Present: Bilello, Scofield, Douglas, Bergen, O'Malley, Schultz, Jewell
Absent: none
1. Routine Business
Citizen’s Comments - none
Review of Agenda
Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the December 13, 2016 School Committee Meeting.
recommend approval, seconded, passed 7-0
Payment of Bills Dr. O’Malley
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
Nicolas Gnaman
a lot going on during the break
basketball event, Coaches vs. Cancer - raised $$$
wrestling, girls swim 4-0
girls track beat Mansfield
Frosh-Soph meeting on Sunday
academic team and mock trial scrimmaging to prepare
OSKEY coming up, planning underway (mid-Mayish)
Central Districts festival this weekend
Alexander Chitarra (absent - sports commitments)
Correspondence: Budget to Actual – Miriam Goodman
2. Guests/Presentations
a. Representative Jeffrey Roy
thank you for the opportunity to be here
sworn in as State Representative for 3rd term
congratulations to Maureen on your wind up
in my ten years on the committee, I'd worked with 4 superintendents
and you were good to work with
bills and priorities as topics for next session
Jan 20 filling deadline for this term
teen sexting bill stall in Ways and Means committee, looking to refile
addressing the situation as a request from the police to provide some options on what charges would be/could be filed against the teen offenders
student data privacy bill being crafted to meet needs of parents and students
don't want to turn schools into marketplaces
annual physicals include evidence of screening by personal physicians rather than have the schools
looking for a driving course with actual practice sessions rather than just classroom instructions
curriculum frameworks for genocide, civics, and
conference in Dec, walked away with info on IEP and individualized instruction
to bring it to ILP for all students currently voluntary for school districts
working with the manufacturing caucus
renaissance of manufacturing within MA is alive and well
want to close to universities where innovators are
need 100,000 highly skilled folks but don't have the people ready and qualified for these positions
Tegra Medical is one local Franklin manufacturer that is looking
announcement coming in Feb of program to help with this need
SAFE Coalition working to address opioid crisis
What is happening with the foundation budget?
that requires funding, money is in short supply?
but folks are talking about it
May 7 - Horace Mann statue scheduled for dedication, 2:00 PM
Bilello - thank you for all the work that you do for us and Medway especially with funding for education
technology costs money and it costs to keep it updated
Roy - as part of the student data privacy bill it did contain a provision for a specialist at the school district and it was removed, it is not the best way to spend the local district money
Bergen - thanks for the emphasis on the civics and genicide
bigger mental health issue, counselors
Roy - human services funding some assistance on student loan repayment
Schultz - what can we do as a SchCom to help the foundation budget discussion?
Roy - keeping an open mind is probably one key, in a discussion on the individualized instruction, how important is class size in that discussion? That is a discussion that needs to take place, consider that. I am not an expert in the science of class size. It is one way to save money
O'Malley - I was here when the foundation budget started in 93 and it was talked of getting fixed in 94, it has been around a long time but hasn't been done? Why? Everything is changing and not to the inexpensive side of things. How can we get the urgency of our voice to the state house
Roy - I assure you that the urgency has been heard, at the same time that this was introduced a series of tax cuts were introduced to remove $3B in tax revenues, there is not any appetite in increasing taxes. Some folks have a glamorous view of what we are getting and we are paying for it. I worked on the road bill, it went to the voters and the $10B bill was turned down. So we now need to fund the roads from the same fund as education. If you are not prepared to pay for these things, you can't come to the Legislature and say what are you doing
O'Malley - the victims of all of this is our children
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
Franklin High School Placed on the College Board's 7th Annual AP® District Honor Roll for Significant Gains in Student Access and Success
Franklin High School is one of 433 school districts in the U.S. and Canada being honored by the College Board with placement on the 7th Annual AP® District Honor Roll. To be included on the 7th Annual Honor Roll, Franklin High School increased the number of students participating in AP courses while also increasing or maintaining the percentage of students earning AP Exam scores of 3 or higher. Reaching these goals shows that this district is successfully identifying motivated, academically prepared students who are ready for AP.
