Attention middle school parents: Free Internet & social media class

Attention middle school parents: Free Internet & social media class

Parents of students in grades 6-8, check out this free Internet and Social Media Safety class taught by Franklin Police!

Registration is required.

Go to bit.ly/3HypMXe for details and to register.

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Lifelong learning summer programs - registration available now

Lifelong learning summer programs - registration available now

"Book your child's spot in the Solutions Summer Adventure!

Five weeks of fun activities, games, art, and science.

Go to bit.ly/4bzI9sR for more info."

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School Committee gets update on Lifelong Learning at March 24 session (audio)

FM #1712 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1712 in the series. 

This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM. All 7 members of the Committee were present in Chambers. 

Quick recap:

• Students scheduled for the pledge got to the meeting for the incorrect 6 PM start and will be rescheduled to another meeting

• Superintendent's report

• substitute nurses being looked for

• Winter sports round up

• earmark funded for middle school library (still needs to make through the budget cycle)

• Innovation labs grant also awarded

• FHS family science night April 9 from 5 to 8 pm

• Lifelong learning update

• For Solutions, the students to teacher ratios; K - 1 to 10, others grades are 1 to 12, 1 to 13

• Footlighters program hiring for, trying to fulfill that position, complications in the hiring process had hindered the hiring to date. Still being worked

• Over 900 adults taking part, a wide variety of offerings from sports to arts, etc.

• Funding question, Lifelong learning is effectively another revolving fund, fee based and those fees can only be used within the program

• Discussion/Action Items

• A.   Student Opportunities Act Plan Vote

• B. Endorsement of Request for Statement of Interest for Development of Strategic Plan

• both passed by 7-0 votes

• Subcommittee updates

• Citizen comment - I stepped up to say thanks for the participation at the Q&A and to provide 2 future dates for their calendars

• April 18, Favorite Poem Reading at the Library 

• On May 2, the 3rd annual Jane Jacobs walk, meet at the TV studio walk about 1 mile or so, return to the studio. Discussions of housing, zoning, which are all budget related. It is a generally good discussion with insights shared

Audio link - https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1712-franklin-ma-school-cmte-mtg-03-24-26/

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The Franklin TV video is available for replay - https://www.youtube.com/live/uQe3rLUq6e8?&t=87 

The agenda for this session - https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03242026-2201 

My full set of notes taken during the meeting in one PDF -  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZuJSdiqLK1QBa9NdcjVsk5KVX7AH2MX3/view?usp=drive_link 

Photo album of the slides presented for Lifelong Learning

https://photos.app.goo.gl/adaJ3sZeYK5ih5t28 

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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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Registration open for new before and after care program, "Little Solutions"

Registration open for new before and
after care program, "Little Solutions"

If your pre-schooler will be at ECDC Pond Street next year, consider signing up for the new before and after care program, "Little Solutions", from Lifelong Learning.

Go to tinyurl.com/mr3nc6pj for more information.

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Spring Painting Classes... Have you considered these Lifelong Learning options?

Start soon - register now!

Treat yourself to some creative time with an adult art class! For information and to register, visit: Arts & Crafts Classes

Lifelong Learning Institute - Franklin Public Schools | 218 Oak Street Room 137 | Franklin, MA 02038 US

Register now for Spring Yoga Classes with Lifelong Learning

Register now

Find some Zen this Spring with one of Lifelong Community Learning's popular yoga classes.  For information and to register, visit: Community Learning Exercise and Wellness

Lifelong Learning Institute - Franklin Public Schools | 218 Oak St, Room 137 | Franklin, MA 02038 US

Check out these STEAM classes for summer from Lifelong Learning

Check out these STEAM classes for
summer from Lifelong Learning

Students can learn engineering and financial literacy in these educational but entertaining summer classes.

Go to bit.ly/42PoDVi for more information.

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School Committee gets update on Lifelong Learning (video)

The Franklin (MA) School Committee met as scheduled on Tuesday, March 24 at 7 PM. This was a change from prior meetings (starting at 6 PM) to enable their budget subcommittee to meet at 6 PM before the full session at 7. 

