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Thursday, November 11, 2010
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Are you helping the Franklin Food Pantry this weekend?
Don't miss our first benefit THIS SATURDAY, November 13th at 3 restaurant, thanks to Rich Brachold and Bigelow Station. Tickets are $25/person and can be purchased at Village Ski or by calling the Franklin Food Pantry by this Wednesday (11/10/10).
We have 25 tickets left, first come first serve. A fun night of appetizers, drinks and great music begins at 7pm. The band, Bigelow Station, will begin playing at 8:00pm. Tickets will include a chance to win a mid-week ski or "get-a-way" vacation at Sugarloaf in Maine. We request ticket holders bring a food item on the listing below. Call a few friends and join us this Saturday night at 3.
If you cannot join us on Saturday, please consider purchasing a ticket to benefit the Franklin Food Pantry and we will enter ticket in our raffle. We would love our first event to be sold out!
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The Franklin Food Pantry is pleased to be one of the charitable organizations to benefit from the ‘Legacy of Giving’ being held at Legacy Place in Dedham, MA on Sunday November 14th.
The ‘Legacy of Giving’ is an evening of shopping in support of local charities, offering exclusive savings, prize giveaways, entertainment & more. Guests will enjoy one-time special offers in a festive atmosphere at participating businesses, including discounts up to 25%. The event will run from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
You can support the Franklin Food Pantry by purchasing a $10 bracelet and receive amazing one-time savings on your holiday shopping. 100% of the bracelet price will go to support the Franklin Food Pantry. If you wish to purchase a bracelet(s) please contact Maureen Roy at 508-528-5170.
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Visit http://www.igive.com/FranklinFoodPantry
Up to 26% of each and every purchase benefits the Franklin Food Pantry, and donation rates vary by store. Donation rates are clearly listed within the iGive Mall. When you shop, every penny of the advertised donation goes directly to the Franklin Food Pantry. No administrative costs, fees, no mark-ups. We promise, you’ll never pay more to shop through iGive.
Established in 1997, iGive.com is an Internet company whose goal is to enable the economic power of individuals to benefit their chosen communities. Hundreds of thousands of iGive.com shoppers have raised over $5,000,000 for their favorite causes - all at no cost. More information attached.
iGive.com’s online mall features over 800 of the web’s best stores, including Amazon.com, Pottery Barn, Best Buy, Staples, eBay, PETCO, Expedia, and QVC. From gifts to groceries, special occasions to everyday necessities, every purchase can help the Franklin Food Pantry.
Please forward to any friends or family who may be interested,
The updated holiday needs listing:
Food Pantry Holiday Needs 2010 11
Franklin, MA
We have 25 tickets left, first come first serve. A fun night of appetizers, drinks and great music begins at 7pm. The band, Bigelow Station, will begin playing at 8:00pm. Tickets will include a chance to win a mid-week ski or "get-a-way" vacation at Sugarloaf in Maine. We request ticket holders bring a food item on the listing below. Call a few friends and join us this Saturday night at 3.
If you cannot join us on Saturday, please consider purchasing a ticket to benefit the Franklin Food Pantry and we will enter ticket in our raffle. We would love our first event to be sold out!
____________________________________________________________________________
The Franklin Food Pantry is pleased to be one of the charitable organizations to benefit from the ‘Legacy of Giving’ being held at Legacy Place in Dedham, MA on Sunday November 14th.
The ‘Legacy of Giving’ is an evening of shopping in support of local charities, offering exclusive savings, prize giveaways, entertainment & more. Guests will enjoy one-time special offers in a festive atmosphere at participating businesses, including discounts up to 25%. The event will run from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
You can support the Franklin Food Pantry by purchasing a $10 bracelet and receive amazing one-time savings on your holiday shopping. 100% of the bracelet price will go to support the Franklin Food Pantry. If you wish to purchase a bracelet(s) please contact Maureen Roy at 508-528-5170.
____________________________________________________________________________
Visit http://www.igive.com/FranklinFoodPantry
Up to 26% of each and every purchase benefits the Franklin Food Pantry, and donation rates vary by store. Donation rates are clearly listed within the iGive Mall. When you shop, every penny of the advertised donation goes directly to the Franklin Food Pantry. No administrative costs, fees, no mark-ups. We promise, you’ll never pay more to shop through iGive.
Established in 1997, iGive.com is an Internet company whose goal is to enable the economic power of individuals to benefit their chosen communities. Hundreds of thousands of iGive.com shoppers have raised over $5,000,000 for their favorite causes - all at no cost. More information attached.
iGive.com’s online mall features over 800 of the web’s best stores, including Amazon.com, Pottery Barn, Best Buy, Staples, eBay, PETCO, Expedia, and QVC. From gifts to groceries, special occasions to everyday necessities, every purchase can help the Franklin Food Pantry.