"This recognition is evidence of the collective effort our PreK-12 administration and teachers to establish high academic expectations for all students. This is not only a HS honor but it recognizes the efforts of all PreK-12 educators and their commitment to expanding options and opportunities for all students. This distinction reaffirms our core values that a rigorous yet inclusive educational program raises achievement for all students", noted Dr. Sabolinski, Superintendent of Schools.
National data from 2016 show that among black/African American, Hispanic, and Native American students with a high degree of readiness for AP, only about half are participating. The first step to getting more of these students to participate is to give them access. Courses must be made available, gatekeeping must stop, and doors must be equitably opened. Franklin Public Schools is committed to expanding the availability of AP courses among prepared and motivated students of all backgrounds.
"Congratulations to all the teachers and administrators in this district who have worked so tirelessly to both expand access to AP and also to help students succeed on the AP Exams," said Trevor Packer, the College Board's head of AP and Instruction. "These teachers and administrators are delivering real opportunity in their schools and classrooms, and students are rising to the challenge."
Helping more students learn at a higher level and earn higher AP scores is an objective of all members of the AP community, from AP teachers to district and school administrators to college professors. Many districts are experimenting with initiatives and strategies to see how they can expand access and improve student performance at the same time.
In 2016, more than 4,000 colleges and universities around the world received AP scores for college credit, advanced placement, or both, and/or consideration in the admission process.
Inclusion on the 7th Annual AP District Honor Roll is based on a review of three years of AP data, from 2014 to 2016, looking across 37 AP Exams, including world language and culture. The following criteria were used.
Districts must:
When these outcomes have been achieved among an AP student population in which 30% or more are underrepresented minority students (black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, and American Indian/Alaska Native) and/or 30% or more are low-income students (students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch), a symbol has been affixed to the district name to highlight this work.
More information about FHS can be found on their webpage
http://franklinhigh.vt-s.net/Pages/index
More information about Franklin, MA Schools can be found on their webpage
http://franklindistrict.vt-s.net/Pages/index
"This recognition is evidence of the collective effort our PreK-12 administration and teachers to establish high academic expectations for all students. This is not only a HS honor but it recognizes the efforts of all PreK-12 educators and their commitment to expanding options and opportunities for all students. This distinction reaffirms our core values that a rigorous yet inclusive educational program raises achievement for all students", noted Dr. Sabolinski, Superintendent of Schools.
National data from 2016 show that among black/African American, Hispanic, and Native American students with a high degree of readiness for AP, only about half are participating. The first step to getting more of these students to participate is to give them access. Courses must be made available, gatekeeping must stop, and doors must be equitably opened. Franklin Public Schools is committed to expanding the availability of AP courses among prepared and motivated students of all backgrounds.
"Congratulations to all the teachers and administrators in this district who have worked so tirelessly to both expand access to AP and also to help students succeed on the AP Exams," said Trevor Packer, the College Board's head of AP and Instruction. "These teachers and administrators are delivering real opportunity in their schools and classrooms, and students are rising to the challenge."
Helping more students learn at a higher level and earn higher AP scores is an objective of all members of the AP community, from AP teachers to district and school administrators to college professors. Many districts are experimenting with initiatives and strategies to see how they can expand access and improve student performance at the same time.
In 2016, more than 4,000 colleges and universities around the world received AP scores for college credit, advanced placement, or both, and/or consideration in the admission process.
Inclusion on the 7th Annual AP District Honor Roll is based on a review of three years of AP data, from 2014 to 2016, looking across 37 AP Exams, including world language and culture. The following criteria were used.
Districts must:
- Increase participation/access to AP by at least 4% in large districts, at least 6 % in medium districts, and at least 11% in small districts;
- Increase or maintain the percentage of exams taken by black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, and American Indian/Alaska Native students; and
- Improve or maintain performance levels when comparing the 2016 percentage of students scoring a 3 or higher to the 2014 percentage, unless the district has already attained a performance level at which more than 70% of its AP students earn a 3 or higher.
When these outcomes have been achieved among an AP student population in which 30% or more are underrepresented minority students (black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, and American Indian/Alaska Native) and/or 30% or more are low-income students (students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch), a symbol has been affixed to the district name to highlight this work.
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| Franklin High School |
http://franklinhigh.vt-s.net/Pages/index
More information about Franklin, MA Schools can be found on their webpage
http://franklindistrict.vt-s.net/Pages/index
Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Jan 10, 2017
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."
