funding required for ballot application mailing

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"Massachusetts has recovered more than $158 million from fraudulent unemployment claims after identifying tens of thousands of incidents of fraud since the start of the COVID-19 crisis, officials announced Tuesday. 

Because of the rampant fraud, which officials said is part of a nationwide scheme, new identity verification efforts are being implemented by the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance. 

DUA officials said the additional measures may “temporarily delay the payment timeframe” for some claims. The agency is working on the verification effort with the Massachusetts State Police, the Department of Corrections, and the National Guard. 

Officials said that personal data stolen in earlier commercial data breaches is being used in the fraud."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20200707/at-least-158m-in-unemployment-fraud-recovered-by-mass-dua-reveals

"The state’s top election official said Tuesday he can’t mail ballot applications to voters, as required under a time-sensitive new law, until the Legislature approves funding for the bill that Gov. Charlie Baker signed on Monday. 

The law requires Secretary of State William Galvin to send mail-in voting applications by July 15 in order to give voters time to request a ballot for the Sept. 1 primary elections, fill it out, and mail it back in.

“We had hoped to do it by that date. The legislation calls for it. But the Legislature has not sent the money. We can’t pay for the postage. We can’t pay for the printing until we have the postal permit. We can’t buy the permit until we get the money,” he told reporters outside the State House.

Galvin said a $5 million appropriation included in a more than $1 billion Senate spending bill that largely deals with COVID-19 appropriations “would probably get us going.” The House and Senate spending bills differ, and it’s unclear when legislative leaders will agree on a single bill."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20200707/galvin-waiting-for-funding-to-mail-ballot-applications

Southeastern MA Veterans' Service Officers Association $500 Scholarship!

Veterans and Family Members Apply Before July 31, 2020

Please find the application for the scholarship here https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/uploads/scholarship_application.pdf

The Southeastern Massachusetts Veterans’ Services Officers Association (SMVSOA) will grant a $500.00 scholarship to be used to help defray education expenses if the following criteria is met:

• Applicant is a Veteran, the spouse or widow of a Veteran, the child of a Veteranor the grandchild of a Veteran–DD214 required for verification
• The Veterans’ Service Officer who is sponsoring the nomination is a current member of the SMVSOA
• Application must be typed and submitted by hard copy; email not accepted
• Application to include a letter of recommendation from a teacher, guidance counselor or employer
• Official high school, trade school or college transcript
• Application is post marked by July 31 of the current year and mailed to Lisa Potts, 210 Central Street, Hingham, MA 02043

Contact Dale Kurtz, Franklin VSO, at (508) 613-1315 for more information

Southeastern MA Veterans' Service Officers Association $500 Scholarship!

Celebrate the Library's 220th Birthday with the Library Of Congress Collections App

To celebrate the 220th anniversary of its founding, the Library of Congress today announced the release of the LOC Collections app, the premiere mobile app that puts the national library's digital collections in the hands of users everywhere.

Library Of Congress Collections App

In addition to providing an easy, accessible way to search and explore the Library's growing digital collections, LOC Collections allows users to curate personal galleries of items in the Library's collections for their own reference and for sharing with others. Items currently featured on the app include audio recordings, books, videos, manuscripts, maps, newspapers, notated music, periodicals, photos, prints, and drawings.

"The Library of Congress collection can now fit in your pocket," said Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden. "The Library started 220 years ago with 740 books and three maps. Today, that collection has grown to make us the largest library in the world and a storehouse of our national history. It's been our goal to throw open our treasure chest and help every American connect to the Library of Congress. The LOC Collections app is a uniquely personal, easy new way to explore the nation's library."

Users can currently find the app for iPhone and iPad at the Library's website or the iTunes store. An Android version of the app is slated for release later in 2020.

Read the full news article online
https://www.loc.gov/item/prn-20-032/?loclr=ealn

Save Small Business Fund - grant application opens Monday, Apr 20

Small businesses are the foundation of our communities and our economy. Employing nearly half the American workforce, they keep our neighborhoods running and make them feel like home. The impacts of the coronavirus pandemic have wrought unprecedented financial uncertainty. These businesses need resources and relief — and they need it now.

