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Saturday, March 25, 2023
Franklin School Committee - Meeting Agenda for March 28, 2023 - FY 2024 Budget Hearing scheduled
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Franklin, MA: School Committee Meeting Agenda for Tuesday, Feb 28, 2023
Pledge of Allegiance
Moment of Silence
I. Routine Business
A. Review of Agenda
B. Payment of Bills Mr. McNeill
C. Payroll Ms. Spencer
D. FHS Student Representative Comments
E. Superintendent’s Report
A. Horace Mann Highlights - Ms. Motte, Mr. Healy
B. Teaching & Learning UdL MTSS Focus - Dr. Rogers
A. Policy – 2nd Reading/Adoption
I recommend adoption of the following policies as discussed:
● EEB - Student Transportation Policy - Routing and Scheduling
● IE - Organization of Instruction
● IGA - Curriculum Development
● IGB - Student Services Program
● IGD - Curriculum Adoption
I recommend approval of the request of BICO to add Seekonk, MA to the BICO Collaborative.
I recommend the appointment of Dr. Tina Rogers, Mr. Josh Hanna, and Mr. Michael Procacini as representatives on the Health & Safety Committee as discussed.
I recommend adoption of the School Committee Goals as discussed.
I recommend adoption of the School Committee Norms & Protocols as discussed.
A. none
A. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports
B. School Committee Liaison Reports
A. Approval of Minutes
I recommend approval of the minutes from the February 14, 2023 School Committee meeting as detailed.
B. Transfers
I recommend approval of the budget transfers as detailed.
C. Oak St. Recurring Field Trip
I recommend approval of the request of Brad Hendrixson, Oak Street Elementary school to take 1st graders to the Providence Children’s Museum on May 11, 2023 as detailed.
To discuss any future agenda items
Shared from -> https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/scagenda_2-28-23.pdf
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Franklin, MA: School Committee Meeting Agenda for Tuesday, Feb 28, 2023 |
Friday, February 17, 2023
School Cmte hears about JFK School highlights, middles school advisory program, EduSpeak terms, and approves trip to Belize (audio)
This session shares the Franklin, MA School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. The meeting was conducted in the Council Chambers with four members present and three members absent (Callaghan, Whitmore, McNeill). The meeting entered Executive Session and did not return to open meeting about 9:30 PM
School Committee Chair Denise Spencer opens the meeting at 7:01 PM.
Key items on the agenda
JFK Highlights – Dr. Connolly, Mr. Haynes - presentation included a video, 1 or 2 positions are still open at the school, not getting good candidates; use of ‘power blocks’ in their schedule to provide the additional resources required for students so their help doesn’t cause a miss on introduction of new content
Belize Presentation – Ms. Balliro & Ms. Quigley - presented their overview of a proposed STEM based experiential trip to Belize during Feb break in 2024. Would be targeted for students with specific class experience, incorporating Portrait of a Graduate attributes as benefits of the trip. Cost and accessibility concerns addressed
Advisory Update – MS Advisors & Principals - how the advisory period works as a daily check in for students with teachers
EduSpeak Update – Supt Giguere & Dr Rogers - (effectively will be a glossary document posted to the schools page with the acronyms used frequently - link added below)
The Committee did enter Executive Session not to return to open meeting
The show notes contain a link to the full agenda and to my notes & photos captured via Twitter during the meeting.
The recording runs about 2 hours and 26 minutes, so let’s listen to the Franklin School Committee on February 14, 2023. Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-945-franklin-ma-school-committee-mtg-02-14-23
School Committee page -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee
Inclement weather page -> https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/weather_2022_2.pdf
Guests/Presentations
A. JFK Highlights – Dr. Connolly, Mr. Haynes - photos album -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/m8oxLk4HzAeURnMF7
B. Belize Presentation – Ms. Balliro & Ms. Quigley - photos album -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/FgVmgsGHmXAEA1xm9
C. Advisory Update – MS Advisors & Principals - photos album -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/piXbXCXcwF72JxyQ6
D. EduSpeak Update – Supt Giguere & Dr Rogers - (effectively will be a glossary document posted to the schools page with the acronyms used frequently, to be expanded as more suggestions on terms used are added) https://www.franklinps.net/district/superintendent/pages/eduspeak-glossary-educational-terms-acronyms
Agenda doc with remote participation info -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/agenda-2-14-23
Meeting packet folder -> (the documents not released prior to the meeting are supposed to be posted here on Wednesday, as we got ot press Friday morning, they are not yet available) https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/february-14-2023-school-committee-meeting-packet
Franklin TV video is available -> https://www.youtube.com/live/pzZUAhR1_x0?feature=share
My full set of notes in one PDF doc -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jI59o9T1hhMR_RMByloONyLV2EwL9cCu/view?usp=share_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?
