In this Chalkboard Chat, we recap 3 meetings on 1 busy night (audio)

FM #1140 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1140 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my recorded conversation with Franklin School Committee Chair Dave Callaghan and Vice Chair Dave McNeill. We had our conversation virtually via Zoom on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. 

The School Committee had their regular meeting and two subcommittee meetings before that on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. We take one meeting at a time to provide a recap. 

The recording runs about 43 minutes so let’s listen to my “chalkboard chat” with School Committee Chair Dave Callaghan and Vice Chair Dave McNeill. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1140-chalkboard-chat-callaghan-mcneill-01-16-24

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Contact info for Dave Callaghan -> callaghand@franklinps.net 

Contact info for Dave McNeill -> mcneilld@franklinps.net

School Committee page => https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee 

1/16/24 meeting Agenda doc  ->  https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/1-9-24-agenda 

Meeting packet folder ->  https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/january-9-2024-school-committee-meeting-packet 

Franklin TV video for replay ->  not yet available but will be found in the YouTube playlist

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNyv0AkVasIR_a80hAfFnQoFngebCICow 

Audio & notes for the budget subcommittee meeting

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/01/school-committee-budget-subcommittee.html 

Audio & notes for the MASC superintendent review workshop

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/01/school-committee-takes-masc-workshop-on.html 

Audio & notes for the regular meeting -> 

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/01/school-committee-hears-about-oak-st-fhs.html 

The “Chalkboard Chat” image was the result of a joint collaboration with Mickayla Callaghan. Thank you!

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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.

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In this Chalkboard Chat, we recap 3 meetings on 1 busy night (audio)

Player of the Week: Sarah Dumas, FHS Indoor Track selected by HockomockSports.com

"Franklin senior Sarah Dumas has been selected as the HockomockSports.com Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, for Jan. 15 through Jan. 21. Dumas is the 18th player chosen as Player of the Week for the 2023-24 school year and fifth in the winter season.

Dumas won three events during Thursday’s dual meet win over Attleboro, helping the Panthers earn a narrow win to complete a perfect league campaign and win a second straight Kelley-Rex indoor title. Over the weekend, Dumas competed in three events at the MSTCA D1 Relays, helping the Panthers rally to finish in a first-place tie with Newton North."

Continue reading the article (subscription required)

https://hockomocksports.com/player-of-the-week-sarah-dumas-franklin-indoor-track/

Player of the Week: Sarah Dumas, FHS Indoor Track selected by HockomockSports.com

Franklin Food Pantry truck now acknowledges Vendetti family support

"Something’s different about The Pantry truck…

Vendetti Motors recently made a generous donation to The Pantry and we’re showing our gratitude by placing their name on our favorite mode of transportation! We are inspired by The Vendetti family’s support and dedication to neighbors in need. Thank you for helping strengthen our community.  

Community partners and support are essential to our cause and help feed the more than 1,300 households we serve each year.  

If you are interested in helping The Pantry with a major gift, please contact mtait@franklinfoodpantry.org."

Food pantry truck now acknowledges Vendetti family support

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Join us! Stand up for facts during News Literacy Week

It's National News Literacy Week!

With thousands of local, state and federal elections on the line in 2024, finding solutions to the local news crisis has never been more imperative. That's why the fifth annual National News Literacy Week — which starts today — focuses on the vital role of local news in keeping communities informed and connected. The week aims to raise awareness of news literacy as an essential life skill and provide the public, educators, students and parents with easy-to-adopt tools and tips for navigating our information landscape. Our PSA campaign encourages everyone to become more discerning about the information they share online and to consider how their actions impact public trust and a sense of community. We're also offering free events every day this week that address the local news crisis and what it means for democracy. (Details below!) Join the movement to create a more news-literate nation: Remind your friends, family and followers that behind every share, there's a person making a decision. Download our social media kit at NewsLiteracyWeek.org, and use the hashtag #NewsLiteracyWeek all week! And don't forget to register for our free events. Here's the lineup: TODAY, Jan. 22 For everyone: Extra, extra: How to solve the local news crisis 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT Catch the livestream of our National News Literacy Week kickoff event! We've invited a panel of distinguished journalists, media critics and educators to help us shape our thinking on addressing the local news crisis. Featuring Sarabeth Berman of the American Journalism Project, author and media columnist Margaret Sullivan, Steven Waldman of Rebuild Local News and Kimi Yoshino of The Baltimore Banner. Moderated by Tracie Potts of the Eisenhower Institute. Set reminder Tuesday, Jan. 23 For educators and students: Behind the Scenes with the Washington Post TikTok Team 1-2 p.m. ET/10-11 a.m. PT Join us with your students for a discussion with the Washington Post TikTok team as they give a behind-the-scenes look at their popular TikTok posts and answer student questions (submit them here). Register Wednesday, Jan. 24 For everyone: How student journalists are filling the gap in local news 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT A student-led virtual panel discussion about how young people are making a difference in local community news coverage. Featuring Sara Maloney of The Eudora Times, Ashlyn Myers of The Statehouse File and Harsidak Singh of The Arlington Amp. Moderated by Darragh Worland, host of the News Literacy Project podcast Is that a fact? Register Thursday, Jan. 25 For everyone: How to find local news you can trust 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT How can we determine whether news sources are credible? Local news outlets help us make informed decisions as engaged participants in a democracy, but the process of creating the news isn't always clear. Our webinar will provide an overview of the news literacy concepts you need to be reliably informed, with a spotlight on local news. Register Friday, Jan. 26 For educators: NewsLitCamp: The importance of local news 9 a.m.-5 p.m. ET/6 a.m.-3 p.m. PT Participate in an immersive professional development experience focusing on essential news literacy concepts and featuring key sessions with professionals from Scripps-affiliated local news stations across the United States. Register Learn more and get involved! About National News Literacy Week This annual initiative, presented by the News Literacy Project and The E.W. Scripps Company, underscores the vital role of news literacy in a democracy and provides people of all ages with the knowledge and tools to become better informed and more civically engaged. For a future founded on facts, The News Literacy Project   NewsLiteracyWeek.org JAN. 22-26, 2024 Support news literacy by donating today. Visit us at newslit.org, checkology.org, newslitnation.org and rumorguard.org. The News Literacy Project, a nonpartisan education nonprofit, is building a national movement to advance the practice of news literacy throughout American society, creating better informed, more engaged and more empowered individuals — and ultimately a stronger democracy. The News Literacy Project 5335 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Suite 440, Washington, DC 20015