That's why the Save Small Business Fund, a grantmaking initiative funded by contributions from corporate and philanthropic partners, is providing $5,000 in short-term relief to employers across the United States. These one-time supplemental cash grants are for businesses that have between three and 20 employees and operate in an economically vulnerable community.

The grant application will go live on Monday, April 20 at 12:00 PM PT/3:00 PM ET. To learn more about the Save Small Business Fund and to apply for a grant, visit www.savesmallbusiness.com

We're all in this together and we'll get through this together,

Jack

Jack Lank, IOM
President and CEO
The United Regional Chamber of Commerce
310 South Street
Plainville, MA 02762

www.unitedregionalchamber.org
"People Do Business With People They Know"

 

www.savesmallbusiness.com

Census 2020 jobs for veterans

"To Our Nation's Veterans:

Throughout our history, you have rallied time and again to protect and serve your family, neighbors and friends. Your leadership, patriotism and entrepreneurship exemplify the American spirit.

As Article I Section II of the Constitution directs, every 10 years we conduct a census to determine representation in Congress. Think of it as a national roll call. The next national roll call is coming and we must hear from you. The 2020 Census is a mission-critical opportunity to make your numbers known. This opportunity only comes once a decade, so 2020 will be the time to make sure your community is counted.

We need your help! Please get your community prepared by taking the following steps:

JOIN OUR TEAM! We want to hire veterans for temporary census jobs. Apply to work as a census taker at 2020census.gov/jobs. If you know of others who are looking for work, please spread the word."

Continue reading the notification on the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinma.gov/veterans-services/news/letter-veterans-us-census-bureau-1


For more info about Census 2020 jobs and to apply   2020census.gov/jobs

Census 2020 jobs for veterans

Attention Franklin: Job Opportunities within DPW, Facilities, Fire Dept

Job Opportunities

To apply for a vacant position, please submit a resume and cover letter to apply@franklinma.gov.  Please put the job title in the subject line of your email.  

• Motor Equipment Repair Person (Mechanic) - Department of Public Works

 https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/l6-motor-equipment-repair-person-external-posting-jan162020.pdf

• Heavy Motor Equipment Operator - Department of Public Works 

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/hmeo-external-posting-october252019.pdf

• ON CALL SNOW SHOVELERS - Come work on an on call basis for the DPW and help us keep school and town sidewalks clean!

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/shoveler-posting.pdf

• Part-Time and Substitute Custodian positions - Facilities Department 

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/part-time.and-substitute-custodians-oct252019.pdf

• Firefighter/Paramedics - The Town of Franklin's Fire Department is in the Massachusetts Civil Service system. 
  • If you are currently a Firefighter/Paramedic in a Civil Service community and are interested in working for Franklin, send a resume and cover letter to apply@franklinma.gov. 
  • Please note: new hires must have and maintain a paramedic certification and complete an Associate's Degree within 5 years of the date they are hired.   

If you do not have a resume, you may send a completed Application for Employment instead  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/application_for_employment_-_town_of_franklin.pdf

To receive notifications of all job opportunities in the Town of Franklin, subscribe here https://www.franklinma.gov/subscribe

Attention Franklin: Job Opportunities within DPW, Facilities, Fire Dept

In the News: possible change to housing zoning removing 2/3 majority; BFCCPS applications open

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"Gov. Charlie Baker’s proposal to make zoning changes easier at the local level is one step closer to passage after the Housing Committee voted to advance it alongside 20 other bills aimed at generating new housing production.

The Housing Committee voted 16-1 in a poll that concluded Thursday afternoon to favorably report out Baker’s bill, according to a copy of the results acquired by the News Service. The Boston Globe first reported Wednesday that the poll was underway.

All 20 other bills, which range from a proposal to establish a housing production task force to one that would set a statewide housing production goal, also advanced with only one dissenting vote. State Rep. David DeCoste, R-Norwell, voted against each bill, while state Sen. Patrick O’Connor, R-Weymouth, reserved his rights on some votes.

...

The legislation would lower the local voting threshold needed for zoning changes from a two-thirds majority to a simple majority, a difference that Baker and supporters argue would allow more projects to get approved rather than fail on a 3-2 City Council vote or with only 55% backing."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20191221/bakers-housing-bill-advances-with-still-uncertain-future

"The Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School is accepting applications for the 2020-21 school year.