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- If you don't like something here, please let me know
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Saturday, February 11, 2023
Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda for the Meeting scheduled for Feb 14, 2023 - 7 PM
Saturday, January 21, 2023
Franklin, MA: School Committee Agenda - January 24, 2023
1. JLCD - Administering Medicines to Students2. JLCD-1 - Anaphylaxis Procedure3. EBCD - Emergency Closings4. GBI - Political Activities of Staff
I recommend approval of the Westborough Public School district to join ACCEPT Collaborative as discussed.
a. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Van Drivers, Cafeteria, ESP/LPN and Secretaries units as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the School Committee and the chair so declares.
Thursday, January 12, 2023
School Committee previews possible student trip to Greece, hears updates on Special Ed, & approves Capital budget request (audio)
FM #914 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 914 in the series.
This session shares the Franklin, MA School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, Jan 10, 2023. The meeting was conducted in the Council Chambers with six members present (M Whitmore absent).
School Committee Chair Denise Spencer opens the meeting at 7:00 PM.
Key items on the agenda
Possible Student Trip to Greece preview - presentation and Q&A as a preview of a possible trip being planned for spring of 2024. EF TOurs would be the tour company, used previously successfully. Concerns about cost and equitable access of the trip for students. Could come back in future for formal approval if it indeed will be planned for
Special Education Presentation - an increase of 36 students in the program year over year while the overall population of students continues to decline. Key stat revealed that it costs approx 32K /student for in district special ed vs. approx 80K for out of district special ed placement. Hence a savings overall of 48K per student kept in the district.
Capital Budget proposal - approval ultimately after much discussion about the ‘reduction’ in the allocation from the Town to allow for only $80K, $400K for capital and another $80K for school facility capital projects. It is a town issue and other departments are seeing their capital needs list grow due to lack of funding.
The show notes contain a link to the full agenda and to my notes & photos captured via Twitter during the meeting.
The recording runs about 3 hours and 15 minutes, so let’s listen to the Franklin School Committee on Jan 10, 2023. Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-914-fps-school-committee-mtg-01-10-23
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School Committee page -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee
Video link -> https://youtu.be/YUW5pojSym4
The agenda doc contains info on remote participation
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/scagenda_1-10-23.pdf
All the documents released for this meeting (some after the meeting) can be found in one folder -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/january-10-2023-school-committee-meeting-packet
My Twitter notes are here in one PDF file ->
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_Gyl1CsepTlIidRXDbeVU7GOf4M_lzqz/view?usp=share_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"
Saturday, January 7, 2023
Franklin, MA: School Committee Agenda for Meeting Jan 10, 2023
1. JLCD - Administering Medicines to Students2. JLCD-1 - Anaphylaxis Procedure3. EBCD - Emergency Closings4. GBI - Political Activities of Staff
A. School Committee Sub-Committee ReportsB. School Committee Liaison Reports
Thursday, December 15, 2022
School Committee hears update from Lifelong Community Learning (audio)
FM #898 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 898 in the series.
This session shares the Franklin, MA School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, Dec 13, 2022. The meeting was conducted in the Council Chambers with four members present (enough for a quorum). The other three members were participating in the Annie Sullivan Middle School Concert.
School Committee member David McNeill opens the meeting at 7:00 PM.
Key item on the agenda
Lifelong Community learning presentation
The show notes contain a link to the full agenda and to my notes & photos captured via Twitter during the meeting.
The recording runs about forty six minutes, so let’s listen to the Franklin School Committee on Dec 13, 2022.
Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-898-franklin-ma-school-cmte-mtg-12-13-22
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School Committee page -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee
The agenda for this meeting can be found
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/scagenda_12-13-22.pdf
The Packet folder contains the documents released for this meeting.
My notes captured via Twitter and compiled into one PDF doc ->
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XQ4j36dNRTg-CXaFwbmnL4lmvLeA9cx0/view?usp=share_link
YouTube video link for this meeting -> https://youtu.be/6aX2tIRPLEE
Photos from the meeting (mostly screen shots of the presentation not yet posted to the packet folder) https://photos.app.goo.gl/cYXTYd91pnScy869A
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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"