Live reporting: Oak St Update

The Oak St Update presented by Principal Kate Peretz and Assistant Principal Kathleen Gerber

photo from the monitor in the Council Chambers

Oak St School - Update from Franklin Matters

Collecting acorns helps to reinforce the community at Oak St

decision making collaborative approach to running the school by determining the schedule, etc.

event 'EdCamp like' being planned for the parents/guardians at the Curriculum night next fall

Live reporting: School Committee - June 14, 2016

Present: Bilello, Scofield, Bergen, Douglas, O'Malley, Schultz, Jewell
Absent: none


1. Routine Business

Citizen’s Comments
Review of Agenda
Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the May 24, 2016 School Committee Meeting.
motion to accept, passed 7-0

Recognition of Conor Schultz in audience as a step towards his Eagle Scout badge

Payment of Bills Dr. O’Malley

Payroll Mrs. Douglas

Correspondence: Budget to Actual – Miriam Goodman

Recognition of the high school graduation as a great event



2. Guests/Presentations:
a. Retirees
(list of retirees to be provided later)

Asst. Superintendent Sally Winslow (center) recognized by Chair Kevin O'Malley (left) and Superintendent Maureen Sabolinksi (right) (School Committee person Cindy Douglas in background)

For additional photos check out this Flickr link -->>
https://www.flickr.com/photos/steve_sherlock/albums/72157668903305530

S.A.F.E. Community Coalition Update

This is an update on SAFE Coalition activities and upcoming events. View this email in your browser SAFE joining Odd Fellows for SUD Forum On Monday, June 20, 2016 at 7 p.m., the SAFE Coalition is teaming up with the Franklin Odd Fellows to present a forum on substance use disorders in our community. The forum will take place at the Dean College Campus Center, Atrium, on Emmons Street in Franklin.  State Representative Jeffrey N. Roy and SAFE President Jim Derick will lead the talk. This event is being hosted to continue our series of community conversations and to increase awareness. The topics for discussion include: How did we get here? A discussion on the history of the Opioid epidemic, nationally and locally. Public Health Epidemic – Discuss current trends in substance use disorders. Just how bad is the problem and how is it impacting our communities? Faces of the Epidemic – Hear from a person in long term recovery into and out of active addiction. What defines a substance use disorder? What triggers addiction? How does a person recover from his or her disease? Responding to the Epidemic – How has the federal and state government responded and how are community agencies responding? What role do community coalitions play? How do citizens become involved in helping communities heal and in promoting change? Q & A: Engage audience members in the discussion. Please click here to see the Milford Daily News report on this event. For more information about this event and the S.A.F.E. Coalition please "Like" us on Facebook and visit our website www.safecoalitionma.com. Norfolk Sheriff introduces new treatment program The SOAR (Starting Over And in Recovery) Initiative is up and running in Norfolk County. This pilot program, a partnership between the Norfolk County Sheriff's Department and Wrentham District Court, provides substance abuse services to probation detainees struggling with Substance Use Disorders. Since June 1, a total of 3 referrals have been made to SOAR, with other referrals pending.  The first referral completed Detox protocol, was transported to court, and was transitioned to a 90 day out of state residential program with Naltrexone/Vivitrol treatment initiated. Two other referrals are presently in Detox protocol awaiting medical clearance to begin further programming. Wrentham Court is expected to fill between 10-12 program slots on a rolling basis during the pilot trial. We are proud to report that several SAFE members participated in the development of this program. So far, results are promising! Stay tuned! SAFE aids Vineyard coalition efforts SAFE board members Jim Derick and Steve Spiewakowski were part of a panel discussion last week on Martha's Vineyard designed to explore the possibility of forming a community coalition on the Vineyard. SAFE owes so much of it's success to the EB Hopes Coalition (East Bridgewater) and the many other coalition partners that have helped us along our way. It was great for us to be able to "pay it forward" and share some ideas with this community. You can read the stories on these efforts from the MV Times by clicking here, or the Vineyard Gazette by clicking here. New centers open to offer drop-in services The S.A.F.E Substance Abuse Outreach and Intervention Drop in Centers are up and running offering those impacted by Substance Use Disorder with a gateway to professional resources and support. This program provides treatment and recovery options to those impacted by Substance Use Disorder (SUD) along with supportive services for family member and loved ones. Drop in Centers are held each week at alternating between locations in the towns of Franklin and Milford (please see the summer schedule below).  The centers are open from 5:00 to 9:00 PM and offer a safe and confidential environment for people seeking treatment and supportive services.   The centers are staffed by trained recovery Angel volunteers as well as a mental health and substance abuse counselors equipped to provide access to a variety of services including; Mental health and substance abuse intake screening by mental health counselor professionals Access to outpatient levels of care Access to inpatient medical detoxification programs,  Information on and access to longer term inpatient substance abuse rehabilitation services  Resources for family support provided by Learn to Cope volunteers, a peer to peer support group for family members and loved ones of people impacted by SUDs Recovery Angel support and mentoring provided by trained volunteers who are themselves in long term recovery from SUDs. Faith-based support Information on how to obtain of nasal Naloxone (NARCAN) and opioid overdose reversal drug Procedural information and assistance with implementation of Section 35  Since opening on April 5th, the centers have had 15 people seen and engaged in a treatment plan during drop in hours. In non-drop in hours, we've had over 40 people call in  to our hotline for Substance Abuse treatment and support. If you or a loved one needs assistance please visit one of our centers or call our crises hotline at 508-488-8105.   DROP IN CENTER LOCATIONS: FRANKLIN – St John's Episcopal Church, 237 Pleasant St. MILFORD – Community Impact, 211 Main Street DROP IN CENTER JUNE/JULY SCHEDULE Franklin      Milford        Franklin        Milford           Franklin      Milford       Franklin      Milford June 9th    June 14th    June 23rd    June 28th    July 14th    July 19th    July 28th    August 2nd 5-9 PM         5-9 PM        5-9 PM          5-9 PM         5-9 PM       5-9 PM       5-9PM        5-9 PM Subscribe to this email list S.A.F.E. is a coalition of community partners who have come together to provide support, education, treatment options, and coping mechanisms for those affected by substance abuse disorder. We do so by empowering those affected, including their families, with the tools necessary to succeed on their journey to recovery. We understand that while I can't, we can.   Share Tweet Forward Copyright © 2016 Jeffrey.Roy@MAHouse.gov, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you expressed an interest in joining the fight against opioid abuse in our community. Our mailing address is: Jeffrey.Roy@MAHouse.gov State House - Room 527A Boston, MA 02133

