Special School Committee meeting enables interview of candidate for business administrator position (audio)

FM #1182 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1182 in the series. 

This session shares the Special School Committee meeting of Thursday, April 25, 2024. Chair Dave Callaghan, Al Charles, Dr Paul Griffith, Ruthann O’Sullivan, KP Sompally, Vice-Chair David McNeill were present; Erin Gallagher was absent. 

Candidate for the interview is the current assistant to the business administrator, as an interim position appointment. Janaina Vasconcelos-Melotti is here to present her background and answer questions.

The meeting recording runs about 60 minutes. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1182-special-school-cmte-mtg-04-25-24

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Agenda for this session ->  https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/sc_special_mtg._agenda_-_4_25_24.pdf 

My notes captured via Twitter can be found in one PDF file -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lPQG_l9gieATruY5JDCh1u4QEkXZhNMX/view?usp=drive_link 

Franklin TV Video was recorded but it is not yet available (not sure why).

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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. 

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How can you help?

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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.

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Special School Committee meeting enables interview of candidate for business administrator position (audio)

Town Council and School Committee hear from residents for or against an override, for June, or for Nov (audio in 2 parts)

FM #1179-80 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1179-80 in the series. 

This session shares the Joint Town Council & School Committee meeting of Wednesday, April 24, 2024 in 2 parts. All 9 Town Councilors and all 7 School Committee members participated.  Many town and school department managers were also present in the first couple of rows of the auditorium.

Over 400 folks were in the FHS auditorium, another 2-300 were online via YouTube at one point or another (and that tallied 800+ unique individuals by the time the meeting ended).

Part 1 

Covers the first 90 minutes of the meeting

• Town Administrator Jamie Hellen presented the FY 2025 budget

• School Superintendent Lucas Giguere accompanied by Business Administrator Dr Bob Dutch presented the school budget and issues

Audio link P1 -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1179-joint-town-council-school-cmte-mtg-04-24-24-p1-of-2

Part 2

The remaining 1 hour and 40 minutes covered the public comment and question section. Speakers were allocated 1 minute, most kept to the point.

Audio link P2 -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1180-joint-town-council-school-cmte-mtg-04-24-24-p2-of-2

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The Franklin TV broadcast of the 3 hour plus session is available for replay on YouTube ->   https://www.youtube.com/live/xMN27_nBPUU?si=aeSWZvxA-SMPJ6wo

Agenda for this session -> 

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/april_10_2024_town_council_meeting_agenda.pdf 

Town presentation

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/2024-04-24_fy25_budget_update_joint_sc_tc_meeting.pdf

School presentation

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/fy25_super_budget_sc_tc_presentation_4_24_24.pdf

My notes captured via Twitter can be found in one PDF file -> 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h_7qKlYxPivFDjatz9mjtDg8lU-WMY_q/view?usp=drive_link 

Photo album with the slides as captured during the presentation on Wednesday

https://photos.app.goo.gl/qiHMQqYaertGjcqSA 

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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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best depiction of 4 budgets for the portrait of a graduate

Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Friday, Apr 26, 2024

• wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Friday

9:00a/12:00p /6:00p Chapters – Jim Derick  Insightful, life-affirming stories and interviews

10:00a/1:00p/7:00p Music to Lift the Spirit - Jim Derick & Frank Falvey

11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm Senior Story Hour – Senior Center Scribblers Group

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel         (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = FRIDAY

7:00 am Arts Advocacy: Fundraising

8:30 am Frank Presents: Jacob Juncker

10:00 am Riffin' on Main Street: James Johnston

11:00 am Senior Connection: Disabilities Commission

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin': Peppers

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Chicken Parmesan

1:00 pm Master Plan Committee Open House

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Shrimp, Tomato & Greens Pizzetta

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 7

3:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage Pt1

6:30 pm Joe Landry: Funeral Homes

8:00 pm Endless Konnections: Introduction

8:04 pm Endless Konnections: Natasha Ward Pt 1

9:00 pm Circle of Friends: Cheryl Wheeler

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel          (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = FRIDAY

7:00 am Public School Concert: FHS Spring Jazz '22

8:30 am Mental Health: Jeff Roy

9:30 am Rec Basketball: 7th & 8th Grade Boys Championship

11:00 am FHS Varsity Softball v Braintree 04-19-24

1:30 pm Public School Concert: Horace Mann Winter Music 2023

3:00 pm FHS Theater Company: Lord of the Flies

6:30 pm FHS Track and Field: v North Attleboro 05-09-23

10:00 pm Critical Conversations: Student Wellbeing

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) =  FRIDAY

8:00 am Zoning Board of Appeals 04-11-24

12:00 pm Economic Development 04-10-24

2:00 pm Zoning Board of Appeals 04-11-24

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Town Council and School Committee hear from residents for or against an override, for June, or for Nov (video)

The Joint Town Council and School Committee meeting took place last night with over 400 in attendance at Franklin High School and at least another 200 viewing via YouTube (over 800 views on YouTube as this went to press before midnight).

