Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Feb 14, 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."

the key to learning
the key to learning

1. Routine Business
Citizen’s Comments
Review of Agenda
Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the January 19 and January 24, 2017 School Committee Meetings.
Payment of Bills Dr. O’Malley
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
1. Nicolas Gnaman
2. Alexander Chitarra
Correspondence: Budget to Actual – Miriam Goodman

2. Guests/Presentations
a. Resources For Our Educational Vision

3. Discussion Only Items
none

4. Action Items
a. I recommend acceptance of a check for $479.00 from the Oak Street PCC for in-house enrichment at Oak Street Elementary School.
b. I recommend acceptance of 4 checks totaling $2,445.00 for Parmenter Elementary School as detailed:

  1. $470.00 Parmenter PCC – Field Trips
  2. $345.00 Parmenter PCC – Field Trips
  3. $930.00 Parmenter PCC – Field Trips
  4. $700.00 Target – Field Trips

c. I recommend acceptance of a check for $500.60 from Barnes & Noble for supplemental supplies for Horace Mann Middle School.
d. I recommend acceptance of a check for $778.35 from All American Publishing for High School Athletics.
e. I recommend approval of the request for FHS students to travel to the Boston Marriott for a DECA State Competition from March 9 to 11, 2017 as detailed.
f. I recommend acceptance of a check for $4,525.00 from Keller PCC for field trips for Keller Elementary School.
g. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,000.00 from the Davis Thayer PCC for Library.

5. Information Matters
Superintendent’s Report
School Committee Sub-Committee Reports
a. Community Relations – Denise Schultz
b. Budget Sub Committee – Kevin O’Malley
School Committee Liaison Reports
a. none

6. New Business
To discuss future business that may be brought before the School Committee.

7. Motion to Adjourn 
– Dr. O’Malley

21st Annual Spring Training Clinic - Baseball - March 18

21st Annual Spring Training Clinic
Ages 7 thru 13

Learn from Franklin High School Baseball Head Coach Zach Brown, his Coaching Staff and Varsity Players!
FHS Panthers
FHS Panthers

All players will participate in drills and receive instruction on hitting, fielding and throwing techniques.

PREPARE FOR FYBO SEASON!

This event is sponsored by the FHS Baseball Boosters Club, providing equipment, scholarships and support for FHS Baseball teams. 

Cost = $40

Thank you for supporting our teams!







Roy Announces Open Office Hours for February 2017

State Representative Jeffrey Roy (D-Franklin) announced today that constituent open office hours will be held in Medway and Franklin for the Month of February on the following days:

Medway – February 18, 9:00-10:00AM, Muffin House CafĂ© – 116 Main Street, Medway, MA.

Franklin – February 23, 8:30-9:30AM Franklin Senior Center – 10 Daniel McCahill Street, Franklin, MA.

Ryan Arego, his Legislative Aide, will be accompanying him.

Representative Roy stated that all office hours are open to any residents of Franklin and Medway who may have questions or concerns that they wish to bring to his attention. Walk-ins are welcome; no appointment necessary. He looks forward to hearing from you.

He also invites all constituents to call him at his State House office at (617)722-2020, stop by Room 527A in the State House, or email him at Jeffrey.Roy@MAhouse.gov

The Franklin Senior Center before the snows hit in February
The Franklin Senior Center before the snows hit in February

Tri-County 2nd Quarter Honor Roll - 2016-17

Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School has released their 2Q Honor Roll for the 2016-17 school year.


Count of Grade
Row Labels High Honors Honors Totals
Ashland 1 1
Attleboro 7 17 24
Bellingham 5 7 12
Blackstone 3 3
Franklin 12 38 50
Medfield 1 1
Medway 4 18 22
Millis 3 7 10
Millville 1 1
Norfolk 5 5 10
North Attleborough 30 93 123
Plainville 7 22 29
Seekonk 8 29 37
Uxbridge 1 1
Walpole 3 14 17
Wrentham 5 12 17
Grand Total 90 268 358

For the full listing of student names by grade and honor check this document



Tri-County 2nd Quarter Honor Roll - 2016-17
Tri-County 2nd Quarter Honor Roll - 2016-17


BFCCPS Performs "Shrek The Musical" - March 3, 4

Please join us for our annual Spring Musical featuring students in grades 6-8. This year's show is SHREK THE MUSICAL

This is a wonderful way to see our incredible Fine and Performing Arts Department at work. 

Two shows will be held, March 3rd and 4th at the Horace Mann Auditorium.

http://bfccps.org/event/shrek-performances/
http://bfccps.org/event/shrek-performances/

Monday, February 13, 2017

Franklin Public Schools: All Schools Opening at Regular Time on Tuesday, Feb 14

Hello

All Franklin Public Schools will open at the regular time Tuesday, February 14. DPW and Facilities have done exceptional work to clear roads and school parking lots. Many sidewalks around schools have been plowed and the rest will be done on Tuesday.

We will implement emergency busing for walkers where sidewalks have not been plowed. Bus lists are accessible on our web site.

As temperatures fall this evening some side streets may have some icy patches where snow has melted and water has pooled. Please drive carefully.

Thank You
Franklin Public Schools


Bus lists
http://franklindistrict.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinDistrict_BusOffice/transportation/bus%20routes%20fy17%20final.pdf

Parmenter Elementary School
Parmenter Elementary School

"Water Ban measures apply to both public water supply users and private well users"

§ 179-1 Authority.


This article is adopted by the Town of Franklin under its police powers to protect public health, safety and welfare and implements the Town's authority to regulate, limit and prohibit water use. This article also implements the Town's authority under M.G.L. c. 40, § 41A, conditioned upon a declaration of Water Supply Emergency issued by the Department of Environmental Protection.


§ 179-2 Purpose.


The purpose of this article is to protect, preserve and maintain the public health, safety and welfare whenever there is in force a State of Water Supply Conservation or Water Ban by providing for enforcement of any duly imposed prohibitions, restrictions, requirements, provisions or conditions imposed by the Town or by the Department of Environmental Protection.


§ 179-3 Application and Exemptions.


Water Supply Conservation measures apply to public water supply users only. Water Ban measures apply to both public water supply users and private well users.

Commercial agricultural users and golf courses shall be exempt from all provisions of this article. The Town of Franklin is exempt from all provisions of this article to extent required to protect public assets.



Continue reading the proposal to change the water restrictions to include private wells




You can also find this document as part of the Town Council agenda for Feb15,2017
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/discussion_-_water_use_restrictions.pdf

Some folks with wells are continuing to let their sprinkler systems water the grass last year, that could change this year if the Town Council adds private wells to the water restrictions as proposed
Some folks with wells are continuing to let their sprinkler systems water the grass last year, that could change this year if the Town Council adds private wells to the water restrictions as proposed