Paint, Cut, Glue! Kids Collage Workshop - Grades 4-8

Beginning April 25 - Register Today

Lifelong Community Learning presents Paint, Cut, Glue! Kids Collage Workshop Grades 4-8 Download Flyer REGISTER $25 Wednesdays, Beginning April 25 3:30 to 4:30 pm Franklin High School 218 Oak Street, Franklin Designed with beginners in mind! This 2-day kids collage class may be just what you are looking for! It is perfect for ages 8-13. Students will learn basic and experimental collage techniques and apply them to complete their project.  Check out all of our Kids' Corner classes www.FranklinLifelongLearning.com LCL@franklinps.net     508-613-1480

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live reporting: Town Council - April 11, 2018

Present: Hamblen, Casey, Dellorco, Mercer, Kelly, Jones, Padula, Pellegri, Earls
Absent:  none

Agenda Item	Summary
A. Approval of Meeting Minutes	A. Approval of Minutes - March 28, 2018 motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
B. Announcements	B. Announcements - This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon channel 29. This meeting may also be recorded by others.
C. Proclamations/Recognitions	C. Proclamations/Recognitions budget hearing meetings May 17-18 for Town Council
D. Citizen Comments	D. Citizen Comments - Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to five minutes on a matter that is not on the Agenda. The Council will not engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Town Coucnil will give remarks appropriate consideration and may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter.
E. Appointments	E. Appointments
F. Hearings	F. Hearings
G. License Transactions	G. License Transactions
H. Presentations/Discussions	H. Presentations/Discussions - Legislative  Update - Senator Karen Spilka, Representative Jeffrey Roy, Senator Richard Ross Senator Spilka not feeling well and wanting to reschedule a future meeting Senator Ross on his way, was in a hearing before heading out to come here Representative Roy - House released the budget today, will be pushing for an increase in Chap 70 aid; Senate will add their budget in May, and they'll come together in June FHS students were at the State House lobbying for Tabacco21 to raise the age to 21; they took a leadership role, displayed a video they prepared, "for me to be their Representative to see them in action, it was a treat" Chronicle episode features the Franklin Library (link to be added later); what better American story is their to share than that Horace Mann was self educated with the books donated by Ben.  I am working with my collegues on our behalf all the time; $100,000 for SAFE Coalition; deaths reduced while overdose calls have continued, proud of these efforts Senator Ross walked in to join the meeting $50,000 for the Horace Mann statue and plaza $1M for the SNETT trail work design for the tunnel $275,000 grant for THE BLACK BOX $25,000 for the Charles River Meadowlands to develop trails continued list of grants received for area 11th year MA leads nation in education test scores 41% of the budget goes to Mass Health for health services MBTA running weekend service via bus, as construction work is being done on the rails Senator Ross, it is a joy to see you hear tonight looked at the Mount Ida situation working on the Ethics Committee, received an 81 page report looking to request $90K to help with the Veterans Walkway at the Town Common Bill to allow the capping at the transfer station and land transfer between State and Franklin Dellorco - thank you, you always return our phone calls