In a press release, school officials said siblings of currently enrolled students will have priority enrollment status; thereafter, applicants from all 13 communities in the school’s district will have an equal chance at securing a spot for their child through the annual enrollment lottery to be held on March 4.

Applicants from outside of the region, but who reside within Massachusetts, will be eligible for enrollment should additional spaces remain after all sibling and regional applicants have been placed."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20191220/franklin-charter-school-accepting-applications

new school sign at the entrance

 

Attention Franklin Residents: Job Opportunities with DPW, Facilities, and Fire Dept

Job Opportunities

To apply for a vacant position, please submit a resume and cover letter to apply@franklinma.gov.  Please put the job title in the subject line of your email.

• Heavy Motor Equipment Operator - Department of Public Works 

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/hmeo-external-posting-october252019.pdf

• Part-Time and Substitute Custodian positions - Facilities Department 

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/part-time.and-substitute-custodians-oct252019.pdf

• Firefighter/Paramedics - The Town of Franklin's Fire Department is in the Massachusetts Civil Service system. 
  • If you are currently a Firefighter/Paramedic in a Civil Service community and are interested in working for Franklin, send a resume and cover letter to apply@franklinma.gov. 
  • Please note: new hires must have and maintain a paramedic certification and complete an Associate's Degree within 5 years of the date they are hired.   

If you do not have a resume, you may send a completed Application for Employment instead
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/application_for_employment_-_town_of_franklin.pdf
 

To receive notifications of all job opportunities in the Town of Franklin, subscribe here https://www.franklinma.gov/subscribe

Attention Franklin Residents: Job Opportunities with DPW, Facilities, and Fire Dept

 

Franklin Cultural Council Seeks Funding Proposals

The FCC's upcoming grant cycle runs September 1 - October 15

View this email in your browser Grant Applications Accepted September 1 - October 15 The Franklin Cultural Council (FCC) has set an October 15 deadline for organizations, schools, and individuals to apply for grants that support cultural activities in the community. This funding encourages individuals, groups and not-for-profit organizations to bring to the community unique programming that centers around the arts, humanities, history or interpretive sciences for children, adults or intergenerational groups. Previously funded projects include: programs/field trips for five of Franklin's schools (public and charter), Franklin Downtown Partnership Strawberry Stroll, LiveArts, Franklin Performing Arts Company Whatever Theatre Festival, Southeastern MA Community Concert Band, and the Franklin Art Association, to name a few. These grants can support a variety of artistic projects and activities in Franklin, including exhibitions, festivals, field trips, short-term artist residencies or workshops, lectures, and performances in schools, the library, the senior center, or for the community at large. While the focus of the proposals should remain similar to past years — community-oriented arts, humanities, and science programs — this year the FCC is encouraging new applicants to apply. All grant applications are due by Tuesday, October 15. Proposals that are past the deadline will not be considered. Log on to https://www.mass-culture.org/Franklin for grant guidelines and to apply. Copyright © 2019 Franklin Cultural Council, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Franklin Cultural Council 355 East Central Street Franklin, Ma 02038

BFCCPS: Join us for an Enrollment Open House!

Enrollment applications for the 2019-2020 school year at the Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School are currently being accepted. We would like to encourage all interested families to join us for an Enrollment Information Session to learn more about our school community.

Two sessions will be hosted at 201 Main Street in Franklin. The first is on Saturday, January 12, 2019 from 10 am to noon and the next will be held on Saturday, February 9, 2019 from 10 am to noon. Please note that attendance at these events is purely optional and no RSVP is required to attend.

You'll hear from the Board of Trustees, Members of the BFCCPS School Administration, and Faculty as well as Parents at our school. These open houses are a great way to learn more about the school's mission, and see what makes BFCCPS such a special place!

Please note that school visits are not available during school hours so these enrollment sessions are truly the best way to learn more about BFCCPS before the annual enrollment lottery.

For the 2019-2020 School year, BFCCPS will offer 302 new openings. The BFCCPS Expansion is the best chance for local applicants to secure enrollment at our school!

