2. Guests/Presentations
Art Streeter, Sue Streeter, (Mark ?)
Annie Sullivan, Horace Mann and FHS have chapters for Best Buddies
Awarded 1st scholarship for a May 2008 graduate from FHS
Best Buddies International has money to grant to the local Franklin chapters due to the efforts of the groups over the past several years.
The grants would be used to extend friendships beyond the classroom.
The grants would be modeled upon the FEF grant process.
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FHS Principal Pam Gould
Miriam Connolly
Erin Miller
Looking to have a Best Buddies prom within the local area.
Might just start with Franklin but would like to expand it as it can.
Looking for a "free hall" sometime in March, approx 150.
Dec 22 - Foxboro's and Eaton will be coming to FHS for a holiday party
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Live reporting - academic awards
Academic Excellence Awards
- Philip MacClellan - #1 in Senior class
- Arushi Singh - #2 in Senior class
Live reporting - School Committee
Attending: Cafasso, Kelly, Mullen, Roy, Rohrbach, Trahan
Missing: Armenio
AGENDA
Call to order Mr. Roy
Pledge of Allegiance
Moment of Silence
1. Routine Business
Citizen’s Comments
Review of Agenda - move academic awards up in front of Best Buddies
Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the November 25, 2008 School Committee Meeting. Approved 6-0
Payment of Bills Mr. Kelly Moved to accept warrants, approved 6-0
Payroll Ms. Armenio
FHS Student Representatives
Correspondence:
Missing: Armenio
AGENDA
Call to order Mr. Roy
Pledge of Allegiance
Moment of Silence
1. Routine Business
Citizen’s Comments
Review of Agenda - move academic awards up in front of Best Buddies
Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the November 25, 2008 School Committee Meeting. Approved 6-0
Payment of Bills Mr. Kelly Moved to accept warrants, approved 6-0
Payroll Ms. Armenio
FHS Student Representatives
- Red Cross blood drive
- Progress reports week before Christmas
- Drama performance, 12/17-18
Correspondence:
- Budget to Actual
- E-mail from Mike D’Angelo regarding modular removal
in the news - Charter School applications, state warns of aid cuts
Ben Franklin Charter School accepting applications
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Read the full article in the Gazette here
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House Speaker Salvatore F. DiMasi said yesterday that Massachusetts cities and towns should brace for cuts of up to 10 percent in state aid next year, an ominous sign that the pain of the nation's economic crisis is still just taking hold and could result in layoffs of police, firefighters, and teachers in local communities.
"Massachusetts will not be spared the pain," said DiMasi, after calling a group of reporters into his State House office. He predicted state aid would be reduced by 5 to 10 percent, saying it is "a matter of how much. It's not a matter of whether they will take a cut or not."
Read the full article in the Boston Globe here
WASTED - available for replay
Did you miss the W.A.S.T."E".D. meeting?
No problem, the very powerful information session held at Franklin High on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 is still available for you to listen to.
Click here to find all six segments of the evening.
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The number of people who have listened since the session continues to grow.
I am a little surprised by the results thus far. As impressive as Nick's story was, Josh's story is short and to the point.
Likewise for Nick's parents point of view.
Don't miss interpret what my intention is, this is not a superficial popularity contest. These are real life stories. All the information was freely presented. It took courage and effort on the part of Bill, Nick, Josh, and Nick's parents to get up on the stage in front of 100 or so people.
You should be able to find 2 hours (especially with the segments broken up into approx 20-25 minutes apiece).
Skip a movie.
Have a listen.
Then have a good conversation with your son, daughter, neighbor, etc.
Franklin needs to be talking about this.
We (adults) need to show that our children matter to us.
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One quote that I love comes from Kirk Weisler and one of his T4D:
No problem, the very powerful information session held at Franklin High on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 is still available for you to listen to.
Click here to find all six segments of the evening.
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The number of people who have listened since the session continues to grow.
| Item | Content | Mins | # Replays |
| Wasted 1 | Intro; FHS Students | 23 | 28 |
| Wasted 2 | Bill Phillips | 25 | 19 |
| Wasted 3 | Nick's story | 24 | 34 |
| Wasted 4 | Josh's story | 17 | 14 |
| Wasted 5 | Nick's parents view | 10 | 17 |
| Wasted 6 | Q&A; next steps | 26 | 41 |
I am a little surprised by the results thus far. As impressive as Nick's story was, Josh's story is short and to the point.
