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 ->   

https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37,24&showPastEvents=false

**   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? 

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

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar

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 ->

https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/5629597/SCAGENDA_5-13-25.pdf

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

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

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

 

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

Monday, May 5 = Cinco de Mayo

 

 

Library & Senior Center events

 For additional details on Library & Senior Center events ->   

https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37,24&showPastEvents=false

**  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? 

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

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar

 

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

Meeting agenda doc -> https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/5568671/SCAGENDA_4-29-25.pdf

Meeting packet folder -> https://www.franklinps.net/documents/departments/school-committee/meeting-packets/2024---25-meeting-packets/april-29%2C-2025-sc-meeting-packet/792078

 

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 

 

Shared from -> https://t.co/3k8ePyx1YK

 

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

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

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 ->   

https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37,24&showPastEvents=false

**   Town Meetings today   **

 

Massachusetts Strategic Health Group (Medway)

Tuesday, April 29 Time: 1:00 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04292025-1708 

Finance Committee Meeting (3rd Floor Trng Room)   

YouTube  https://bit.ly/FTV-Schools 

Tuesday, April 29 Time:7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04292025-1699 

Franklin School Committee Meeting (Council Chambers)

YouTube  https://bit.ly/FTV-TownHall

Tuesday, April 29 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04292025-1704 

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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

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendars

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

● 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

Meeting agenda doc -> https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/5568671/SCAGENDA_4-29-25.pdf

Meeting packet folder -> https://www.franklinps.net/documents/departments/school-committee/meeting-packets/2024---25-meeting-packets/april-29%2C-2025-sc-meeting-packet/792078

Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting - 3 part audio for ease of listening to what you want (audio)

This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, April  8, 2025. 7 members participated, 6 in Council Chambers.1 remote (Sompally). 

The audio for the meeting is split into 3 segments for ease of listening

Part 1 - #1426 = the beginning and ending of the meeting (approx. 43 minutes)

https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1426-school-cmte-mtg-beginending-04-08-25-p1-of-3/

Part 2 - #1427 = the Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC) update (approx. 52 Minutes)

https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1427-school-cmte-mtg-04-08-25-p2-of-3-ecdc-update/

Part 3 - #1428 = the Elementary schools redistricting update (approx. 1 hour & 16 minutes)

https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1428-school-cmte-mtg-04-08-25-p3-of-3-elementary-schools-update/

Quick recap:

ECDC update - Kimberly Taylor, Principal

Photos of the slides as presented -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/qYDXR58de1BmRCaa6 

Elementary update ->

       grade level                  3-5                K-2

Washington                 Even Chalman         Stefani Wasik

Lincoln                             Brad Hendrixson        Keri Busavage

Photos of the slides as presented -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/Cd9aV25fJ3eYrB8Z7 

Discussion/ actions items -

School Choice Vote - I recommend to not accept School Choice students for the 2025-2026 School Year as discussed. For this year with redistricting underway, not at this time, open for more a stabile world; So moved, second, passes via roll call 7-0

Foreign Exchange Student Vote - I recommend to not accept Foreign Exchange students for the 2025-2026 school year as discussed. Not the same as school choice; so moved, second, passes via roll call 7-0

Policy- 2nd Reading - Adoption/Elimination I recommend adoption / elimination of the following policies as discussed: 2nd Reading: ACA - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex Elimination: ACA-R - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex Under Title IX Including Sex- Based Harassment Per president executive orders; Via roll call 6-1 (Griffith - no)

ECDC update - Kimberly Taylor, Principal

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Franklin TV video for replay ->  https://www.youtube.com/live/3rgXaYFUtNA?&t=100 

The meeting agenda can be found ->   https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04082025-1669 

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/april-8%2C-2025-sc-meeting-packet/784309 

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

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QCIHgtiYGE6hjPEpDLKBhP2B1oYReHbu/view?usp=drive_link 

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