Monday, August 20, 2012

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Aug 21,2012


Vision Statement
The Franklin Public Schools will foster within its students the knowledge and skills to find and achieve satisfaction in life as productive global citizens.

"The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law."

1. Routine Business
Citizen’s Comments
Review of Agenda
Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the August 7, 2012 School Committee Meeting.
Payment of Bills Mrs. McIntyre
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
Correspondence: none

2. Guests/Presentations
a. FHS Handbook – Peter Light
b. Medical Emergency Response Plan – Mo/Sally

3. Discussion Only Items
Elimination Policies (First Read):
JICA Student Dress Code
JICDA Academic Honesty Policy
JICF Gang Activity/Secret Societies
JKAA Non-Violent Physical Crisis Intervention
JKAA-R Non-Violent Physical Crisis Intervention Administration Procedures/Crisis Team Procedures
JKF-E Memorandum of Understanding
JKF-R Matters Involving Violence, Weapons, Hate Crimes and Drug Distribution
JLF-E Child Abuse/Neglect
JLF-R Statement of Child Abuse and Neglect

New/Revised Policies (First Read):
JLF Child Abuse/Neglect
JKAA Non-Violent Physical Crisis Intervention

4. Action Items
a. I recommend appointing the Superintendent of Schools to represent the Franklin Public Schools on the Board of Directors of the Bi-County Collaborative for the 2012-2013 school year.
b. I recommend appointing the Superintendent of Schools to represent the Franklin Public Schools on the Board of Directors of the ACCEPT Collaborative for the 2012-2013 school year.
c. I recommend approval of the budget transfers as detailed.
d. I recommend acceptance of a check for $50.00 from Rosalind Gordon for the Schaeffer Scholarship at FHS.
e. I recommend acceptance of a check for $242.28 from Douglas Lee / Well Fargo Community Support Campaign for the FHS.
f. I recommend acceptance of the donation of three pallets of mixed paper from Lindenmeyr Munroe to the Franklin Public Schools.
g. I recommend approval of the FHS Handbook as discussed.

5. Information Matters
Superintendent’s Report
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

"will be useful for other communities"


"There are a lot of ideas out there, but there is not a lot of numbers behind those ideas," said director Robert Cantoreggi. "We are doing a lot of good things and progressive things in Franklin, but what’s their ultimate value?" 
Cantoreggi said he would also continue adopting more environmentally friendly approaches to development. A recent example, the public works chief said, is how his department has tried to green up as many of the town’s 220 cul-de-sacs — big producers of runoff — as much as possible, removing pavement and replacing it with miniature oases of flowers and trees.

Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1405827643/Franklin-working-to-reduce-storm-runoff#ixzz244qPZtZr

Parmenter School has several rain gardens to help with the rain water runoff

Saturday, August 18, 2012

Franklin, MA: School Calendar 2012-13

The school calendar for the 2012-13 school year.



The second page of the calendar contains the all important early release days




These calendar pages can also be found on the Schools website as follows:

School calendar for 2012-2013
http://franklindistrict.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinDistrict_SchoolCalDocs/12-13Calendar.pdf

Page 2 of the calendar showing the early release dates
http://franklindistrict.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinDistrict_SchoolCalDocs/Calendar2012-13Pg2.pdf

Public Health Advisory

As posted on the Franklin, MA web page
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has found additional mosquitoes infected with Eastern Equine Encephalitis in Braintree, Canton and Norwood. To date no EEE or WNV positive mosquitoes have been found in Franklin. As this unprecedented mosquito season continues, we again urge residents to take all steps necessary to prevent mosquito bites. Avoid outdoor activities during the peak hours of mosquito activity; generally between dawn and dusk. The use of a repellent containing up to 30% DEET, permethrin or picaridin provides protection against mosquitoes. Permethrin products should not be applied directly to the skin, but only used on clothing. We recommend that residents drain all standing water on their property. Birdbaths, buckets/pails, wheelbarrows and children’s inflatable pools all provide ideal breeding sites for mosquitoes.

The Norfolk County Mosquito Control Project has increased the frequency of vehicle-mounted spraying within the county, in an attempt to reduce mosquito populations.
Any resident wishing to have their property sprayed for mosquitoes may contact the Norfolk County Mosquito Control Project @ 781-762-3681.

The Franklin Health Department and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health will continue to closely monitor mosquito/virus activity in the county to ensure the residents are provided with up to date information. 
If residents have any questions, you may contact the Franklin Health Department office @ 508-520-4905.

David E. McKearney, R.S.
Public Health Director
Franklin Health Department

Bakers compete in chocolate chip cookie showdown at St. Rocco's

 
 

Sent to you by Steve Sherlock via Google Reader:

 
 

via Wicked Local Franklin News RSS by Heather McCarron/STAFF WRITER on 8/17/12

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Dark chocolate chip and cherry, chocolate chip and cranberry, vanilla splash triple chocolate chip, banana oatmeal chocolate chip, even chocolate chip bacon pecan — bakers competing in this year's chocolate chip cookie contest Aug. 12 at the Feast of St. Rocco pulled out all the stops on the creativity side in hopes of earning bragging rights as the owner of the best chocolate chip cookie recipe in town.


 
 

Things you can do from here:

 
 

Friday, August 17, 2012

10th Norfolk Campaign - Stolle Singleton

The campaign signs are up and the primary coming up rapidly on Thursday, Sep 6. This is the last of a series to view the five campaign signs.

Stolle Singleton is one of three Republicans facing off in the primary.

10th Norfolk Campaign Signs

For more on the Singleton campaign visit her web page  http://www.votesingleton.com/


Related posts:

The primary is on a Thursday, yes - not a Tuesday
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/07/sep-6-primary-falls-on-thursday.html

The Republicans will face off in a debate on Tuesday, Aug 28th
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/08/10th-norfolk-republican-debate.html

In the News: Open Meeting law, Sep 6 is Thursday

Interested in the ins and outs of the Open Meeting Law? The Attorney General's office will be hold four sessions this fall for public official, committee members and the general public. Registration details and schedule information contained in this link.


Open Meeting Law forums offered in the fall