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

Thursday, May 28, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, May 28, 2026 ???

Thursday, May 28


  • Curbside trash/recycling pickup schedule delayed one day due to holiday; what was Wednesday will be picked up Thursday

2:00pm Middle School Reunion (Franklin Middle School)

4:30pm School of Fish updated (Franklin Sculpture Park)

6:00pm The Little Shop | Food & Wine Tasting (Little Shop of Olive Oils)


For Library events ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events
For additional details on Library events ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

For additional details on Senior Center events ->    https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/9195/May-2026-Newsletter?bidId=
For additional details on Senior Center events ->   



***   Town Meetings today   ***

Communications Subcommittee Meeting

Thursday, May 28 Time: 6:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05282026-2333 


ZBA Meeting- NO Meeting

Thursday, May 28 Time: 7:30 PM



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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


School Committee recognizes Seal of Biliteracy students and retirees (audio)

FM #1747 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1747 in the series. 


This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM. All 7 members of the Committee participated, 6 were present in Chambers, 1 participated via Zoom. 


Quick recap

  • 17 students were recognized for achieving the Seal of Biliteracy in one or more languages other than English

  • A number of school department retirees from the Central Office or individual schools were recognized for their years of service

  • Superintendent Giguere presented his evidence as part of his evaluation. The subcommittee will collect additional feedback from committee members and prepare the final evaluation for review at a future meeting

  • The committee entered Executive Session, not to return to open meeting, to discussion negotiation strategy


Let’s listen (approx. 2 hours)

Audio link - https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1747-franklin-ma-school-cmte-mtg-05-26-26/


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School Committee, principals, and retirees
School Committee, principals, and retirees

School Committee and Biliteracy students
School Committee and Biliteracy students

Franklin TV video is available for replay - https://www.youtube.com/live/uf-sv9TG2GU?&t=67 


The agenda doc can be found - https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-2332 


My notes can be found in one PDF file

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CM6UX_yg5qKduMZqiXqjYZNFCGQ4-K8T/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. 


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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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"


Wednesday, May 27, 2026

School Committee recognizes Seal of Biliteracy students and retirees (video)

The Franklin School Committee met as scheduled on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 in Council Chambers with all 7 members participating (1 remotely).

Franklin TV video is available for replay - https://www.youtube.com/live/uf-sv9TG2GU?&t=67


Quick recap
  • 17 student were recognized for achieving the Seal of Biliteracy in one or more languages other than English
  • A number of school department retirees from the Central Office or individual schools were recognized for their years of service
  • Superintendent Giguere presented his evidence as part of his evaluation. The subcommittee will collect additional feedback from committee members and prepare the final evaluation for review at a future meeting
  • The committee entered Executive Session, not to return to open meeting, to discussion negotiation strategy
My notes can be found in one PDF file

School Committee and Biliteracy students

School Committee, principals, and retirees


Tuesday, May 26, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, May 26, 2026 ???

Tuesday, May 26

  • Curbside trash/recycling pickup schedule delayed one day due to holiday; what was Monday will be picked up Tuesday

12:00pm Community Closet (Franklin United Methodist Church)

6:30pm FREE 2026 Wellness Speaking Series (Franklin YMCA)


For Library events ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events
For additional details on Library events ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

For additional details on Senior Center events ->    https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/9195/May-2026-Newsletter?bidId=
For additional details on Senior Center events ->   



***   Town Meetings today   ***

Massachusetts Strategic Health Group Meeting

Tuesday, May 26 Time: 1:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-2335 


Franklin School Committee Meeting

Tuesday, May 26 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-2332 


250th Anniversary Celebration Budget Subcommittee Meeting

Tuesday, May 26 Time: 8:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-2330 


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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

Sunday, May 24, 2026

Franklin, MA: Agenda for the School Committee meeting - Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Franklin School Committee
May 26, 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. Seal of Biliteracy Recognition
B. Retiree Recognition
C. Superintendent’s Evaluation – Presentation of Evidence
III. Citizen’s Comments