Please forward to any friends or family who may be interested,
The updated holiday needs listing:
Food Pantry Holiday Needs 2010 11
Franklin, MA
Dean College to present "Medea"
Dean College will present the Greek tragedy Medea featuring Broadway actress Mary Vreeland in the title role.
Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. this Wednesday (November 10); 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 11, and 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, November 12 and 13; and November 19 and 20; and 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 14 and 21.
Tickets are $15 for general admission and can be purchased through the Dean College Box office at 508-541-1606 or online at www.dean.edu/performance
The play will be presented in the Main Stage, the new theatre in Dean College’s expanded Campus Center. Parking is available off of Route 140 near Emmons Street.
Franklin, MA
Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. this Wednesday (November 10); 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 11, and 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, November 12 and 13; and November 19 and 20; and 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 14 and 21.
Tickets are $15 for general admission and can be purchased through the Dean College Box office at 508-541-1606 or online at www.dean.edu/performance
The play will be presented in the Main Stage, the new theatre in Dean College’s expanded Campus Center. Parking is available off of Route 140 near Emmons Street.
Franklin, MA
School Committee - 11/09/10
The collection of posts live reported from the School Committee meeting on Tuesday, Nov 9 can be found here:
Franklin, MA
- Live reporting - closing items
- Live reporting - Superintendent Report
- Live reporting - Action items
- Live reporting - MASC
- Live reporting - Calendars for 2011-12, 2012-13
- Live reporting - Capital plan - facilities
- Live reporting - Technology
- Live reporting - Capital plan - vans
- Live reporting - Capital plan - textbooks
- Live reporting - "let it snow"
- Live reporting - School Committee Meeting
Franklin, MA
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Live reporting - closing items
5. Information Matters
School Committee Sub-Committee Reports
policy subcommittee met and will have a new policy on teacher research projects
school budget process started
School Committee Liaison Reports
6. New Business
To discuss future business that may be brought before the School Committee.
FEF Casino night
public comment period is open, Nov 16th discussion on the bullying policy
period open until Dec 9th
for voting at meeting on Dec 14th
Dec 9th - Bullying Forum at Dean College 7:00 PM
7. Executive Session
Contractual Negotiations
motion to enter executive session with no intention to return to open session
Franklin, MA
School Committee Sub-Committee Reports
policy subcommittee met and will have a new policy on teacher research projects
school budget process started
School Committee Liaison Reports
6. New Business
To discuss future business that may be brought before the School Committee.
FEF Casino night
public comment period is open, Nov 16th discussion on the bullying policy
period open until Dec 9th
for voting at meeting on Dec 14th
Dec 9th - Bullying Forum at Dean College 7:00 PM
7. Executive Session
Contractual Negotiations
motion to enter executive session with no intention to return to open session
Franklin, MA
Live reporting - Superintendent Report
5. Information Matters
Superintendent’s Report
need to conduct a visioning exercise as part of the high school renovation project, it could be an engaging several days
you do need to be there for all three days
it is an opportunity to help reinvent Franklin High School
A copy of a study that we had worked on previously
interesting to re-read the study to see what we said about where we need to go
the documents for both of these can be found here
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2010/11/school-committee-superintendents-update.html
The walking club at the high school has been going very well
The Weight Watchers club joined us Monday
Franklin, MA
Superintendent’s Report
need to conduct a visioning exercise as part of the high school renovation project, it could be an engaging several days
you do need to be there for all three days
it is an opportunity to help reinvent Franklin High School
A copy of a study that we had worked on previously
interesting to re-read the study to see what we said about where we need to go
the documents for both of these can be found here
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2010/11/school-committee-superintendents-update.html
The walking club at the high school has been going very well
The Weight Watchers club joined us Monday
Franklin, MA
Live reporting - Action items
4. Action Items
a. I recommend approval of the budget transfers as detailed. motion to accept, passed 7-0
b. I recommend acceptance of a check for $125.00 from the JFKennedy PCC for a nurse for the 3rd grade field trip to Plimoth Plantation on 11/16/10. motion to accept, passed 7-0
c. I recommend acceptance of a check for $750.00 from the JFKennedy PCC for buses for the 3rd grade field trip to Plimoth Plantation on 11/16/10. motion to accept, passed 7-0
