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| Franklin, MA: School Committee meeting agenda for Tuesday, Sep 9, 2025 session at 7 PM |
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| School Committee agenda for meeting August 28, 2025 |
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| Franklin, MA: School Committee - agenda for meeting Aug 12 at 7 PM |
A. Review of AgendaB. Payment of BillsC. PayrollD. FHS Student Representative CommentsE. Superintendent’s Report
A. Summer Learning Review - Paula Marano & Patty GayB. Summer Move Update - Colin BoisvertC. 2024 Annual Report Draft Review
A. School Committee Sub-Committee ReportsB. School Committee Liaison Reports
A. Approval of MinutesI recommend approval of the minutes from your June 24, 2025 School Committee meeting as detailed.B. FEF GiftI recommend the acceptance of $167,557.47 from the dissolution of the Franklin Education Foundation for in-house enrichment as detailed.
FM #1476 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1476 in the series.
This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. 5 members participated in this virtual session, 2 were absent (Gallagher, Griffith). With the virtual session, there is no Franklin TV video or YouTube available.
Quick recap:
Superintendent’s report, end of school year officially June 18, schools closed out in memorable ways, thanks to PCC 's et al for making it possible.
Boxes labeled, classrooms cleared… Summer relocation work underway, all packing was completed, walkthrough underway to confirm readiness for transition, thanks to Colin for all the effort in this. The preparation and communication was organized
Transportation registration closed, 2492 registered, vs. 2466 for past year, 16 on waitlist; routes scheduled for posting in August; special education van can be purchased via earmark along with local funding to keep fleet current
Question: On the waitlist, when would they find out? During route creation over the next couple of weeks. The SchCmte will get an update on the routes before the initial routes are posted
SPED vans backstory; had 3 in trouble and were adjusting to cover with reallocations, the next in line is now covered with the earmark, etc. to bring us more current on cycle
Discussion/ action items
DECA trip to VA - I recommend approval of the request of Emily Rosborough to take DECA students to Arlington, VA from November 21 - 23, 2025 as detailed. Moved, second, passes 5-0-2 (2 absent) via roll call
Girls Basketball Trip to ME - I recommend approval of the request of John Leighton to take the Girls Basketball team to Augusta and Portland, ME from December 26 - 27, 2025 as detailed. Moved, second, passes 5-0-2 (2 absent) via roll call
Disposition of Student Activity Accounts - I recommend approval of disposition of student activity accounts as discussed Moved, second, passes 5-0-2 (2 absent) via roll call
Recommendation to open FMS Student Activity Accounts and close Existing MS Activity Accounts - I recommend opening of Franklin Middle School Student activity accounts and closing the existing middle school student activity accounts as discussed. Moved, second, discussion - Lots of details involved in the reorganization. Vote on the motion, passes 5-0-2 (2 absent) via roll call
User Fees - I recommend approval of the FY25-26 User Fees as discussed - Policy Subcmte met earlier tonight. Athletic fees remain at 3 tier structure with one sport changing tier (wrestling) to tier 2 at $600. Transportation fees, $387 with a 3 student cap per family. Unfortunate consequences of failed override User fees also have an escalation clause built in; an attempt to maintain cost control, Modeling fee structure planned as part of the new budget cycle in the fall
Moved, second, passes 5-0-2 (2 absent) via roll call
Consent Agenda
Moved, second, passes via roll call 5-0-2 (2 absent) No citizen comments
New business
next meetings, July 22, Aug 12, Aug 26
New hire updates, reorg progress Handbooks scheduled for Aug 26
Cautiously optimistic about where they are
Motion to adjourn, passes via roll call same 5-0-2 vote as others
The exclusive recording runs about 35 minutes
Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1476-franklin-ma-school-cmte-mtg-06-24-25/
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Agenda doc -> https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/5789326/SCAGENDA_6-24-25.pdf
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| School Committee meets virtually, approves fee schedule and middle school accounting in short session (exclusive audio) |
My full set of notes -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v8oaOo2GNU5NVOEr2H4pEu43SNUBKReC/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 out. 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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| Franklin, MA: Agenda for School Cmte Mtg - Virtual Only - scheduled for June 24, 2025 |
A. DECA trip to VAI recommend approval of the request of Emily Rosborough to take DECA students to Arlington, VA from November 21 - 23, 2025 as detailed.
B. Girls Basketball Trip to MEI recommend approval of the request of John Leighton to take the Girls Basketball team to Augusta and Portland, ME from December 26 - 27, 2025 as detailed.
C. Disposition of Student Activity AccountsI recommend approval of disposition of student activity accounts as discussed.
D. Recommendation to open FMS Student Activity Accounts and close Existing MS Activity AccountsI recommend opening of Franklin Middle School Student activity accounts and closing the existing middle school student activity accounts as discussed.
E. User FeesI recommend approval of the FY25-26 User Fees as discussed
A. Approval of MinutesI recommend approval of the minutes from your June 10, 2025 School Committee meeting as detailed.B. Review of Executive Session Minutes for DeclassificationI recommend review of executive session minutes for declassification as discussed.C. SurplusI recommend declaring the attached list of curriculum resources and supplies as surplus
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| Agenda for SchCmte meeting Tuesday, June 10, 2025 |
a. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the FEA unit as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the School Committee and the chair so declares.
A. Discussion Action A - FEA Contract RatificationI recommend ratification of the Franklin Education collective bargaining agreement 9/1/25-8/31/28 as detailed.
B. FY26 Final Budget ApprovalI recommend approval of the final FY26 Budget in the amount of $78,309,495.
C. Superintendent’s Evaluation ReportThe chair recommends your approval of the Superintendent’s composite evaluation for the 2024-2025 school year as discussed.
FM #1460 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1460 in the series.
This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. 6 members participated all in Council Chambers, 1 absent (Gallagher).
Quick recap:
In the Superintendent's Report, Supt Giguere used some time to recognize the FHS students who won MICCA awards
The students who achieved the State of MA Biliteracy certificates were recognized. 13 were present
In the Guests/Presentations segment, the school district personnel retiring this year were recognized
Civics Presentation by Students featured Mrs Ambrose from Remington MS and Kayla who share her project on autism awareness (photos of the presentation below)
The District Improvement Plan/School Improvement Plan Update featured a portion on MS Math which was provided earlier this year
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| FHS music students who won MICCA awards |
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| students who achieved the State of MA Biliteracy certificates |
Franklin TV video is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBa7M7YI4A4
The agenda doc -> https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05272025-1761
The meeting folder where other docs will be posted after the meeting ->
Retiree recognition -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/fLJf4boDFr6S9MvE7
Civics Project presentation -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/oAh2AdNrLoE1Exu89
DIP/SIP presentation -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/6ipuwvmfph7khgNF8
My full set of notes in one PDF -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CMp9pP040uUMF-aEHLahg3-LSN3ErBDV/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 out. 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"