Call to order Dr. O’Malley
Pledge of Allegiance
Moment of Silence
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1. Routine Business
Citizen’s Comments
Review of Agenda
Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the December 13, 2016 School Committee Meeting.
Payment of Bills Dr. O’Malley
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
- Nicolas Gnaman
- Alexander Chitarra
Correspondence: Budget to Actual – Miriam Goodman
2. Guests/Presentations
a. Representative Jeffrey Roy
b. Foreign Language Overview – Laura Evans
c. DIP/SIP Program Reports – Joyce Edwards
3. Discussion Only Items
none
4. Action Items
a. I recommend acceptance of the ACCEPT Annual Report for 2015-16.
b. I recommend acceptance of the BICO Annual Report for 2015-16.
c. I recommend acceptance of a check for $5,100.00 from Franklin Music Parents for in-house enrichment for the district.
d. I recommend acceptance of the following checks totaling $8,470.90 for FHS as follows:
- $1,800.00 Music Boosters for in-house enrichment
- $789.90 All American Publishing for in-house enrichment
- $50.00 Jesse Southwick for Mr. Kitanosono scholarship
- $50.00 Lueders Environmental Inc. for Mr. Kitanosono scholarship
- $330.00 Franklin Music Parents for in-house enrichment
- $250.00 from various donors for the J Schaeffer Scholarship
- $1,500.00 from Walmart for in-house enrichment.
- $3,701.00 from Vicario Studios for in-house enrichment
5. Information Matters
Superintendent’s Report
School Committee Sub-Committee Reports
- Budget Sub Committee – Dr. O’Malley
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
Broadway’s Matthew Scott To Headline THE BLACK BOX Broadway Series
Broadway’s Matthew Scott performs a one-night-only show at THE BLACK BOX, downtown Franklin’s theater, music and event venue, on Saturday, January 21. Beginning at 8 p.m., the event is the second in THE BLACK BOX Broadway Series, sponsored by Childs Engineering. The series, new this season, kicked off in November with Tony Award winner Beth Leavel.
Fresh off his Broadway run as Adam Hochberg in An American in Paris, Matthew Scott will perform a solo cabaret show.
His Broadway credits also include Jersey Boys, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (Actors’ Fund), A Catered Affair with Harvey Fierstein, and Sondheim on Sondheim starring Barbara Cook and Vanessa Williams. His regional credits include The Light in the Piazza at the Philadelphia Theatre Company, for which he won the Barrymore Award for Best Supporting Actor; Chaplin (La Jolla Playhouse); A Wonderful Life (Goodspeed Opera House); Eden and Unknown Soldier (The O’Neill Theatre Center); West Side Story (The Muny); Ragtime, My Fair Lady and Carousel (all at Paper Mill Playhouse); Beaches, Company and Side by Side by Sondheim (all at the Signature Theatre); and Legally Blonde, Swing!, Les Misérables and Sunset Boulevard opposite Liz Callaway (all for the Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera).
Television appearances include First You Dream: The Music of Kander & Ebb for PBS, All My Children, and the 2006 and 2009 Tony Awards.
Seating options for THE BLACK BOX Broadway Series feature general admission ($45) and a premiere ticket with reserved table seating ($65). A suburban hub for great music, THE BLACK BOX is located at 15 West Central Street. For tickets and more information, visit www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or call (508) 528-3370.
Fresh off his Broadway run as Adam Hochberg in An American in Paris, Matthew Scott will perform a solo cabaret show.
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| Broadway’s Matthew Scott |
His Broadway credits also include Jersey Boys, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (Actors’ Fund), A Catered Affair with Harvey Fierstein, and Sondheim on Sondheim starring Barbara Cook and Vanessa Williams. His regional credits include The Light in the Piazza at the Philadelphia Theatre Company, for which he won the Barrymore Award for Best Supporting Actor; Chaplin (La Jolla Playhouse); A Wonderful Life (Goodspeed Opera House); Eden and Unknown Soldier (The O’Neill Theatre Center); West Side Story (The Muny); Ragtime, My Fair Lady and Carousel (all at Paper Mill Playhouse); Beaches, Company and Side by Side by Sondheim (all at the Signature Theatre); and Legally Blonde, Swing!, Les Misérables and Sunset Boulevard opposite Liz Callaway (all for the Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera).
