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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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.  

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

 

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

• If you don't like something here, please let me know

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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School Committee hears options for hiring their next superintendent

Franklin Housing Authority Mtg - 02/07/22 (audio)

FM #724 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 724 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares the audio recording of the Franklin Housing Authority meeting held on Monday, Feb 7, 2022 in the Common Room at Central Park Terrace. 

Participating were:

• GEORGE DANELLO, CHAIR 

• CHRIS FEELEY

• PETER BRUNELLI

• DIANE PADULA

• ANDREW M KEPPLE, STATE APPOINTEE

• Lisa M. Audette, Housing Authority Agent

The recording of the meeting runs 40 minutes.  (note - as the meeting was held in the common room, there is a TV in the room that a couple of residents were watching. You can hear it in the background from time to time.)

Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-724-franklin-housing-authority-mtg-02-07-22

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Meeting agenda doc -> (opens a Word doc)  

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/fha_2-7-22.pdf 

Franklin Housing Authority web page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/housing-authority 

My notes from the meeting -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/02/recap-franklin-housing-authority.html

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.  

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

 

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

• If you don't like something here, please let me know

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

 

Franklin Housing Authority

School Committee hears of the diversity, equity and inclusion work underway

Quick recap:

• School Committee hears multiple citizen comments on their masking options and about their endorsement of Senator Becca Rausch's re-election campaign; some positive encouragement comments also came from the audience (many of these remained for the full meeting while most of the negative commentors left)
• The key portion of the meeting was the update on the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) work the district has had underway. "We don't pretend to have all the answers we are working together with humility to strive to be open"

Neither the Superintendent's Report, nor the DEI presentation were available on the FPS page as this was prepared for publication Wednesday evening. When they are, the links will be shared.

Audio recording should be available in a couple of days

Photos taken during the meeting and shared via Twitter can be found in one album -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/1Vgd7ttTG3fTfQc28

Thread Reader produces a PDF of my notes shared via Twitter including the photos inline with the thread. You can read the thread here or in the embedded doc below https://drive.google.com/file/d/1P-X_5wIMwOddS_k3_dVNWB57dzoxxeM9/view?usp=sharing

 

School Committee hears of the diversity, equity and inclusion work underway

Both FHS girls basketball and boys hockey teams post wins on Wednesday

Via HockomockSports.com and Twitter, we share the results of the FHS winter sports action on Wednesday:

Girls Basketball = North Attleboro, 39 @ Franklin, 60 – Final 

– Franklin jumped out to a 35-16 lead by halftime and never looked back, picking up its fourth win in four days and clinching the outright Kelley-Rex title in the process. Stefany Padula led the way for the Panthers, burying four three-pointers and scoring a game-high 20 points, including eight points in the first as Franklin led 17-8. Padula added another seven points in the second, helping the Panthers score another 18 points in the quarter. Olivia Quinn hit a pair of threes and scored 12 points and Katie Peterson added 11. Brigid Earley and Julia White each scored six points in the win. North’s offense got going in the second half, as the Rocketeers scored 23 points (including a 13-6 fourth quarter), but it wasn’t enough to close the gap. Sam Faria was North’s top scorer with eight points, including a pair from downtown, while Abby Camelio added seven. Summer Doherty scored six and Ava McKeon scored five in the loss.

Boys Hockey = Attleboro, 1 @ Franklin, 9 – Final 

– Eight different Panthers found the back of the net as Franklin celebrated senior night with a win over visiting Attleboro. Dan Daley scored a pair of third period goals for the Panthers while Ryan Sicchio, Ben Jarosz, Aiden Linehan, Aiden Kuykendall, Ben Paterson, Tommy Balducci, and Domenic Lampasona each found the back of the net once. Nate Parker scored an unassisted second period goal for Attleboro while Nick Piazza turned away 45 shots in net.

