FM #1460 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1460 in the series.
This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. 6 members participated all in Council Chambers, 1 absent (Gallagher).
Quick recap:
In the Superintendent's Report, Supt Giguere used some time to recognize the FHS students who won MICCA awards
The students who achieved the State of MA Biliteracy certificates were recognized. 13 were present
In the Guests/Presentations segment, the school district personnel retiring this year were recognized
Civics Presentation by Students featured Mrs Ambrose from Remington MS and Kayla who share her project on autism awareness (photos of the presentation below)
The District Improvement Plan/School Improvement Plan Update featured a portion on MS Math which was provided earlier this year
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| FHS music students who won MICCA awards |
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| students who achieved the State of MA Biliteracy certificates |
Franklin TV video is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBa7M7YI4A4
The agenda doc -> https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05272025-1761
The meeting folder where other docs will be posted after the meeting ->
Retiree recognition -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/fLJf4boDFr6S9MvE7
Civics Project presentation -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/oAh2AdNrLoE1Exu89
DIP/SIP presentation -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/6ipuwvmfph7khgNF8
My full set of notes in one PDF -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CMp9pP040uUMF-aEHLahg3-LSN3ErBDV/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 out. 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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FM #1459 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1459 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 person on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. We had the opportunity to recap the School Committee meeting of May 27, 2025.
We cover
MICCA award recognitions
Biliteracy certificate recognitions
School personnel retiree recognitions
District Improvement Plan/School Improvement Plan updates
Override discussion, vote June 3; any questions, please reach out to find out
The recording runs about 42 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1459-chalkboard-chat-05-28-25/
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Contact info for Dave Callaghan -> callaghand@franklinps.net
Franklin TV video is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBa7M7YI4A4
The agenda doc -> https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05272025-1761
The meeting folder where other docs will be posted after the meeting ->
Retiree recognition -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/fLJf4boDFr6S9MvE7
Civics Project presentation -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/oAh2AdNrLoE1Exu89
DIP/SIP presentation -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/6ipuwvmfph7khgNF8
My full set of notes in one PDF -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CMp9pP040uUMF-aEHLahg3-LSN3ErBDV/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 out. 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 the School Cmte Mtg of May 27 (audio) |
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| FHS music students who won MICCA awards |
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| students who achieved the State of MA Biliteracy certificates |
FM #1222 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1222 in the series.
This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. All seven members of the Committee were present in the Council Chambers.
Quick recap:
Multiple Parmenter students led the pledge of allegiance
FHS "Seal of Biliteracy" students were recognized
School retirees were recognized for their years of service
The Franklin Education Foundation is going to close out as an organization and turn over their remaining funds to a new "revolving account" for the School District to continue the grant program. Details remain to be worked out on the final amount of the contribution and within the District on how the grant process will work
District Improvement Plan updated
Superintendent evaluation data provided to the Committee in preparation for their formal review scheduled for June 18
Discussion and vote on the override pledge document. Questions remain on exactly how much the schools will get in years 2 and beyond as the pledge doc is inconsistent in providing the info. As the successful override is the primary matter of focus, the Committee did vote to approve the pledge (5 for, 1 no, 1 abstain). The funding for FY 2026 and future can be addressed after the override is determined
Preview of the proposed fee schedule to be implemented if the override fails. Staffing cuts were also provided in a summary format, as there are multiple scenarios where a position cut could trigger a chain reaction where the person fulfilling that position ends up bumping someone else to remain employed per seniority and certification as set within the contracts
Committee entered executive session not to return to open meeting just before 11 PM
The recording runs about 3 hours & 46 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1222-franklin-ma-school-cmte-mtg-05-28-24
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The Franklin TV video is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/live/eDKY6IjM1GU?si=j7JVUIWwZf1f6sXn&t=218
Agenda doc -> https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/scagenda_5-28-24.pdf
Meeting packet folder -> (other docs released for this meeting, some of them available after the meeting)
My notes in one PDF -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cLsuju5KNR_O8vnKbIvZ_Sbm-l9gAbZ3/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
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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| Seal of Biliteracy achievers |
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| School district retirees recognized for years of service |
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| FEF's Carlucci & Trahan pose with School Cmte |
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| (L-r) Asst Supt. Dr Rogers, Supt Giguere, Asst Supt. P Marano |