Rep Roy highlights a point from the House Budget to the Franklin Town Council

Live reporting: Subcommittee reports, legislation through to closing

. Subcommittee Reports	I. Subcommittee Reports 1. Capital - not at this time 2. Budget - not at this time 3. EDC - just held a meeting, will be bringing a few items forward at next meeting
J. Legislation for Action	J. Legislation for Action 1. Resolution 18-17: Acceptance of Gift - Franklin Cultural Council (Motion to Move Resolution 18-17 - Majority Vote (5)) motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0 2. Bylaw Amendment 18-801: Amendment of Service Fees - Solid Waste and Recycling - 1st Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 18-801 to a 2nd Reading - Majority vote (5)) Proposed increase of $4 in trash/recycling rate effective 7/1/18 http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/memo_0.pdf motion to move to second reading, seconded, passed 9-0
K. Town Administrator's Report	K. Town Administrator's Report ArtWeek kicks off Apr 26 banners downtown to help promote budget going to printer, forced to use rainy day account to balance the budget, can do one year but it is not a sustainable model keep staffing etc whole for this year with so many folks new to the process;  right after this passes, then start discussions on what to do for Fiscal 2020
L. Future Agenda Items	L. Future Agenda Items Q - on the E Warren reimbursement for school use A - totally a schools item not a town issue, Jeff will check with Superintendent Q - can we join the A - going to seminar on this topic at end of April, will update then Q - what's up with the Dean area and neighbors? A - meeting end of May being scheduled
M. Council Comments	M. Council Comments Casey - great job on Cultural Advocacy Day Ben Franklin books back at the Library Dellorco - condolences to the Sewell family  Earls - exploratory meeting to discuss a Franklin Technology meeting Pellegri - appraisal day at the Historical Museum Apr 20; 1 - 4PM Open House - Apr 21 - 10 - 1 PM, tours, raffles, etc. Padula - condolences to the Sewell family Jones - at the Arts Advocacy Day, co-hosting a session condolences to the Sewell family Mercer - condolences to the Sewell family it was an ok turnout to see the Ben Franklin books return to the Library, it was good to hear the comments from the folks visiting
N. Executive Session	N. Executive Session - None

Wine Tasting and Open House at La Cantina Winery benefits FEF - Apr 27

No need to go to Napa to do a winery tasting.

A fun night out, while supporting Franklin Education Foundation (FEF) and Franklin's own La Cantina Winery. Learn more about the amazing projects that FEF has funded in Franklin Public Schools.

When:
Friday April 27, 2018 @ 6:30!

Where
La Cantina Winery
357 Union St, Franklin

Wine Tasting and Open House at La Cantina Winery benefits FEF - Apr 27

More about FEF can be found on their webpage
http://www.franklined.org/

More about La Cantina can be found on their webpage
http://www.lacantinawinery.com/

HockomockSports recognizes Brigham and Bondhus for Girls Basketball Awards

The 2018 HockomockSports Girls Basketball Awards were recently posted and the Franklin athletes recognized are shared here:

Ali Brigham was chosen for first team (HockomockSports.com photo)

Bea Bondhus was chosen for third team (HockomockSports.com photo)

Ali Brigham was chosen as Underclassman of the Year (HockomockSports.com photo)

Ali Brigham was chosen on the All Defensive Team (HockomockSports.com photo)

For complete coverage of the HockomockSports awards
https://hockomocksports.com/awards/girls-basketball/2017-2018/

FHS girls and boys outdoor track top Oliver Ames on Tuesday

Via HockomockSports we share the results of the FHS spring sports action on Tuesday, April 10, 2018.


Boys Outdoor Track = Oliver Ames, 63 @ Franklin, 73 – Final


Girls Outdoor Track = Oliver Ames, 38 @ Franklin, 98 – Final
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LnbOKkZ4GqgKH9m4-oKYec1AfalkDlfq/view?usp=sharing


Note: If anyone knows where the detailed results are posted online, please let me know

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-04-10-18/

FHS Panthers

Congrats on the girls and boys for two season opening wins against OA today! The races were run in honor of Jack Sewell, who the FHS community misses dearly. pic.twitter.com/lCBGYgGvCu

— Franklin Girls T&F (@FHS_girlsXC) April 11, 2018

Reminder: Franklin Art Association’s Annual Spring Art Show and Sale 4/21/18 - 4/22/18

The Franklin Art Association will hold its Annual Spring Show and Sale "Art from the Heart" on Saturday, April 21, 2018, from 1 PM to 8 PM and on Sunday, April 22, 2018, from 12 noon to 4 PM at THE BLACK BOX, 15 West Central Street in downtown Franklin.

A reception held on Saturday, from 4 PM to 7 PM will include entertainment by the Padula Brothers Jazz Band.

The FAA's Annual Spring Show and Sale includes works in oil, acrylic, water media, photography, pastel, charcoal, mixed media, calligraphy and drawing. In addition to the exhibited works, small works and unframed art will be available for purchase.

The exhibit is juried and there will be first, second, third and honorable mention ribbons awarded in each category. In addition, there will be a Best of Show award and attendees may vote for a "People's Choice" award.