d. I recommend acceptance of a check for $20.00 from Debra Meredith for in-house enrichment at Horace Mann Middle School. motion to accept, passed 7-0
e. I recommend approval of the FHS Classics Club Certamen Team field trip to Dover, NH for a competition on November 13, 2010. motion to accept, passed 7-0
f. I recommend the request of Joan Toye, Principal of JF Kennedy to declare 522 Harcourt Trophies books surplus. motion to accept, passed 7-0
g. I recommend acceptance of 4 checks totaling: $2,467.00 from the Parmenter PCC for grade 2 and 3 field trips. motion to accept, passed 7-0
h. I recommend approval of the 2012 Capital Plan as discussed. motion to accept, passed 7-0
i. I recommend approval of the Field Trip request of Peter Light to take 20 students to Europe from June 24, 2011 to July 3, 2011 as detailed. motion to accept, passed 7-0
Franklin, MA
a. I recommend approval of the budget transfers as detailed. motion to accept, passed 7-0
b. I recommend acceptance of a check for $125.00 from the JFKennedy PCC for a nurse for the 3rd grade field trip to Plimoth Plantation on 11/16/10. motion to accept, passed 7-0
c. I recommend acceptance of a check for $750.00 from the JFKennedy PCC for buses for the 3rd grade field trip to Plimoth Plantation on 11/16/10. motion to accept, passed 7-0
d. I recommend acceptance of a check for $20.00 from Debra Meredith for in-house enrichment at Horace Mann Middle School. motion to accept, passed 7-0
e. I recommend approval of the FHS Classics Club Certamen Team field trip to Dover, NH for a competition on November 13, 2010. motion to accept, passed 7-0
f. I recommend the request of Joan Toye, Principal of JF Kennedy to declare 522 Harcourt Trophies books surplus. motion to accept, passed 7-0
g. I recommend acceptance of 4 checks totaling: $2,467.00 from the Parmenter PCC for grade 2 and 3 field trips. motion to accept, passed 7-0
h. I recommend approval of the 2012 Capital Plan as discussed. motion to accept, passed 7-0
i. I recommend approval of the Field Trip request of Peter Light to take 20 students to Europe from June 24, 2011 to July 3, 2011 as detailed. motion to accept, passed 7-0
Franklin, MA
Live reporting - MASC
3. Discussion Only Items
MASC Update
resolution on special ed funding circuit breaker
Charter school authorization
Charter school funding formula
mid-year retirements, did not pass
A booklet on efficiencies was provided
we are already doing all of these with the exception of two items between the Town and Schools
this speaks well for the efficiencies we have been doing
great suggestions for how to engage the community
Rohrbach - we do a lot of innovative stuff , more than we give ourselves credit for
Glynn - "CAVE" people - citizens against virtually everything
Franklin, MA
MASC Update
resolution on special ed funding circuit breaker
Charter school authorization
Charter school funding formula
mid-year retirements, did not pass
A booklet on efficiencies was provided
we are already doing all of these with the exception of two items between the Town and Schools
this speaks well for the efficiencies we have been doing
great suggestions for how to engage the community
Rohrbach - we do a lot of innovative stuff , more than we give ourselves credit for
Glynn - "CAVE" people - citizens against virtually everything
Franklin, MA
Live reporting - Calendars for 2011-12, 2012-13
3. Discussion Only Items
School Calendars – 2011-2012 and 2012-2013
Sabolinski - we will go back and tweak the 2012-13 calendar as Labor Day is so late.
If you have feedback, please provide it. We'll likely bring them back in January for approval.
Parents and the community will have time to provide feedback.
Mullen - There was some issue in regards to graduation day with reference to the last day of school
Sabolinski - the graduations are listed on the bottom, this doesn't look right. It will need to be adjusted. The graduation day can only be ten days from the end of school.
Cafasso - I would strongly support your effort to keep that.
Roy - I think it is a wise decision to keep the election day a no-school day especially with 12,000 folks voting.
Sabolinski - Yes, to try and move that many folks through the high school with the election, it really becomes a safety issue.
Franklin, MA
School Calendars – 2011-2012 and 2012-2013
Sabolinski - we will go back and tweak the 2012-13 calendar as Labor Day is so late.
If you have feedback, please provide it. We'll likely bring them back in January for approval.
Parents and the community will have time to provide feedback.
Mullen - There was some issue in regards to graduation day with reference to the last day of school
Sabolinski - the graduations are listed on the bottom, this doesn't look right. It will need to be adjusted. The graduation day can only be ten days from the end of school.
Cafasso - I would strongly support your effort to keep that.
Roy - I think it is a wise decision to keep the election day a no-school day especially with 12,000 folks voting.
Sabolinski - Yes, to try and move that many folks through the high school with the election, it really becomes a safety issue.
Franklin, MA
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