In the News: Franklin Police collecting toys; 6 artificial flavors removed

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

"During the holiday season, Franklin Police will be delivering more than justice. 

For the past four years, the department has helped out Santa Claus with an annual toy drive. From binkies and bibs to baseball gloves and gift cards, Franklin police Detective Eric Copeland said officers delivered hundreds of gifts last year. 

Donations of new, unwrapped toys can be dropped off at the Franklin police station until Dec. 20. For monetary donations, checks can be made out to the Franklin Police Association. Used toys can’t be accepted. 

Santa will also be stopping by the station from 9 a.m. to noon on Dec. 15 for kids to rattle off their wish lists and snag a photo with Santa. Though the event is free, Copeland said gift donations are greatly appreciated."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181113/franklin-police-toy-drive-accepting-donations

Donations of new, unwrapped toys can be dropped off at the Franklin police station until Dec. 20

"Six artificial flavors are being ordered out of the food supply in a dispute over their safety, but good luck to anyone who wants to know which cookies, candies or drinks they’re in. 

The dispute highlights the complex rules that govern what goes in our food, how much the public knows about it, and a mysterious class of ingredients that has evolved over decades largely outside of public view. 

On food packages, hundreds of ingredients are listed simply as natural flavor or artificial flavor. Even in minute amounts, they help make potato chips taste oniony or give fruit candy that twang. 

“The food system we have is unimaginable without flavor additives,” said Nadia Berenstein, a historian of flavor science based in New York."

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https://www.milforddailynews.com/zz/news/20181113/no-accounting-for-these-tastes-artificial-flavors-mystery/1

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Town Clerks Office will be closing at 4:00 PM on Wednesday, November 14, 2018

The Town Clerks Office will be closing at 4:00 PM on Wednesday, November 14, 2018

This was shared from the Town of Franklin page
http://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/town-clerks-office-will-be-closing-400-pm-wednesday-november-14-2018

Town Clerks Office will be closing at 4:00 PM on Wednesday, November 14, 2018

Live Reporting: Consent Agenda to Closing

6. New Business 
a. To discuss any future agenda items 
preview on Superintendent goals
capital to be reviewed
social media policy for review

7. Consent Agenda 
a. Minutes 
I recommend approval of the minutes from your October 23, 2018 School Committee meeting. 
b. Transfers 
I recommend approval of the budget transfers as detailed. 
c. Parmenter Gifts 
I recommend acceptance of two checks totaling $740.00 from the Parmenter PCC for field trips as detailed. 
d. Jefferson Gift 
I recommend acceptance of a check for $4,500.00 from the Jefferson PCC for field trips as detailed. 
e. Davis Thayer Gift 
I recommend acceptance of a check for $519.00 from the Davis Thayer PCC for field trips as detailed. 
f. Keller Gift 
I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,822.66 from O’Connor Portraiture, Inc. for supplemental supplies as detailed. 

motion to accept consent agenda, seconded, passed 6-0

8. Payment of Bills Dr. Bergen

9. Payroll Mrs. Douglas 

10. Correspondence 
– Student Activity Accounts – Miriam Goodman 

11. Adjournment 
motion to adjourn, seconded, passed


The agenda document can be found online
https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee/files/school-committee-meeting-agenda-111318-org

The packet with documents for this meeting
https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee/pages/november-13-2018-school-committee-packet-documents

Live Reporting: Discussion / Action Items

2. Guests / Presentations 
a. none 

3. Discussion / Action Items 
a. School Committee Goals 
I recommend adoption of the School Committee Goals as discussed. 
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/uploads/discussion_actiona-scgoals.pdf

budget, 2-way communication and monitoring (focus on school evidence of intervention)
joint budget efforts
capital budget at next meeting
planning for a five year financial plan
planning also for a long term communication plan

motion to accept, seconded, passed 6-0

4. Discussion Only Items 
a. none 

5. Information Matters 
a. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports 

Budget
meeting after this meeting
Nov 20th possible meeting
Denise, Gigi, Anne

Community Relations
Dec 5 at the FHS library, open forum
Dec 11 - planning meeting
Denise, Gigi, Anne

