Showing posts with label school committee. Show all posts
Showing posts with label school committee. Show all posts

Thursday, May 15, 2025

School Committee gets update on traffic study (consider the bus a good alternative) (video)

The Franklin (MA) School Committee met as scheduled on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. All 7 members participated, 6 in Council Chambers, 1 remotely (Gallagher).

Franklin TV video for replay ->  https://www.youtube.com/live/TPngAPt1WHs?&t=110 



Quick recap:

  • Recognition of the FHS student Theater group
  • Presentation update on the traffic study and mitigation efforts underway
    • Link to presentation in the notes section below
    • NO projects to address the traffic flow will be completed before the Sep 2025-2026 school year. 
    • Currently the traffic queues will more than double in September
    • Alternatives are being reviewed before making decisions on which projects would be beneficial for traffic as well as at minimal expense
    • Additional updates will be sent to families during the summer by the respective school principals
    • “It is not going to be perfect on day 1”
  • Appointments
    • BICO Board Appointment 2025-26
    • ACCEPT Board Appointment 2025-26 
    • Both positions were approved to be fulfilled by Supt Giguere in a 7-0 vote via roll call 
  • Discussion Only Item
    • Horace Mann
    • Question/option to ask "How do we as a district choose to honor Horace Mann?"; Campus is one way, are there others? We also need the community to embrace Horace Mann not just the schools 
    • Seeming to get consensus on campus and collaboration with others but recognize the need to give them a clear direction and objectives to return with a plan to implement 
  • Superintendent’s Evaluation - Presentation of Evidence
    • In a new flip book format
    • Subcommittee to coordinate feedback from full committee for a future discussion item
  • FY26 Budget Executive Summary - Structural Deficit

Documents released for this agenda after the meeting can be found -> 

https://www.franklinps.net/documents/departments/school-committee/meeting-packets/2024---25-meeting-packets/may-13%2C-2025-sc-meeting-packet/799886 


Traffic presentation -> https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/5645253/Traffic.pptx.pdf 


My full set of notes taken during the meeting can be found in one PDF ->

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ffAYwvHayzSws0D2bV8xmM0Fsn6c71za/view?usp=drive_link 


School Committee gets update on traffic study (consider the bus a good alternative) (video)
School Committee gets update on traffic study (consider the bus a good alternative) (video)



Tuesday, May 13, 2025

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, May 13, 2025 ???

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, May 13, 2025 ???
Library & Senior Center events
Tuesday, May 13, 2025


11:00am Community Closet (Franklin United Methodist Church)

7:00pm FHS Pops Night/8th Grade Side by Side Concert (Franklin High School)

7:00pm FBRTC Rail Trail Cmte Mtg (Franklin TV and Radio Studio)

7:30pm Smart Phone Trivia (Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub)









For additional details on Library & Senior Center events ->   



**   Town Meetings today   **

Franklin Housing Authority Meeting

May 13, 2025, 4:30 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05132025-1733 


Design Review Meeting

May 13, 2025, 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05132025-1732 


Franklin School Committee Policy Subcommittee Meeting

May 13, 2025, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05132025-1737 


Franklin School Committee Meeting

May 13, 2025, 7:00 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05132025-1735 


Friends of the Franklin Public Library Meeting

May 13, 2025, 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM

No agenda posted


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What's happening today in Franklin?
What's happening today in Franklin? 
Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

Saturday, May 10, 2025

Franklin, MA: School Cmte Agenda for Tuesday, May 13 meeting

Franklin School Committee
May 13, 2025 - 7:00 PM

Municipal Building – Council Chambers

Call to Order Mr. Callaghan 
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 Mr. McNeill
D. FHS Student Representative Comments
E. Superintendent’s Report

II. Guests/Presentations
A. Traffic Update

III. Executive Session
A. As per M.G.L c. 30A, §21 (3) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigation position of the public body and the chair so declares.
IV. Discussion/Action Items
A. BICO Board Appointment 2025-26
The Chair recommends the appointment of Lucas Giguere as BICO board member for the 2025-26 school year as discussed. 
B. ACCEPT Board Appointment 2025-26
The Chair recommends the appointment of Lucas Giguere as ACCEPT board member for the 2025-26 school year as discussed.
V. Discussion Only Items
A. Horace Mann Naming Discussion
B. Superintendent’s Evaluation - Presentation of Evidence
C. FY26 Budget Executive Summary - Structural Deficit  
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/5629656/FY26_Budget_Narrative_Overview.pdf
VI. 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 April 29, 2025 School Committee meeting as detailed.

VII. Good of the Order

VIII. Citizen’s Comments

IX. New Business
To discuss any future agenda items

X. Adjournment

The agenda doc also contains remote participation info ->

Additional documents/presentations during the meeting will be posted to the Packet folder after the meeting (usually a day or so later)

Franklin, MA: School Cmte Agenda for Tuesday, May 13 meeting
Franklin, MA: School Cmte Agenda for Tuesday, May 13 meeting


Franklin School Committee Policy Subcommittee Meeting - May 13 - 6 PM

FRANKLIN SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Policy Subcommittee Meeting
DATE: 5/13/25 TIME: 6:00


G E N D A
“The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may, in fact, be discussed, and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.”

