School Committee gets insights & provides feedback on the District Improvement Plan (audio in 3 parts for ease of listening)

FM #1823-1824-1825 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, numbers 1823-1824-1825 in the series. 

This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM. All 7 of the members were present in Council Chambers.

Quick recap

• District Improvement plan updates by Central office departments

• Part 1 (includes meeting opening)

• Teaching & Learning

• Student Services

• Part 2

• Business/Finance 

• Human Resources

• Lifelong Community Learning

• Part 3 (includes meeting closing)

• Operations (Transportation & Food Services)

• Technology

Let’s listen to

Part 1 =  https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1823-franklin-ma-school-cmte-mtg-09-08-26-part-1-of-3/

Part 2 = https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1824-franklin-ma-school-cmte-mtg-09-08-26-part-2-of-3/

Part 3 = https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1825-franklin-ma-school-cmte-mtg-09-08-26-part-3-of-3/

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Franklin TV video available for replay - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtMItnThh5E 

The meeting agenda can be found - https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09082026-2487  

Note: the draft District Improvement Plan likely won't be available online until after approval at the next School Committee meeting. Last year's plan can be found online - https://heyzine.com/flip-book/24ecc9f7e5.html#page/1 

A photo album of the screens shared is available in the interim

https://photos.app.goo.gl/Z7UrvSTy2mRHLPEC6 

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Franklin TV schedule for Thursday, September 17, 2026 (Your local Public, Education & Government "PEG" station)

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

9:00 am Aging Agenda Episode 1

10:00 am Franklin Matters: Maloney Farm & Forest

11:33 am Cooking Thyme: Red Pepper Soup

12:03 pm Brook'n'Cookin: French Toast

12:35 pm Learn to Cook with Linda: Cashew Shrimp

1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 2

2:00 pm New England Candlepins Summer 2023 Show 1

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Spring 2019 Show 2

3:30 pm Aging Boldfully: Fyzical

4:30 pm Veterans' Call: VA Pension

5:30 pm Jon Mitchell & Randy LaRosa: 12-Tone Music

9:00 pm Circle of Friends: Susan Werner

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

7:30 am Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith

8:30 am Middle School 7th & 8th Grade Chorus & Orchestra

10:30 am FHS Varsity Field Hockey v King Philip 10-09-25

12:30 pm 25th Anniversary Lions All-State Band

2:00 pm Arts Advocacy: How-Tos

3:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Soccer v Stoughton 09-30-25

9:00 pm FHSTC: Urinetown

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

8:00 am Conservation Commission 09-10-26

2:00 pm Conservation Commission 09-10-26

6:00 pm Economic Development Subcommittee TRAINING 862 7231 1726

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf 

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Franklin TV schedule for Wednesday, September 9, 2026 (Your local Public, Education & Government "PEG" station)

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

7:30 am     Battleship Cove: Inside the History Pt. 2

8:30 am Michelle Piorier-Mozzone

10:00 am Second Sunday Speaker Series: Scott Mason

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Red Pepper Soup

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: French Toast

12:30 pm Learn to Cook with Linda: Cashew Shrimp

1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 2

2:00 pm New England Candlepins Summer 2023 Show 1

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Spring 2019 Show 2

4:00 pm Aging Agenda Episode 1

5:00 pm Franklin Matters: Maloney Farm & Forest

6:00 pm Franklin 4th: Full Circle

7:02 pm Franklin 4th: Jeff Pitchell

8:30 pm Circle of Friends: Susan Werner

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

8:30 am FHS Concert Hour 02-25-26

10:00 am ArtWeek: Ed Iannuccilli

11:00 am Middle School 7th & 8th Grade Chorus & Orchestra

1:00 pm FHS Varsity Volleyball v Bishop Feehan 09-11-26

3:30 pm FHS Varsity Field Hockey v King Philip 10-09-25

5:15 pm     25th Anniversary Lions All-State Band

7:00 pm Varsity Football v Wachusett 09-10-26

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

8:00 am Town Council 09-02-26

1:00 pm Town Council 09-02-26

6:00 pm        Town Council live broadcast

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf 

Watch Listen Read all things that matter in Franklin MA

FHS volleyball, field hockey, and boys soccer (video) teams post wins on Monday

Via Instagram, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Monday, September 14, 2026

