School Committee hears options for hiring their next superintendent - 02/08/22 (audio)

FM #725 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 725 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares the Franklin, MA School Committee superintendent search workshop held on Tuesday, February 8, 2022.

The meeting was conducted in person in the 3rd floor training room: all of the committee members were in the 3rd floor training room.

MASC Field Director Tracy Novick provides the insights on the superintendent replacement  options and answers questions along the way. Lisa Trainor, FPS Human Resources Director also participates along with the full School Committee.

The recording of the public meeting runs about 56 minutes 

The link to the meeting agenda is included in the show notes. The link to my notes taken during the meeting is also provided.

Let’s listen to the workshop of Feb 8, 2022

Audio file ->  https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-725-school-cmte-superintendent-search-workshop-02-08-22

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Meeting agenda doc ->   

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/events/scagenda_2-8-22_workshop.pdf  

My notes captured during the meeting

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/02/recap-school-committee-hears-options.html 

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School Committee hears options for hiring their next superintendent

Recap: School Committee hears options for finding their next superintendent

Quick Recap:

• The School Committee met in a workshop prior to their regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb 8, 2022 to discuss the basics around finding a replacement for Superintendent Sara Ahern who is leaving at the end of the school year
• Tracy Novick, Field Director for the district from the MASC provided her insights on the process and options and answered questions along the way
• Short story - the School Committee if they think they have an internal candidate, they can schedule for a regular meeting, a discussion item laying out that such a discussion, and decision may be reached. If the internal candidate is willing, they can proceed to negotiations and settle. If the candidate is not desiring the role, the Committee can then move to a search. 
• The search can be done internally with a consultant or search firm. Either way approx. 3 months is usually needed to do it properly. Cost for a search consultant or firm can start at about $10.5K and go up from their depending upon the menu of options chosen
• Stay tuned to this, the Committee needs to move quickly as the district is required to have a certified/qualified superintendent to operate. If the process is not completed in time, an interim superintendent would be needed to cover until a search is completed

Recording should be available within a couple of days

The Twitter thread can be mostly found in one PDF (a couple of tweets missed the doc, but can be found with the hash tag #schcomss0208)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OfPUB5JrmuiaLZF5TQIgiTOps8il9-0Z/view?usp=sharing 

Agenda doc (no remote participation)

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/events/scagenda_2-8-22_workshop.pdf

• Live reporting underway for the School Committee superintendent search meeting tonight #schcomss0208 Tracy Novick here  (yay!) to lead the overview representing MASC on this key topic
• If you are transparent, say what you want and then do it, that works; problems arise when you don't follow through #schcomss0208 the public needs to follow along without getting surprised
• Districts having a bench is a good thing, about 1/3 of hires are from within, rather than going for a search. #schcomss0208 public process of hiring, posted agenda, quorum of committee, them up to the committee to do so;
• If you are transparent, say what you want and then do it, that works; problems arise when you don't follow through #schcomss0208 the public needs to follow along without getting surprised
• Underway about 15 which may not be all of them; #schcomss0208 no dwindling of applications for open positions, some in central admin didn't jump last year, some are this year. Position here wouldn't see the competition other open spots have, geographic/size district etc.
• There are ways to expedite a search (i.e. have some one do the prescreen and provide final candidates) MASC does that, but not why they are here tonight. #schcomss0208 a search firm will staff the detail work, confirming requirements, profile, application process, etc.
• Search firm can be a firm fee or a menu of items, can range from $10,500 and up... #schcomss0208 brought timeline could be 3 months for a regular search process. If search is not done in time, then an interim is required as one is needed
• Community needs to be part of the search process or at least be comfortable with the candidate selected #schcomss0208 waivers tend to come up from a retiree returning
• Even if an internal candidate is available, then it can be a consideration to be part of the search process to ensure getting "the" best candidate. #schcomss0208
• Q on other community examples? would need to check with her colleagues, she is unfortunately blanking at the moment. #schcomss0208 if there is a strong internal candidate, it will be "known" and some applicants will know also and not apply
• Consultant would provide the sorted listing of candidates to the subcommittee in executive session for review and discussion to select the 'semifinalists'; when the search comm comes to finalists then it becomes a public process #schcomss0208
• Search committee can conduct the discussion/whittling in a posted executive session meeting. #schcomss0208
• Meeting about to adjourn

