Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting - 3 part audio for ease of listening to what you want (audio)

This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, April  8, 2025. 7 members participated, 6 in Council Chambers.1 remote (Sompally). 

The audio for the meeting is split into 3 segments for ease of listening

Part 1 - #1426 = the beginning and ending of the meeting (approx. 43 minutes)

https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1426-school-cmte-mtg-beginending-04-08-25-p1-of-3/

Part 2 - #1427 = the Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC) update (approx. 52 Minutes)

https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1427-school-cmte-mtg-04-08-25-p2-of-3-ecdc-update/

Part 3 - #1428 = the Elementary schools redistricting update (approx. 1 hour & 16 minutes)

https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1428-school-cmte-mtg-04-08-25-p3-of-3-elementary-schools-update/

Quick recap:

ECDC update - Kimberly Taylor, Principal

Photos of the slides as presented -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/qYDXR58de1BmRCaa6 

Elementary update ->

       grade level                  3-5                K-2

Washington                 Even Chalman         Stefani Wasik

Lincoln                             Brad Hendrixson        Keri Busavage

Photos of the slides as presented -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/Cd9aV25fJ3eYrB8Z7 

Discussion/ actions items -

School Choice Vote - I recommend to not accept School Choice students for the 2025-2026 School Year as discussed. For this year with redistricting underway, not at this time, open for more a stabile world; So moved, second, passes via roll call 7-0

Foreign Exchange Student Vote - I recommend to not accept Foreign Exchange students for the 2025-2026 school year as discussed. Not the same as school choice; so moved, second, passes via roll call 7-0

Policy- 2nd Reading - Adoption/Elimination I recommend adoption / elimination of the following policies as discussed: 2nd Reading: ACA - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex Elimination: ACA-R - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex Under Title IX Including Sex- Based Harassment Per president executive orders; Via roll call 6-1 (Griffith - no)

ECDC update - Kimberly Taylor, Principal

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Franklin TV video for replay ->  https://www.youtube.com/live/3rgXaYFUtNA?&t=100 

The meeting agenda can be found ->   https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04082025-1669 

Documents released for this agenda after the meeting can be found -> https://www.franklinps.net/documents/departments/school-committee/meeting-packets/2024---25-meeting-packets/april-8%2C-2025-sc-meeting-packet/784309 

My full set of notes taken during the meeting can be found in one PDF ->

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QCIHgtiYGE6hjPEpDLKBhP2B1oYReHbu/view?usp=drive_link 

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FHS outdoor track throwing results for Milford meet April 15

Via Twitter, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Spring sports competition for Franklin High School on Tuesday, April 15, 2025

FHS outdoor track throwers

Boys Outdoor Track = Milford @ Franklin, 3:45

Girls Outdoor Track = Milford @ Franklin, 3:45

no official team results are available at this time. We did find the FHS Throwers post their results for girls and boys events via Instagram:

@ellachandaria.tf 🥇 shot put & discus
@abby_baker_7 🥇 javelin 🥉 shot put
@alliebrown2007 🥈 shot put & discus
@eilacrochiere 🥈 javelin
@lydia.d.09 🥉 discus
@elias_law5 🥇 shot put
Jack Yeulenski 🥈 shot put 🥉 discus
Srinath Dadireddy 🥈 discus 🥉 javelin

PRs- @elias_law5 @elias_robles2006 @maxwellcohen66 Matt Lord Tiger Taylor Jacob Streesman Jason Papp Srinath Dadireddy @jackson.bartro Jackson Taylor, David Scott, Eric Crochiere, Andy Bunce, @abby_baker_7 @legobatman1947 Chloe Bowser, Elise Ackerman, Sammy Federico, @lydia.d.09 @mollyk_25 @_graceapicella @emarz09 Monica McIntyre

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DIfFX8kNWMH/

Asking “What is so sacred about the school experience that we would fight to keep it into the future?” is one way to decide on the vote for June 3

From: Deep Dive Into the Big Questions Question 1: What is Sacred? (Part 1)

"The ongoing disruptions in the world are forcing us to make important choices. Despite the seemingly never-ending stream of tools, programs, and methods being offered as “solutions” to what’s broken in education, pause to consider: what are the aspects of school that we want to preserve 10 or 20 years or even longer into the future? What is at the core of our purpose as schools in the world today? In other words, what matters most?

