A segment from the Franklin School Committee meeting on 2/26/08, Supt Wayne Ogden answers a question from Sue Rohrbach on the Brick FY09 budget status.
Time: 2 minutes, 9 seconds
MP3 File
The full segment from which this piece was taken can be found here.
The full meeting summary can be found here.
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Showing posts with label brick. Show all posts
Sunday, April 6, 2008
In the News - still hope for Brick?
Milford Daily News
FRANKLIN —
The little Red Brick School House that could just might.
Despite the School Committee's recent action banning the targeted donations on which the historic school is dependent for operation costs, the Brick School House Association remains optimistic about keeping it open, members said following their biannual meeting last Tuesday.
``As of right now, it's (funding) still in the School Committee's budget, so we're being optimistic. Until we know for sure otherwise, we're assuming it will be open'' next year, said Sandra Hunter, a Brick School House Association board member.
Brick is the least of Franklin's budget problems, loosing 45 teachers is far bigger an issue that needs to be addressed.
I provide additional editorial comment here.
Sunday, March 2, 2008
KCD Policy - Gifts (audio)
The School Committee gets to the final discussion and vote on the policy. Matt Kelly attempts to amend the form and when that fails he remains as the lone negative vote when the policy passes 6-1.
Deb Pellegri speaks on behalf of the Brick School Association.
Time: 23 minutes, 23 seconds
MP3 File
Deb Pellegri speaks on behalf of the Brick School Association.
Time: 23 minutes, 23 seconds
MP3 File
Thursday, February 28, 2008
In the news: Brick classroom
Red Brick School may close
By Joyce Kelly/Daily News staff
Throughout its 216-year history, the Red Brick School was nearly closed on at least four occasions, but the "overwhelming support" of townspeople kept its doors open each time, according to the town's Web site.
But the Red Brick School, which is on the National Historic Register and is considered one of the oldest one-room schoolhouses still in use nationwide, may not survive another year.
On Tuesday night, the School Committee voted 6-1 to pass a new policy prohibiting targeted gifts for operational expenses, including the ones that the school depends on to run the one-classroom kindergarten.
Read the full article in the Milford Daily News here
By the way, this is the least of Franklin's school and town budget problems. With 45 teachers going out the door, we all should be focusing on how to prevent that.
By Joyce Kelly/Daily News staff
Throughout its 216-year history, the Red Brick School was nearly closed on at least four occasions, but the "overwhelming support" of townspeople kept its doors open each time, according to the town's Web site.
But the Red Brick School, which is on the National Historic Register and is considered one of the oldest one-room schoolhouses still in use nationwide, may not survive another year.
On Tuesday night, the School Committee voted 6-1 to pass a new policy prohibiting targeted gifts for operational expenses, including the ones that the school depends on to run the one-classroom kindergarten.
Read the full article in the Milford Daily News here
By the way, this is the least of Franklin's school and town budget problems. With 45 teachers going out the door, we all should be focusing on how to prevent that.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Franklin School Committee Agenda 2/26/08
Franklin School Committee Meeting
February 26, 2008
Municipal Building – Council Chambers
7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
Call to order Mr. Roy
Pledge of Allegiance
Moment of Silence
1. Routine Business
· Citizen’s Comments
· Review of Agenda
· Minutes:
I recommend approval of the minutes from the February 12, 2008 School Committee Meeting.
· Payment of Bills Mr. Kelly
· Payroll Ms. Armenio
· FHS Student Representatives
· Correspondence:
1. Letter to Oak St. School from Franklin Food Pantry
2. Letter from Franklin Recreation Advisory Committee
2. Guests/Presentations:
a. Representative James Vallee – Foundation Budget
b. Kaestle Boos – FHS Feasibility Report
c. FY 2009 Budget Presentation
d. FY 2007 & FY 2008 Budget Transfers
3. Discussion Only Items
· FY 2009 Budget
4. Action Items:
1. I recommend the School Committee enter into an agreement with Dr. George Ladd/Lynch Graduate School of Education, Boston College to collaborate on the Strategic Plan and district improvement.
2. I recommend approval of School Committee Policy KCD – Donation of Non-Budgeted Gifts.
3. I recommend acceptance of two checks from Follett Educational Services from surplus books: $13.32 for the Parmenter Elementary School gift account and $22.00 for the JF Kennedy gift account.
4. I recommend acceptance of budget transfers to close out FY 2007 as detailed.
5. I recommend acceptance of FY 2008 Budget of $54,626,000.
6. I recommend acceptance of FY 2008 budget transfers as detailed.
7. I recommend acceptance of two checks from Ohiopyle Prints, Inc. for the FHS gift account in the amounts of $88.12 and $22.26.
5. Information Matters:
· Superintendent’s Report
a. NEASC
b. FY2009 Budget
c. FHS Feasibility Study
d. MetroWest Health Survey Update
e. Audit Recommendation Update
· School Committee Sub-Committee Reports
· School Committee Liaison Reports
6. New Business:
· To discuss future business that may be brought before the School Committee.
