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Wednesday, September 9, 2026
School Committee gets insights & provides feedback on the District Improvement Plan (video)
Sunday, September 6, 2026
The agenda for the Franklin School Committee meeting, Tuesday, Sep 8, 2026 at 7 PM
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
School Committee gets multiple updates on summer learning, transportation, etc. in 1 hour meeting (video)
- Superintendent report provides updates on multiple items; planning for Sept, transportation, hiring status (positions open, a better view to be provided next time), work on facilities progressing. Ms Melotti out on maternity leave, Dr Bob Dutch back to fill in while she is out, important school start dates on webpage - https://www.franklinps.net/o/fpsd/page/school-calendars/
- Joint presentation and updates on summer learning from Student Services and Lifelong Learning. Slides shown were captured in one photo album https://photos.app.goo.gl/7BGZeLN2QWEezqFw7
- Annual report submission approved, minor formating remains to be done by the Town as the annual report book is prepared for publication
- The 2nd reading on the restraint policy was approved as amended by the Policy Subcmte meeting prior
- Consent agenda was also approved. All votes, by the way, were via roll call and passed 7-0
Sunday, June 21, 2026
Franklin, MA: Agenda for the School Committee meeting June 23, 2026
Saturday, June 6, 2026
2 School Committee meetings on Tuesday, Policy at 6 PM; full Committee at 7 PM

- Franklin School Committee Policy Subcommittee Meeting
Tuesday, June 9 Time: 6:00 PM
https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-2355
- Franklin School Committee Meeting
Tuesday, June 9 Time: 7:00 PM
https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-2356
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Franklin, MA: Agenda for School Committee meeting Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 7 PM
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A. District Improvement Plan ApprovalI recommend approval of the District Improvement Plan as presented.
B. School Improvement Plans ApprovalI recommend approval of the School Improvement Plans as presented.
C. School Choice VoteI recommend to NOT accept school choice students for the 2026-27 school year as discussed.
D. Foreign Exchange Student VoteI recommend to NOT accept foreign exchange students for the 2026-27 school year as discussed.
E. Establish New Revolving AccountsI recommend the establishment of new Revolving Accounts as discussed.
F. Policy - 1st readingI recommend moving the following policies to a second reading as discussed.
- JRE - Student Achievement Recognition Signage KF - Community Use of School Facilities
- KF-E1 - Rules & Regulations
- KF-E2 - Franklin High Building Use
- KF-E3 - Facilities Rental Fee Schedule
G. New STRIVE Student Activity AccountsI recommend the establishment of new STRIVE Student Activity Accounts as discussed.
A. Approval of MinutesI recommend approval of the minutes from your March 24, 2026 School Committee meeting as detailed.
B. Washington 3-5 GiftI recommend the acceptance of $5,700.00 from the W3-5 PCC for field trips as detailed.
C. FHS ScholarshipI recommend the acceptance of $2,500.00 from DCU for a FHS scholarship as detailed.
D. Lincoln St K-2 GiftI recommend the acceptance of $628.52 from Ahold Delhaize USA, Inc. for Supplemental supplies at Lincoln St. K-2 Elementary School as detailed.
E. FHS ScholarshipsI recommend the acceptance of $3,500 for FHS Scholarships as follows:Meg Brackley $1,500.00 Jim Gray ScholarshipVan Drivers $2,000.00 Carol Maher Memorial
Saturday, March 21, 2026
Franklin, MA: Agenda for School Committee meeting scheduled Tuesday, Mar 24 at 7 PM
Saturday, February 21, 2026
Franklin, MA: Agenda for School Committee meeting Tuesday, Feb 24 at 6 PM
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Franklin, MA: School Committee agenda for Feb 10, 2026 meeting
- Review of Agenda
- Payment of Bills Mr. Callaghan
- Payroll Dr. Griffith
- FHS Student Representative Comments
- Superintendent’s Report
1. Policy - 2nd Reading/AdoptionI recommend adoption of Policy BL - Remote Participation as discussed.
2. Chapter 70 Arts and Music Letter of SupportI recommend endorsement of the letter to the State Legislature in support of a Chapter 70 funding allocation to directly support the Arts and Music programming across all MA public schools.
