Wayne added some background to the presentation on the "To Kill a Mockingbird". It arose from a debate between the FHS and middle school teachers, the middle schools won out and this was the result of the first year study.
To a student, they all thought (despite the complexity) it was warmly received, challenging, and rewarding. The final chapters are available to be read.
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Chandler Creedon, President Franklin Teachers and Nurses
Teachers did ratify the proposal to save 1 million dollars and 20 teachers
Is reluctant to discuss the details of the proposal in the public. Wants a negotiation session to meet as soon as possible.
Jeff Roy, the School Committee will take this under advisement, there is an executive session this evening
Cafasso - Can you tell us about the meeting?
Creedon - There was a meeting Monday (4/13/09) lasted 3 hours, final voting was done by secret ballot.
Cafasso - Are there conditions associated with the proposal?
Creedon - I am not sure I'd call it conditions, there are subjects that should be discussed that go along with it.
Armenio - There were multiple opportunities to discuss the budget
Creedon - There were multiple queries about negotiating and the appetite was that there was none beyond the 2.5 percent
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Rohrbach - update from the budget subcommittee
compiled a listing of reductions over the year, holding clipping from 2003 "Franklin begins cutting from schools".
program reductions have been significant since 2003
over the course of six or so years, tried to reduce the budget by protecting class size
last year, was the first year where class size increased
next year, if the deficit is not resolved, staff reductions will continue and class sizes will increase again
what has been cut has not come back, they are pretty permanent
it is a good exercise to go through every year.
Pat Slight - everybody is fighting for the same goal, the best education for the students
Mullen - we have cut everywhere, this is a one year deal with the teachers, we know that. It is a good chance to review what has been going on and on. The high school is still facing their accredition issues
Rohrbach - fees via advertising, pilot program at FHS, the PCC's and booster clubs raise approx $100,000 every year.
Ogden - House announces their budget Weds afternoon, significant changes predicted.
The school website has presentations that show various scenarios depending upon the budget level and what it would do to class size.
The Financial Planning Committee presents to the Town Council on Weds evening and again to a Town-wide forum on April 27th. Recommends everyone to get to the meeting or at least watch it. A lot of work has been done, it is good work, people should pay attention.
Armenio - one time revenue, it is not a school issue, it is town issue, everybody needs to step up and be part of the community. Teachers have been incredible stretching dollars to educate our children. PCC's will be providing funds for field trips and that used to be part of the budget.
Roy - Where do we go from here? Tonight was planned to be our public hearing but based upon the news we are hearing, the next meeting (Apr 28th) is also not likely for the numbers to be ready. I am happy to see that people are stepping forward to come up with creative solutions. Keep in touch, visit the website to see what the updates are.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Live reporting - "To Kill a Mockingbird"
ASMS “To Kill A Mockingbird” Presentation
Some students wrote a last chapter, or epilogue (twenty years into the future)
some students created an artistic representation of an aspect of the book
learned more about the book this way, their attitudes and beliefs
thought this was a great project, learned a lot from it
tested their ability to understand the text even more than the classroom study
Kevin Philipps"Could make a visual from the chapter book, to take it to the next level"
Emma Campbell
Ricky Hildebrand
Matt Golding
Zoher Ghadyali
Andrew Ayotte
Matthew Peterson
Michaela Lonati
Some students wrote a last chapter, or epilogue (twenty years into the future)
some students created an artistic representation of an aspect of the book
learned more about the book this way, their attitudes and beliefs
thought this was a great project, learned a lot from it
tested their ability to understand the text even more than the classroom study
Live reporting - High School Experience
FHS Experience – Info for Summer 2009
Intended for incoming 9th graders, a social experience, to meet and connect with other students, to learn strategies for succeeding in high school
Allows students from the four feeding middle schools and others to come together at the high school
Goal to get the students ready for navigating the high school, meeting the teachers before Sept.
Adding History teacher, teachers from four disciplines will participate this summer
Scholarships available
Register: www.franklin.k12.ma.us, select Lifelong, then select Summer Program
Questions: 508-553-4814
Pandora Carlucci
Kristy Yankee
Kristin Letendre Cerce
Intended for incoming 9th graders, a social experience, to meet and connect with other students, to learn strategies for succeeding in high school
Allows students from the four feeding middle schools and others to come together at the high school
Goal to get the students ready for navigating the high school, meeting the teachers before Sept.
Adding History teacher, teachers from four disciplines will participate this summer
Scholarships available
Register: www.franklin.k12.ma.us, select Lifelong, then select Summer Program
Questions: 508-553-4814
Live reporting - Best Buddies Grant Awards
2. Guests/Presentations
Sue Streeter – Best Buddies Grant Awards
anticipated approx 120 students, 20 chaperones
Pawtucket Red Sox game
Funway Cafe trip (tickets, transportation)
Special Olympics Field Trip to Attleboro
Sue Streeter – Best Buddies Grant Awards
Emily Constantine – HMMSBest Buddies Prom - May 7th
Marilee Gleason – ASMS
Erin Miller - FHS
anticipated approx 120 students, 20 chaperones
Pawtucket Red Sox game
Funway Cafe trip (tickets, transportation)
Special Olympics Field Trip to Attleboro
Live reporting - School Committee - 4/14/09
Attending: Armenio, Cafasso, Kelly, Mullen, Roy, Rohrbach,
Missing: Trahan
1. Routine Business
Missing: Trahan
1. Routine Business
- Citizen’s Comments
- Review of Agenda
- Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the March 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
- Correspondence:
- Budget to Actual
- Budget Transfers
- Letter from Mark Tiede and Melissa McCann
- Letters from the Doggett family
"a much rosier situation for the next school year"
Milford Daily News
FRANKLIN —
Tonight, the teachers union will announce whether it will take a wage freeze and suspend course reimbursements to save teachers' jobs this year.
An affirmative vote would save the school district $1 million: $800,000 in salary increases, and the remainder in tuition reimbursement, said Franklin Education Association President Chandler Creedon, a psychologist at Horace Mann Middle School.
Read the full article in the Milford Daily News here
Garnet Rogers - Circle of Friends Coffeehouse
Famed Canadian performer Garnet Rogers will be appearing at the Circle of Friends Coffeehouse on Saturday, April 18th at 8:00 PM. Garnet has established himself as "one of the major talents of our time". Hailed by the Boston Globe as a "charismatic performer and singer", Garnet is a man with a powerful physical presence and a voice to match. With his "smooth. dark baritone" his incredible range, and thoughtful, dramatic phrasing, Garnet is widely considered by fans and critics alike to be one of the finest singers anywhere. His music, like the man himself, is literate, passionate, highly sensitive, with a deep purpose. An optimist at heart, Garnet sings extraordinary songs about people who are not obvious heroes and of the small victories of the everyday. As memorable as his songs, his over the top humor and lightning-quick wit moves his audience from tears to laughter and back again. Garnet suggests that you bring a non-perishable food item as a donation to the Franklin Food Pantry.
The next show
Saturday,
April 18th, 8:00PM
GARNET ROGERS
with special guest
Marc Douglas Berardo $15
Saturday,
April 18th, 8:00PM
GARNET ROGERS
with special guest
Marc Douglas Berardo $15
You can purchase tickets in advance through the Circle of Friends Coffeehouse website
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