We will be adding two new classrooms for Grades Kindergarten through Grade 5 as we open our brand new 72,000 square foot school. 92 spaces will be offered for Kindergarten and 40 new spaces will be offered in all grades Grades One through Five. Applications for Grade Six through Eight will be accepted as openings occur or will receive a wait list position. 

If you have any questions, please contact our Communications Coordinator Mrs. Joanne Basile for assistance.

BFCCPS: Join us for an Enrollment Open House!

Learn more on this BFCCPS Expansion Brief.

http://bfccps.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/BFCCPS-Expansion-Brief.pdf

Want to apply now? You can complete an online application. You can also click here to print an application to mail into us, or drop by at 201 Main Street in Franklin, MA between 8 and 2:30 to fill out an application in person.

Online version

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf_0F3P_J6-xUVDPjoT5-AqdpBqjZqfCRICYhrDfXZgQdW2Ig/viewform

Print version

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1g1fTN_BVMLzHS16ndg2p48EhatKmkBq30O639_J7vgk/edit

Town of Franklin: Job Opportunities for Custodian, Electrician, Firefighter/Paramedics

To apply for a vacant position, please submit a resume and cover letter to apply@franklinma.gov.  Please put the job title in the subject line of your email.  

• Junior Building Custodian - Davis Thayer Elementary School 

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/jr.custodian-posting-dt-dec2018.pdf

• Town Electrician 

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/electrician-jobposting-oct2018.pdf

• Part-Time Custodian 

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/part-time.custodian-posting-october2018_0.pdf

• Firefighter/Paramedics - The Town of Franklin's Fire Department is in the Massachusetts Civil Service system. 
  • If you are currently a Firefighter/Paramedic in a Civil Service community and are interested in working for Franklin, send a resume and cover letter to apply@franklinma.gov. 
  • Please note: new hires must have and maintain a paramedic certification and complete an Associate's Degree within 5 years of the date they are hired.   

If you do not have a resume, you may send a completed Application for Employment form instead

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/application_for_employment_-_town_of_franklin.pdf

To receive notifications of all job opportunities in the Town of Franklin, subscribe here

https://www.franklinma.gov/subscribe

Town of Franklin: Job Opportunities for Custodian, Electrician, Firefighter/Paramedics

"the school will be accepting applications through Feb. 27"

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"Next year’s enrollment at Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School will be bigger than ever. 

With the anticipated opening of a new 72,000-square-foot school building for the 2019-20 school year, the enrollment lottery will be open to 302 new students ranging from K-5. 

A lottery will select 92 kindergartners and 42 students in each grade from first to fifth. In the current building, said Executive Director Heather Zolnowski, the school has only been able to accept 50 kindergarten students. 

“We’re really excited to have the opportunity to be able to open our school and academic program to more families,” she said."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181107/benjamin-franklin-classical-charter-public-school-to-increase-enrollment


Get an application here  http://bfccps.org/about/enrollment/enrollment-application/

For more about the Charter School, visit them on the internet  http://bfccps.org/

Charter School: Applications Now Open

Charter School: Applications Now Open

BFCCPS is excited to commence our enrollment season for the 2019-2020 School Year! While historically BFCCPS has maintained a lengthy waiting list, this year’s enrollment process is your best chance at securing enrollment at BFCCPS in Grades K-5.

We will be adding two new classrooms for Kindergarten through Grade 5 as we open our brand new 72,000 square foot school. 92 spaces will be offered for Kindergarten and 40 new spaces will be offered in all grades Grades One through Five. 

Applications for Grade Six through Eight will be accepted as openings occur or will receive a wait list position.