Recap: School Committee hears options for finding their next superintendent

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Hello Job Seeker! We have an exciting line-up of 50+ Job Seekers events and workshops for February 2022! Thurs, Feb 10th, 11 am – 12 pm: Resilience Through Difficult Times Savvy Seeker Series with Karen Sowsy! Karen Sowsy is the Project Manager of the 50+ Jobseekers in MA Statewide Networking Groups. She has extensive experience working with 50+ job seekers through her work with MassHire and Operation ABLE. Are you finding it hard to bounce back from life stressors? Resilience is the ability to withstand adversity and bounce back from difficult life events. Being resilient does not mean that people don't experience stress, emotional upheaval, and suffering. In this workshop, you will learn techniques to tap into your strengths and support systems, overcome challenges and work through problems! Please Register in advance for this meeting: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYrdOiuqzksEtIhZX0cTCnoBPV6ClwUXYiU Thurs, Feb 17th, 2 pm - 4 pm: Informational Interviewing Roundtable Special Event Informational interviews (aka informational sessions) are informal meetings at which one seeks insights on a career path, industry, or company, and asks for general career advice from someone who has experience and knowledge in the areas of interest. Both parties are focused simply on acquiring and sharing knowledge. At this session you will learn: ·       The #1 rule for informational interviewing. ·       The 3 things you want to take from every session. ·       How to identify potential informational interviewers. ·       How to turn conversations into opportunities ·       What the interviewers want to hear from you. Please Register in advance for this meeting: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcocO2trT8iHtUDBnInX0A9f0TChTH6WAMg   Tues, Feb 22nd, 10 am - 12 pm: LinkedIn Part 2: Job Search Tool Interactive Workshop In this 2nd of two sessions on LinkedIn, we discuss how to effectively use LinkedIn to find and apply for jobs, including: • How to learn who is hiring  • How to find even more companies to target  • How to find connectors at your targets  • How to use LinkedIn filters   • And much more! (SEE ZOOM DETAIL BELOW) Thurs, Feb 24th, 10:30 am - 12 pm:  Volunteering as a Pathway to Employment, Part II Savvy Seeker Series - Panel Discussion, with moderator, David Guydan! This seminar is the second part of a two-part series on volunteerism. Part 2 will feature a panel discussion by experts in the fields of civic engagement, volunteerism, and employment, and Philistine Waters and Jon Reuman, who have successfully transitioned from volunteering to employment. Please Register in advance for this meeting: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUtf-6gpz8pEtFAw3u6ySQuJN5HZ_X2Pf7x Kara Cohen is the Manager of Community Outreach and Volunteer Engagement with AARP Massachusetts State Office. Kara provides direction for the AARP MA volunteer program and leadership and guidance for the management of the Age-Friendly Network in MA, working to enhance AARP's contributions at the local level. Doug Dickson is the Chair & Director of Encore Boston Network. Doug was previously President of Discovering What's Next and the Life Planning Network. In 2010, he co-founded the national Encore Network, of which Encore Boston Network is a member. Doug helped to found Encore Boston Network in 2012. Chris Woods is the Program Officer for Volunteer Initiatives for Massachusetts Service Alliance. Chris is an AmeriCorps NCCC alumni who joined the MSA team in 2019. Through his time spent in AmeriCorps and as a Volunteer Coordinator, he has seen first-hand how the power of volunteers can impact communities and drive social change.  This event is offered by 50+ Job Seekers in MA Statewide Networking Groups in collaboration with AARP, Discovery Centers for Civic Engagement, Encore Boston Network, and Massachusetts Service Alliance. Questions: Email us at 50plusjobseekersadmin@mcoaonline.com    Join Zoom Meeting – USE THIS LINK FOR ALL PROGRAMS THAT DO NOT HAVE REGISTRATION DETAILS  https://zoom.us/j/97530553439?pwd=cW1lamFwL3o4RmVORnhMcW9zQXljdz09   Meeting ID: 975 3055 3439 Passcode: 828132 One tap mobile +13126266799,,97530553439#,,,,*828132# US (Chicago) +16465588656,,97530553439#,,,,*828132# US (New York)   Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/acYZqkKoLl

