Franklin School Committee to hear presentations on ECDC and Performing Arts Tuesday, Dec 21

The presentation documents as released for discussion at the School Committee meeting Tuesday, Dec 21, 2020.

 

II. Guests/Presentations
A. ECDC Highlights - Kelty Kelley  https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/ecdc_update_to_school_committee_12_22_20.pdf
 

 

 

 

B. Performing Arts Events - Diane Plouffe  https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/franklin_performing_arts_department_presentation_2020.pdf

Franklin School Committee to hear presentations on ECDC and Performing Arts Tuesday, Dec 21

Town of Franklin: Spear Phishing Incident Presentation Document - 12/02/2020

The summary document of the spear phishing incident as presented to the Franklin (MA) Town Council meeting on Wednesday, Dec 2, 2020. 

 

Direct link to presentation -> https://www2.slideshare.net/shersteve/town-of-franklin-spear-phishing-incident-recap-12022020

 

 

Town of Franklin: Spear Phishing Incident Recap - 12/02/2020 from Franklin Matters

 

Town Administrator Jamie Hellen presenting to the Town Council on 12/02/20

Board of Health - update to Town Council 9/16/20

The presentation document scheduled for the update to the Franklin, MA Town Council meeting on Wednesday, Sep 16, 2020

You can download your copy of the presentation doc here

https://www.slideshare.net/shersteve/board-of-health-9162020/shersteve/board-of-health-9162020

 

The full agenda for the Town Council meeting can be found on the Town of Franklin page https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/agenda/september-16-town-council-agenda

Board of Health 9/16/2020 from Franklin Matters

FPS Re-opening Plan - Presentation for Franklin (MA) School Committee - Aug 11, 2020

The presentation deck scheduled for the School Committee meeting Aug 11, 2020 

FPS Re-opening Schools Presentation from Franklin Matters

 

Other documents for the meeting can be found in the meeting packet folder

https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/august-11-2020-school-committee-meeting-packet

FPS Re-opening Plan - Presentation for Franklin (MA) School Committee - Aug 11, 2020

 

 

Department Spotlight - Technology

Department Spotlight - Technology
Learn more about our town departments in our "Spotlight Series"

The Technology Department is featured in the latest edition of our "Spotlight Series" https://sites.google.com/franklinps.net/spotlight-technology/home

Find this and the entire series on the home page of our website at https://www.franklinma.gov/home/pages/department-spotlights

Department Spotlight - Technology

Director Tim Rapoza presented to the School Committee in February and the presentation document and the audio of the session
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/02/fm-207-technology-director-tim-raposa.html

Franklin Public Schools: Remote Learning Presentation

April 6, 2020

Dear Franklin Families,

Remote Learning Presentation

We would like to thank those who could join us last night as we presented the FPS Remote Learning Plan and answered questions. A recorded version of the presentation can now be found on our YouTube channel at the following link: https://youtu.be/zTFW_Vpqnhk

We apologize for our technological difficulties and appreciate the patience everyone exhibited.

Chromebook Borrowing

We appreciate that everyone is adjusting to the remote learning framework this week. As noted, we will seek feedback to monitor the roll out.

We anticipate that there will be requests for Chromebooks. We would like to allow for a few more days of adjustment as everyone gets used to this new framework. We will be back in touch with further information about another round of Chromebook borrowing.


Kindly,

Franklin Public Schools

Franklin PUblic Schools: Remote Learning Presentation

Live Reporting: Guests/Presentations

II. Guests/Presentations
A. Student Passion Project Presentation (Parmenter students)

• French club learning words, songs and making posters
• Animal rescue club has made dog toys and bird feeders
• Hometown heroes club learning about veterans who served for the country
• "??" collected coats/hats/mittens, 'reach out and read' for national reading month 
• Best Buddies - all about helping everyone make a friend, became the 9th elementary school to become an official chapter of Best Buddies

Parmenter students presenting on their passion projects to School Committee (assistance from principal and vice-principal) pic.twitter.com/0Jxr7LFeci

— Steve Sherlock (@FranklinMatters) March 10, 2020

B. Elementary School Improvement Plan Updates
all six elementary principals with assistant principals in support at meeting


presentation doc to be added later (released by FPS on Wednesday)

Franklin elementary school principals providing midyear update on the school improvement plans
(assistant principals present to support the presentation) pic.twitter.com/DIIuWKFwdr

— Steve Sherlock (@FranklinMatters) March 10, 2020

adjustment counselors were a positive impact, thanks for funding the balance to provide support across the elementary schools

counselors help to model lessons for teachers, will help to problem solve with teachers