Get an application here  http://bfccps.org/about/enrollment/enrollment-application/

For more about the Charter School, visit them on the internet  http://bfccps.org/

Charter School: Applications Now Open

Library of Congress Launches New Set of Educational Apps

The Library of Congress, in collaboration with educational organizations, today announced the launch of two new web- and mobile-based applications related to Congress and civics for use in K-12 classrooms. The two new civics interactives are: DBQuest, developed by iCivics. DBQuest teaches history and civics through the use of primary source documents and evidence-based learning. It offers a platform, accessible on mobile devices, that reinforces evidence-based reasoning and document-based questioning by teaching students to identify and evaluate evidence, contextualize information and write sound supporting arguments. Case Maker, developed by Bean Creative. Case Maker is a customizable system for inquiry-based learning for K-12 students using primary sources from the Library of Congress. Modeled after the “observe, reflect, question” framework, developed under the Teaching with Primary Sources program, Case Maker guides students to challenge a question, collect evidence and make a case. For more information: https://www.loc.gov/item/prn-18-112/?loclr=ealn Library of Congress: New Educational Apps

Friendly Reminder: School Start Times Advisory Committee applications due Jan 17

Franklin has started out on the right foot by inviting you, the stakeholders, to participate in the discussion and study to "study the feasibility of adjusting school start times in Franklin based on current research related to children and sleep."

You have likely heard that the Boston Public Schools attempted to take a systematic, yes, using a mathematical algorithm to develop school start times. The team was highly qualified but as the news has been touting left out conversations with all the stakeholders until after the new start times were developed. The Boston school start times implementation has now been canceled.

It will be different in Franklin. The stakeholders will be at the table first to study, review, discuss, and ultimately "present their findings and possible recommendations for the School Committee to consider."  

What does the timeline for the Advisory Committee look like?

• Applications accepted through Jan 17, 2018
• Committee appointments approved by School Committee at Jan 23, 2018 meeting
• Advisory Committee starts work in Feb 2018
• Meet approximately twice a month (one full group meeting, one subcommittee meeting), exact times and schedules TBD
• Present recommendation to School Committee January 2019

You have several options:

1. Sign up to take part as a member of the Advisory Committee (sign up info below)
2. Participate in as many of the public meetings there will be to observe and have your say (meeting schedule TBD)
3. Follow along as Franklin Matters reports on the meetings and progress of the Advisory Committee (subscribe via email to ensure you get all the info  http://www.franklinmatters.org/p/welcome.html)

I would encourage you to consider the first and second options. You can then also help to craft and add to the reporting on the third option.

The conversation about to begin will help Franklin prepare for what it will look like in 2028. What is 2028? The 250th anniversary of its founding.

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/11/what-will-franklin-be-like-in-2028.html

school start times would likely change the bus schedules. Boston attempted
to save money that way. What will happen in Franklin remains to be seen.

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Hello

The purpose of the School Start Times Advisory Committee will be to study the feasibility of adjusting school start times in Franklin based on current research related to children and sleep. The Advisory Committee will be considering any proposed changes within the local context. Representatives from the Advisory Committee will present their findings and possible recommendations for the School Committee to consider. Changes to school start times, if any, are to be decided by the Franklin School Committee.

The commitment for this committee is expected to be two meetings per month, most likely in the evenings. The committee is planned for the 2018 calendar year, with a presentation to School Committee planned for January, 2019. All activities of this committee will be subject to the Open Meeting Law.

If you would like to apply to be a member of the Advisory Committee, please fill out this form. The deadline to complete this form is Wednesday January 17, 2018 at 5 PM. Appointment of committee members by School Committee is scheduled to be made at the January 23, 2018 School Committee meeting.


Click on this link to apply: https://goo.gl/forms/stAh38Ok8637KwkG2

Thank you,

Franklin Public Schools

Additional Resources

an archive of school start times articles
http://www.startschoollater.net/news-archives.html

The Boston School Superintendent statement on canceling the start times change  (subscription may be required)
http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2017/12/22/read-statement-from-tommy-chang-new-start-times/1gEkL1rxYy7M5JW3j08uwN/story.html

The Boston Globe article on canceling the start times change  (subscription may be required)
http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2017/12/22/boston-schools-boss-halts-plan-change-school-start-times/Z0pAKKcF3ggCL0mkgeBPiM/story.html

The Boston Globe article on the algorithm used to calculate the start time hours and resulting bus schedules  (subscription may be required)
https://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2017/12/22/don-blame-algorithm-for-doing-what-boston-school-officials-asked/lAsWv1Rfwqmq6Jfm5ypLmJ/story.html

This was originally posted Dec 24, 2017

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/12/franklin-tackling-school-start-times.html