Boys Soccer = Milford, 0 @ Franklin, 1 – Final

– Senior Deacon Eglintine deposited a free kick from midfield over the keeper with just two minutes left to deliver Franklin a crucial division win against visiting Milford. Sophomore Varun Mathew was fouled just before midfield and as the Hawks retreated, Eglintine blasted one and got it over the diving goalie for the lone goal of the game.

Franklin TV video for replay - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKgRSxo564I

Franklin, 8 @ Milford, 3 – Final 

– Franklin scored five times in the first half and cruised to a big win at Milford. Lily Strong scored three times before the break to help the Panthers pull away. Kyla Nashawaty scored all three goals for the Hawks in an even second half.

Field Hockey = Franklin, 2 @ Foxboro, 1 – Final

– Franklin rallied from a rare halftime deficit to prevail in a great battle on the road at Foxboro. Sophomore Mallory Feetham put the Warriors in front in the second quarter, but sophomore Cade Taccini pulled Franklin level in the third off an assist from junior Penelope Brady. Senior Caydence Canavan then scored the go-ahead goal in the fourth with just four minutes to go. Foxboro generated heavy pressure late, earning three corners in the final minute and putting shots on net on the first two before Franklin cleared the final chance wide after time expired. Junior goalie Elise Ackerman made four outstanding saves for the Panthers, while Franklin’s defense of senior Jossie Camp, juniors Clara Blongastainer and Sammy Feigen, and sophomore Rhian Schlitzer held firm down the stretch. “I am so proud of this team for rallying in the second half to come from behind and score two goals to win the game,” Franklin head coach Michelle Hess said.

Volleyball = Franklin, 3 @ Foxboro, 0 – Final

– Marley Lindenmeyer served up 12 aces and added three kills and five digs to power Franklin to another convincing win, sweeping Foxboro 25-7, 25-18, 25-10. Ellie Lindenmeyer dished out 10 assists to go with seven aces and three digs, while Phoebe O’Connor also had 10 assists and three aces. Emerson Delleo chipped in five kills, two aces, and seven digs, Gianna Laurello added three kills, an ace, and five digs, and Maeve Connelly finished with three kills and four aces.

For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required)

https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-09-14-26/

FHS Panther sports results shared via Twitter & subscription to HockomockSports.com

Franklin TV schedule for Tuesday, September 15, 2026 (Your local Public, Education & Government "PEG" station)

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

7:30 am     Aging Agenda Episode 1

9:00 am Battleship Cove: Inside the History Pt. 2

10:00 am Frank Presents: Joe Pagliarulo

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: French Toast

12:30 pm Learn to Cook with Linda: Cashew Shrimp

1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 2

2:00 pm New England Candlepins Summer 2023 Show 1

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Spring 2019 Show 2

3:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith

4:30 pm Franklin Matters: Maloney Farm & Forest

5:30 pm The Black Box: A Magical Night of Disney Classics

6:30 pm Jon Mitchell & Randy LaRosa: 12-Tone Music

7:30 pm Indian Rock Riding Park

9:00 pm Franklin 4th: Full Circle

10:02 pm Franklin 4th: Jeff Pitchell

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

7:00 am Middle School 7th & 8th Grade Chorus & Orchestra

10:30 am Battleship Cove: Inside the History Pt. 2

11:30 am FHS Concert Hour 02-25-26

1:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Soccer v Stoughton 09-30-25

3:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith

4:00 pm FHS Varsity Field Hockey v King Philip 10-09-25

6:00 pm ArtWeek: Airmen of Note

8:30 pm 25th Anniversary Lions All-State Band

10:00 pm FHSTC: Urinetown

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

8:00 am School Committee 09-08-26

12:00 pm 250th Anniversary Committee 08-27-26

2:00 pm School Committee 09-08-26

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf 

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