Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Live reporting - Presentations

Rachel Porter – 100 points Girls Ice Hockey

SchCom: FHS Girls Hockey - 100 Points


HMMS – Math Counts Competition – Most Improved Team Certificates (Teacher/Coach: Andi Ridley)
  • Askshat Agrawal
  • Azmina Aysha
  • Rachel Balon
  • Sanjay Batchu
  • Abhilahsa Boruah
  • Ben Burke
  • Rachita Chaudhury
  • Brendan Lewis
  • Ajey Pandey
  • Nithya Sridhar

Live reporting - School Committee 3/10/09

Attending: Armenio, Kelly, Mullen, Roy, Rohrbach, Trahan
Missing: Cafasso


1. Routine Business
  • Citizen’s Comments - none
  • Review of Agenda - none
  • Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the February 24, 2009 School Committee Meeting. motion to approve - passed 6-0
  • Payment of Bills - Mr. Kelly motion to approve - passed 6-0
  • Payroll - Ms. Armenio
  • FHS Student Representatives
Music Dept Concert at Horace Mann 7:00 PM Wednesday 3/11/09
Senior Awards night - June 1
The Wrestling team won the State Championship
Raised $5,000 for the Tomorrow Fund
  • Correspondence:
1. Budget to Actual
2. Transfers

"I think it'll help everybody"


The two communities will begin by sharing the first flag football game of the year, in Medway in late April or early May, said Town Administrator Jeffrey D. Nutting.

Franklin has recreational staff and extensive programs and activities, and Medway has residents willing to pay the fees to participate, since the town only offers minimal recreational activities.

"It's a win-win for everyone," Nutting said.

"It gives us revenue to keep our fees down" by contributing to overhead costs, he said.

Franklin Recreation Department Director Ryan Jette said about 5,800 kids in Franklin participate and Nutting said the department has revenue of about $400,000 per year.

"We're not going to get rich off this, but if we can make $10,000 for a little bit of work, it's worth a try," Nutting said.

Under the agreement, Medway residents can participate in a Franklin Recreation Department program or activity after Franklin residents have been given a chance to register.

Read the full article in the Milford Daily News here

Read all the live reporting from the Town Council meeting March 4th here


"optimistic the economy will rebound in three years"

GHS
Posted Mar 09, 2009 @ 11:54 PM

FRANKLIN —

Developer John Marini will not be completing the final leg of his downtown project for at least three years because banks are refusing to finance the work, he told the Planning Board last night.

Instead of his original plan to demolish, rebuild, and sell 12-28 West Central St. this year, Marini said he will put $100,000 worth of repairs into the building and lease the spaces for a three-year period.

Marini blames his difficulties on the recession.

"I've been in this business 40 years, and I've never had things happen this way. It's impossible to get financing, it's impossible to get tenants, it's impossible to sell. It's just a crazy situation," Marini said.

Read the full article on the trouble delaying the downtown development in the Milford Daily News here.


Harlem Wizards vs. Sullivan Rockets

Anxious to get out of the house? Looking for a fun, affordable, local family activity? Want to get in the mood for March Madness?



The Harlem Wizards are coming to Franklin!


The Harlem Wizards, one of the greatest basketball show-team organizations to ever “lace it up and let’em fly”, will play our own Sullivan Rockets. This will be an entertaining night for kids of all ages (and adults too)!

Date:
Friday, March 13th, 2009, 7:00 PM
Doors Open 6:30, Game Time 7:00

Location:
Tri-County Regional High School
147 Pond St, Franklin MA

Tickets:
Click through to order form here on the Annie Sullivan PCC website

Contacts:
ayotte_k at verizon.net or erinclong at comcast.net

Sponsored By:
Annie Sullivan Middle School PCC
www.franklin.ma.us/auto/schools/sullivan/pcc


You may also order tickets online for a minimum fee:
www.harlemwizards.com

Monday, March 9, 2009

School Committee - Agenda - 3/10/09

1. Routine Business
  • Citizen’s Comments
  • Review of Agenda
  • Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the February 24, 2009 School Committee Meeting.
  • Payment of Bills - Mr. Kelly
  • Payroll - Ms. Armenio
  • FHS Student Representatives
  • Correspondence:
1. Budget to Actual
2. Transfers

2. Guests/Presentations:

Rachel Porter – 100 points Girls Ice Hockey (with Peter Light)

HMMS – Math Counts Competition – Most Improved Team Certificates (Teacher/Coach: Andi Ridley)
  • Askshat Agrawal
  • Azmina Aysha
  • Rachel Balon
  • Sanjay Batchu
  • Abhilahsa Boruah
  • Ben Burke
  • Rachita Chaudhury
  • Brendan Lewis
  • Ajey Pandey
  • Nithya Sridhar

c. HMMS Enrichment Model Presentation
  • Anne Bergen
  • Rob Vacca
  • Jacqui Berger
  • Trich Metrick
  • Bert Garr


3. Discussion Only Items
  • FY 2010 Budget Matters
  • Ten-Year Summary of Capitol Projects at FHS

4. Action Items
  1. I recommend acceptance of a check for $3,000.00 from the Jefferson PCC for field trips for the Jefferson 1st grade to Southwick and the 5th grade to Freedom Trail.
  2. I recommend approval of the FHS Art Department’s request for a field trip to NY Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 16, 2009 as detailed.
  3. I recommend appointment of Sally Winslow to the position of Assistant Superintendent of Student Services effective July 1, 2009.
  4. I recommend approval of the FHS’s request for a recurring field trip for 20 students to the University of New Hampshire on March 14, 2009 for their annual Jazz Festival on March 14, 2009 as detailed.
  5. I recommend acceptance of a check for $501.02 from the FHS Class of 1942 for a scholarship for the FHS Class of 2009.
  6. I recommend approval of the FHS recurring field trip to Providence Place Mall for Remington Middle School students as detailed.


5. Information Matters
• Superintendent’s Report
  • Enrollment Comparison
  • FY08 Per Pupil Expenditure Comparison to State Average
  • FHS Building Projects

• School Committee Sub-Committee Reports
• 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

"Merging two positions seems efficient"

GHS
Posted Mar 08, 2009 @ 09:06 PM

FRANKLIN —

She hasn't yet officially taken the reins from Superintendent Wayne Ogden, but Maureen Sabolinski is already making moves to save a top position without expanding the budget.

"Looking at the workload and budgetary needs, I opted to reorganize" a few roles, said Sabolinski, now assistant superintendent.

Sabolinski said she will continue her current duties, plus heap on the job of superintendent. She is also one of 51 school staff who volunteered to forgo a pay increase next year.

And in place of an assistant superintendent and a director of pupil personnel services, she created a new position, assistant superintendent for student services.

Read the full article about this change in the Milford Daily News here

Read the live reporting from the School Committee meeting held on Feb 24th here