Showing posts with label chalkboard chat. Show all posts
Showing posts with label chalkboard chat. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

In this Chalkboard Chat we condense the School Committee meeting talking math curriculum & budget (audio)

FM #1369 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1369 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 at the Franklin TV & Radio Studio on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. We recapped the School Committee meeting of January 28, 2025. 

 

We cover 

  • Middle School Math Curriculum update

  • FY 2026 Superintendent’s Recommended budget & discussion

  • Redistricting is intertwined with both of the above topics

  • Encourage to participate in the Listening Sessions


The recording runs about 42 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1369-chalkboard-chat-01-29-25/



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Contact info for Dave Callaghan -> callaghand@franklinps.net   


School Committee Meeting Info

Franklin TV video available for replay ->  (full meeting)

https://www.youtube.com/live/HYxJEgzxVww?&t=31   


Jump to the Start of Middle School Math Curriculum presentation & discussion

https://www.youtube.com/live/HYxJEgzxVww?&t=599 


Jump to the Start of FY 2026 Superintendent’s Recommended budget presentation & discussion https://www.youtube.com/live/HYxJEgzxVww?&t=6047 


The agenda doc -> 

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01282025-1531  


Meeting packet (other docs as they are released after the meeting will get posted here) -> https://www.franklinps.net/documents/departments/school-committee/meeting-packets/2024---25-meeting-packets/january-28%2C-2025-sc-meeting-packet/750840  


My full set of notes taken during the meeting can be found in one PDF ->

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PHnEHNKly-gag8T04ftDUSmm2JWyBc-G/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. 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"


In this Chalkboard Chat we condense the School Committee meeting talking math curriculum & budget (audio)
In this Chalkboard Chat we condense the School Committee meeting talking math curriculum & budget (audio)

Friday, December 20, 2024

This Chalkboard Chat condenses the School Committee meeting of Dec 10, 2024 (audio)

FM #1341 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1341 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 at the Franklin TV & Radio Studio on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. We recapped the School Committee meeting of Dec 10, 2024. 

 

We cover 

  • Level based update on redistricting from Elementary, Middle and Early Childhood Dev Ctr (ECDC)

  • Lifelong Learning update

  • Discussion action items

    • Trips to Japan & Hawaii approved

    • Policies approved after 2nd reading

  • End of year, outlook to Joint Budget and to 2025


The recording runs about 40 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1341-chalkboard-chat-12-11-24/



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Contact info for Dave Callaghan -> callaghand@franklinps.net   


School Committee Meeting Info



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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. 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 Committee meeting of Dec 10, 2024 (audio)
This Chalkboard Chat condenses the School Committee meeting of Dec 10, 2024 (audio)

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

This Chalkboard Chat recaps the Joint Budget meeting & the need to begin discussions now (audio)

FM #1313 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1313 in the series. 


This session shares my conversation with School Committee Vice-Chair Dave McNeill. This is a new episode of our continuing “Chalkboard Chat” series. We had our discussion via the Zoom conference bridge on Thursday, November 7, 2024. We recapped the Joint Budget Subcommittee meeting of Oct 23, 2024. 

 

We cover 

  • The budget work continues with Joint Budget revelation of $3.7M shortfall

    • Reorganization provides minimal savings, mostly in Facilities on Town side

    • Level service means no additions to current budget which was significantly cut and added fees due to the failed override

  • Ultimately the Subcommittee came together that there is a significant hole for FY 2026

    • Town to add their wish list to go along with the Tier 2, 3, & 4 cuts as presented in June

    • School to bring updated figures forward months earlier than normal

    • Subcommittee to work through the wish list to get to the needs, review priorities

    • Town Council committed to discuss an override question (yes or no) at a February 2025 meeting; assuming yes, then also to set date, and choose an amount

  • No reason not to begin discussions with community around the minimum shortfall and how to handle it


The recording runs about 27 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1313-chalkboard-chat-recaps-the-joint-budget-subcmte-mtg-11-07-24/



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Contact info for Dave McNeill ->  mcneilld@franklinps.net   


Joint Budget Subcommittee Meeting


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

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

  • And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do

  • 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!

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


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 recaps the Joint Budget meeting & the need to begin discussions now (audio)
This Chalkboard Chat recaps the Joint Budget meeting & the need to begin discussions now (audio)

Saturday, November 9, 2024

Chalkboard chat reviews the redistricting decisions (audio)

FM #1310 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1310 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 at the Franklin TV & Radio Studio on Monday, November 4, 2024. We recapped the School Committee meeting of Oct 22, 2024. 

 

We cover 

  • Approval of the Davis Thayer exemption for the Redistricting approved at the earlier October meeting 

  • The implementation work that now begins in earnest

  • The budget work continues with Joint Budget revelation of $3.7M shortfall


The recording runs about 30 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1310-chalkboard-chat-with-dave-callaghan-11-04-24/


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Contact info for Dave Callaghan -> callaghand@franklinps.net   


School Committee Meeting


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

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. 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"


Chalkboard chat gets inside the redistricting decisions (audio)
Chalkboard chat gets inside the redistricting decisions (audio)