a. Town Administrator Memob. FY24 Department Summary Requests & Capital Plansc. Quotes
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| Capital Budget Subcmte to review adjustment to what FinCom already approved - Feb 21 at 10:00 AM |
FM #1141 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1141 in the series.
This session shares the Franklin, MA School Committee Budget Subcommittee meeting held on Tuesday, Jan 23, 2024. The meeting was conducted in the 3rd floor training room.
Chair Dave McNeill opened the meeting. School Committee members Dr Paul Griffith and KP Sompally participated. Superintendent Lucas Giguere and Business Manager Dr Bob Dutch, Asst Business Administrator Janaina Vasconcelos-Melotti also participated.
Quick recap
Subcommittee meeting starts a few minutes late. Supt Giguere provides an overview of the capital budget process and then expands upon the preview we're about to see. There is a budget workshop on Friday with the school principals, another update planned for February.
Dr Dutch walks through the details of the budget development process. Key slide provides a preliminary look at the various budget scenarios. Lots to digest within this slide. More info coming as the budget workshop (mentioned earlier) and further work through Feb leading to the view at the Feb 13 School Committee meeting
Four basic scenarios reviewed;
(1) “less than level service” this would require cuts and reductions, exactly what will be fleshed out over the next weeks.
(2) “level service” or survive mode, what would this be like? Feedback also asked “Ok if this is ‘survive,’ what happens next year?
(3) “Level service plus” to stabilize the level service and partially restore programs previously cut (i.e. middle school activities and the late bus to support them),
(4) “level service and programing thrive” this builds upon #3 restore more positions previously cut and create bandwidth to innovate.
Meeting ends with additional questions and discussion unasked as it was time to get downstairs for the full committee meeting opening at 7 PM (which actually started late due to this being late)
The show notes contain a link to the agenda and to my notes.
The recording runs about 27 minutes, so let’s listen to the Budget Subcommittee meeting of Jan 23, 2024. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1141-franklin-ma-school-cmte-budget-subcmte-mtg-01-23-24
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Budget Subcommittee agenda
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/1-23-24_agenda-budgetsubcom.pdf
The current operating budget or FY 2024 Budget information -> https://www.franklinps.net/fy24budget
The FY 2025 budget info being developed with this set of meetings and a new link will be added here https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-district-budget
Photos of the slides discussed -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/z7kg8bYxECezQ86v8
My notes in this ThreadReader PDF ->
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1efrAyKeGBJSIck0d1wXRdnmg_w3bhdFq/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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FM #1140 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1140 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares my recorded conversation with Franklin School Committee Chair Dave Callaghan and Vice Chair Dave McNeill. We had our conversation virtually via Zoom on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.
The School Committee had their regular meeting and two subcommittee meetings before that on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. We take one meeting at a time to provide a recap.
The recording runs about 43 minutes so let’s listen to my “chalkboard chat” with School Committee Chair Dave Callaghan and Vice Chair Dave McNeill. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1140-chalkboard-chat-callaghan-mcneill-01-16-24
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Contact info for Dave Callaghan -> callaghand@franklinps.net
Contact info for Dave McNeill -> mcneilld@franklinps.net
School Committee page => https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee
1/16/24 meeting Agenda doc -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/1-9-24-agenda
Meeting packet folder -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/january-9-2024-school-committee-meeting-packet
Franklin TV video for replay -> not yet available but will be found in the YouTube playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNyv0AkVasIR_a80hAfFnQoFngebCICow
Audio & notes for the budget subcommittee meeting
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/01/school-committee-budget-subcommittee.html
Audio & notes for the MASC superintendent review workshop
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/01/school-committee-takes-masc-workshop-on.html
Audio & notes for the regular meeting ->
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/01/school-committee-hears-about-oak-st-fhs.html
The “Chalkboard Chat” image was the result of a joint collaboration with Mickayla Callaghan. Thank you!
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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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| In this Chalkboard Chat, we recap 3 meetings on 1 busy night (audio) |
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| Franklin School Cmte: Budget Subcommittee Meeting - Jan 23 - 6 PM |
FM #1135 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1135 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares the Finance Committee meeting held on Wednesday, January 10, 2024.
8 Finance Committee members participated;
6 in Chambers (Chair Conley, Riley, Corbosiero, Nagel, Batchelor, Grace ),
2 participated remotely (Keophannga & Hamilton)
1 absent (Sansoucy)
Quick recap:
Discussion on the scope and intent of the deep dive series. Feb 7 next meeting, Mar 6 joint budget subcmte, then really into budget season for FY 2025 with hearings in May, June for Council.