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When we wrote the 9 Big Questions in 2021 we urged a sort of recalibration for a much different reality. We advocated for going back to the most foundational aspects of our work with children: The things that really matter. Our non-negotiable values. Those aspects of school we consider sacred.

Since that time, our work with educators and communities made it crystal clear that for meaningful, sustainable change to happen, schools must ground their work in their deepest beliefs and values. Asking “What is so sacred about the school experience that we would fight to keep it into the future?” is the first place to start. It forces us to get to the core of what’s most important about our service to children."

Continue to read the full article ->    https://ckarchive.com/b/0vuwh9h9w9q5ma7mggrmzhvleex55hn 

The Town of Franklin FY 2026 Override page can be found -> https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/1089/Fiscal-Year-2026-Override-Information

If the 6 Listening Session left you with an unanswered question, then there are still at least 5 more times to get an official answer

• Finance Committee ->  April 28, April 29, May 1
• Town Council -> May 21, May 22

Asking “What is so sacred about the school experience that we would fight to keep it into the future?” is one way to decide on the vote for June 3

“Ancient Lore with Modern Applications”: How Digitization is Transforming Cultural Heritage at Germany's Berlin State Library

What technologies, practices, and ethical concerns are reshaping the way libraries and archives preserve, promote, and curate our cultural heritage? 

Please join Dr. John Woitkowitz, head of the “Stabi Lab” at the Berlin State Library (Germany’s equivalent to the Library of Congress), for a talk about the future of libraries and digital humanities.

“Ancient Lore with Modern Applications” - April 22

Tuesday, Apr. 22 @ 6:30 PM

Franklin Public Library: The Meeting Room (Ground Floor) 118 Main Street, Franklin, MA

Sponsors: Dean College & Franklin Historical Commission

RSVP requested by April 21 -> https://forms.office.com/r/XqtPa4wda9

Download the flyer as a reminder or to share -> 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lMcQnlq23PQUMcbIwzJh43XsgEbQHc_4/view?usp=drive_link

5 Franklin High School Music Students Perform at Annual All-State Concert

Superintendent Lucas Giguere and Director of Visual & Performing Arts Diane Plouffe are pleased to share that five Franklin High School musicians recently performed in the Annual All-State Concert.

Each year, the Massachusetts Music Educators Association (MMEA) hosts the All-State Concert, featuring performances from some of Massachusetts' best student-musicians in chorus, concert band, jazz band, orchestra, and treble chorus.

Five students in the Franklin High School music program auditioned and were accepted into the All-State Honor Ensembles. The performances took place on March 29 at Symphony Hall in Boston.

Alexander Fioravanti (euphonium) and Sophia Francis Fracassa (French horn) performed in the All-State Band. Chongyu Liu (violin), Abram “Ace” Eagerman (bass), and Emma Anderson (French horn) perform with the All-State Orchestra.

Five Franklin High School students — from left, Emma Anderson, Chongyu Liu, Sophia Francis Fracassa, Abram Eagerman, and Alexander Fioravanti — recently participated in the All-State Concert. (Photo Courtesy Franklin Public Schools)

"I am incredibly proud of our five Franklin High School students who were selected to perform in the All-State Concert," Plouffe said. "This prestigious event brings together the top musicians from across Massachusetts, and it is a true honor for our students to be a part of it."

"Congratulations to our talented Franklin High School student-musicians for this honorable achievement," Superintendent Giguere said. "Performing alongside some of their most talented peers in the state showcases their dedication and artistry and is an experience they can carry with them for years to come."

yes, registration for the annual PMC Kids Ride in Franklin is NOW open - June 8, 2025

PMC Kids Ride in Franklin June 8, 2025

Registration is open, sign up today!