- Monthly Financial Report
- School Committee Sub-Committee Reports
- School Committee Liaison Reports
A. Approval of MinutesI recommend approval of the minutes from your January 27, 2026, and February 3, 2026 School Committee meetings as detailed.
B. ECDC GiftI recommend the acceptance of $500.00 from The Special Olympics of Massachusetts, Inc. for Supplemental Supplies as detailed.
C. FHS GiftsI recommend the acceptance of $500.00 for FHS Mock Trial Field Trip as follows:$200.00 Elizabeth Mullen$100.00 Family Legal Partners$200.00 Franklin Law Group
D. FHS GiftsI recommend the acceptance of $5,238.85 for FHS as follows:$4,554.00 Franklin Music Boosters In-house enrichment$ 558.00 Soccer Boosters Field Trip$ 126.85 Ohiopyle Supplemental Supplies
E. Recurring RW Zoo Field TripI recommend approval of the request of Christine Souza (Lincoln St K-2) to take 2nd graders to Roger Williams Zoo, Providence, RI on May 8, 2026 as detailed.
F. Lincoln St. GiftsI recommend the acceptance of $10,775.00 as follows:
LK-2 PCC $2,000.00 Field Trip
Sunday, January 25, 2026
Franklin, MA Agenda for School Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 27, 2027
A. Policy - Second Reading/AdoptionI recommend adoption of Policy IHAIA - Middle School Pathway Exploration as discussed.
B. Policy - First ReadingI recommend moving Policy BL - Remote Participation to a second reading as discussed.
C. ECDC 2026-27 Tuition Rate (from last meeting)I recommend approval of the ECDC 2026-27 tuition rate as discussed.
A. Monthly Financial Report (from last meeting)B. School Healthcare
A. School Committee Sub-Committee ReportsB. School Committee Liaison Reports
A. Approval of MinutesI recommend approval of the Minutes from your January 13, 2026 meeting as detailed.
B. FHS GiftsI recommend the acceptance of $2,760.72 for In-house enrichment as follows: Jostens/The Mascot Shop $ 240.93Grinn & Barrett Enterprizes, Inc. $2,519.79
C. FHS ScholarshipsI recommend the acceptance of $6,000.00 for scholarships as follows: Thomas Wagner $5,000.00Roberta DeBaggis Trahan $1,000.00
D. Lincoln & Washington St. Recurring Field TripI recommend approval of the request of Mary MacMurray to take music students to the Veteran’s Auditorium, Providence, RI on May 22, 2026 as detailed.
E. Lincoln St. Recurring Field TripI recommend approval of the request of Katherine Nayler to take 4th & 5th graders to Roger Williams Zoo, Providence, RI on 5/29/26 (Gr 4) & 6/12/26 (Gr 5) as detailed.
F. New Student Activity AccountI recommend approval of the new Student Activity Account (ACHIEVE) as detailed.
G. FHS GIftI recommend the acceptance of $1,100.00 from the FHS PCC for Supplemental Supplies as detailed.
A. Per M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21 (3) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Audio recording of the January 13, 2026 Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting in 3 parts (audio)
FM #1635-36-37 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, numbers 1635-36-37 in the series.
This session shares part of the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. The Council held this session as scheduled beginning at 7 PM. All 7 members participated for this 4 hour plus session.
1635 - covers the opening, Citizen comments, and everything else except (approx. 1 hour 28 mins)
FHS Program of Studies discussion (see 1636)
Teaching & Learning presentation & discussion (see 1637)
1636 - segment from the meeting covering the FHS Program of Studies (approx. 51 mins)
1637 - segment from the meeting Teaching & Learning presentation & discussion (approx. 2 hrs. 3 mins)
Audio 1635 https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1635-fps-sch-cmte-mtg-p1-of-3-01-13-26/
Audio 1636 https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1636-fps-sch-cmte-mtg-p2-of-3-01-13-26/
Audio 1637 https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1637-fps-sch-cmte-mtg-p3-of-3-01-13-26/
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Additional notes on the meeting recap can be found ->
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/01/school-committee-approves-trip-program.html
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