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Thursday, January 15, 2015
Blackstone River Theatre - Matt & Shannon Heaton with Torrin Ryan & Mark Oien
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
FHS Basketball teams top Foxboro
From Hockomock Sports we find the results of the FHS basketball teams action on Tuesday, Jan 13, 2015.
For all the results from Tuesday's action in the Hockomock League
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/hockomock-schedule-scoreboard-011315
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| FHS Panthers |
Boys Basketball
Franklin, 74 @ Foxboro, 42 - Final - Shawn Hanley led Franklin with 15 points while Dylan Reno and Marcus Giese each scored 14 points for the Panthers.
Girls Basketball
Foxboro, 49 @ Franklin, 51 - Final - Kat Tamulionis scored 24 points for Foxboro in the loss.
For all the results from Tuesday's action in the Hockomock League
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/hockomock-schedule-scoreboard-011315
Franklin Library: Teen Advisory Board
The Franklin Public Library is reaching out to the teens to find out how to meet their reading needs. Teens in grades 6 - 12 can meet at the Library on the 3rd Tuesday of the month.
You can enjoy refreshments, share a good book yu've read and let the library know what events and materials you'd like to see available.
Meet Tuesday, January 20 at 6:30 PM in the Library meeting room.
This was shared from the Franklin Library page
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2015/01/teen-advisory-board.html
You can enjoy refreshments, share a good book yu've read and let the library know what events and materials you'd like to see available.
Meet Tuesday, January 20 at 6:30 PM in the Library meeting room.
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| Teen Advisory Board |
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2015/01/teen-advisory-board.html
In the News: arrest in stabbing
A Rhode Island man broke into a West Central Street apartment Sunday and stabbed another man several times after the two came to blows, a prosecutor said Tuesday.
Keinan McKenna, 22, of Woonsocket, now faces charges of attempted murder and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, as well as other charges stemming from the violent confrontation.
Arrested at about 11 p.m. Sunday in Woonsocket, McKenna was arraigned in Wrentham District Court Tuesday afternoon. The court entered a not-guilty plea on his behalf.Continue reading the article in the Milford Daily News: http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150114/NEWS/150118674/1994/NEWS#sthash.IPMk7A3U.dpuf
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Live reporting - closing
5. Information Matters
Superintendent’s ReportFOundation program at Nashoba Regional
walking program started Jan 5th
have been very popular, thanks to Live Long Learning
Jan 27th meeting hosted at the High School
School Committee Sub-Committee Reports
Budget Subcommittee met and discussed FY 2016
discussed the capital budget which you saw this evening
Policy subcommittee
more policy updatres coming
School Committee Liaison Reports
6. New Business
To discuss future business that may be brought before the School Committee.Trivia Bee, Apr 8th - 6:00 to 9:00 PM
option for pizza there, stay tuned
movie trivia
7. Executive Session
Personnel Update - motion to go to executive session not to return to open sessionLive reporting: Action Items
4. Action Items
a. I recommend moving Policy GCBA – Professional Staff Salary Schedules to a second reading for elimination as discussed.motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0
b. I recommend approval of the BICO Collaborative Agreement as discussed.
motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0
c. I recommend acceptance of two checks Davis Thayer Elementary School totaling $550.00:
1. $50.00 from Lueders Environmental, Inc.
2. $500.00 from BOKS, Reebok Foundationmotion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0
d. I recommend acceptance of a check for $2,260.26 from O’Connor Portraiture, Inc. for supplemental curriculum materials at Keller Elementary School.motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0
e. I recommend acceptance of a check for $250.00 from the RMS PCC for field trips. motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0
f. I recommend acceptance of six checks for FHS totaling $3,914.67:
1. $175.29 from PBCmotion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0
2. $459.38 from All American Publishing
3. $1,800.00 from Franklin Music Boosters
4. $250.00 from Maura Schaeffer Jobin
5. $243.00 from various parents
6. $987.00 from various parents
g. I recommend acceptance of two checks totaling $1,481.20 ($1,186.20 & $295.00) from Parmenter PCC for field trips.motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0
h. I recommend acceptance of the donation of computer monitors from Sy Tech Inc. for the Technology Department. (approximate value $100.00)motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0
i. I recommend approval of the Capital plan as presented.
motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0
j. I recommend approval of the request of Brad Sidwell for the Boys Ice Hockey team to travel to Barnstable, MA on 2/18-19/15 for a Hockey Competition.motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0
k. I recommend acceptance of a check for $3,300.00 from the Music Boosters for district-wide extra-curricular music.
motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0
Live reporting: Discussion Only Items (BICO Collaborative, Calendar)
3. Discussion Only Items
Policy – Elimination (First Reading)subcommittee discussion recommends removal of this oneo GCBA – Professional Staff Salary Schedules
it hung around and is not really being used or followed
BICO Collaborative AgreementAdopted in the fall, there was a member community that had not shown up
the district finally did decide to leave the agreement as they were not using it
the agreement needed to be re-done to exclude them
2015-2016 School Calendar Drafthttp://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/01/fps-school-calendar-for-2015-2016-draft.html
if we were to start after Labor Day, the last day would be June 24 or so without snow days; which is too late
with other days in Sep there are three four day weeks which makes education choppy
the Friday before Labor Day allows parents to have a long weekend
the high school has an accrediation process to do next year
a compromise with the high school
request to look at Apr and Feb and do a week in March
the PARC schedule just came out which scheduled predominately in March
time on testing data, PARC vs MCAS (already on website)
http://franklindistrict.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinDistrict_News/01F96CE8-000F8513.1/Time%20on%20Testing.pdf
The testing schedule for spring
http://franklindistrict.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinDistrict_News/01F96CE8-000F8513.0/Calendar%20of%20Test%20Dates.pdf
parent teacher conf days are not yet on this version of the calendar
the academic terms need to be set and then put in the conferences
Looking ahead
look at the start to school day, could be done budget neutral
would need to get parents notice as it affects their scheduling
there are alot of kids standing on street corners ar 6:45 (not sitting in cars)
would be a good direction to go for safety as well as other reasons
will come to the School Committee to preview the proposal
and then potentially put it out for SurveyMonkey or some form of survey
an hour buys some time in the morning
Live reporting - Capital discussion
2. Guests/Presentations
The capital is from 'free cash' and what is available after the winter snow storms have been covered.
overview of the process, not as formal as the operating budget timeline
3D printers, robot center
assist with 8th grade transition to the high school
also would help to support the coding initiatives that the State is looking to foster
did pilot at Horace Mann this year to see how well it would go
$100,000 per lab x times schools
Edwards - maynnot have much start up time involved, more in curriculum development, the teachers professional development can be covered with in the existing development budget line
Raposa - we can add some money with the purchase to include some professional development time, either with the rep or as part of the deal
Edwards - other schools will be able to participate with Horace Mann when they get their training this year
this prepares for PARC testing
Chromebooks are 1:1 at the high school, these would be shared devices and used for only in-school use
O'Malley - I would hate to have the discussion and approval of these to be derailed by the politics of PARC
working with Facilities to spruce up the school
no summer programs at the school this summer
will also allow some work to be done during the summer
Trahan - any thought of replacing carpet with other flooring?
Sabolinski - it is softer for the kids to be on
used purely as a spare van but really should be replaced
this would be replaced by a non-wheel chair van, equiped like the most recent two purchases;
c. CapitalSally Winslow, Tim Raposa, Joyce Edwards, Beth Fitzmaurice
The capital is from 'free cash' and what is available after the winter snow storms have been covered.
overview of the process, not as formal as the operating budget timeline
first priority is STEM Labs
looking to bring parity to the middle schools3D printers, robot center
assist with 8th grade transition to the high school
also would help to support the coding initiatives that the State is looking to foster
did pilot at Horace Mann this year to see how well it would go
$100,000 per lab x times schools
Edwards - maynnot have much start up time involved, more in curriculum development, the teachers professional development can be covered with in the existing development budget line
Raposa - we can add some money with the purchase to include some professional development time, either with the rep or as part of the deal
Edwards - other schools will be able to participate with Horace Mann when they get their training this year
2nd and 3rd priority
Chromebooks and carts, middle school level for 8th and for elementary school s district widethis prepares for PARC testing
Chromebooks are 1:1 at the high school, these would be shared devices and used for only in-school use
O'Malley - I would hate to have the discussion and approval of these to be derailed by the politics of PARC
replace the PA system at JFK
had been transplanted from Oak St (about 2004) had been a replacement of the original JFK system; is not working in all places, is not a safety concern but an inconvenience; can work with the vendor to get the dark spots corrected but should go forward with the upgrade to be more compatible with the other buildingsreplace carpeting at Davis Thayer
looking to spruce up the school, modulars coming down this summerworking with Facilities to spruce up the school
no summer programs at the school this summer
will also allow some work to be done during the summer
Trahan - any thought of replacing carpet with other flooring?
