Showing posts with label improvement plan. Show all posts
Showing posts with label improvement plan. Show all posts

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Chalkboard Chat recaps the last School Cmte Mtg of the term - Oct 24, 2023 (audio)

FM #1097 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1097 in the series. 


This session of the radio show shares my recorded conversation with Franklin School Committee member Dave Callaghan. We had our conversation in the Franklin TV & Public Radio studio on Monday, November 6, 2023. 


Our primary topic was a recap of the School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, Oct 24, 2023.  We covered 

  • Meeting recap, superintendent's goals and District Improvement Plan

  • Comprehensive School Facilities Planning Subcommittee meeting

  • Closing session of this term


The recording runs about 30 minutes so let’s listen to my “chalkboard chat” with Dave Callaghan. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1097-chalkboard-chat-05-callaghan-11-06-23



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Contact info for Dave Callaghan  callaghand@franklinps.net 


School Committee page => https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee 


School budget ->  https://www.franklinps.net/fy24budget 


Agenda doc  ->  https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/scagenda_10-24-23.pdf       


Meeting packet folder -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/october-24-2023-school-committee-meeting-packet 


Franklin TV video for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yFyTANzPoY 


The “Chalkboard Chat” image was the result of a joint collaboration with Mickayla Callaghan. Thank you!


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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"



Chalkboard Chat recaps the last School Cmte Mtg of the term - Oct 24, 2023 (audio)
Chalkboard Chat recaps the last School Cmte Mtg of the term - Oct 24, 2023 (audio)

Saturday, October 7, 2023

Franklin, MA: School Committee Meeting - Tuesday, Oct 10, 2023 at 7 PM

Franklin School Committee
October 10, 2023  7:00 PM
Municipal Building – Council Chambers


Call to Order      Ms. Spencer
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

II. Guests/Presentations
A. ECDC School Improvement Plan

III. Discussion/Action Items
A. ECDC SIP
I recommend approval of the ECDC School Improvement Plan as presented.
B. Establish Activity Accounts
I recommend approval of establishing activity accounts, for the purpose of
fundraising, for the following current clubs: Model UN, Southeast Asian Club,
and Board and Games Club as discussed.
C. MASC Delegate Nomination
I recommend nominating Mr. Al Charles to serve as the MASC delegate for the
Franklin School Committee as discussed.

IV. Discussion Only Items
A. none

V. Information Matters
A. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports
B. School Committee Liaison Reports

VI. Consent Agenda
A. Approval of Minutes
I recommend approval of the minutes from your September 26, 2023 meeting as
detailed.
B. JFK Gifts
I recommend acceptance of two checks totaling $1,466.27 from the JFK PCC as
follows:
$1,225.00 JFK PCC Field Trips
$ 241.27 Christina Pamarico Supplemental Supplies
C. Parmenter Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $3,933.10 from the Parmenter PCC for
supplemental supplies as detailed.

VI. Good of the Order

VII. Citizen’s Comments

VIII. New Business
To discuss any future agenda items

IX. Executive Session
A. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) for the purpose of discussing
strategy as it relates to collective bargaining with the Franklin Cafeteria Union, as
an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the
Committee, as declared by the Chair.
X. Adjournment

Agenda doc contains remote participation info ->

Franklin, MA: School Committee Meeting - Tuesday, Oct 10, 2023 at 7 PM
Franklin, MA: School Committee Meeting - Tuesday, Oct 10, 2023 at 7 PM

Sunday, October 1, 2023

Superintendent Giguere talks about the improvement plans, budget work, the Thanksgiving game, and fan behavior (audio)

FM #1069 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1069 in the series. 


This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Franklin School Superintendent Lucas Giguere. We had our conversation in person at the Franklin Municipal Bldg on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. 


At a high level our topics were:

  • School improvement plans

    • Future session with Dr Tina Rogers

  • Learning styles

  • Budget work started at meeting before the School Cmte

    • Future session with Dr Dutch

  • Update on Thanksgiving game at Fenway and reminder on good sporting behavior  

The recording runs about 33 minutes so let’s listen to my conversation with our school superintendent, Lucas Giguere. Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1069-fps-superintendent-lucas-giguere-09-27-23



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Superintendent’s page ->  https://www.franklinps.net/district/superintendent 


School budget ->  https://www.franklinps.net/fy24budget 


District Communications -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/superintendent/pages/district-communications-2023-2024 


Fan expectation reminder -> https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/9_26_23_fan_expectations_reminder_to_families.pdf 


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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"


Franklin (MA) School Supt L Giguere
Franklin (MA) School Superintendent Lucas Giguere

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Franklin School Committee hears and approves of the school improvement plans from all the schools in the District (video)

The Franklin School Committee met as scheduled on Tuesday evening Sep 26, 2023 in the Council Chambers. 6 members participated (one absent (Charles)).