The Franklin TV video is available for replay ->   https://www.youtube.com/live/xMN27_nBPUU?si=aeSWZvxA-SMPJ6wo

My notes collected in one PDF can be found ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h_7qKlYxPivFDjatz9mjtDg8lU-WMY_q/view?usp=drive_link

Photo album of the slides shared (the slides will be posted sometime)

https://photos.app.goo.gl/qiHMQqYaertGjcqSA

Town presentation

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/2024-04-24_fy25_budget_update_joint_sc_tc_meeting.pdf

School presentation

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/fy25_super_budget_sc_tc_presentation_4_24_24.pdf

Quick recap:

• Town Administrator Jamie Hellen presented town side of the FY 2025 budget and financial outlook
• School Superintendent Lucas Giguere accompanied by Dr Dutch, Business Administrator, presented the school budget summary and cost drivers as well as potential cuts if the proposed override does not come to pass
• Town Council Chair Tom Mercer then opened the floor for resident comments. They lined up individually at one aisle or the other to raise a question or make their comment.
• The Town Council will take this information to their May 1 meeting and decide on IF, when, and What the $ amount would be. From that set of decisions, additional info can be prepared on both side as to what the override would bring us, and what failure to pass would mean
• The budget hearings by the Finance Committee (May 6, May 8 & May 15)  as well as the Town Council (May 22, & May 23) would still happen to work out the details of the budget.

TA Jamie Hellen, School Supt Lucas Giguere

Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Thursday, Apr 25, 2024

• wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Thursday

9:00a/12:00p/6:00p   A Priest, A Minister, and a Rabbi

10:00a/1:00p/7:00p   Frank’s Music – Frank Falvey and Jim Derick

11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm   Frank Presents – Frank Falvey Presents

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = Thursday

7:00 am Town of Franklin Fallen Heroes Pt 2

8:00 am Veterans' Call: VA Pension

9:00 am Arts Advocacy: Fundraising

10:30 am SAFE Coalition: Woody Geissman

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Lasagna

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin': Peppers

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Chicken Parmesan

1:00 pm Master Plan Committee Open House

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Shrimp, Tomato & Greens Pizzetta

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 7

3:00 pm Riffin' on Main Street: James Johnston

4:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage Pt1

5:00 pm Celebration of the Arts

6:30 pm Extended Play Sessions: Season 10 Show 2 - Paul Kelly

8:00 pm Frank Presents: Jacob Juncker

9:00 pm Endless Konnections: Introduction

9:04 pm Endless Konnections: Natasha Ward Pt 1

10:00 pm ArtWeek: Airmen of Note

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel        (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = Thursday

7:00 am MICCA Festival 2019

8:30 am Public School Concert: Horace Mann Winter Music 2023

10:00 am FHS Varsity Baseball v Catholic Memorial 04-17-24

1:30 pm FHS Theater Company: Lord of the Flies

2:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage 2

5:30 pm Public School Concert: FHS Spring Jazz '22

9:30 pm Critical Conversations: Student Wellbeing

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = Thursday

8:00 am Conservation Commission 04-18-24

12:30 pm Master Plan Committee 04-17-24

2:00 pm Conservation Commission 04-18-24

7:30 pm Zoning Board of Appeals  LIVE Remote  959 4354 5760

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Franklin High School is where it is at on Wednesday, April 24: Art around the world & Joint Meeting on Possible Override

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  Art Around the World, a  fun family and free event is scheduled for the 5:30 to 7:30 PM
   

You can listen to the conversation about the kid friendly (and did we say, “Free”) Create Art Around the World scheduled for Wednesday, April 24, 2024 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM.  Audio link ->  https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1158-fhs-nahs-create-art-round-the-world-03-07-24

• Joint Town Council & School Committee Mtg for an Operational Override Discussion April 24, 2024 - 7:00 PM until ??

The agenda was posted by the Town Council/Town Administration. The post from the School Committee/School District also adds a survey form to solicit questions and/or comments in advance of the meeting.