For more information about the FAA, go to www.franklinart.org

Franklin Art Association’s Annual Spring Art Show and Sale - Apr 21-22

"People want a robust service"

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"Commuter rail riders will be forced to take a bus along the Franklin line from Forge Park to Readville station in Hyde Park on weekends until late May. 

Due to construction starting on the track this past weekend, bus service will run on weekends until May 27. Each commuter rail station from Forge Park to Readville, 9 stops, is marked with signs that indicate where and when the next bus is scheduled to arrive. The times are intended to match up with the times already posted online, but with traffic, the schedule is unpredictable. 

There is no construction on weekdays because of the impact on the commute, according to state Rep. Jeff Roy, D-Franklin. 

“You can’t get near there on weekdays,” Roy said, referring to how the Forge Park and Dean Station parking lots are full by mid-morning. “That’s why they’re doing it on weekends, so they don’t interrupt the flow.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180410/buses-will-replace-trains-on-franklin-line-during-weekends

Additional info can be found on the previous posts alerting to the shuttle weekends  http://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/04/mbta-reminder-starting-saturday.html

and here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/03/heads-up-weekend-train-service-via.html

bus service will run on weekends until May 27

Reminder: NO Lifelong Community Learning Classes Next Week

Classes Resume April 23

DON'T FORGET There will be NO Lifelong Community Learning classes during the week  of April 16 EXCEPT for Kids Vacation Cooking Camp. Schools will be closed for April break. Classes will resume during the week of April 23.          See you then! Lifelong Community Learning 218 Oak Street Franklin, Massachusetts 02038 (508) 613-1480 Franklin Public Schools      Lifelong Learning Institute Lifelong Community Learning

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Live Reporting: Consent Agenda through to Closing

7. Consent Agenda
a. Approval of Minutes
I recommend approval of the regular session minutes from the March 22, 2018 (snow date from 3/13/18) and March 27, 2018 School Committee meetings.
b. Executive Session Minutes
I recommend approval of the Executive Session minutes from the March 27, 2018 School Committee Meeting not to be released.
c. FHS Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $200.00 from Anne LaPlante for FHS field trip as detailed.
d. FHS Senior Pilot
I recommend continued suspension of policy JH – Student Absences for the purposes of the late arrival/early release pilot for seniors at FHS on good standing during quarter 4.
e. Oak Street Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,700.00 from the Oak Street PCC for Field trips.
f. FHS Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $500.00 from Robert & Sara Wayne for a FHS Field trip as detailed.

motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0


8. Payment of Bills Dr. Bergen

9. Payroll Mrs. Douglas

10. Correspondence
a. Budget to Actual – Miriam Goodman

11. Adjournment

motion to adjourn, seconded, passed 7-0

The agenda can be found on the Town of Franklin page
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinCom_Packets/p4-10-18%20SC%20Packet/SCAGENDA%204-10-18.pdf

Documents released for this agenda can be found in this folder on the Town of Franklin page
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinCom_Packets/p4-10-18%20SC%20Packet/

Live Reporting: Discussion - Action Items

3. Discussion / Action Items
a. Budget Vote
I recommend approval of the FY19 Franklin Public Schools budget in the amount of $63,235,000.00 as discussed.

motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0

b. Oak Street Trip
I recommend approval of the request of Jo-Ann Stanton to take Oak Street 1st graders to the Providence Children’s Museum on May 15, 2018 as detailed.

motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0


4. Discussion Only Items - none

5. Information Matters
a. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports 
- Budget - 4/24 at 6:00 PM with FinComm 

-  Community Relations, looking for a date for a TV segment
coffee recently had a great conversation, next 5/11 at Senior Center - topic on high school students

- Policy - met last week, again on May 1

- Public Schools Advocacy - nothing this time

- Ad Hoc Superintendent’s Evaluation
performance goals, and overall rating

b. School Committee Liaison Reports 
- Joint PCC - presentation on homework
- Substance Abuse Task Force - may 4 meeting
- School Wellness Advisory Council [SWAC] 
- MASC - day on the hill , weds April 25
- School Start Times Advisory Committee [SSTAC])
subcommittee members assigned, next meeting May 2