Sabolinski - it is softer for the kids to be on
Special Education van request
12 vans - from 2003, a wheel chair van not in good conditionused purely as a spare van but really should be replaced
this would be replaced by a non-wheel chair van, equiped like the most recent two purchases;
Live reporting - Presentations (Excellence Awards, Special Education)
2. Guests/Presentations
a. MASS Academic Excellence Awards
1. Madison Wendellrecognized by Superintedent as in the Top 1% of their class
2. Haley Frank
b. Trends in Special Education – Elizabeth Fitzmaurice
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/01/fps-special-education-update.html
Stephanie Gedis, Dillon Scarnicki, and Sara Mulcahey
right around state average of 16% of students identified as 'special education'
767 - serviced in main stream classrooms
81 - sub-separate serviced within district but not mainstreamed in the classrooms
68 - out of district serviced
extremely fortunate to be resourced as they are
par for the course, most of the students and families are happy with the service
some due go to litigate but that is a private peice that is not fair to the students and families involved
student achievement is on the rise, it is very exciting
if you have to do it, you might as well get something out of it
Sarah Mulchaey, Vide President, Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC)
http://franklinsepac.org/
mission to support the parent of special education students
Transition Fair - a big success coordinated recently
there is a feeling of isolation, in that there is no one to help, when there is a community to provide support
the town has been amazing supporting us
Best Buddies in the high school and middle schools, now expanding to elementary schools
Inclusion
Transition
how do it on their own beginning at 14
Dillon Scarnicki
provided a video of the goal he recently scored for the FHS hockey team
as well as other likes and dislikes, and shared his dream
Parent view
Brendan, a student at Oak St
now takes the bus rather than the white van
you can't make it in this world if you can't speak up for yourself
The first tweet by the @FPS4Students account (was also retweeted by @FranklinMatters)
A successful night at school committee showcasing student achievements. Thank you @FHS_Puck #ourfirsttweet
— FPS PPS (@fps4students) January 14, 2015
O'Malley - this is the best sporting performance where a team (or most of it) shows up to support you Dillon
Rohrbach - thank you, this was a great presentation tonight. It shows how important the parent parnters are. The out of district expenses are very much asn issue, but you do a great job in managing those out of district tuitions.
Fitzmaurice - about $5 of the total school budget is for out of district tuition; are able to manage some of the students to return to service within the district. We are careful before sending a student outside. They go because that is the best place for them to get those specific services and the decision is not taken lightly. We try to make things work here.
Rohrbach - we have been very innovative to provide the students the opportunity to stay here
Jewell - tonight is one of the most emotional nights I have had sitting in this role. The next man up is a good philosophy. This team can go to the state becuase it is a team effort, a lot of average players are playing above because they are playing encouraged by the others. I can tell you how well I feel tonight.
Trahan - this is an amazing night, thank you. We are a community in this town!
Mullen - I have heard several presentations over the years, this was the best.
Live reporting: School Committee - Jan 13, 2015
Present: Douglas, O'Malley, Rohrbach, Clement, Mullen, Trahan, Jewell
Absent: none
1. Routine Business
Citizen’s Comments - none
Review of Agenda - none
Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the December 9, 2014 School Committee Meeting. motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0
Payment of Bills Mr. Clement
motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
re: the robe discussion
five options
Correspondence: Budget to Actual – Miriam Goodman
Absent: none
1. Routine Business
Citizen’s Comments - none
Review of Agenda - none
Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the December 9, 2014 School Committee Meeting. motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0
Payment of Bills Mr. Clement
motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
re: the robe discussion
five options
- each choose
- alternate rows
- chhose color per grad/year
- alternate by person
- (one other to be added)
Correspondence: Budget to Actual – Miriam Goodman
The Curry House - now open
Reporting by walking around Sunday, I grabbed a new photo of the sign changes for The Curry House, now open on RT 140.
I also stopped by Monday to pick up a menu. The menu is still a work in progress according to the gentlmen I talked with. The formal copies are due this week. (Note: the menu is one large double sided 11 x 17 sheet so I managed to make a PDF in four sections.)