7. Executive Session
· Personnel Matters
8. Adjourn
Monday, February 11, 2008
In the news - money for brick
$5K donated to help keep Red Brick School open
| FRANKLIN - Working to keep a town landmark open despite budget uncertainties and possible restrictions on future donations, the Brick School Association has secured a $5,000 grant to help keep the building open. |
Monday, January 28, 2008
Boston Globe gets to the brick report
One-room school gets thumbs-up
| Now that Franklin's Brick School Task Force has issued a contentious final report - with a divided opinion as to whether to keep the 175-year-old, one-room, brick schoolhouse open - a decision on its disposition rests with the School Committee. |
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
In the newspapers - Brick, Local Aid
Report: Majority of task force supports brick school
| FRANKLIN - The Brick School Task Force discussed its final report with the School Committee last night, with three members writing in the summary that their colleagues hadn't remained objective and had created a biased document. |
Local aid plan on the rocks
| A plan by cities and towns to get a larger slice of the state budget appears dead, according to State House News Service. That could put more pressure on municipalities to cut spending or ask voters for a Prop 2... |
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
School Committee Meeting 1/8/08
The Brick Task Force presents their report (photo)
Brick report intro (audio)
Brick report presentation (audio)
As additional sections of the audio from the meeting are prepared, they will be posted here.
Brick report intro (audio)
Brick report presentation (audio)
As additional sections of the audio from the meeting are prepared, they will be posted here.
Brick Task Force Report Intro (audio)
Franklin School Commitee Chairman Jeffrey Roy with introductory remarks before the task force made their presentation.
Time: 3 minutes, 33 seconds
MP3 File
Time: 3 minutes, 33 seconds
MP3 File
Brick Task Force Presentation
Members of the Brick Task Force made their presentation to the School Committee meeting Tuesday, January 8th.
Their report can be found here.
Audio files from the presentation and question answer period will be made available here during the week.
Per Chairman Jeffrey Roy before the presentation was received: The School Committee would not be taking a vote or action on the report tonight. Any decision on the Brick classroom will be "resolved in due course during the budget process".
Sunday, January 6, 2008
Brick Report - scheduled for Tuesday
The Brick School Task Force will present its report to the School Committee on Tuesday, January 8, 2008. The group, which has been working diligently since July, has produced a four inch thick binder full of information and data on the school and issues presented by the charge.Read the remainder of the post on the School Committee blog.
The task force report is available here.
Friday, January 4, 2008
Task force wants Brick to stay open
A task force mulling the fate of the Red Brick School recommended last night to keep the historic building open, with supporters gaining the majority but failing to convince other members.
Red Brick Task Force members Francis Molla, Paula Sandham, Joseph Kapples and Town Clerk Deborah Pellegri all voted in favor of the school. But Paula Scafati recommended that it be closed because of her continued concern over future funding and accessibility for the physically disabled, while Kevin Walsh, Carole Geer and Lisa Oxford abstained from voting.
"I came in here with an open mind, contrary to what people think, what I've heard around town," Scafati said.
Walsh said he abstained from the vote because the Brick School Association, a nonprofit group that has promised money for future school operations, declined to provide financial information he asked for. Geer and Oxford, meanwhile, did not offer an explanation but might do so before the task force goes before the School Committee Tuesday.
4-1 with three abstentions.
Sunday, December 16, 2007
Brick Costs $37,600 Annually
Cost of Red Brick School: $37,600 annually
| FRANKLIN - After debating the contents of their financial report, task force members studying the viability of the Red Brick School agreed yesterday that the historic building costs $37,600 to run annually, with $600 currently borne by town taxpayers. |
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Brick Task Force Update
Sue Rohrbach provides an update on the Brick Task Force and asks for guidence on the report conclusion. The School Committee members comment on the conclusion and what they are looking for.
Time: 7 minutes, 43 seconds
MP3 File
For reference: the Brick Task Force charge can be seen here on the School Committee page
My written notes from this portion of the meeting:
Sue Rohrbach
Brick task force
5 of 6 tasks accomplished thus far, future use topic remains
Looking for guidance in terms of conclusion
Meeting this Saturday for three hours to complete and meet Jan 8th deadline
Roberta - Waiting for the data
Cora - Answer all the charges set forth, decision left to committee and superintendent
Matt – looking for a decision from the committee
Ed – not expecting a formal outcome, address the six issues, will expect that members are not going to be shy about saying what they think
Jeff – don’t get bogged down over any question, gather data and report back with answers to those six questions
Majority/minority report concept okay
Will get all the info, all the data, get all the backup
Time: 7 minutes, 43 seconds
MP3 File
For reference: the Brick Task Force charge can be seen here on the School Committee page
My written notes from this portion of the meeting:
Sue Rohrbach
Brick task force
5 of 6 tasks accomplished thus far, future use topic remains
Looking for guidance in terms of conclusion
Meeting this Saturday for three hours to complete and meet Jan 8th deadline
Roberta - Waiting for the data
Cora - Answer all the charges set forth, decision left to committee and superintendent
Matt – looking for a decision from the committee
Ed – not expecting a formal outcome, address the six issues, will expect that members are not going to be shy about saying what they think
Jeff – don’t get bogged down over any question, gather data and report back with answers to those six questions
Majority/minority report concept okay
Will get all the info, all the data, get all the backup
Saturday, November 10, 2007
Franklin: Good planning
An example of good planning. To lay the bricks straight and even, there are guidelines on each corner. Three of those guidelines are pictured here.
Too bad the folks who just put in the sidewalk near the new fire station did not take similar planning precautions. Now they have some re-work to do.
Friday, November 9, 2007
Franklin: Center Commons building brickwork
Brick by brick, the somewhat tedious but artful process of bricklaying creates a building of structure.
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