Girls Hockey = Franklin, 2 @ Longmeadow, 4 – Final

"HAD THE BEST DAY EVER! Thankyouuu to our amazing boosters for getting us a fancy bus, Elizabeth’s bagels AND jersey mikes. These memories will last forever"   https://www.instagram.com/p/CZx0JlJLk3O/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

4-2 loss to Longmeadow. The 4th goal -  This team has grit!! Keep it up girls. Goals =  Hurley from Greco;  Ava from Julia https://twitter.com/FHSGirlsPuck/status/1491574317380997120

For other results around the Hockomock League

https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-02-09-22/ 

girls hockey team boarding bus after game at Longmeadow

FHS Asst Coach Jeff Ambrosini named as MBCA Asst Coach of the Year

"Congrats FHS Asst ⚾️Coach Jeff Ambrosini(@jeff_ambrosini) on being named the MBCA(@MassBCA) Asst Coach of the Year! Its been a privilege to share the dugout w/Jeff. His knowledge, character & work ethic are inspiring. His impact on our program has been immeasurable!" 

#PantherPride https://t.co/pvqM0XIyi4

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/FHSCoachZBrown/status/1490993627593687040

FHS Asst Coach Jeff Ambrosini named as MBCA Asst Coach of the Year

The Little Shop of Olive Oils: now opening on Monday!

"Things will be great when you're --- Downtown!  

No finer place for sure --- Downtown.  

Everything's waiting for you!" --- Tony Hatch 

NOW OPEN **MONDAYS** IN FRANKLIN! 

We are now open from 11 AM to 4 PM in beautiful Downtown Franklin.  We are open in marvelous Mashpee Commons. https://t.co/0GvecwNpsz"

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/shopevoo/status/1491412201948733443

The Little Shop of Olive Oils: now opening on Monday!

MyFM Media Agrees To Three Year Broadcast Extension With New England Patriot’s

MyFM 101.3 has just completed negotiations with Beasley Media Group & the New England Patriot’s, and has finalized an agreement that will ensure that New England Patriot’s Football will be broadcast right here “In the Heart of It All” through the 2024/25 season.
 
After signing with MyFM eight years ago the New England Patriot’s went on to win their fourth, fifth, and sixth Superbowl Championships.
 
Returning voices of Bob Socci and Scott Zolak will anchor the broadcasts.
 
MyFM Media President Tom McAuliffe says “We’re thrilled to continue the proud partnership we have with the Pat’s, and believe with Mac Jones at the helm this team has positioned themselves beautifully to win several more Superbowl Titles!”  “It’s the perfect win-win for My FM, our listeners and our loyal Patriot’s sponsors.”

MyFM Media President Tom McAuliffe

Franklin Public Schools: Kindergarten registration now open

Registration for kindergarten is now open! Learn more and register today: https://buff.ly/3LmodMU  or ->

https://www.franklinps.net/district/prek-grade-12-student-registration-change-address-forms 

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/FranklinPSNews/status/1491467446334672900

 

Franklin Public Schools: Kindergarten registration now open

Franklin Fire: Check out these scald prevention tips

"Check out these scald prevention tips from @NFPA 

#BurnAwarenessWeek"     https://t.co/qnzU0xhDd2

Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/FranklinMAfire/status/1491400437899329536

Franklin Fire: Check out these scald prevention tips

XPression Prints, Inc. inventory sale on all of our stock items

We are holding an inventory sale on all of our stock items!! @FranklinMAfire @franklinpolice @FranklinMatters @FranklinDowntwn @FranklinRec 

Come on down!! Please share! 

31 Hayward St Suite i-1 Franklin (Backside of the Mosby Mills) https://t.co/MUPyDAaV02

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/XPressionPrints/status/1491502196197896192

just a sample of the items on sale

“What do you think is the strongest argument for the other side?”

"In recent years, the number of nonprofits and initiatives that could be categorized under a concept called “bridging” has expanded in the U.S.: Millions of Conversations, The People’s Supper and Good Conflict are just a few. Some efforts build on conflict resolution practices at a large scale (think social psychology) or individual (think marriage counseling), and all aim to create strong conditions for talking and working together across various fault lines.

Looking at this expanding list, it’s easy to wonder what journalists — who are faced with their own challenges in reaching people with shared conversation and facts — might learn from them. But why, amid all other pressures on their work and livelihood, might they want to?"