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Franklin School Committee - Superintendent’s Search Workshop - Feb 8 - 6 PM

Franklin School Committee

February 8, 2022 - 6:00 PM

Municipal Building – Training Room

Agenda

Call to Order  - Mrs. Spencer
1. Superintendent’s Search Workshop
2. Adjournment

Agenda doc (no remote participation provided)

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/events/scagenda_2-8-22_workshop.pdf

Superintendent’s Search Workshop - Feb 8 - 6 PM

Resumes Part 2 - The Experience Section--Tuesday January 25 @ 10 AM

50+ Job Seekers in MA Statewide Networking Groups

This free program is available through a grant from the Massachusetts Councils on Aging (MCOA) and  the Executive Office of Elder Affairs

Session 6: Resumes - Experience

Tuesday January 25th: 10 am – 12 pm

Presented by Melody Beach and Ed Lawrence

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•  Successful format styles
  
• What experience to include/exclude
• How many years the section should cover
  
• How to write bullet lines that will impress the reader
• How to manage a gap

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Resumes Part 2 - The Experience Section--Tuesday January 25 @ 10 AM

New January Workshops for 50+Job Seekers in MA Statewide Networking Groups

Hello 50+ Job Seeker!   We have more exciting 50+ Job Seekers events and workshops for the rest of January!   Tuesday, Jan 18, 10 - 11 am: Reinventors Support Group Kick-off, Offered by Encore Boston Network and 50+ Job Seekers What's a reinventor? It's our way of identifying people who are looking beyond traditional employee roles to use their skills and to generate income. Often, this takes the form of freelance, contract, consulting, or gig work. It can even involve starting a business or social venture. - Registration - Encore Boston Network presents... LinkedIn for Entrepreneurs and Reinventors with Dr. Elisse Barnes! Entrepreneurs - Thursday, January 20, 1 - 4 pm Reinventors - Thursday, January 27, 1 - 4 pm In these two 3-hour hands-on workshops, Dr. Elisse Barnes will share best practices and help you rebuild your LinkedIn profile. You'll leave with a solid action plan for next steps. A fee is charged. Space is limited, so sign up now! See flyer for details and registration Thurs, Jan 20th, 2 pm - 4 pm: What are Recruiters Looking For? Special Event - Recruiters Panel At this session you will learn: • How recruiters work to find candidates. • What they expect and need from job seekers. • How they interact and work with employers. • How to tell a great recruiter from a decent recruiter.   Knowing how to work with recruiters significantly enhances your odds of landing a job sooner. Please Register in advance for this meeting: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEpceipqjIvG9OBVt9p0h8Bf8xOYtpuxVCR   Tues, Jan 25th, 10 am - 12 pm: Resumes Part 2: Experience  Interactive Workshop In this session you will learn how to write distinctive, tight, lean, clean resume experience sections with meaning and power! (SEE ZOOM DETAIL BELOW) Get to Know Age-Friendly Employers Wednesday, Jan 26, 10-11:30 am Moderated by Sandra Harris, State President of AARP Massachusetts The panel will feature leading Certified Age-Friendly Employers (CAFE), according to Age-Friendly Institute, and have signed the AARP Employer Pledge.  - Registration - Hosted by Encore Boston Network and brought to you in collaboration with AARP Massachusetts, Age Strong and Age-Friendly Boston, Age-Friendly Institute, 50+ Job Seekers in MA, Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs, and Operation ABLE. Starting Up Smarter ~ How to Build a Better Company @50+ Offered by Founders Over 55 Wednesday, Jan 26, 4 - 5:30 pm Learn how your Purpose + Experience = Entrepreneurial Advantage, from a panel of older founders who are running million-dollar companies! - Registration - Your copy should address 3 key questions: Who am I writing for? (Audience) Why should they care? (Benefit) What do I want them to do here? (Call-to-Action) Create a great offer by adding words