Live reporting: School Committee Meeting - Feb 19, 2019

Present: Feeley, Linden,  Douglas (after pledge), Bergen, Zub
Absent:  Scofield, Schultz


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
none present due to vacation week

d. Superintendent’s Report
mid-winter meeting of MA School Superintendents
importance of student networks, how to help build them

Commissioner Jeffrey Riley also spoke

Feb 4th professional development half day
building based development
(Superintendent's notes to be posted to web page in AM)

In the News: Dates set for Downtown Partnership 2019 events

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

Dates set for Downtown Partnership 2019 events

"The Franklin Downtown Partnership (FDP) has set the dates for its 2019 events and meetings. 

The annual Strawberry Stroll will be held on Friday, June 14 from 4 to 8 p.m., with a rain date of Saturday, June 15. In past years, the Strawberry Stroll has been held a week before but the date was moved since Franklin High School graduation will be held on June 7. 

“Last year we held the Strawberry Stroll on a Friday rather than a Thursday, as had been our tradition,” said Partnership Executive Director Lisa Piana. “The response was overwhelmingly positive and we had the biggest crowd ever. Based on that outcome, we’re continuing to hold the stroll on a Friday when it’s more convenient for families.” 

Networking breakfasts, held in the Dean College Dining Center, are scheduled for March 22 and April 12. FDP members are invited to drop in between 8 and 9 a.m. and network, interact with other members, and enjoy a cup of coffee or a meal."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190218/franklin-downtown-partnership-slates-2019-events-meetings

For more info on the Downtown Partnership and to join, visit
https://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/

Franklin Downtown Partnership

Franklin Library: Spy Training Camp

Tuesday, February 19, 2019 (All day) to Friday, February 22, 2019 (All day)

This February Vacation, your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to drop by the library each day for a series of spy training activities!

Come in at any time each day for a new activity where you’ll build your skill set and learn to be a master spy! 

Once you have completed all of the activities, receive your special spy prize on Friday!

Tuesday: Code Names

Wednesday: Disguises

Thursday: Secret Messages

Friday: “Laser” Maze!

Franklin Library: Spy Training Camp 

This was shared from the Franklin Library page
https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/bulletins/spy-training-camp-0

Both FHS boys basketball and boys hockey teams post wins on Monday

Via HockomockSports and Twitter, we share the results of the FHS sports action on Monday, Feb 18, 2019


Boys Basketball = Franklin, 61 vs. North Andover, 58 – Final

Boys Hockey = Franklin, 4 @ LaSalle Academy (R.I.), 3 – Final

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-02-18-19/

Huge 4-3 win on the road vs. Rhode Island’s top team @LsaMensHockey. Boys came back from multiple deficits with goals coming from Elliott, Magazu, Lizotte and Holmes with the GWG. Hard hat to Elliott for consistent hard work and key penalty killing in the 3rd. #ontobarney pic.twitter.com/c78pAtqGRR

— Franklin Hockey (@FHS_Puck) February 18, 2019

Franklin 4 LaSalle RI 3. Great team effort. G’s to Elliott, Magazu, Lizotte and Holmes. Ivers with 21 big saves and hard hat to Elliott @FHSSports @HockomockSports @In_The_Slot @MassHSHockey @MyHockeyLive @BGlobeSports @MetroWestSports

— Coach Spillane (@FHS_PuckCoach) February 18, 2019

Congratulations Chris Edgehill on joining the 1000 Point Club @RattleCity @_FHSBasketball @CoachCJNeely pic.twitter.com/DhQ8Gvt8WO

— FHS Boys Basketball (@fhsboysbball) February 18, 2019

Nasuti Tournament Champions pic.twitter.com/QPogcA0ib0

— FHS Boys Basketball (@fhsboysbball) February 18, 2019

Harvey Nusuti Memorial Tournament: Newton South defeats New Bedford in the consolation game. Franklin and North Andover are now warming up for the 2:00pm Championship game.

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) February 18, 2019

Congrats to Will for making all tournament team and Jalen for tournament MVP pic.twitter.com/D7oR3RP3to

— FHS Boys Basketball (@fhsboysbball) February 19, 2019

FHS Panthers

In the News: Proposed June primary would benefit MA voters; Franklin residents part of Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge team

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

Proposed June primary would benefit Massachusetts voters

"Last year’s Sept. 4 primary election was about two weeks earlier than is typical for Massachusetts, moved up so that it would not conflict with Jewish holidays. But despite the alteration, it was still the sixth-latest primary election in the United States. 

Senator Becca Rausch wants to change that. 

The first-term legislator filed a bill that would move the state primary up to June, and she says that the switch would help voters become better engaged and would allow the general election to be more competitive — not to mention the convenience of avoiding the scheduling pitfalls that come in September
“The primary date right now is very challenging,” said Rausch, a Needham Democrat who unseated former Sen. Richard Ross of Wrentham last November. 

“I think we saw those reasons pop up in 2018 in a pretty obvious way.” 