Policy
met on Nov 5th, will meet again on Dec 4th
MJ, Denise, Monica

Transportation; 

Public Schools Advocacy
Nov 26th meeting
delegate resolution meeting, proposed adjustments not accepted but intent of the resolutions were aligned with direction, will share when received
session on social media best practices from other districts around the state
Denise, MJ, and Anne

Ad Hoc Superintendent’s Evaluation
meeting Nov 15
Diane, Monica, Anne

b. School Committee Liaison Reports 
Joint PCC; 

Substance Abuse Task Force
Nov 27th

School Wellness Advisory Council [SWAC]
broke into three subcommittees to work on initiatives

School Start Times Advisory Committee [SSTAC]
update on busing options at last meeting
survey coming to students and parents on how much sleep the students get
Nov 19th next meeting
Monica, Gigi, MJ

Live Reporting: School Committee - Meeting - November 13, 2018

Present: Linden, Douglas, Scofield, Bergen, Schultz, Zub
Absent: Feeley, 


School Committee Organization 
meeting called to order by Superintendent Ahern

a) Election of Chair 
nomination of Dr Bergen, seconded
6-0 vote (Feeley absent)

b) Election of Vice Chair 
nomination of  Schultz
6-0 vote (Feeley absent)


1. Routine Business 
a. Review of Agenda 
b. Citizen’s Comments 

i. In the spirit of open communication, “the School Committee will hear public comment not related to an agenda item at the beginning of each regular School Committee Meeting. The Committee will listen to, but not respond to any comment made. A Committee member may add an agenda item to a future meeting as a result of a citizen comment” – from Policy BEDH

c. FHS Student Representative Comments 
d. Superintendent’s Report 
event in Medway, parent night for K-8 parents
partnered with THRIVE group, substance abuse task force
film at Medway High School
dinner (free) 5:00, movie to follow, link with RSVP sent out earlier

high school parent night coming Jan 8 to be hosted at FHS
also part of the collaboration

Team FPS vs. Harlem Wizards at Tri-County
in support of FEF grant program

Dr Ahern participated in conference last week on leadership
four sessions over 2-days
Jen Chapin (daughter of Harry) demonstrated power of music
Jay Norica (?) ocular surgeon 
Caroline Woolard, sculptor
Erin Charles, music conductor
arts role in leadership
networking with other district collegues

Thanksgiving holiday
and abbreviated schedule for schools next week

School Committee goals up for approval Tuesday, Nov 13

The goals for discussion and approval at the School Committee meeting Tuesday evening are displayed in the file view below.

The full agenda was posted here earlier
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/11/franklin-ma-school-committee-agenda-nov.html

School Committee goals can also be found on the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/uploads/discussion_actiona-scgoals.pdf

wind or sun catchers in the Parmenter garden bed

FHS' McGrath selected as "Player of the Week"

"Franklin senior Lauren McGrath has been selected as the HockomockSports.com Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, for Nov. 4 through Nov. 10. McGrath is the 10th player chosen as Player of the Week for the 2018-19 school year. 

McGrath, a senior setter, was the key piece for a Franklin team that won three tournament games this week, all in five sets, to claim the Div. 1 Central/West title. It was the first sectional title in program history and McGrath was the fulcrum for the Panthers attack, spreading the ball around to Franklin’s array of attacking options, including a program-record 55 assists in the tournament opener against Concord-Carlisle. 

“Over these past three playoff games, she has given me 110% for every single ball,” said Franklin head coach Kelsey Weymouth. “She works hard every point to get her feet to the ball. Being the player who never comes out of the game, her head always needs to be in it and over the past few games her drive and passion have reflected on her teammates and it’s awesome to see.” 

Continue reading about Lauren online
https://hockomocksports.com/player-of-the-week-lauren-mcgrath-franklin-volleyball/

FHS McGrath selected as "Player of the Week"

FHS hosts Barnstable for the D1 semi-final game today at 5:00 PM