Mo Willems, pigeon referenced as a student interest at Davis Thayer

wait list in pilot with YOU Inc, working out scheduling and insurance issues as well as finding other counselors (as YOU Inc expands)

Q - on scoring and how it is being evaluated? will the program go forward, what is the criteria to say yes or no

A - still developing the scoring calibration and we'll see the data later this year to see what progress if nay has been seen

improved communications on tardies and absences between administration and parents

developing a more unified approach to planning via the "Understanding by Design" (UbD) framework across the 6 schools
used "Portrait of a Graduate" as an example of the backward planning required. If that is the end, what do we need to do to get there

Genius Club = recess and lunch club at DT to allow for more time to explore a project or learning they want

some students are able to exit their interventionist period with good progress and meet grade level expectations

Q - what is an academic interventionist?
A - a qualified teacher individual working part time to provide individualized instruction in conjunction with the math and literacy specialists

working differently in the different schools in some cases due to the Title one funding restrictions

two way communications, coordinating with Anne Marie Tracey to prepare one-pager guides on K registration, etc.; help with website to make better updates

(FHS Diversity Club participated at Keller PDD day, possible visit to Town Council meeting? what the students said others in the community likely should hear)

capital expense possible with the architect looking at all the buildings
interventionists are still being explored and is an area of great opportunity

the needs of the students are challenging, every year it is increasing, you can't invest enough in that, you can always do more

different number of hours from school to school for intervention

PCC's are supportive of the side projects

Live reporting: Guests/Presentations

II. Guests/Presentations
A. FHS Program of Study Update
Paul Peri, Bill Klements

FHS doc to be added later, not posted yet to the 'packet folder'

AP 2-D design course, more design focused
Illustration and Murals, conscious decision to not run Art II
Multi-Cultural Art, responding to needs and wants of students

Life in Literature, for second half of senior year
Health/PE courses, in calendar but not necessarily run due to staffing availability

Math, element of stats also building upon wants and needs

Economics - open honors course

Latin 5 - taught with Latin 4

adding AP level course also

Q - how do you determine a course when quantity may be small?
A - carefully, student, need and ability but also based upon enrollment, if not meeting minimum needs, it won't run

B. Homework Update

Dr Edwards

inconsistent homework practices across the district never mind within a building
policy revision completed, recognizing the value of family and whole child
developed study group to help implement "homework guidelines"
to get to consistency of practices, still have meet student needs 
consistency of expectation set

monitoring and revising as needed

survey results had good representation, 349 responses
when homework is done vs assigned; i.e. middle school has a period available
what is homework vs. prep for the next day of class?
addressing inconsistencies

Parent Ed night on homework scheduled for 3/18 (snow date 3/25) 6:30 PM -8:00 PM at FHS Media Center

did get request from elementary parents for no homework, under consideration

survey again in April (last for this year)

Pfeffer disagrees with trend towards no homework, "I find it absurd"

There is a place for homework, family life and support structures for homework have changed over the changes, esp. more recently
trying to find the balance to prepare for the life skills needed to be successful in the world
some AP class loads may require multiple hours of homework which can affect the required number of hours of sleep

Keenan - is there really a need for homework? 
research for young children show need for developing study skills and reading time
MCAS scores have been stable, in many cases students weren't doing homework
there is rampant sharing of homework, if it is being assigned it needs to be personalized and executed; you can't share an essay, needs to be personalized, meaningful and relevant

look for CNN article on homework for young kids just came to one of the SchComm members as he was coming to the meeting

parents should be encouraged to talk with the teacher first, check out what should be happening vs what they see and start there

parent raising issue with 3-4 hours of home work for 7th grade
in middle schools should be able to calibrate across the teams
the principal is the next step

Live reporting: License Transaction - Presentation

7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS - 7:10 PM a. Franklin Brewing Company, LLC d/b/a 67 Degrees, New Farmer Series Pouring Permit for a Farmer-Brewery, located at 158 Grove Street

bylaws changed to encourage breweries, wineries, and distilleries
this is the fourth before us for approval

open, family friendly and have a good pint
purpose of the pouring permit, get a permit, or a flight of 4 oz samples

motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0

skipped to complete the legislation for action
then came back here to do the goals
 

8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
a. Town Council 2020-2021 Legislative Session Goals
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/8b._town_council_2020-2021_goals_memo.pdf


Jamie reads the listing section by section
*** Finances
loan package for water treatment plant approved

Beaver St interceptor analysis underway, will be back mid-year with results

contract year for trash/recycling
recycling industry in major transition mode, likely policy review for curbside recycling

