FM #1570 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1570 in the series.
This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. All 7 members of the committee were present.
Quick recap:
Recognition of Erin Gallagher & David McNeill not returning
Pledge students, a nice touch
Policy first readings
Graduation requirements
Competency determinations
Superintendent’s Goals, aligned with District’s Goals
October 1 report, enrollment trends
The audio runs about 1 hour 33 minutes. Let's listen in ->
https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1570-franklin-ma-school-cmte-mtg-10-28-25/
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Franklin TV video is available for replay ->
The agenda doc ->
https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10282025-1977
The packet folder also contains other docs released before or after the meeting
My full set of notes in one PDF ->
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-utM6sD6UggBNAMgWnQsG0g_lfmqo-on/view?usp=drive_link
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