Franklin Matters

Thursday, October 30, 2008

"cost for displaying one banner was set at $480 per year"

By Joyce Kelly/Daily News staff

GHS

Posted Oct 29, 2008 @ 11:52 PM

FRANKLIN —

Franklin High School has begun a six-month pilot program allowing advertising on 4- by 6-foot banners in its field house.

"Despite a tight economy, you do have a captive audience," and the district should benefit from it, said School Committee member Ed Cafasso, a member of the advertising subcommittee.

The money made during the pilot program will go to Franklin High's revolving athletic account, but the School Committee may direct the money elsewhere if and when the program continues.

"We've been talking about this for quite some time," said Franklin High School Athletic Director Brad Sidwell.

"Hopefully, we'll get it done in the next month, during the busy winter season," Sidwell said.

Read the full article in the Milford Daily News here.

This was part of the live reporting here on Tuesday night during the school committee meeting.

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

"There's a lot to do"

By Joyce Kelly/Daily News staff

GHS

Posted Oct 29, 2008 @ 12:37 AM

FRANKLIN —

The dented, rusty lockers with missing handles, doors that don't shut and the rest of the boys' locker room was the low point on a tour for local officials of Franklin High School last night.

Some of the showers do work, said Mike D'Angelo, facilities director for the town and schools, adding, with a laugh, "though nobody uses them."

The boys' locker room is one of several places at the high school, built in 1971, that is not handicapped-accessible, said D'Angelo, who led the tour.

The girls' locker room "is just like times gone by, the '70s," D'Angelo said.

As D'Angelo showed the group an outdated general science classroom in the B wing, Town Council Chairman Christopher Feeley asked, "What's the worst thing to the eyes in this building?"

D'Angelo and Principal Pamela Gould answered unequivocally: the boys' locker room and chemistry labs.

Read the full article in the Milford Daily News here

"Now I'm nervous"

By Joyce Kelly/Daily News staff

GHS

Posted Oct 29, 2008 @ 12:00 AM

FRANKLIN —

Citing an amazing work ethic and knowledge of Franklin schools and the community, the School Committee last night unanimously voted to appoint Assistant Superintendent Maureen Sabolinski as the new superintendent, with the whole room clapping.

Sabolinski will take the reins from her mentor, Superintendent Wayne Ogden, when he resigns June 30.

"I wholeheartedly support and endorse your candidacy for this position," School Committee Chairman Jeffrey Roy said, addressing Sabolinski. "I've seen your level of dedication, I've seen the skill set you bring to the job and the wonderful working relationship between you and Wayne Ogden."

Roy also said he was "delighted" to be able to say there was a great candidate in the Franklin school system.

"I thought long and hard about whether we should go to a broad, nationwide search. Having participated in two searches, and ... judging what we've seen in the past ... Why would I spend taxpayers' money when I know in my heart, the top candidate is sitting here in our lap?" Roy said.

Read the full article in the Milford Daily News here

School Commitee Meeting - 10/28/08

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Live reporting - meeting wraps up

Subcommittee reports - building use

Liaison reports - FEF casino night on 11/21/08

Motion to enter executive session and not to return - Approved 6 - 0

Live reporting - Superintendent

Wayne has a survey being sent out to the parents, eight questions about how it would be organized (start before or after Labor Day, starting time, etc.)

Survey is live today and will be closed November 24th

A separate survey will be conducted to gain input from the teachers.

Discussion on state survey for transportation out of district, i.e. someone going from Franklin to Perkins School maybe going by some students in another school district, could there be some collaboration amongst the districts. This was a pilot program and the reimbursements were just cut by the state.

Live reporting - Action Items

Action Items

Take action on Superintendent Candidacy. Handled earlier in the meeting

I recommend budget transfers as detailed in the attached documentation. Approved 6 - 0

I recommend approval of the request of the BICO Board of Directors to amend the preamble of the existing agreement of the BICO Collaborative to include the School Committee of the Town of Norton, MA. Approved 6 - 0

I recommend acceptance of the annual donation of dictionaries for all third grade students from the Franklin Lodge of Elks No. 2136 in partnership with the MA Elks Association, Inc. Approved 6 - 0

I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,000.00 from the Oak Street PCC for a 3rd grade field trip to Plimoth Plantation. Approved 6 - 0

I recommend acceptance of a check for $258.76 from the Target Take Charge of Education Program to defer the costs of a 7th grade field trip to the Krista McAuliffe Space Exploration Center for Annie Sullivan Middle School students. Approved 6 - 0

I recommend approval of the sale of banner advertising space in the FHS Field House with all proceeds to be used in support of the FHS Athletic Program. handled earlier in the meeting