You can find The Curry House on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Curry-House/996915603668154
The webpage linked to from Facebook is not yet ready
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| The Curry House is now open on RT 140 |
I also stopped by Monday to pick up a menu. The menu is still a work in progress according to the gentlmen I talked with. The formal copies are due this week. (Note: the menu is one large double sided 11 x 17 sheet so I managed to make a PDF in four sections.)
You can find The Curry House on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Curry-House/996915603668154
The webpage linked to from Facebook is not yet ready
"join Rattle City in supporting the Panthers"
Caroline Cafasso writes about Rattle City in Pantherbook:
Read the remainder of the Rattle City story here: http://pantherbook.org/top-stories/2015/01/12/the-story-of-rattle-city/#sthash.8eBAR5tE.dpuf
If you come to a Franklin High School sports game, there’s a good chance you’ll see the famous Rattle City. In fact, it probably would be hard to miss.
You’ll see dozens of FHS students, some decked out in odd and festive costumes, and others holdings signs and pictures. Everyone, however, will be chanting and screaming, rooting for their beloved Panthers.
So what exactly is Rattle City? Despite its size and prominence, there are still many FHS students, particularly underclassmen, who do not know or understand its role. It may be because the name “Rattle City” may not have an obvious meaning to everyone. The idea is to have a fan section that is so rowdy and enthusiastic that it psyches the opposing team out. It was inspired by various colleges whose students practiced such a strategy during sports games.
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| Pantherbook photo of Rattle City at a Basketball game in January 2015 |
Read the remainder of the Rattle City story here: http://pantherbook.org/top-stories/2015/01/12/the-story-of-rattle-city/#sthash.8eBAR5tE.dpuf
LiveArts: Kevin Owen - Jan 25
From the LiveArts webpage, we read about the next concert, Sunday Jan 25 at 3:30 PM:
For additional information and ticket procing, visit their webpage here
http://www.liveartsfranklin.org/
A first at LiveARTS: the featured solo instrument is the French horn! Liberated from the orchestral brass section, virtuoso French hornist, Kevin Owen, with his pianist wife, Asako Shibata, “cuts loose” in an awe-inspiring demonstration of what the French horn is all about. Often regarded as the most difficult of the instruments in the orchestra, the French horn and its lovely tonality will be demonstrated by Owen in performance and in informative remarks that will be not only illustrative but fascinating. Owen is widely recognized as one of the the finest horn players today, and his participation in an exceptionally wide variety of ensembles throughout his career is nothing short of astounding.
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| Kevin Owen, French Horn (LiveArts photo) |
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| LiveArts postcard |
http://www.liveartsfranklin.org/
Monday, January 12, 2015
Kidz Plaster Zone - 524 W Central St
Reporting by walking around walk on Sunday, I found a 'new' business on RT 140. Located in the stores in front of Primrose Car Wash and next to Dadarrio Hardware. From their webpage, I find that they opened in Aug 2014.
For those looking for crafty parties for kids, and those looking for a crafty adult night out this is an option!
For more information, visit their webpage here
http://www.kidzplasterzone.com/
or find them on Facebook here
https://www.facebook.com/kidzplasterzone
For those looking for crafty parties for kids, and those looking for a crafty adult night out this is an option!
Our specialty is crafty fun for all ages!
Every kid loves plaster painting. We carry a large selection for boys and girls as well as adults. Pieces are ready to take home the same day! With a wide variety of plaster figures, plaques, curio boxes, picture frames to choose from, there is something for every age, interest and budget.
We have a fun and friendly place to create your very own masterpiece.
We provide kids safe paint, brushes, smocks, glaze, glitter - you provide the creativity.
Fantastic Birthday Parties and a delightful area to get together and celebrate.
Paint, eat and have fun.
Walk-ins are always welcome at our beautiful and conveniently located studio -
drop in anytime!
Prices range from $5-$30 with all materials included.
Gift Certificates are available in $10.00, $25.00, and $50.00 denominations.
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| Kids Plaster Zone - 524 West Central St |
Looking for a perfect venue to celebrate your child's birthday?
Check out our Birthday Party Package and let us take care of all the party details for you.
Priced to fit everyone's budget!
For more information, visit their webpage here
http://www.kidzplasterzone.com/
or find them on Facebook here
https://www.facebook.com/kidzplasterzone
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| Kidz Plaster Zone street sign |
Plan "a week-long celebration of the arts"
The Franklin Cultural District Steering Committee is in the process of planning a week-long celebration of the arts in downtown Franklin in July.
