Live reporting: School Committee - Feb 23, 2016

Present: Bilello, Scofield, Bergen, Douglas, O'Malley, Jewell
Absent: Schultz

1. Routine Business

• Citizen’s Comments 
• Review of Agenda 
• Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the February 9, 2016 School Committee Meeting. 

motion to accept, seconded, passed 6-0

• Payment of Bills Dr. O’Malley 
• Payroll Mrs. Douglas 
• FHS Student Representatives 

Chris Herren, speaking on drug abuse to students, to parents/community on Monday, Feb 29, 7:00 PM

100 days until graduation day

Beauty and the Beast in performance at FHS

Student Government hosting new election

• Correspondence: none

2. Guests/Presentations

• a. All State Music Festival Students – Dr. O’Malley & Mrs. Douglas 

Nancy Schoen, covering the background on the 7 students recognized for the all state recognition

scales and sight reading (a piece not seen before)

14 were recommended, 13 applied, 7 accepted

(photo of group to be added)

All State Music Award Winners from Franklin High School recognized by the School Committee

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Feb 23, 2016

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.

AGENDA

"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."

Franklin Public Schools "the key to learning"

1. Routine Business

• Citizen’s Comments 
• Review of Agenda 
• Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the February 9, 2016 School Committee Meeting. 
• Payment of Bills Dr. O’Malley 
• Payroll Mrs. Douglas 
• FHS Student Representatives 
• Correspondence: none

2. Guests/Presentations

• a. All State Music Festival Students – Dr. O’Malley & Mrs. Douglas 
• b. Davis Thayer Update – Evemarie McNeil & Stefani Wasik

3. Discussion Items
a. Policy – First Reading

1. IGB – Student Services Programs

4. Action Items

• a. I recommend approval of Budget Transfers as detailed. 
• b. I recommend acceptance of the donation of two microscopes (approximate value $400.00) from the Franklin Conservation Commission.
• c. I recommend approval of the request of Anthony Joseph for the recurring field trip for Keller 5th graders to Roger Williams Zoo, Providence, RI on May 6, 2016 as detailed. 
• d. I recommend moving Policy IGB – Student Services Program to a second reading at the next meeting.

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. Motion to Adjourn
– Dr. O’Malley

“This could potentially create havoc with budget cuts.’’

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been working on changing the regulations to manage storm water for several years. The regulations are now about to be released, finally.

"Nearly every summer over the past decade, toxic algae blooms, fueled by warm weather and contaminated runoff, have coated parts of the Charles River. Now the federal government is poised to issue sweeping regulations ordering a cleanup, a move expected to cost some river municipalities tens of millions of dollars. 

The regulations, which federal officials say will be issued next month and take effect later this year, have sparked a range of concerns in cities and towns near the river. In Franklin, for example, where the river runs for several miles, local officials estimated the regulations would cost residents an average of $300 a month, and at least $62 million over 20 years, to do things like capture and treat more water. 

Environmental Protection Agency officials said federal dollars will help pay some of the costs."

- See more at: http://edition.pagesuite.com/popovers/article_popover.aspx?guid=54c5b29f-ed89-4132-b7f3-21010c61c105#sthash.ICNM1Q3j.dpuf

catch basins at Sculpture Park were put in with an EPA grant

• EPA grants awarded

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/10/in-news-epa-grant-for-franklin-downtown.html

• In Nov 2013, no word on when the EPA storm water fees would be real

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/11/live-reporting-finance-committee-nov-12.html

• In June 2010, calls for the EPA to come up with the money

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2010/06/epa-should-come-up-with-money.html

• Notification of the meetings in May 2010

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2010/05/downtown-revitalization-project-and-epa.html

Franklin Fire and Police - St Patrick's 5K - March 19

The Franklin Police Patrolman Association and The Franklin Permanent Firefighters Association Local 2637 are teaming up to bring a 5K road race to Franklin. 

The race is scheduled for the Saturday after St Patrick's Day, March 19, 2016. It is a fundraising event for the two Associations with proceeds going back in to the Community. 

In the past we have donated to charities such as, Franklin Youth Sports, the Random Smiles Project, Special Olympics and many other great organizations. 

Please show your IRISH on race day!

Franklin Police and Fire St Patrick's 5K - price increase set for Feb 27

Event details and schedule

Parking at the EMC parking lots Constitution Blvd, Franklin

• Elite runners check in will be 9:00am
• Elite runners start time - 10:00am

• Non Elite check in 9:30
• Non Elite runners- 10:30am

There will be a 50/50 Raffle.

Come join us post race with friends and family at Coles Tavern. They have generously donated the downstairs function hall. We will draw the 50/50 raffle here. There will be a cash bar and chips and salsa will also be provided.

Franklin Fire and Police - St Patrick's 5K - March 19

Register online

http://www.active.com/franklin-ma/running/distance-running-races/franklin-police-and-fire-st-patrick-s-day-5k-2016

Facebook event page

https://www.facebook.com/events/977580025634012/

New Mountain Bike League Forming in Massachusetts

Good Afternoon, 

My name is Rob Rood. I am writing to you because there is a new racing league forming in MA/RI/NH. 

I am the head coach of the team that will cover Bellingham/Franklin. The goal of the league is simple, to grow interest in mountain biking in New England among kids, grades 5-12. The racing is just to add an element of fun into the whole endeavor! 

We are having an info night about the team and the league at the Bellingham Town Library on March 1st @ 5:30pm. Attached is the flyer. (see below)

Would it be possible for you to post the flyer on your site? 

Some more info on the league can be found here http://www.nehsca.com (New England High School Cycling Association) 

We'll be showing a movie called SingleTrack High to the kids and parents https://vimeo.com/95958080

screen grab of  NEHSCA webpage

FHS boys basketball ties for league title with win over North Attleboro

Boys Basketball

• Franklin, 77 @ North Attleboro, 39 – Final 

– Freshman Jay Dieterle dropped in a team-high 19 points as the Panthers claimed their first league title since 2012. With the win, Franklin won a share of the Kelley-Rex title with Mansfield. Sophomore Connor Peterson had 12 points and senior Tim Prunier added 10 points.

FHS Panthers

Girls Basketball

• North Attleboro, 45 @ Franklin, 54 – Final

See all the results around the Hockomock League on Monday
http://www.hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-022216/

Indoor Track 

• State meet results featuring Hockomock League athletes

http://www.hockomocksports.com/hockomock-indoor-track-results-from-miaa-indoor-track-all-state-meet/

Boys Swim

• MIAA Division meet results

http://www.hockomocksports.com/hockomock-swim-results-from-miaa-division-meets/

Message from FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL

FHS Community,

Franklin High School will open as scheduled on Monday 2/22.

Last Monday night, the Main Office area of the high school experienced considerable flooding due to broken pipes above the Principal's Office as a result of the extreme cold and subsequent warm weather. Work is underway and will continue over the coming weeks to repair damage to the main office. Town and school officials are working with the architect and original contractor to resolve this issue as soon as possible.

We expect preparation work in the main office to be complete tonight and we will work to restore files and technology during the day tomorrow. Please understand that the main office may be delayed in responding throughout the day tomorrow as we work to bring the office area back to capacity. I encourage you to contact house offices, guidance or athletics directly with questions so that we can serve families efficiently.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Peter Light
Principal

FHS in the rain