“I told them don’t let one game define you"

"The Franklin defense was able to keep the Panthers in Monday evening’s Div. 1 state semifinal at Babson College’s MacDowell Field, holding North Andover to just eight goals (two of them empty net goals in the final minutes), but the offense faltered against the Scarlet Knights’ zone look. 

“Not many teams play it,” said Franklin coach Kristin Igoe of the North Andover scheme. “We’re used to man-to-man and we’re successful against it. We knew that they played a backer, so I told them it’s nothing we haven’t seen but it was the unforced errors – throwing it into their sticks or their goalie intercepting.” 

The Panthers were limited to just two goals in each half, their lowest scoring output of the season, and saw their season come to a close with an 8-4 loss."

Continue reading the write up by Josh Perry, Managing Editor of Hockomock Sports:  http://hockomocksports.com/franklin-girls-lacrosse-offense-stalls-state-semifinal-loss/

Franklin celebrates a goal by Annie Walsh (1) that cut the North Andover lead to one in the second half. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com)

Congratulations @Fhsglax on an incredible run...Eastern MA Champs! #PantherPride https://t.co/glBU5P5sSh

— Pantherbook (@FranklinHSNews) June 14, 2016

In the News: Montrose School presents awards

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"Montrose School, an independent day school with a Catholic tradition for girls in grades 6-12, recognizes the following area residents who received academic, character or service awards. 

The Inspiration Awards are given to the member of each upper school grade who demonstrates diligence and perseverance and inspires a love of learning in her classmates. She is well-rounded and is constantly striving to improve in all disciplines."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160613/montrose-school-distributes-awards-to-local-students

Franklin signs Community Compact

The Town of Franklin signed onto the Baker-Polito administration Community Compact program today in a ceremony at the Franklin Municipal Building. Franklin hosted today’s signing ceremony, which also include the Towns of Blackstone, Hopedale and Northbridge.

The Town of Franklin has signed on to embark on two projects:

EMS Pilot Initiative

The Town received a $25,000 grant to conduct an EMS Pilot initiative to study ways to improve public safety response systems for ambulance calls. The study will look to the town’s call volume and analyze alternative response methods to maximize ambulance availability for emergencies. 

The study will be conducted by the Collins Center for Public Management at the John W. McCormack School for Policy and Global Studies at the University of Massachusetts-Boston.

Civic Engagement Partnership

The Town Administration and other departments will be partnering with various state agencies to enhance customer service through a series of civic engagement best management practices from state agencies. This Partnership is augmenting the commitment from the Town of Franklin to enhance customer service through innovative technology and mobile features. 

The program will be a 12-month cohort designed at building capacity in town operations on a variety of topics such as crisis communications, innovative social media techniques, e-permitting and much more. While there is no direct money associated with this phase of the compact, the town will be eligible for future rounds of technology state grant funding after completing the program.

Lt. Governor Polito signing Compact with Town Administrator Jeff Nutting

(from Left): Greg Casey, Chief of Staff Senator Richard Ross; Town Administrator Jeff Nutting; Deputy Fire Chief Paul Sharpe; Town Councilor Bob Dellorco; Lt. Governor Karyn Polito, Town Councilor  Deb Pellegri; Town Councilor Peter Padula; Town Councilor Matt Kelly; Dennis Giombetti, Office Senator Karen Spilka.

Local and Elected Officials from Franklin, Blackstone, Hopedale and Northbridge

Some additional info can be found in the Milford Daily News

http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160612/franklin-to-study-ambulance-practices

FHS athletes recognized as Hockomock League All Stars and Honorable Mentions for Tennis

The Hockomock League All Stars and Honorable Mentions were published by Hockomock Sports and the FHS athletes are shared here

"Below are the official Hockomock League Boys Tennis All Stars.

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE MVP = Griffin Fein, Sharon

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS

• Rahul Herur, Franklin
• Eli Brooks, Franklin
• Tom Mancini, Franklin
• James Johnston, Franklin

HONORABLE MENTIONS = Derek Wu, Franklin"

For the full listing of All Star boys
http://hockomocksports.com/the-2016-hockomock-boys-tennis-all-stars-hms/



"Below are the official Hockomock League Girls Tennis All Stars.

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE MVP = Diana Prinos, Foxboro

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS

• Hannah Sweeney, Franklin
• Anna Humphreys, Franklin

HONORABLE MENTIONS = Madison Derby, Franklin"


For the full listing of All Star girls
http://hockomocksports.com/the-2016-hockomock-girls-tennis-all-stars-hms/

FHS Panthers