This is the first capital budget without a holding of the 'free cash' for snow and ice removal. 4.5M is total free cash.
Consideration for a 'land acquisition fund' possibly to be established
Technology at the high school is now 10 years old, can't replace them all at once, chipping away at it to stagger the replacements over time.
Survey to address on quality of life issues, scientific generated survey randomly generated, whole variety of metrics. Often folks are happy but need to divide where there are some opportunities.
Chief Lynch providing insights on the Police requests, (forgot to add battalion chiefs for Fire had previewed the requests for Fire) Did get all their requests
DPW, Director Cantoreggi, Water/Sewer superintendent Martin Providing updates on the details of this year's request, equipment has improved over past years, folks like to use good tools, efficiency & safety
Funds for sewer, water, etc come from the enterprise funds
Facility did not get all asked for, the reasonable requests were met. We don't have any money for new sidewalks, maintenance yes but not new. $2M for a single mile of sidewalk.
Motion for approval for the capital improvements plan second, passes via roll call 8-0-1 (absent)
Motion for transfers per policy as part of the capital plan, second, via roll call 8-0-1 (absent)
The meeting recording runs about an hour & 20 minutes, so let’s listen to the Finance Committee meeting Jan 10, 20234 Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1135-franklin-ma-finance-cmte-mtg-01-10-24
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Watch the Franklin TV video available for replay
https://www.youtube.com/live/dGC2rKWkWB8
My notes captured via Twitter during the meeting and found in 1 PDF ->
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qqA7h0dGjT1Bw7f2muY7KTBc7N6OklZq/view?usp=drive_link
Link to Finance Committee => https://www.franklinma.gov/finance-committee
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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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| Finance Committee reviews and approves of Capital Budget for FY 2024 (video & audio) |
FM #1134 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1134 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Jan 9, 2024. The meeting was held in the Council Chambers.
Due to a Verizon internet outage at the Franklin TV Studio, the meeting was recorded for broadcast later and available via Zoom. Video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8BvAH3q6xM&list=PLNyv0AkVasIR_a80hAfFnQoFngebCICow&index=46
Quick recap:
Internet out at TV studio, meeting via Zoom but not through to cable, it is being locally recorded for broadcast later, Audio recording also being made, Owl camera out to use for this meeting and Zoom session
Skipped ahead to Superintendent report, will come back to the FHS student update assuming they connect successfully
Facility planning underway, subcmte met last week. 3 piece process: (1) demographics, (2) educational adequacy and how to support it, (3) age and use of the space in the schools; More info coming as the presentation is scheduled for completion later this school year
Workshop on executive function, 90 mins for adults only, sign up through Lifelong Learning (link to be shared later)
Regards to the weather, please communicate also through the reverse 911 process
Dr Dutch provided an update on the state funding for the newly arrived students, submitted not received yet. Student update on activity at the high school
Oak St administration team to provide an update on the school activities this year so far
Good question on languages and how the new folks, especially the younger ones, are catching on? 'Wheels on the bus' sung in multiple languages is a thing to hear! language is building every day in K and 1
Question to expand on trauma informed practices, some kids are having tough times, how do you handle them? Lesley Univ presenting a course on this topic for a grad level course being set up for this. 27 staff members at Oak will be taking this course
Interview by students focused on 3, 4, and 5th grade students. Adapted also for the lower levels. Coming up later this year!
Next up, program of studies at FHS, Mr Hanna and H McVey
Personal finance and community service coming back for FHS graduation requirements for future classes
Students will receive a copy of the courses available to them, as opposed to prior years advised to review the listing (turns out many didn't)
Timeline reviewed for information process & enrollment
Panther Pride night Feb 12, a good one for the incoming 9th graders (currently 8th graders)
Recurring FHS Varsity Cheerleading National Competition, approved by 7-0 vote
Capital Budget Proposal - I recommend approval of the Capital Budget Proposal as discussed. Motion to approve, second, passes 7-0; Budget subcmte had met earlier and approved this request
The meeting runs about 1 hour and 55 minutes so let’s listen to the School Committee meeting held on Jan 9, 2024. Audio link - > https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1134-franklin-ma-school-cmte-mtg-01-09-24
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School Committee page => https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee
Meeting Agenda doc -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/1-9-24-agenda
Meeting packet folder -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/january-9-2024-school-committee-meeting-packet
Oak St highlights -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/MyeaEisD1EuirtpTA
FHS program of studies -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/aeMBP35oMNzM5QHs5
My notes in one PDF file -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qXpStXQX6JrK5nRluvpygt-tkT3o9GCZ/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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| FHS student providing update on FHS activities during School Cmte meeting via Zoom session |