All 7 members of the Committee were present in Chambers

The Franklin TV video is available for replay - https://www.youtube.com/live/uQe3rLUq6e8?&t=87

The agenda for this session - https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03242026-2201

My full set of notes taken during the meeting in one PDF -  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZuJSdiqLK1QBa9NdcjVsk5KVX7AH2MX3/view?usp=drive_link

Quick recap:

• Students scheduled for the pledge got to the meeting for the incorrect 6 PM start and will be rescheduled to another meeting
• Superintendent's report
• substitute nurses being looked for
• Winter sports round up
• earmark funded for middle school library (still needs to make through the budget cycle)
• Innovation labs grant also awarded
• FHS family science night April 9 from 5 to 8 pm
• Lifelong learning update
• For Solutions, the students to teacher ratios; K - 1 to 10, others grades are 1 to 12, 1 to 13
• Footlighters program hiring for, trying to fulfill that position, complications in the hiring process had hindered the hiring to date. Still being worked
• Over 900 adults taking part, a wide variety of offerings from sports to arts, etc.
• Funding question, Lifelong learning is effectively another revolving fund, fee based and those fees can only be used within the program
• Discussion/Action Items
• A.   Student Opportunities Act Plan Vote
• B. Endorsement of Request for Statement of Interest for Development of Strategic Plan
• both passed by 7-0 votes
• Subcommittee updates
• Citizen comment - I stepped up to say thanks for the participation at the Q&A and to provide 2 future dates for their calendars
• April 18, Favorite Poem Reading at the Library 
• On May 2, the 3rd annual Jane Jacobs walk, meet at the TV studio walk about 1 mile or so, return to the studio. Discussions of housing, zoning, which are all budget related. It is a generally good discussion with insights shared

Photo album of the slides presented for Lifelong Learning

https://photos.app.goo.gl/adaJ3sZeYK5ih5t28

Franklin, MA: Agenda for School Committee meeting scheduled Tuesday, Mar 24 at 7 PM

Franklin School Committee 

March 24, 2026 = 7:00 PM

Municipal Building – Council Chambers 

Call to Order Dr. Griffith

Announcements from the Chair

Pledge of Allegiance 

Moment of Silence

 

I. Routine Business

A. Review of Agenda

B. Payment of Bills Mr. Callaghan

C. Payroll Dr. Griffith

D. FHS Student Representative Comments

E. Superintendent’s Report

II. Guests/Presentations

A. Lifelong Learning Presentation

III. Discussion/Action Items

A.   Student Opportunities Act Plan Vote

I recommend approval of the Student Opportunities Act Plan as discussed.

B. Endorsement of Request for Statement of Interest for Development of Strategic Plan

I recommend the endorsement of the Request for Statement of Interest for Development of Strategic Plan for the Town Council and School Committee Statement of Interest for the Development of Strategic Plan as approved by the Town Council on March 18, 2026.

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 March 10, 2026 School Committee meeting as detailed.

B. Washington St. K-2 Gift

I recommend the acceptance of $1800.00 from the Washington St. K-2 PCC for field trips as detailed.

C. FHS Gift

I recommend the acceptance of $300.00 from George’s Pizza for in-house enrichment as detailed.

D. FHS Donation

I recommend the acceptance of 3 standing desks from David Gipson for in-house enrichment at FHS as detailed.

VII. Citizen’s Comments

VIII. New Business

To discuss any future agenda items

IX. Adjournment

The agenda doc also has the remote participation info

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03242026-2201

"Sip and Swipe" Workshop - Scheduled for March 24 (age 21+ only)

Learn to create an effective dating profile!

Whether you're newly single, returning to dating, or simply tired of the swipe-and-sigh cycle, this class will help you gain clarity, confidence, and a dating plan that actually works. For information and to register, visit: Workshops & Special Events

Lifelong Learning Institute - Franklin Public Schools | 218 Oak Street Room 137 | Franklin, MA 02038 US