We envision a celebration that would include participation by all things Cultural that are Franklin-based.
We’ll celebrate Franklin’s
- Musicians
- Dancers
- Actors
- Artists
- Writers
- Poets
- History through Museum and Library tours and events
- OTHER SUGGESTIONS
The week could include performances at venues throughout the downtown such as Franklin Common, THE BLACK BOX and others. Museum and Library tours. Events at our Downtown Restaurants. Let’s think out of the box.
BRING YOUR IDEAS. Plans are not finalized yet. The purpose our meeting is to develop some enthusiasm and get your feedback to drive this event to a wonderful week celebrating the arts and perhaps to build an annual celebration.
When: January 15 at 7PM
Where: THE BLACK BOX
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| THE BLACK BOX Theater - 15 West Central St, Franklin |
Winter Dance – Friday, Jan 23rd
Franklin Chargers will have their next middle school dance on Friday Jan 23rd from 7 to 10pm
The Dance is open 5th - 8th Graders
Dances are held at Tri-County Regional High School from 7pm-10pm.
Admission is $10 at the door.
Snacks and drinks will be available for sale.
Click here to view the post on the Franklin Chargers website http://franklinchargers.org/2015/01/08/winter-dance-friday-jan-23rd/
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| Franklin Chargers middle school dance |
Franklin Library: LEGO Club - Jan 15 - 4:00 PM
The LEGO Club returns to the Franklin Library on Thursday. Gather the kids for a fun time building with LEGOs
Good for kids aged 3-12, the club event starts at 4:00 PM
This was shared from the Franklin Library page
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2015/01/lego-club.html
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| LEGO Club at the Franklin Library |
This was shared from the Franklin Library page
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2015/01/lego-club.html
Sunday, January 11, 2015
Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Jan 13, 2015
Vision Statement
The Franklin Public Schools will foster within its students the knowledge and skills to find and achieve satisfaction in life as productive global citizens.
AGENDA
"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."
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| The Key to Learning - Franklin Public Schools |
1. Routine Business
Citizen’s CommentsReview of Agenda
Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the December 9, 2014 School Committee Meeting.
Payment of Bills Mr. Clement
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
Correspondence: Budget to Actual – Miriam Goodman
2. Guests/Presentations
a. MASS Academic Excellence Awards1. Madison Wendellb. Trends in Special Education – Elizabeth Fitzmaurice
2. Haley Frank
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/01/fps-special-education-update.html
c. Capital
3. Discussion Only Items
Policy – Elimination (First Reading)
o GCBA – Professional Staff Salary SchedulesBICO Collaborative Agreement
2015-2016 School Calendar Drafthttp://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/01/fps-school-calendar-for-2015-2016-draft.html
4. Action Items
a. I recommend moving Policy GCBA – Professional Staff Salary Schedules to a second reading for elimination as discussed.b. I recommend approval of the BICO Collaborative Agreement as discussed.
c. I recommend acceptance of two checks Davis Thayer Elementary School totaling $550.00:
1. $50.00 from Lueders Environmental, Inc.
2. $500.00 from BOKS, Reebok Foundation
d. I recommend acceptance of a check for $2,260.26 from O’Connor Portraiture, Inc. for supplemental curriculum materials at Keller Elementary School.
e. I recommend acceptance of a check for $250.00 from the RMS PCC for field trips.
f. I recommend acceptance of six checks for FHS totaling $3,914.67:
1. $175.29 from PBCg. I recommend acceptance of two checks totaling $1,481.20 ($1,186.20 & $295.00) from Parmenter PCC for field trips.
2. $459.38 from All American Publishing
3. $1,800.00 from Franklin Music Boosters
4. $250.00 from Maura Schaeffer Jobin
5. $243.00 from various parents
6. $987.00 from various parents
h. I recommend acceptance of the donation of computer monitors from Sy Tech Inc. for the Technology Department. (approximate value $100.00)
i. I recommend approval of the Capital plan as presented.
j. I recommend approval of the request of Brad Sidwell for the Boys Ice Hockey team to travel to Barnstable, MA on 2/18-19/15 for a Hockey Competition.
k. I recommend acceptance of a check for $3,300.00 from the Music Boosters for district-wide extra-curricular music.
5. Information Matters
Superintendent’s ReportSchool Committee Sub-Committee Reports
School Committee Liaison Reports
6. New Business
To discuss future business that may be brought before the School Committee.7. Executive Session
Personnel Update8. Adjourn
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