Television appearances include First You Dream: The Music of Kander & Ebb for PBS, All My Children, and the 2006 and 2009 Tony Awards.
Seating options for THE BLACK BOX Broadway Series feature general admission ($45) and a premiere ticket with reserved table seating ($65). A suburban hub for great music, THE BLACK BOX is located at 15 West Central Street. For tickets and more information, visit www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or call (508) 528-3370.
FHS swim teams top Attleboro
From HockomockSports we share the results of Monday's FHS winter sports action
Boys Swimming = Franklin, 93 @ Attleboro, 76 – Final
Girls Swimming = Franklin, 107 @ Attleboro, 63 – Final
Gymnastics = Franklin, 114.5 @ North Attleboro, 136.7 – Final
For the remainder of the results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-010917/
Boys Swimming = Franklin, 93 @ Attleboro, 76 – Final
Girls Swimming = Franklin, 107 @ Attleboro, 63 – Final
– Junior Ashley Loomis and senior Helen Huang each won a pair of individual events and were apart of two winning relay teams. Loomis won the 200 and 500 free while Huang took first in the 50 and 100 free. Huang and Loomis teamed up with Leah Benoit and Audrey Finn to take first in the 200 free relay. Isabel Capecci and Katie McGuire were apart of the first place 400 free relay with Huang and Loomis.
FHS Panthers
Gymnastics = Franklin, 114.5 @ North Attleboro, 136.7 – Final
– Franklin’s top all around finish came from Liz Traphagen. Traphagen scored 8.0 on vault, 7.8 on bars, 8.5 on beam and 8.6 on floor.
For the remainder of the results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-010917/
Via the Twitterverse
Franklin Boys swim team improve to 3-1 overall by defeating Attleboro today 93-76. #PantherPride— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) January 9, 2017
Franklin Lady swimmers go 4-0 with a win over Attleboro 107-63. And our 200 Free Relay Qualified for STATE! #PantherPride— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) January 9, 2017
Franklin Youth Baseball registration now open
FYBO is pleased to announce on-line registration is open. You can register at www.franklinyouthbaseball.com
For new players and returning players paying registration by check, open registrations will be 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM January 28th and February 4th at the Franklin Elks Club located at 1077 Pond Street.
Birth certificates are needed at the time of registration for all new players.
We are also looking for head and assistant coaches at this time. Interested parents can register on-line (just like you would for a player) and stop by one of the open registration times to fill out the required CORI forms.
We will be accepting umpire sign ups at open registration as well.
FYBO still has open positions on the board for Bath Ruth Coordinators, Assistant Rookie League Coordinator as well as Summer League Reps for Big Diamond and Barnstormers. If you are interested in donating your time for the kids please us know.
You can reach us at: franklinyouthbaseball@yahoo.com
For new players and returning players paying registration by check, open registrations will be 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM January 28th and February 4th at the Franklin Elks Club located at 1077 Pond Street.
Birth certificates are needed at the time of registration for all new players.
We are also looking for head and assistant coaches at this time. Interested parents can register on-line (just like you would for a player) and stop by one of the open registration times to fill out the required CORI forms.
We will be accepting umpire sign ups at open registration as well.
FYBO still has open positions on the board for Bath Ruth Coordinators, Assistant Rookie League Coordinator as well as Summer League Reps for Big Diamond and Barnstormers. If you are interested in donating your time for the kids please us know.
You can reach us at: franklinyouthbaseball@yahoo.com
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| image from Franklin Youth Baseball Webpage |
Winnie the Pooh Party - Franklin Library - Jan 14 - 10:30 AM
Come to the Hundred Acre Wood (also known as the Franklin Library) for a Winnie the Pooh Party on Saturday, Jan 14, 2017 at 10:30 AM
This was shared from the Franklin Library webpage
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2017/01/winnie-pooh-party-saturday-january-14.html
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| Winnie the Pooh Party - Franklin Library - Jan 14 - 10:30 AM |
This was shared from the Franklin Library webpage
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2017/01/winnie-pooh-party-saturday-january-14.html
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