I. Attendance

II. Distribution of Approved Policies
A. ACA - Nondiscrimination on the basis of Sex
B. Elimination: ACA-R - Nondiscrimination on the basis of Sex Under Title IX including sex based harassment

III. Discussion of Policies sent to School Committee
A. FF - Naming Facilities
B. KCDA - Memorial Commemorations

IV. Policy Revisions & New Policies - New Discussion Item
A. User Fees 2025
B. EB - Safety Program C. EBB - First Aid
D. EBC - Emergency Plans
E. EBCD - Emergency Closings F. BIA - New School Committee Member Orientation
The agenda doc has remote participation info ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05132025-1737  
 
Franklin School Committee Policy Subcommittee Meeting - May 13 - 6 PM
Franklin School Committee Policy Subcommittee Meeting - May 13 - 6 PM

 

Monday, May 5, 2025

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Monday, May 5, 2025 ???

Monday, May 5 = Cinco de Mayo
 
 
Library & Senior Center events
Library & Senior Center events

 For additional details on Library & Senior Center events ->   



**  Town Meetings today   **
 

Franklin Public Schools Community Relations Meeting

Monday, May 5    Time: 5:30 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05052025-1714


Community Preservation Committee Meeting

Monday, May 5    Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05052025-1717



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What's happening today in Franklin?
What's happening today in Franklin? 
Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

 

Friday, May 2, 2025

School Committee approves elementary report card changes, letter of support for alternate cable fee revenue (video)

The School Committee met as scheduled on Tuesday evening, April 29, 2025. 
 
Franklin TV video is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/live/ZUcSpIZK3Ms?&t=175

Among the key agenda items were the following:
 
III. Discussion/Action Items
A. Elementary Report Cards
I recommend approval of the proposed changes to the Elementary Report Card as discussed.   
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/5568674/Discussion_Action_A_-_Elem._Report_Cards.pdf
B. Letter of Support
I recommend approval of the letter of support for an Act to Modernize Funding for Community Media Programming as discussed.  
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/5568677/Discussion_Action_B_-_Letter_of_Support.pdf

IV. Discussion Only Items
A. Campus Naming Discussion


 
FYI - My notes will catch up eventually. I was in the Finance Committee meeting held at the same time covering the FY 2026 budget hearings.
 

Have you read the May 2025 Franklin School Committee Newsletter Yet???

Franklin Public Schools, MA (@FranklinPSNews) posted Thu, May 01, 2025:

The May Franklin School Committee Newsletter is out! 
 
Highlights: 
  • ECDC expansion
  • FY26 budget
  • report card updates
  • Horace Mann tribute
  • Superintendent Giguere's contract extension
Read more and share your feedback:  https://t.co/f2ffojZzVi 
 
 
Have you read the May 2025 Franklin School Committee Newsletter Yet???
 Have you read the May 2025 Franklin School Committee Newsletter Yet???

Tuesday, April 29, 2025

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, April 29, 2025 ???

Library & Senior Center events
Library & Senior Center events 
Tuesday, April 29

11:00am Community Closet (Franklin United Methodist Church)
2:30pm Rainbow Cafe (Franklin Senior Center)
7:00pm Finance Cmte Budget hearing - Public Safety & Public Works (Council Chambers)
7:00pm Musical Bingo (Raillery Public House)
7:00pm Theatre Senior Showcase (Dean College Main Stage Theater)


For additional details on Library & Senior Center events ->   



**   Town Meetings today   **
 
Massachusetts Strategic Health Group (Medway)
Tuesday, April 29 Time: 1:00 PM

Finance Committee Meeting (3rd Floor Trng Room)   
Tuesday, April 29 Time:7:00 PM

Franklin School Committee Meeting (Council Chambers)
Tuesday, April 29 Time: 7:00 PM


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What's happening today in Franklin?
What's happening today in Franklin? 
Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar


Saturday, April 26, 2025

Franklin, MA; School Committee - Agenda for meeting April 29 at 7 PM

Franklin School Committee 
April 29, 2025   7:00 PM
Municipal Building – Council Chambers 


Call to Order                 Mr. Callaghan
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 Mr. McNeill
D. FHS Student Representative Comments
E. Superintendent’s Report

II. Guests/Presentations
A. None

III. Discussion/Action Items
A. Elementary Report Cards
I recommend approval of the proposed changes to the Elementary Report Card as discussed.   
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/5568674/Discussion_Action_A_-_Elem._Report_Cards.pdf
B. Letter of Support
I recommend approval of the letter of support for an Act to Modernize Funding for Community Media Programming as discussed.  
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/5568677/Discussion_Action_B_-_Letter_of_Support.pdf

IV. Discussion Only Items
A. Campus Naming Discussion

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 April 8, 2025 School Committee Meeting as detailed.
B.   Music Gift
I recommend the acceptance of $2,442.00 from the Franklin Music Boosters for in-house enrichment as detailed.
C.   Scholarships
I recommend the acceptance of $7,000.00 for FHS Scholarships as follows:
$1,500.00 Carol Mahar Scholarship
$2,500.00 Digital Federal Credit Union
$2,000.00 Class of 2025 Memorial Scholarship
$750.00 Oskey Yearbook
$250.00 Art NHS
D. American Heart Association Gift
I recommend the acceptance of $5,100.00 from the American Heart Association for the Kid’s Heart Challenge to be distributed as follows:
Jefferson $1,000.00
Keller $  700.00
Kennedy $1,700.00
Franklin, MA; School Committee - Agenda for meeting April 29 at 7 PM
Franklin, MA; School Committee
Oak St $1,200.00
Parmenter $  500.00
 
VII. Citizen’s Comments

VIII. New Business
To discuss any future agenda items

IX. Executive Session
A. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel
X. Discussion/Action Item
A. Superintendent Contract
The Chair recommends approval of the successor contract for Lucas Giguere to serve as Superintendent of Schools, July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2031.

XI. Adjournment