Likewise for Nick's parents point of view.
Don't miss interpret what my intention is, this is not a superficial popularity contest. These are real life stories. All the information was freely presented. It took courage and effort on the part of Bill, Nick, Josh, and Nick's parents to get up on the stage in front of 100 or so people.
You should be able to find 2 hours (especially with the segments broken up into approx 20-25 minutes apiece).
Skip a movie.
Have a listen.
Then have a good conversation with your son, daughter, neighbor, etc.
Franklin needs to be talking about this.
We (adults) need to show that our children matter to us.
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One quote that I love comes from Kirk Weisler and one of his T4D:
"Our example to our children, to our families, and to the world around us is constant. The question is not whether or not anyone is watching, the question is what are they learning as they watch."
Interested in wind or solar energy?
Thinking of installing a wind turbine
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Incentives for
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Presenter:
Tyler Leeds, Project Manager, Green Building & Infrastructure
Mass Technology Collaborative
When:
Wednesday, December 10, 7:00 p.m.
Where:
Franklin Public Library Community Room
118 Main Street, Lower Level
Description:
Massachusetts has recently developed several incentives to spur the development of renewable energy, including Commonwealth Solar Rebates, Small Renewables Initiative, and Business Expansion Incentives.
Tyler Leeds will answer your questions and help you understand the basic economics of investing in renewable energy.
This Event is of Special Interest for:
Home Owners, Business Owners, Installers, Dealers, Contractors, Electricians and Architects
Sponsored by:
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Franklin School Committee Meeting - agenda - 12/9/08
Franklin School Committee Meeting
December 9, 2008
Municipal Building – Council Chambers
7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
Call to order Mr. Roy
Pledge of Allegiance
Moment of Silence
1. Routine Business
Citizen’s Comments
Review of Agenda
Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the November 25, 2008 School Committee Meeting.
Payment of Bills Mr. Kelly
Payroll Ms. Armenio
FHS Student Representatives
Correspondence:
2. Guests/Presentations
Academic Excellence Awards
School Improvement Plans
3. Discussion Only Items
none
4. Action Items
5. Information Matters
Superintendent’s Report
School Committee Liaison Reports
6. New Business
To discuss future business that may be brought before the School Committee.
7. Executive Session
8. Adjourn
December 9, 2008
Municipal Building – Council Chambers
7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
Call to order Mr. Roy
Pledge of Allegiance
Moment of Silence
1. Routine Business
Citizen’s Comments
Review of Agenda
Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the November 25, 2008 School Committee Meeting.
Payment of Bills Mr. Kelly
Payroll Ms. Armenio
FHS Student Representatives
Correspondence:
- Budget to Actual
- E-mail from Mike D’Angelo regarding modular removal
2. Guests/Presentations
- Best Buddies
Academic Excellence Awards
- Philip MacClellan
- Arushi Singh
School Improvement Plans
- Davis Thayer
- Jefferson
- Keller
- Kennedy
- Parmenter
3. Discussion Only Items
none
4. Action Items
- I recommend approval of the ASMS recurring trip to DC for the 8th Grade in May 2009 as detailed.
- I recommend acceptance of a check for $290.17 from the Remington PCC for a 7th grade field trip to the Christa McAuliffe Center.
- I recommend approval to declare books as surplus on the attached list for the JF Kennedy Elementary School.
- Take action to remove the modular classrooms at Davis Thayer Elementary School at a total cost of $30,000 to $35,000, (includes removal of interior walls, replacement of grass and landscape in front of building and renovations to the sub standard sized rooms on the second and third floors into normal sized classrooms).
- Take action to remove the modular classrooms at FHS at the cost of $25,000, (includes removal of interior walls and replacement of grass and landscape in front of building).
- Take action to remove the modular classrooms at Jefferson Elementary School at the cost of $15,000 to $20,000, (includes removal of interior walls and replacement of grass and landscape in front of building).
5. Information Matters
Superintendent’s Report
- Academic Excellence Awards
- W.A.S.T.E.D.
- Banner Ads
School Committee Liaison Reports
6. New Business
To discuss future business that may be brought before the School Committee.
7. Executive Session
- Contractual Negotiations
8. Adjourn
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