FM #1587 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1587 in the series.
This session shares my conversation with the new Chair of the School Committee Paul Griffith. We had our discussion via Zoom on Thursday, November 20, 2025. We condense and get into the explanations behind the key items from the recent School Committee meeting Nov 18.
Quick recap:
Supt Giguere opens the session, solicits nominations for Chair.
One made by Callaghan for Griffith. Vote on the nomination passes 7-0
Nominations asked for Vice Chair. One made, Griffith nominates Callaghan. Vote on the nomination passes 7-0
Pledge students from the Washington 3-5 school. 5 students in one class had originated in one of the other 5 elementary schools
Policy - 2nd Reading/Adoption. Superintendent recommends adoption of the following policies as discussed:
IKF - Graduation Requirements
IKFE - Competency Determinations
Discussion on the adjustments to the grad requirements and competency which fine tuned the language for clarity. Moved to accept as discussed, passes 7-0
Discussion Only Items, informational for new members and for the weather as winter approaches for all
A. Inclement Weather Notice
B. Review of District/Superintendent’s Goals
C. ACCEPT Quarterly Update
Spent time on the rationale and objectives for each of the subcommittees or liaisons for the SchCmte to assist the new members as which ones to select. Chair will make alignment and reveal for next meeting so they can begin scheduling meetings as needed
The importance of the MASC Workshop providing the first hour of training on the do's and don't of a School Committee member
Our conversation runs about 40 minutes. Let’s listen
Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1587-chalkboard-chat-11-20-25/--------------
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| SchCmte Chair Paul Griffith helps condense and elaborate on what happened at the SchCmte Mtg of Nov 18, 2025 (audio) |
School Committee page (with contact info) -> https://www.franklinps.net/o/fpsd/page/school-committee
School Committee newsletter with brief biographical info on the 7 members in addition to other school news -> https://5il.co/3sh1v
Franklin TV video of the Nov 18 meeting is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ea9CmNWJI1s
The agenda doc can be found -> https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/6138802/SCAGENDA11-18-25.pdf
The meeting packet folder with other docs released for this session ->
My notes in one PDF -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xlF11yc5sLUZBOhYoY_95dGb6zI68i0e/view?usp=drive_link
Pictures captured during the session are in one photo album ->
https://photos.app.goo.gl/TKFnfsbkzprJ5xSj9
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