like "free" "personalized" "complimentary" or "customized." A sense of urgency often helps readers take an action, so think about inserting phrases like "for a limited time only" or "only 7 remaining"! Thurs, Jan 27th, 11 am - 12 pm:  Volunteering as a Pathway to Employment, Part I Savvy Seeker Series with David Guydan! David Guydan is Director of Discovery Centers for Civic Engagement, which supports volunteerism through Councils on Aging throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Combining purposeful volunteering as part of a job search can increase the chances of landing a paid position. Explore the possibilities in this one-hour virtual seminar, grounded in research on the benefits of volunteerism. Learn about the "new retirement" and an expanded set of options available today for encore careers, whether paid or unpaid. Seminar attendees will leave with new information on how volunteering leads to paid jobs and a roadmap of how to use meaningful volunteer activities as a pathway to employment. Please Register in advance for this meeting: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIudu6rqj4iHdNmENiKT5G8hlg_UtslVC56 This seminar is the first part of a two-part series on volunteerism. Part 2, on February 24th from 10:30 am - 12 pm, will feature a panel discussion by experts in the fields of civic engagement, volunteerism, and employment. Questions: Email us at 50plusjobseekersadmin@mcoaonline.com    Join Zoom Meeting – USE THIS LINK FOR ALL PROGRAMS THAT DO NOT HAVE REGISTRATION DETAILS  https://zoom.us/j/97530553439?pwd=cW1lamFwL3o4RmVORnhMcW9zQXljdz09   Meeting ID: 975 3055 3439 Passcode: 828132 One tap mobile +13126266799,,97530553439#,,,,*828132# US (Chicago) +16465588656,,97530553439#,,,,*828132# US (New York)   Dial by your location        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)        +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)        +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)        +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)        +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)        +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 975 3055 3439 Passcode: 828132 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/acYZqkKoLl

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Kitchen Table Art Workshop: Cold Wax Painting (space for 12 in workshop)

Kitchen Table Art Workshop: Cold Wax Painting

Kitchen Table Art Workshop: Cold Wax Painting

Sunday, February 6, 2022, 4-6 PM on Zoom. Registration deadline January 26th

Cold wax painting is a sculptural painting technique that uses cold wax medium with oil paint. We will approach it as an abstract and experimental painting method, but it can be used in representational and other painting applications.

The beeswax medium thickens the paint and creates a texture, transparency, and depth that is like encaustic painting, but without the use of heat. Marks can be made with whatever strikes your fancy.

Participants will supply items that can be found around the home or at local stores (for example repositionable painters' tape, a squeegee/bowl scraper or old credit card). Everyone who signs up will receive a supply list and instructions on how best to set up their work area along with a link to the Zoom meeting. Twelve kits with materials for the workshop will be provided, with distribution priority given to the first 12 Franklin residents who sign up. Kits can be picked up at the library during the week before the workshop. Anyone that does not receive a kit can build their own with instructions on the supply list. A kit is not required to participate. For help with materials and more information about the workshop contact Jacqueline Volpe, The Creativity Curator at jbvdesignstudio by email at thecreativitycurator@gmail.com. Information and the supply list will be posted on her website https://www.thecreativitycurator.com/ . To register, please visit http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=FRANKLIN&curName=2022/... .

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