OPEB discussion coming, liability has gone down

small amounts of new revenue coming during budget discussions

*** Economic development section
EDC doing some of the work already, more to be review

economic plan coming from MAPC

NuStyle project, new bold ideas coming to EDC

affordable housing plan, over due and needed
Franklin Crossing neighborhood district, an opportunity for discussion

commuter rail parking

marijuana overlap district needs to be reviewed for adjustments/corrections

MBTA downtown parking a low priority but on the listing

add Fisher St EPA site to listing
recycling center land swap?
it is in motion, nature of working with state agencies; easy to check off it it happens

current zoning bylaw review, 
well survey, demolition delay bylaw

Spur by MBTA add to SNETT improvements

monitor the mixed development and property changes

*** Facilities
possible new police station for a debt exclusion, need to discuss before we fund the study

burn building for fire dept, 'cheap' amount and would be good for crossing and training and morale

possible building committee for Police, not quite there yet but when closer, yes

*** DPW
longer range for sidewalk master plan; need to look at say, every 5 years
did a parking lot management plan

vehicle equipment process

*** Rec Open Space
Franklin greenway network, how to connect with sidewalks or bikeways, etc.
Concerts on the Common, possibly coming to Recl incorporate more on 

Prospect St tunnel, opening bid, Friday morning

adding affordable, accessible open space to EDC

lights at King St soccer field. was an issue with neighbors before

*** Community
fleet vehicles and maybe go electric

decommission old Spring st extension between 140 and Washington
State supports the road, instead provide access to trails

installation of 5G; protecting public property
implement electric aggregation, just not getting rates we should be getting

emergency plans for individual building/depts
review of Town's emergency plan (Fire Dept does this, already done...)

historical, architectural homes
a listing of the 1000 oldest homes provided by assessors a couple of years ago

anti bullying hate speech pledge for employees and elected official do?

*** Civic engagement
a new section, not done before

adding Board of Health items to e-permitting

*** Presentations/discussions
see listing for items and dates

affordable housing? a complicated issue, some of this is scheduled with some of the presentations but there will also be touch points in Master Plan and add something to Planning

could do outreach to Congressman Kennedy

Office of Campaign and Political Finance - presentation deck

The presentation copy for the Office of Campaign and Political Finance discussion and Q&A at the Town Council meeting on Wednesday, Dec 11, 2019 is contained here.

My thanks to Director Jason Tait for sending it along promptly!

Office of Campaign and Political Finance - Presentation 20191211 from Franklin Matters

Jason also sent along this video tutorial link that looks good. Note: I have not completely viewed all the segments.




The audio recording of the presentation and discussion on Weds can be found
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/12/fm-187-office-of-campaign-and-political.html

the Anderson case set the precedent for not using town resources in a campaign

Live Reporting: ECDC Developmental Summary and Discussion / Action Items

II. Guests/Presentations
A. Recognitions

Cindy Douglas - 5 terms on SchComm, 36 years teaching (and 2 in Brockton)

Diane Feeley - 2 years of service, budget subcommittee, community relations, school wellness, transportation, also ad-hoc on the Superintendent evaluation

Dr Monica Linden -  2 years, policy subcommittee, rep on the School Start Time Advisory Committee,  also ad-hoc on the Superintendent evaluation

Denise Schultz - 2 terms, vice char for past term; advocate at State level and MASC, policy committee, newsletter coordinator as part of the community relations, also instrumental in the Legislative Forums the last two years

Gigi Zub - 2 years, community relations subcommittee, expanded presence of SchComm around town at events

Dr Linden award as announced here earlier this week
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/10/dr-linden-receives-faculty-for.html

Dr Bergen comments on the honor it has been to work with all the SchComm members, and others within the district. We are bound by open meeting laws and engage in formal public discussions accordingly. As volunteers, it is never about the paycheck but paying it forward, giving it back. 

Scofield commenting as well, "do we agree all the time, absolutely not, but we agree to disagree and get on with it."

Zub - it wasn't easy to add to the family schedule, they did understand it and made the family work. They all wished to be here tonight, and schedules just wouldn't permit it. I feel blessed to be part of the all female School Committee. I would also like to  thank the public administrative staff. I am so proud of the work that you do.

Glenn Jones, Town Councilor, thanking the committee members for their service, it does mean a lot, id does not get forgotten. The Administration makes us look so good

B. ECDC Developmental Summary

Kelty Kelly, principal of ECDC

thanks to all of you for your commitment and openness, we have had some challenges and to share and be heard meant a lot.

it is a developmental summary, not a report card. The children are 3, 4 and 5. It touches on some subjects as well as social emotional learning as well as socio-motor skills

we are looking to go forward with this, understanding that this is a work in process, assessing after each trimester.

this will go out with a letter to the families, and how to use it. 