The senator represents precincts 1 to 4 and 7 in Franklin, Millis, precincts A to C, I and J in Needham, Norfolk, Plainville, precincts B, F, and G of Wellesley, Wrentham, ward 1, 2 and 3a of Attleboro, North Attleborough, precincts 6, 7, 9 and 10 of Natick, Sherborn and Wayland."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190218/state-senator-rausch-june-primary-would-benefit-massachusetts-voters

Senator Rebecca L. Rausch Democrat - Norfolk, Bristol and Middlesex

Franklin residents part of Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge team

"Franklin residents will run to conquer cancer as a member of the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge team in the 123rd Boston Marathon on April 15. 

Franklin residents participating include: Kerry Cameron, Catherine Cameron, Stephen Rondeau and Eileen Wallace. 

Along with more than 500 Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge teammates from across the United States and around the world, they will run Massachusetts’ historic marathon route from Hopkinton to Boston to raise $6 million for cancer research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. 

This year marks the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge team’s 30th annual running in the Boston Marathon. All funds raised by DFMC goes to Dana-Farber’s Claudia Adams Barr Program in Innovative Basic Cancer Research that supports promising science research in its earliest stages. The Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge has raised nearly $93 million to date."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190218/strongfranklin-residents-to-participate-in-boston-marathon-strong

To find out more about the Dana Farber Marathon Challenge or donate

https://danafarber.jimmyfund.org/site/TR?fr_id=1110&pg=entry

Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge

THE BLACK BOX to present Musicals, Jazz, Rock Bands, Broadway Stars, and More

THE BLACK BOX, Franklin’s premier concert, theater, and event venue, will present a variety of shows and events throughout the month of March. The month kicks off on March 1 at 7 pm with “A Class Act”- an all-class Franklin High School Reunion. All FHS alumni are welcome and encouraged to invite a group from their class for the event. There will be pizza, snacks, a cash bar, music by FHS and Oskey favorites, Joe Landry's vintage videos and photo archives, a yearbook library, Panthers Pride Sports Corner, and more.

On Saturday, March 2 at 8 pm The Delta Generators return to THE BLACK BOX with opening act The DayBreakers. Featuring Brian Templeton on vocals and harmonica, Charlie O’Neal on guitar, Rick O’Neal on bass, and Jeff Armstrong on drums, the Boston-based band blends the fine line between rhythm and blues and Americana in a way that makes them anything but average.

The Delta Generators return to THE BLACK BOX with opening act The DayBreakers

The fun continues on Sunday, March 3 when the critically acclaimed Kenny Hadley Big Band returns to the venue for a Big Band Brunch. The Kenny Hadley Big Band has shared the stage with such notables as the Count Basie Orchestra and the Duke Ellington Orchestra and has hosted guest soloists including Clark Terry and Louie Bellson. Brunch begins at 11:45 a.m., with music beginning at noon. Brunch provided by Intermission Cafe includes assorted Mini Quiche, Bacon, Waffles, Fresh Fruit, Yogurt & Granola, Bagels, Muffins, OJ and Coffee. In addition, there is a cash bar with Mimosas and Bloody Marys available.

The Franklin Performing Arts Company, THE BLACK BOX’s resident theater company, continues their 2018-2019 season with Seussical, running March 9, 10, 15, 16, and 17. Seussical is perfect for the whole family. The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust that contains the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many "thinks." Horton faces a double challenge: not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird.

On Friday, March 22 at 7:30 pm, Electric Youth returns to THE BLACK BOX, offering family entertainment with music for all ages. Backed by an eight-piece band of world-class musicians, EY delivers high-energy music, including pop, classic rock, contemporary Broadway and country hits. The EY show at THE BLACK BOX will feature fully choreographed performances of One Republic, No Doubt, Guns N’ Roses, Aretha Franklin, The Greatest Showman, Kelly Clarkson, and more.

The month of March wraps up at THE BLACK BOX with Broadway in Franklin on Sunday, March 24 at 3 pm. The magic of 42nd Street comes to Boston's MetroWest suburbs as stars and students share the stage. Don’t miss this Broadway revue of show-stopping numbers from the Great White Way. Broadway In Franklin features Broadway headliners and appearances by musical theater students from the Franklin School for the Performing Arts and by Electric Youth. Past guest have included Tony nominee Jenn Colella, Sara Jean Ford, Ben Cameron, Tyler Hanes, and Michael James Scott.

For tickets and more information, visit www.theblackboxonline.com or call 508-528-3370. THE BLACK BOX is located at 15 W. Central St. in downtown Franklin.

50 Years of Sesame Street

American Archive of Public Broadcasting to Preserve 50 Years of Sesame Street Sesame Street is coming to the Library via the American Archive of Public Broadcasting. Nearly 4,500 digitized episodes of the groundbreaking children's TV series have been donated to the archives & will be available on-site. Click here for more information https://www.loc.gov/item/prn-19-019/?loclr=ealn 50 Years of Sesame Street