Meeting Agenda

1. Introduction from the Chairs of the Town Council and School Committee

2. Presentation

a. Town Administrator, Jamie Hellen and Superintendent of Schools, Lucas Giguere

3. Discussion & Public Hearing

a. To discuss the public opinion of an operational override

4. Adjourn

Agenda doc contains remote viewing info (No Zoom participation, only YouTube and cable viewing) ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/_2024-04-24_town_council_school_committee_agenda_.pdf

Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel is available via cable or YouTube

• Comcast 9
• Verizon 29
• YouTube ->  http://bit.ly/43lBwVE

Question and/or comment link ->   https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqX7WYOkT2nuhXQbYaIEF8q_0_Lbz2PUIx9WSn8-xKd5Ynsw/viewform

Agenda for the Joint Town Council and School Committee Meeting April 24, 2024 at 7 PM

Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Wednesday, April 24, 2024

• wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Wednesday

9:00 AM 12:00 Noon and 6:00 PM Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock
Franklin and its local government, services and events  (repeats Saturday at 9 AM)

• This slot features the a new episode of Chalkboard Chat with two Dave's  Franklin School Committee Chair Dave Callaghan and School Committee Vice-Chair Dave McNeill ->  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/04/in-this-chalkboard-chat-dave-dave.html

10:00 AM 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM  The Wonderful World of Wine – Mark Lenzi, Kim Simone    All about wine, its culture, lore and finer point.

• In this episode hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi interview Len Presutti
     ->  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/04/the-wonderful-world-of-wine-www-episode_15.html

11:00 AM 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock

Franklin and its local government, services and events (repeats Saturday at 3 PM)

• This slot features the new episode of Making Sense of Climate #42 -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/04/episode-42-starts-with-eclipse.html

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = WEDNESDAY

7:30 am Mental Health: Kallie Montagano & Sonja Wagner

8:30 am FPAC: Broadway in Franklin 2022

10:00 am Arts Advocacy: Fundraising

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Lasagna

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin': Peppers

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Chicken Parmesan

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Shrimp, Tomato & Greens Pizzetta

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 7

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 4

5:30 pm Veterans' Call: VA Pension

6:30 pm Concerts on the Common: Heather Deary & Carolyn Rae

9:30 pm Circle of Friends: Cheryl Wheeler

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel        (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = WEDNESDAY

8:30 am Public School Concert: FHS Spring Jazz '22

10:00 am SAFE Coalition: Task Force

11:00 am Public School Event: Remington Spring Music '22

1:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage 2

2:30 pm Rec Basketball: 7th & 8th Grade Boys Championship

4:00 pm FHS Track and Field: v North Attleboro 05-09-23

9:30 pm FHS Varsity Softball v Braintree 04-19-24

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = WEDNESDAY

8:00 am Town Council 04-10-24

12:30 pm Master Plan Committee 04-17-24

2:00 pm Town Council 04-10-24

7:00 pm Town Council, School Committee (& Finance Committee)

LIVE in the FHS Auditorium  (No Zoom meeting access) 

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Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Tuesday, Apr 23, 2024

• wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Tuesday

9:00 AM 12:00 Noon and 6:00 PM  Jazz Journey – with Pamela Hines
2 hours. An insightful tour of Jazz Greats in a golden era

11:00 AM 2 PM and 8:00 PM SAFE Radio– Jim Derick and Dr. Anne Bergen Addressing issues of Drug Abuse Disorder 

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = TUESDAY

7:30 am Joe Landry: Funeral Homes

9:00 am Mental Health: Kallie Montagano & Sonja Wagner

10:00 am Frank Presents: Jacob Juncker

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin': Peppers

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Chicken Parmesan

1:00 pm Pizzapalooza: Shrimp, Tomato & Greens Pizzetta

1:30 pm Town of Franklin Fallen Heroes Pt 2

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 7

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 4

3:30 pm Riffin' on Main Street: James Johnston

4:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage Pt1

5:30 pm Master Plan Committee Open House

6:00 pm Senior Connection: Disabilities Commission

7:00 pm FPAC: Broadway in Franklin 2022

8:30 pm Endless Konnections: Introduction

8:34 pm Endless Konnections: Natasha Ward Pt 1

9:30 pm ArtWeek: Airmen of Note

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel        (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = TUESDAY

7:00 am MICCA Festival 2019

9:00 am Public School Concert: FHS Spring Jazz '22

11:30 am Rec Basketball: 7th & 8th Grade Boys Championship

1:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage 2

2:00 pm Mental Health: Jeff Roy

5:30 pm Public School Concert: Horace Mann Winter Music 2023

7:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Lacrosse v Wakefield 04-16-24

9:00 pm FHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse v Sharon 04-10-24

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = TUESDAY

8:00 am School Committee 04-09-24

12:00 pm Finance Committee 04-17-24

2:00 pm School Committee 04-09-24

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