Continue reading the article online

https://www.americanpressinstitute.org/publications/articles/journalism-bridging-monica-guzman/

https://www.americanpressinstitute.org/publications/articles/journalism-bridging-monica-guzman/

MÓNICA GUZMÁN - BRIDGE BUILDER | AUTHOR | JOURNALIST

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday, Feb 10, 2022

 

• wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Thursday

9:00a/12:00p/6:00p   A Priest, A Minister and a Rabbi

10:00a/1:00p/7:00p   Frank’s Music – Frank Falvey and Jim Derick

11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm   Frank Presents – Frank Falvey Presents 

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 26) = Thursday

7:30 am Cooking Thyme: Lasagna

8:00 am Veterans' Call: Robert Pierson

9:00 am Arts Advocacy: How-Tos

10:30 am SAFE Coalition: Woody Geissman

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Waffles

12:30 pm Sandhya: Donuts

1:00 pm Physician Focus: Electronic Medical Records

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Healthy Pizza Crusts

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Fall 2019 Show 2

3:00 pm ArtWeek: Games

3:30 pm Cooking Thyme: Lasagna

4:00 pm Once Upon A Town: Gas Stations

4:30 pm Frank Presents: State House Pt. 2

5:30 pm Battleship Cove: Inside The History Pt. 6

6:00 pm Extended Play Sessions: Season 10 Show 11 - Kemp Harris

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 96, Verizon 28) = Thursday

7:00 am Public School Event: FHS Winter Jazz Night '22

8:30 am Tri-County: Vaping Forum

11:00 am FHS Varsity Wrestling: v King Philip 12-22-21

1:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Basketball: v King Philip 01-28-22

3:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Hockey: v Weymouth 01-31-22

5:00 pm Public School Event: Jazz Cafe 02-07-20

9:30 pm Hockomock League Swimming Championship Day 1

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 11, Verizon 29) = Thursday

8:00 am Conservation Commission: 02-03-22

11:00 am Town Administrator Evaluation: 01-26-22

2:00 pm Conservation Commission: 02-03-22

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf     

Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm)

DESE "will not renew the state mask requirement after it expires on February 28, 2022"

"Please see the following release from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education https://t.co/Ao8cJFbwFq"  or here

Shared from Twitter ->   https://twitter.com/MASCSchoolComm/status/1491432725072707585

DESE update on mask policy, allowing expiration as of Feb 28, 2022 ->   https://www.doe.mass.edu/covid19/on-desktop/2022-0209mask-requirement-update.pdf

Other DESE policy statements, etc.   https://www.doe.mass.edu/covid19/on-desktop.html

DESE "will not renew the state mask requirement after it expires on February 28, 2022"

Shamrock Walk for Refugees - March 19 - 9 AM

A walk at the Franklin High School track is scheduled for Saturday morning, March 19, 2022 as a fundraiser to raise awareness and to raise funds for the Afghan family resettled to Franklin. All proceeds will support our family in Franklin.

Registration opens at 8 AM, the walk begins at 9 AM

Donate to the cause, and/or register for the walk online

https://walkforrefugees.org

Shamrock Walk for Refugees - March 19 - 9 AM

Ted McIntyre - Making Sense of Climate - Part 2 - 02/01/22 (audio)

FM #723 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 723 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Ted McIntyre, Franklin resident and climate activist. We recorded this via the Zoom conference bridge Feb 1, 2022.  

We completed coverage of the 13 points of the MA legislation passed in 2021

If you have climate questions or Franklin specific climate questions, send them in and we’ll try to answer them in a future session 

The recording runs about 45 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Ted McIntyre Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-723-ted-mcintyre-making-sense-of-climate-part-2-02-01-22

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Climate related links

The 13 point article we talk to -> From WBUR -> “What you need to know about the new MASS Climate law” https://www.wbur.org/news/2021/03/26/new-mass-climate-law-faq

 

Boston Globe on Mass Save new 3 yr plan -> 

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/02/01/science/with-new-mass-save-three-year-plan-massachusetts-sharpens-its-best-climate-fighting-tool/ 

 

Boston Globe on solar energy goals -> https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/01/23/science/after-months-delays-state-approves-doubling-solar-energy/

 

Mass Climate Action Network -> https://www.massclimateaction.org/recs

 

Link to Episode 1 on Making Sense of Climate -> 

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/01/talking-with-ted-mcintyre-making-sense.html 

 

If you have a question to raise, you can use this form -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/02/ask-franklin-matters-you-ask-question.html 

 

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.  

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

 

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

• If you don't like something here, please let me know

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

------------------

You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

The transportation sector accounts for about 40% of Massachusetts' greenhouse gas emissions. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

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