The Developmental Summary
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/uploads/_preschool_developmental_summary_final_10-18-19.pdf


III. Discussion/Action Items
A. ECDC Developmental Summary
I recommend approval of the ECDC Developmental Summary as presented.

motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0

B. Superintendent’s Evaluation – Goals
The Chair recommends approval of the Superintendent’s Goals as detailed.
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/uploads/discussion_actionb_-_supt_eval_goals.pdf

motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0

C. MASC Delegate
I recommend the committee appoint Anne Bergen as its MASC Delegate at the November MASS/MASC Joint Conference.

motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0

D. MASC Resolutions
I recommend approval of the following MASC Resolutions as detailed:

Resolution 1: Banning Polystyrene from Schools
Franklin uses plant based trays, hence not applicable

motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0

Resolution 2: Pertaining to Educator Diversity and Professional Licensure

motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0

Resolution 3: School Transportation

motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0

Resolution 4: Climate Change

motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0

Resolution 5: Full Funding of Transportation Costs for Students in Foster Care and State Care

motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0

Resolution 6: Universal Quality Pre-Kindergarten Access in Massachusetts

motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0

Resolution 7: Poverty and Children

motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0

Resolution 8: Resolution for Access to Menstrual Supplies

motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0

Resolution 9: Charter School Reform

motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0

E. Policy First Readings
I recommend moving the following policies to a second reading as discussed:

• a) KF – Community Use of School Facilities
• b) KF – E1 – Rules and Regulations
• c) KF – E2 – FHS Building Use
• d) KF – E4 – FHS Fee Schedule

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/uploads/discussion_actione_-_policy_0.pdf

mostly clarifications to language, gender neutral, liability insurance, half vs. full day use, penalty schedule for non-payment

Live reporting: Appointments to Presentations

5. APPOINTMENTS	a. Library Board of Directors, Board Member Appointments: Amanda Rabbitt & Ginette Preto Associate Member Appointments: Alison Wallace & Charleen M. Belcher b. Finance Committee: Michael Kasberg & Nicole Corbosiero
6. HEARINGS	a. Contractor & Son, INC. (Lincoln Street Market): Application for Transfer of License and Change Location/Pledge of §15 Package Store License - Public Hearing 7:10 PM
7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS	Contractor & Son, INC. (Lincoln Street Market): Application for Transfer of License and Change Location/Pledge of §15 Package Store License- Public Hearing 7:10 PM
8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS	a. Library Presentation https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/library_update_-_sept_4_2019.pdf

a. Library Board of Directors, Board Member Appointments: Amanda Rabbitt & Ginette Preto Associate Member Appointments: Alison Wallace & Charleen M. Belcher 

motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0



b. Finance Committee: Michael Kasberg & Nicole Corbosiero

motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0


Public Hearing

Contractor & Son, INC. (Lincoln Street Market): Application for Transfer of License and Change Location/Pledge of §15 Package Store License - Public Hearing 7:10 PM

Richard Cornetta, Attorney
Primad (?)

DBA 455 Lincoln St Market

5 minute recess due to medical emergency

resuming at 7:30 PM

Dacey's Market held the license to be purchased by Lincoln St Market

transfer of license as well as of location, from Dacey's to Lincoln St Market
Council also to pledge the license to allow for it use as collateral for a loan from Rockland Tr

Keller-Sullivan within 500' of boundary lines
did provide specific notification to the school in case they wished to object
new store layout will also mitigate the access of minors to the liquor side of the store business

if this was a net new license, it would be a different conversation, it is a move of the existing license

one of the few locations to maintain the neighborhood store concept
being a more convenient location it should also help save the other commercial areas

3 gas pumps will remain, nothing will change from the outside view
operator has been here for some time, as a convenience store

one Miller St neighbor speaking for the operation

no objections , nothing from school committee

hearing closed


Contractor & Son, INC. (Lincoln Street Market): Application for Transfer of License and Change Location/Pledge of §15 Package Store License- Public Hearing 7:10 PM

motion to approve, seconded,
motion to amdned to include proximity and pledge, seconded, passed 9-0
motion to approve as amended, seconded passed 9-0



a. Library Presentation
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/library_update_-_sept_4_2019.pdf 

Felecia Oti presenting along with
Kim Shipala
Caleigh Keating

Pellegri - thank you for all the work you do

Padula - the people should take advantage of the hours you do have
conf room seats 7

Jones - thanks, this is the best public library. I am privileged to live a block away from the Library. The renovations are making this service a reality

Dellorco - especially getting the teens busy and into the Library 

Hamblen - my favorite things are the 'staff', it amazes me how many people go to the library, and how you care about the people

Kelly - question on the railing - "it doesn't go all the way down to the parking lot"

Earls - commend all of you for the work you are doing there