IV. Discussion/Action Items
A. Policy - First Reading
B. BICO 2026-27 Board Appointment
I recommend the appointment of Superintendent, Lucas Giguere as the Franklin Public Schools representative to the BICO Board of Directors for the 2026-2027 School year as discussed.  
https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/Fpsd/5b907431-ce33-438a-a2c4-0b91d41b84fa/Discussion-Action-B---26-27-BICO-Board-appointment.pdf?disposition=inline
V. Discussion Only Items
A. Monthly Financial Report  
https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/Fpsd/87731058-d8c9-4fee-a261-6605df342f06/Monthly-Financial-Report-for-April.pdf?disposition=inline
B. ACCEPT Quarter 3 Report  
https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/Fpsd/96f17506-68c6-4f33-ad3e-490a4928b493/ACCEPT-Q3-FY26-Executive-Directors-report-%282%29.pdf?disposition=inline
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 14, 2026 (revised) & May 12, 2026 School Committee meeting as detailed. 
B. FHS Gift
I recommend the acceptance of $1,000.00 from Claudia Brennick for in-house enrichment at FHS as detailed.
VII. New Business
To discuss any future agenda items

VIII. Executive Session
A. As per M.G.L. c. 30A, § 213. (3) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares

IX. Adjournment



The full agenda doc also contains remote participation info

The packet folder for this session contains the docs supporting the meeting released before or after the session

Sunday, May 10, 2026

Catch up with on the latest news via the School Committee Newsletter !!!

Via the Franklin School Committee:


"The latest Franklin School Committee Newsletter is out now! 

Read updates on schools, budgets, transportation & upcoming events in May. 

Read the school Committee Newsletter here: https://aptg.co/NZVhGY"





Friday, May 8, 2026

Franklin, MA: Agenda for joint Town Council & School Committee meeting on Tuesday, May 12

Franklin Town Council
Agenda & Meeting Packet
May 12, 2026 = 7:00 PM


This is a joint meeting of the Franklin Town Council and Franklin School Committee.

Meeting will take place at the Franklin Municipal Building: 
355 East Central Street - 2nd Floor, Council Chambers


1. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION

a. Discussion and potential selection of bidders from the Request for Statements of Interest issued by the Franklin Town Council and School Committee for a strategic plan.

i. Request for Statement of Interest for Development of a Strategic Plan   https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9423/2026-04-17--Req-for-Information-Strategic-Plan

ii. Presentations (via Zoom) 
7:00 - 7:30: Raftelis  

7:35 - 8:05: Capital Strategic Solutions 

8:10 - 8:40: BME Strategies 


2. ADJOURN


Note: Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes
Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting

The agenda doc also contains remote participation info

Friday, May 1, 2026

Listen to the first session of the Joint Budget Subcommittee Thursday, April 16, 2026 (audio)

FM #1736 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1736 in the series. 


This session shares the Joint Budget Subcommittee Meeting held on Thursday, April 16, 2026


The recording runs about 1 hour & 55 minutes, so let’s listen in.


Audio link -  https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1736-joint-budget-subcmte-mtg-04-16-26/



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Franklin TV video is available for replay

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbKccD9CA3Q 


The agenda for this session

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04162026-2252  


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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!

------------------


You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"


Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Franklin School Committee gets a mid year update on the District & School Improvement Plans (audio)

FM #1732 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1732 in the series. 


This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM. All 7 members of the Committee were present in Chambers. 


Quick recap:

  • The complete administrative leadership team across the district was present to provide a midyear update on the District and School Improvement plans

  • The 'current' District and School plan can be found - https://heyzine.com/flip-book/24ecc9f7e5.html#page/1. The updates as approved last night should be updated to the school page in a day or so.


Let’s listen (approx. 3 hours 7 minutes)

Audio link - https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1732-franklin-ma-school-cmte-mtg-04-14-26/


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Franklin TV video is available for review - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IF4JTAfLa5E 


Agenda doc also contains remote participation info

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04142026-2250 


The meeting packet folder contains the doc released before the meeting and after the meeting

https://www.franklinps.net/documents/departments/school-committee/meeting-packets/2025---26-meeting-packets/april-14%2C-2026-sc-meeting-packet/26737086 


My notes in one PDF - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vRqOLinf4Pyzl_K-5sm6fjBuhOqbceig/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. 


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!

------------------


You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"