FTC Issues Opinion Finding that TurboTax Maker Intuit Inc. Engaged in Deceptive Practices

FTC Issues Opinion Finding that TurboTax Maker Intuit Inc. Engaged in Deceptive Practices Commission order prohibits Intuit from claiming a product or service is free unless it's free for all or must disclose detail about who qualifies The Federal Trade Commission has issued an Opinion and Final Order that Intuit Inc., the maker of the popular TurboTax tax filing software, engaged in deceptive advertising in violation of the FTC Act and deceived consumers when it ran ads for "free" tax products and services for which many consumers were ineligible. View Press Release -> https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2024/01/ftc-issues-opinion-finding-turbotax-maker-intuit-inc-engaged-deceptive-practices More news from the FTC

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FTC Issues Opinion Finding that TurboTax Maker Intuit Inc. Engaged in Deceptive Practices

Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Tuesday, Jan 23, 2024

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

9:00 AM 12:00 Noon and 6:00 PM  Jazz Journey – with Pamela Hines
2 hours. An insightful tour of Jazz Greats in a golden era

11:00 AM 2 PM and 8:00 PM SAFE Radio– Jim Derick and Dr. Anne Bergen Addressing issues of Drug Abuse Disorder 

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = TUESDAY

7:00 am The Black Box: Tappy Christmas 2019

9:00 am Menthal Health: Donna Grady

10:00 am Frank Presents: Daniela Masters Pt 1

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Waffles

12:30 pm The Only Cure Is Education

1:00 pm Pizzapalooza: Healthy Pizza Crusts

1:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 1

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 10

4:00 pm Riffin' on Main Street: Thomas J. Lynch

5:30 pm Physician Focus: Electronic Medical Records

6:00 pm Senior Connection: Joe Landry

7:00 pm Pack 92 Pinewood Derby 2022

9:00 pm The Black Box: Disney Stars of Broadway

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel        (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = TUESDAY

7:00 am Public School Concert: Elementary Winter Music Pt. 3 01-15-19

9:00 am MICCA Festival 2019

11:30 am FHS Varsity Wrestling: v King Philip 01-17-24

1:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith

2:00 pm Menthal Health: Donna Grady

3:00 pm Public School Event: Lifelong Music Pt. 1 01-28-19

4:30 pm FHS Girls Varsity Basketball v Canton 01-15-24

8:30 pm FHS Boys Varsity Hockey v Oliver Ames 01-18-24

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = TUESDAY

8:00 am School Committee 01-09-24

11:00 am Finance Committee 01-10-24

2:00 pm School Committee 01-09-24

7:00 pm School Committee: LIVE, Chambers  867 1860 0772

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

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Do you keep your emergency info on the refrigerator?

Franklin Fire Department EMS Chief William Blanchard and EMS Captain Laurie Kaye were special guests for the Rise Up gathering Saturday morning at the Franklin Public Library. They presented and lead a Q&A discussion on "Emergencies for People with Disabilities."

Many of the key tips apply to all folks 

• Do you keep your emergency info on the refrigerator? You should. That is one place easily found and readily available for emergency personnel to find and use to help delivering support to your household. You can find info on setting up your emergency profile -> https://www.emergencyprofile.org/
• Were you aware of the Silent 911 procedure to use in cases where you need to call 911 but can't talk?

Silent 911 procedure

The presentation copy shared on Saturday can be found here (PDF) ->

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sEf8-S2ZunWuX5pf0BV1JKZBCStFYkwb/view?usp=drive_link

Thanks to Ali Rheaume for her coordination of this group and valuable information shared. The group is scheduled to meet on the 3rd Saturday of each month. This one-hour social meet-up is intended to be a safe space for:

• individuals navigating life with disability to meet others they can relate with
• community partners to learn more about the population and share resources
• support persons to meet other support persons

For additional information about this event, please visit ->   https://alirheaume.com/rise-up

Some of the group posed for a photo on Saturday