Brief recap
  • The meeting focused on the next level of the District Improvement Plan which was introduced in the prior meeting. Administrators from the High school and middle schools, then the elementary schools presented how their goals are tied and support the overall goals
  • As revealed during the presentations and follow on clarification, the goals are intended to be consistent across the district. The goals focus on the key efforts underway and refining within them, for example in social emotional learning (SEL)
  • During the discussion the cost of the multi-tiered levels of support was raised, and the answer was impactful - "What is the cost of not providing it (such support)?"
  • As the improvement plans came up for a vote to approve, the vote passed 6-0 on the plans as modified during the discussion (minor adjustment to a piece of the elementary section)
Franklin TV video is available for replay on YouTube ->  https://www.youtube.com/live/RwHxEKRPG_U?si=ikdT_jsy-806Ugn1


Franklin, MA: School Committee - Meeting Agenda - Sep 26, 2023 at 7 PM
Franklin, MA: School Committee - Meeting Agenda - Sep 26, 2023 at 7 PM


Monday, September 18, 2023

2 Dave's join this "Chalkboard Chat" to recap the School Committee meeting of 09/12/23 (audio)

FM #1062 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1062 in the series. 


This session of the radio show shares my recorded conversation with Franklin School Committee member Dave Callaghan and Dave McNeill. We had our conversation in the Franklin TV & Public Radio studio on Friday, September 15, 2023. 


Our primary topic was a recap of the School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, Sep 12. We covered 

  • the opening of schools for 2023-2024 

  • teacher and staff hiring status 

  • District improvement plan

  • budget impacts on middle school afterschool programs, etc. 

  • International trip approval and equity issues it raises

  • upcoming subcommittee meetings 

  • Info on the Comprehensive Facilities Planning Subcommittee and communications with other committees, subcommittees, to ensure all aware


The recording runs about 36 minutes so let’s listen to my “chalkboard chat” with Dave Callaghan and Dave McNeill. Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1062-chalkboard-chat-03-callaghan-mcneill-09-15-23


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Contact info for Dave Callaghan  callaghand@franklinps.net 


Contact info for Dave McNeill  mcneilld@franklinps.net  


School Committee page => https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee 


School budget ->  https://www.franklinps.net/fy24budget 


Franklin TV video for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/live/G-8ECoHrh8M?si=r9hZow6Jim8WXGxS&t=59 


Meeting packet folder -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/september-12-2023-school-committee-meeting-packet 


Agenda doc  ->    https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/scagenda_9-12-23.pdf   


My notes captured via Twitter during the meeting and then in a single PDF for easy reading https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QdkJB2fxemPuN_nCWV6Dmq9tdc_QQsIh/view?usp=drive_link  


Audio recording of meeting -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/09/school-committee-hears-of-and-approves_01034508177.html 


The “Chalkboard Chat” image was the result of a joint collaboration with Mickayla Callaghan. Thank you!


--------------


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!

------------------


You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"


2 Dave's join this "Chalkboard Chat" to recap the School Committee meeting of 09/12/23 (audio)
2 Dave's join this "Chalkboard Chat" to recap the School Committee meeting of 09/12/23 (audio)

Saturday, September 16, 2023

School Committee hears of and approves the District Improvement Plan & FHS trip to Far East in 2025 (audio)

FM #1061 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1061 in the series. 


The Franklin (MA) School Committee met on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 as scheduled.  Six members were present (1 absent - Bernstein).


Quick recap

  • Update from Superintendent Giguere on school opening, so far good, academic year has opened in heat which everyone worked through, over 800 faculty, over 4600 students

    • Successfully hired all teachers, down to 11 ESPs needed, 2 open spots for interventionists, thanks to all who were part of the process

    • Migrant housing update: refers to the press release, DESE also alerted District, families joining on a staggered basis, approx. 25 school age children with the families already housed, collaborating to enroll, register and get them welcomed to the schools, funding assistance to be provided, dollars remain unconfirmed. Updates to be provided as info is available

  • Introductions of the new administrators from around the district

  • Next up, the district improvement plan (DIP), slides not yet posted to the meeting folder, so pix will be captured for an album to be shared as we go https://photos.app.goo.gl/LxQbpaU4Ft8qPFS86   

    • Committee members asked and received clarifications on points made during the DIP presentation, in the action items, the DIP was approved as presented by 6-0-1 (6 for, none against, 1 absent)

  • Presentation on a proposed trip to Vietnam, Cambodia & Thailand for spring of 2025. Presentation copy can be found   https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/discussion_action_a_-_vietnam-cambodia-thailand_trip.pdf   

    • motion to approve trip as presented was seconded and passed by 6-0-1

  • Consent agenda was recommended for approval and it passed by 6-0-1

  • A round of updates from the various subcommittees on meetings held and or scheduled (details in the video and in my notes)


Let’s listen to the School Committee meeting of Sep 12. 


The total meeting audio runs about 1 hour and 40 minutes. Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1061-franklin-ma-school-committee-mtg-09-12-23



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School Committee page -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee 


Franklin TV video for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/live/G-8ECoHrh8M?si=r9hZow6Jim8WXGxS&t=59 


Meeting packet folder -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/september-12-2023-school-committee-meeting-packet 


Agenda doc & remote participation info ->    https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/scagenda_9-12-23.pdf 


My notes captured via Twitter during the meeting and then in a single PDF for easy reading https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QdkJB2fxemPuN_nCWV6Dmq9tdc_QQsIh/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


Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

 

For additional information, please visit franklin.news/ or Franklinmatters.org/


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!

------------------


You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

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Franklin, MA: School Committee Agenda for Sep 12, 2023 Meeting
Franklin, MA: School Committee Agenda for Sep 12, 2023 Meeting