#PMCKids #pmc2025 #closerbythemile #kidshelpingkids

Registration and additional info -> https://kids.pmc.org/franklin

The Padula Family live at La Cantina Winery - April 19

Save the Date! Saturday April 19 7-9:30 PM

The Padula Family live at La Cantina Winery - April 19

You won’t want to miss The Padula Family live at La Cantina Winery!

This amazing family brings beautiful harmonies, great energy, and heartfelt music you’ll absolutely love.

It’s going to be a night full of joy, connection, and unforgettable tunes.

Mark your calendar and come be part of the magic!

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/15gtPFUYEN/

"Implementation of MBTA Communities Law Continues with Nearly 70 Communities Approved"

"Permanent regulations for the MBTA Communities Law have been published and nearly 70 communities are now compliant or conditionally compliant.  

The MBTA Communities Law is working."

Shared from -> https://x.com/MA_EOHLC/status/1912119967509827710?

Read the full press release ->

https://www.mass.gov/news/implementation-of-mbta-communities-law-continues-with-nearly-70-communities-approved

The Town of Franklin is in the "Zoning has been adopted and/or submitted for review" category.

"Implementation of MBTA Communities Law Continues with Nearly 70 Communities Approved"

Franklin Fest has a new date!!! - Sunday, April 27, 2025

Franklin Fest is back! 

Join us on April 27, 2025, for an exciting 3v3 Basketball Tournament at Pieri Gymnasium!

All proceeds will go to support the Franklin YMCA 

 Raffle prizes and  concessions
 Registration starts at 10 AM
 Kids Tournament: 11 AM
 Men’s & Women’s Tournament: 12 PM

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HM3Qz9qEY/

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Yes, Franklin has it's own radio station -> wfpr.fm. Franklin Public Radio has a brand new schedule for the locally produced shows that fill our air waves. 

It is available anywhere, anytime at wfpr.fm or in the local Franklin, MA area at 102.9 on the FM dial.

Tune in to listen to the following:

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Wednesday

8:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM   Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock 

Franklin and its local government, services and events  (repeats Saturday at 2 PM)  

This session of the radio show shares the School Committee Policy Subcommittee meeting that resulted in a consideration of "Horace Mann Campus" ->

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/04/school-committee-policy-subcommittee.html

9:00 AM, 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM  The Wonderful World of Wine – Mark Lenzi, Kim Simone  All about wine, its culture, lore and finer points.    (repeats Saturday at 1 PM)  

Mark & Kim share their Interview with Randy Caparoso

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/04/the-wonderful-world-of-wine-www-episode.html

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

Franklin TV schedule for Wednesday, April 16, 2025

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

7:30 am Mental Health: Joanne Spillane

8:30 am Conversation of Hope: Black & Jewish Voices in Harmony

10:00 am Arts Advocacy: How-Tos

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Sweet Corn Risotto

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Tai Salad

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Pork Chops

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Black Bean, Roasted Pepper & Garlic Pizzetta

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2019 Show 4

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Spring 2019 Show 2

3:30 pm Metrowest Boston Annual Meeting 2025 Pt 1

7:30 pm Concerts on the Common: Heather Deary & Carolyn Rae

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

7:00 am FHS Winter Jazz 01-29-25

8:30 am All-Town Concert: Band 2025

10:00 am SAFE Coalition: Michelle Palladini

11:00 am FHS Concert Hour 02-26-25

12:30 pm FHS Varsity Softball v Taunton 04-09-25

3:00 pm FHS Track and Field: v North Attleboro 05-09-23

8:00 pm FHS Varsity Baseball v Bridgewater Raynham 04-11-25

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

8:00 am Town Council 03-19-25

2:00 pm Town Council 03-19-25

7:00 pm Town Council  CHAMBERS  862 0890 0454

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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