Showing posts with label biliteracy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label biliteracy. Show all posts

Thursday, May 28, 2026

School Committee recognizes Seal of Biliteracy students and retirees (audio)

FM #1747 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1747 in the series. 


This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM. All 7 members of the Committee participated, 6 were present in Chambers, 1 participated via Zoom. 


Quick recap

  • 17 students were recognized for achieving the Seal of Biliteracy in one or more languages other than English

  • A number of school department retirees from the Central Office or individual schools were recognized for their years of service

  • Superintendent Giguere presented his evidence as part of his evaluation. The subcommittee will collect additional feedback from committee members and prepare the final evaluation for review at a future meeting

  • The committee entered Executive Session, not to return to open meeting, to discussion negotiation strategy


Let’s listen (approx. 2 hours)

Audio link - https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1747-franklin-ma-school-cmte-mtg-05-26-26/


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School Committee, principals, and retirees
School Committee, principals, and retirees

School Committee and Biliteracy students
School Committee and Biliteracy students

Franklin TV video is available for replay - https://www.youtube.com/live/uf-sv9TG2GU?&t=67 


The agenda doc can be found - https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-2332 


My notes can be found in one PDF file

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CM6UX_yg5qKduMZqiXqjYZNFCGQ4-K8T/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"


Wednesday, May 27, 2026

School Committee recognizes Seal of Biliteracy students and retirees (video)

The Franklin School Committee met as scheduled on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 in Council Chambers with all 7 members participating (1 remotely).

Franklin TV video is available for replay - https://www.youtube.com/live/uf-sv9TG2GU?&t=67


Quick recap
  • 17 student were recognized for achieving the Seal of Biliteracy in one or more languages other than English
  • A number of school department retirees from the Central Office or individual schools were recognized for their years of service
  • Superintendent Giguere presented his evidence as part of his evaluation. The subcommittee will collect additional feedback from committee members and prepare the final evaluation for review at a future meeting
  • The committee entered Executive Session, not to return to open meeting, to discussion negotiation strategy
My notes can be found in one PDF file

School Committee and Biliteracy students

School Committee, principals, and retirees


Tuesday, November 25, 2025

DESE accepting public comment on State Seal of Biliteracy, Student Records, & Educator Licensure

"The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education is accepting public comment on proposed amendments to
  • regulations on the State Seal of Biliteracy (comments due Dec. 5)
  • regulations on Student Records (comments due Dec. 5)
  • regulations on educator licensure (comments due Jan. 20)
✍️ Find details on DESE’s public comment submission webpage: https://ow.ly/KnwQ50Xw6aj. #MaEdu"


Board of Elementary and Secondary Education


Monday, June 2, 2025

School Committee recognizes musicians, biliteracy students, and retirees May 27, 2025 (audio)

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



Audio link ->  
https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1460-franklin-ma-school-cmte-mtg-05-27-25/


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FHS music students who won MICCA awards
FHS music students who won MICCA awards

students who achieved the State of MA Bi-literacy certificates
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 ->

https://www.franklinps.net/documents/departments/school-committee/meeting-packets/2024---25-meeting-packets/may-27%2C-2025-sc-meeting-packet/806450 


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"


Sunday, June 1, 2025

This Chalkboard Chat condenses the School Cmte Mtg of May 27 (audio)

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 ->

https://www.franklinps.net/documents/departments/school-committee/meeting-packets/2024---25-meeting-packets/may-27%2C-2025-sc-meeting-packet/806450 


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 


-------------

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!

------------------


You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"


This Chalkboard Chat condenses the School Cmte Mtg of May 27 (audio)
This Chalkboard Chat condenses the School Cmte Mtg of May 27 (audio)

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

School Committee recognizes musicians, biliteracy students, and retirees on Tuesday (video)

The Franklin, MA School Committee met as scheduled on Tuesday, May 27 at 7 PM in Council Chambers. 6 of the 7 members participated, 1 absent (Gallagher).

Franklin TV video is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBa7M7YI4A4


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
  • No discussion action or discussion only items tonight
  • Subcommittee updates
    • Supt evaluation June 3 to prepare the draft review for discussion then
    • Budget no meeting, pending result of June 3 may need to meet
    • Policy awaiting override results to review fees
    • Community relations preparing for Strawberry Stroll June 13; Meeting on 5/29 to prep
    • Joint PCC met on the 20th, Facebook group set up, spirit activities
    • May have PCC info for Strawberry Stroll distribution
    • High school start time, a 5 minute shift to handle transportation
    • Mental health prepare for Stroll
    • Reorg no updates recently, will need clarity from the vote June 3
  • Consent agenda: Motion to approve as detailed, second, passes 6-0-1 (6 for, 1 absent)
Civics Project presentation -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/oAh2AdNrLoE1Exu89

FHS music students who won MICCA awards
FHS music students who won MICCA awards

students who achieved the State of MA Bi-literacy certificates
students who achieved the State of MA Biliteracy certificates

My full set of notes in one PDF ->  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CMp9pP040uUMF-aEHLahg3-LSN3ErBDV/view?usp=drive_link