The Lifelong Community Learning exercise offering of Fall Yoga Starts Soon!

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Start your journey to increased strength, balance, and energy with one of our Fall Yoga classes!  For information and to register, visit: Community Learning Exercise and Wellness

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

Dave condenses the School Committee meeting of Aug 12 in this Chalkboard Chat (audio)

FM #1494 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1494 in the series. 

This session shares my conversation with School Committee Chairperson Dave Callaghan. This is a new episode of our continuing “Chalkboard Chat” series. We had our discussion via Zoom on Thursday, August 14, 2025. We had the opportunity to recap both the School Committee meeting of August  12, 2025. 

 

We cover 

• Summer Learning Review - Paula Marano & Patty Gay, updates on lifelong learning, as well as extended school - 

• link to album which captured the slides shared found https://photos.app.goo.gl/WwFUYqSSqCrzx6gH8 

• Summer Move Update - Colin Boisvert - great detail, well organized, there is a whole lot happening across the redistricting move efforts, getting rooms and building ready, signs completed (shared here earlier), transportation updates due next week via bus routes, bus stops, additional drop off, pick up info also scheduled from principals. 

• Photo album of the slides https://photos.app.goo.gl/JRbK3Ez1K9yxjCAX9  

• 2024 Annual Report Draft Review - discussed verbally, no doc shared, feedback due back to Supt Giguere soon

• Engagement, budget, candidates

The recording runs about 26 minutes, so let’s listen in.

Audio link ->  https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1494-chalkboard-chat-08-14-25/

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Contact info for Dave Callaghan -> callaghand@franklinps.net   

Franklin TV video for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RElB5OknJg 

Meeting agenda doc ->

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08122025-1851 

Meeting packet folder contains the docs released before and after the meeting ->

https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/documents/departments/school-committee/meeting-packets/2025---26-meeting-packets/august-12%2C-2025-sc-meeting-packet/842818 

My notes in one PDF doc ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CsjvTsjM0u3b3Qs_pJUcNlGr8falxQ03/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. 

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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.

I hope you enjoy!

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Dave condenses the School Committee meeting of Aug 12 in this Chalkboard Chat (audio)

Lifelong learning is hiring - Join the FPS Solutions Extended Day team!

Lifelong learning is hiring - Join
the FPS Solutions Extended Day team! 

Join the FPS Solutions Extended Day team!

Learn about the program at bit.ly/3WteQ5y.

Send your resume to Jennifer Maitland, maitlandj@franklinps.net.

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DNTrU87tI4x/

The Lifelong Learning Fall Classes are now Open for Registration!

Explore returning favorite and new offerings

Community Learning's Fall Registration is now open! We hope to see you soon! For information and to register, visit: All Community Learning Classes

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

School Committee catches up on Summer Activities (video)

The School Committee met as scheduled on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Both the Chair and Vice-Chair were away so Ruthann O'Sullivan hosted the session. The remaining members of the committee were present.

Franklin TV video for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RElB5OknJg

Meeting agenda doc ->

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08122025-1851

Meeting packet folder contains the docs released before and after the meeting ->

https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/documents/departments/school-committee/meeting-packets/2025---26-meeting-packets/august-12%2C-2025-sc-meeting-packet/842818

Quick recap:

• Summer Learning Review - Paula Marano & Patty Gay, updates on lifelong learning, as well as extended school - link to album which captured the slides shared found https://photos.app.goo.gl/WwFUYqSSqCrzx6gH8
• Summer Move Update - Colin Boisvert - great detail, well organized, there is a whole lot happening across the redistricting move efforts, getting rooms and building ready, signs completed (shared here earlier), transportation updates due next week via bus routes, bus stops, additional drop off, pick up info also scheduled from principals. Photo album of the slides https://photos.app.goo.gl/JRbK3Ez1K9yxjCAX9 
• 2024 Annual Report Draft Review - discussed verbally, no doc shared, feedback due soon

Summer Move Update 

My notes in one PDF doc ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CsjvTsjM0u3b3Qs_pJUcNlGr8falxQ03/view?usp=drive_link

Summer star classes have space available this summer

Summer star classes have space available this summer

There are still a few spots left in these elementary-age summer classes and more from Lifelong Learning! 

Details: tinyurl.com/35cstdts.

Shared from ->   https://www.instagram.com/p/DKaiSnjNIYR/

FPS Solutions Extended Day team is hiring

FPS Solutions Extended Day team is hiring

 

Join the FPS Solutions Extended Day team! 

Learn about the program at bit.ly/3WteQ5y. 

Send your resume to Jennifer Maitland, maitlandj@franklinps.net.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DJXQH3NTrLn/?igsh=YnhhOTlzN2FrM3Zm

Quilling Art Workshop scheduled for May 1 at FHS via Lifelong Community Learning

Quilling Art Workshop scheduled for May 1

Space is limited in this exciting -- but easy -- class from Lifelong Community Learning!

Our talented instructor has taught people from 10-85 to successfully complete their own versions of quilling art. 

Go to bit.ly/3Mzy6cp to register.

Check out "Little Solutions" at ECDC Pond Street beginning in September 2025

Check out "Little Solutions" at ECDC Pond Street

Lifelong Learning (@FPSLearning) posted on Thu, Apr 10, 2025:

 

"New from Lifelong Learning! "Little Solutions" at ECDC Pond Street for 2025-2026.

We'll care for your pre-K student before and after their ECDC school day.

Go to https://t.co/2vc70vKiXg for details. "

 

Shared from -> https://x.com/FPSLearning/status/1910374136213360806

Sign up for the weekly Dance Fitness class at Kennedy Elementary on Tuesdays

Tuesdays starting April 8th...

Exercise and have fun at the same time! Learn several dance styles while enjoying music from all genres. For information and to register, visit: Community Learning Exercise & Wellness Classes

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

Try a Spring Yoga class!

6 different types to choose from...

Flexibility, strength, meditation, balance...you can find what you're looking for in one of our many Spring Yoga classes! Click the link below for classes and dates. For information and to register, visit: Community Learning Exercise & Wellness Classes

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