Franklin, MA: School Dept - Proposed Budget FY 2013

The presentation document used for the FY 2013 School Budget can be viewed here:



Related posts:
Summary budget documents
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/04/franklin-ma-fy-2013-budget-documents.html

Budget hearing 4/25/12
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/04/finance-committee-budget-hearing-fy.html

Healthy Kids Day® - Hockomock Y - Sat - Apr 28

More than 1,900 Ys across the country are taking part in the celebration, meant to kick start physical activity and learning throughout the summer – a critical out-of-school time for kids. 

Healthy Kids Day, a national initiative of the Y to improve the health and well-being of kids, is filled with fun, active play and educational activities that will help parents improve their kids’ lifestyles for the long term. Research shows that without access to activities that stimulate the mind and body, kids are more prone to gain weight and fall behind academically over the summer months. 

“At the Hockomock Area YMCA, we know that when the school year ends, many kids lose exposure to activities that keep them moving and learning. Healthy Kids Day will help parents begin thinking early about what their kids need to stay physically and intellectually active in the summer,” said Lauren Marciszyn, Director of Youth & Community Wellness, Hockomock Area YMCA. “Summer is just around the corner and is an ideal time for kids to get out and grow so they are healthier and sharper when the next school year begins.” 

The Hockomock Area YMCA’s event will take place at all three branches located in Franklin, Foxboro and North Attleboro from 10 – 1 PM and this free day of fun will feature vendors, give-a-ways and activities for all ages. 

A leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y holds Healthy Kids Day to teach healthy habits and inspire a lifetime love of physical activity through active play. As part of this initiative, the Y – along with hundreds of thousands of parents and kids nationwide – is taking on summer by addressing critical gaps in health and education that cause kids to be at risk for childhood obesity and suffer summer learning loss.

Activities at the 45 Forge Hill Rd branch in Franklin will include:

• Bouncy House
• Dancy Party
• Ms. Madge Ickles' Grand return from her world tour
• Human Board Game, with you as the pieces
• Face Painting
• Grocery Store Madness
• Open Gymnastics
• Planting
• Camp Extreme
• Water Balloon Challenge Course
• Slip & Slide with Paint
• Luke the Lion from Whitson's Nutrition Safari
• Digital Finger Print Scans
• Raffles
• Give-a-ways

From 10 – 1 PM on Saturday, Apr 28 at the 45 Forge Hill Rd branch in Franklin

Vendors including: Medway Community Farms, Friends of Franklin Community Gardens, Stop & Shop, New York Life Insurance, Franklin Police and Fire Departments, Wildtree, Van Roon Chiropractic, Garelick Farms, Franklin and Bellingham Foodservice Departments, Walgreens, and more!

Important Details
Come dressed in clothes that can get dirty
Bring your bathing suit and towel for family swim from 1-3 (theme will be "Splash")

Downtown Partnership; May 3 - Meeting Agenda

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May 3 General Meeting Agenda

via Franklin Downtown Partnership by noreply@blogger.com (Franklin Downtown Partnership) on 4/26/12

Franklin Downtown Partnership General Meeting Agenda

Thursday, May 3, 2012 at 8:30 a.m.

Dean College Campus Center

Golder Room

I.       Open Meeting


II.      Adoption of Agenda


III.     Introductions


IV.    Town Updates -- Jeff Nutting
         a. New Chief of Police Stephan Semerjian


V.     Report from Executive Director
         a. 2012 event updates
         b. Membership and sponsorship reminders


VI.    Report from Strawberry Stroll Chair -- Nicole Fortier
         a. Thursday, June 7, 4-7 p.m.
         b. Sponsors needed


VII.   Report from Harvest Festival Chairs -- Mary Graff & Jeanne Sherlock


VIII.  Report from Beautification Chair -- Eileen Mason
         a. Saturday, May 19 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
         b. Volunteers and sponsors needed


IX.    Networking Luncheon -- Joel Carrara


X.     Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail -- Mark Kaplan & Ed Barth


XI.   New Business
        a. Cake Bar opening
        b. Art Center -- May 5, 5-7p.m. Anniversary Party


XII.  Adjourn


Next General Meeting will be Thursday, September 6

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HMEA 11th Annual Independence 5K - May 20th

The poster talking about the 11th Annual Independence 5K for HMEA is colorful!



If you want to register as a runner, you can do that directly here
http://www.active.com/register/index.cfm?CHECKSSO=0&EVENT_ID=2009516

or if you want to register and raise some funds for HMEA, you can do that here
http://www.firstgiving.com/hmea


You can also view the document here
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczMXJVVzMxLVFRazQ

Officials investigate Franklin High assault caught on tape

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Officials investigate Franklin High assault caught on tape

via The Milford Daily News News RSS by Brian Benson on 4/26/12

Police are investigating an assault today at Franklin High School that was videotaped and posted on a social media website, according to police and school officials.

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The text of the School Department broadcast to the school community:

*A message from FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT* **** 

April 26, 2012 

Dear Members of the Franklin Public Schools Community: 

Franklin Public Schools has learned that a videotape has been released on a social media site that depicts a Franklin High School student physically assaulting another student today at Franklin High School. There were no weapons involved and one student was injured. We are committing our full resources to investigating and responding to this appalling incident in our school community. 

We have also referred this matter to the Franklin Police Department and are giving them our complete cooperation. Franklin Public Schools is fully committed to supporting students and families who have been impacted by this incident and has made counselors available to meet with students and families. 

This cowardly act is disturbing and it does not reflect the expectations we espouse as a school district or as a community. We are committed to ensuring all of our students are safe while they are in school. We will continue to collaborate with the Franklin Police as the investigation proceeds and we will keep you updated. 

Respectfully,
Maureen Sabolinski
Superintendent of Schools

Finance Committee - Budget Hearing FY 2013

The Finance Committee approved the budget put forward for Fiscal Year 2013 on Wednesday evening. The total of $102,179,773 provides the same level of service with no program reductions and no increase in school fees. Some fees on the Town side of the budget were previously approved and their revenue is accounted for.

The refinancing effort of current debt to lower the interest cost will be beneficial especially in the area of the debt exclusions. The lower interest rates were announced during the meeting as the bond sales was held on Tuesday. The final impact to the dollar amounts overall will be available later.

While the FinCom approved the total budget, they did not explicitly approve the transfer of the $350,000 from the stabilization fund for use in the budget. I expect that approval to be scheduled for their May meeting next week. Their vote on the matter is usually an input to the Town Council for their deliberation and vote.


The collection of posts from the Finance Committee budget hearing are found here:

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/04/live-reporting-finance-committee-budget.html

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/04/live-reporting-fincom.html

The summary budget documents referenced can be found here

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/04/franklin-ma-fy-2013-budget-documents.html

Franklin music students win gold

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Franklin music students win gold

via The Milford Daily News News RSS by Staff reports on 4/25/12

The Franklin Middle Schools Combined String Orchestra and the Franklin Repertory String Orchestra both took home gold medals from the regional three-day Massachusetts Instrumental & Choral Conductors Association (MICCA) festival.

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