Live reporting: School Committee - Discussion/Action Items

Return from executive session

Recommend motion to accept terms of MOU for FEA and Van drivers unit
motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0 via roll call

Recommend motion to accept terms of MOU with secretaries unit
motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0 via roll call


3. Discussion / Action Items
a. Policy – Second Reading/Adoption
I recommend adoption of Policy BGC – Policy Review and Revision as detailed.
motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0

b. Revised 2019-2020 School Calendar
I recommend approval of the revised 2019-2020 School Calendar as discussed.
had not had the half days for the parent/teacher conf days in last version
2 half days added as well, for professional development

motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0

4. Discussion Only Items
a. Annual Report
place holder for School Committee summary
budget info for the approved FY 2020 budget
what critical needs were not meet in the budget
profile pages for each of the schools
honors graduates and FHS grads class of 2019

b. School Wellness Advisory Council (SWAC) – End of Year Report
Asst Superintendent Giguere
summary of the full year, had been providing updates meeting to meeting
looking at equitable opportunities across the District
expanded backpack weekend program to all the schools in coordination with Franklin Food Pantry

expanded the morning physical activities
coordinating with Lifelong Learning to do at all schools assuming interest

2 family nights, one at FHS, one at Medway
looking at invisible disabilities, looking to expand further
student actually came forward through the Coffee hour initially


c. Substance Abuse Task Force (SATF) – End of Year Report
Asst Superintendent Giguere
real strong commitment from community groups and all around Franklin
develop education 
vaping diversion - develop tobacco and vaping cessation program

community based prevention, ride home curriculum came from this; getting publishing ready, content available

to empower parents to have the conversation with their students
FHS working on PSAs based upon the info

Live reporting: School Committee - June 25, 2019

Present: Feeley, Linden, Douglas, Scofield, Bergen, Schultz, Zub
Absent: none

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
MASF executive institute
Commissioner Riley among others to speak
buildings are busy during the summer for project work that can't be done during the school year
security improvements, Parmenter canopy
courtyard drainage at Oak/Horace Mann
thankful for the Facilities and DPW partners to doing the work2. Guests / Presentations
a. none

adjourn to  Executive session
will return to open meeting



The agenda document can be found on the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/uploads/scagenda_6-25-19.pdf

The documents released for this meeting (before and after) can be found
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/june-25-2019-school-committee-meeting-packet

Franklin 4th of July - Schedule of Events

Schedule Of Events On The Town Common

Wednesday, July 3
6-10 PM: Rides and food booths open (WRIST BANDS FROM 6 -10 PM - $ 30)
7-10 PM: Backyard Swagger Band (a high energy country rock cover band)

Thursday, July 4
12-10 PM: Rides and food booth s open (WRIST BANDS FROM 12 -5 PM - $30)
3-5 PM: Hot Tamale Brass Band (an exciting excursion into New Orleans Dixieland jazz)
5-6 PM: Matt Zajac (solo acoustic)
7-10 PM: ZOD Band (a fusion of high energy rock and heavy funk)

Friday, July 5
6-10 PM : Rides and food booths open
6-7 PM: Jamie Barrett (solo acoustic)
7-10 PM: Groove Doctors (a seven piece rock-soul-blues-funk whirlwind)

Saturday, July 6
11 AM: Adult Road Race (5K) / check-in at 10 AM at the Gazebo
11:45 AM: Children's Road Race (1.2 mile / registration and check-in at 10:30 AM at the Gazebo)

Races sponsored by the Franklin Recreation Department. Sign-up for the Adult race through Race Wire  https://my.racewire.com/event/6413 
and for the Children's Road Race through the Recreation website https://www.franklinma.gov/recreation-department/news/4th-july-road-race 

12-10 PM: Rides and food booths open (WRIST BANDS FROM 12 -5 PM - $30 )
12:30 PM: Children' s Bike Parade (sponsored by the Franklin Lions Club)
1-3 PM: Flippo the Clown
4-6 PM: DJ Mike Rutkowski
7-10 PM: Duppy Conquerors (a Bob Marley tribute band)
10 PM: FIREWORKS/ Franklin High School

Sunday, July 7
12-5 PM: Rides and food booths open (WRIST BANDS FROM 12-5 PM - $30 )
3-4:30 PM: Sam Woolf, 2014 American Idol finalist (solo acoustic)

Food Booths (sponsored by various non-profit organizations in Franklin):

• Democratic Party- Pizza and water
• Franklin July 4th Coalition - Soda, seltzer water, Gatorade, ice cream and a 50/50 raffle
• Republican Party- Corn dogs, nachos, watermelon and root beer floats
• Rod & Gun Club - Fried dough and French fries
• Rotary Club - Sausages, peppers and onions
• Temple Etz Chaim - Soft pretzels, fresh squeezed lemonade and a raffle board

For the latest updates to our Schedule of Events please visit www.franklin4th.com

Download your copy of this schedule
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/8a._4th_of_july.pdf

Franklin 4th of July - Schedule of Events

Glyphosate Opt Out - sign up by July 1, 2019

"Fill out your Name, contact information and address every year to get on the list of areas not to be sprayed by the town's contractor. 

You must be the owner of the property or have written consent from the owner. Deadline Is July 1st 2019"

The form is found at the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinma.gov/agricultural-commission/links/glyphosate-opt-out-form


Or go to the Town of Franklin Ag Comm page: https://www.franklinma.gov/agricultural-commission then click on "Glyphosate Opt Out Form"


What is Glyphosate?
http://npic.orst.edu/factsheets/glyphogen.html

if your street has curbing and sidewalks like show, it might be on the spray listing and you can opt out.

The listing of Franklin roads where spraying is currently scheduled.

 

If you are on one of these roads, you can opt out

FHS Alexander = MVP, several FHS named to boys, girls Hockomock League Lacross All Stars

Below are the official 2019 Hockomock League Boys Lacrosse All Stars, selected by the coaches in the league.

Hockomock League MVP
Jacob Alexander, Franklin

Hockomock League All Stars
Will Davis, Franklin
Patrick Morrison, Franklin
Jacob Alexander, Franklin
Nitin Chaudhury, Franklin
Benjamin Kolb, Franklin
Will Harvey, Franklin
Jake Davis, Franklin
Matthew Lazzaro, Franklin

Below are the official 2019 Hockomock League Girls Lacrosse All Stars, selected by the coaches in the league.

Hockomock League MVP
Alana Tavares, Taunton

Hockomock League All Stars
Gianna Cameron, Franklin
Kelsey MacCallum, Franklin
Hailey Toolin, Franklin
Annie Walsh, Franklin
Erin Walsh, Franklin


For other selections to the boys lacrosse all stars
https://hockomocksports.com/2019-hockomock-league-boys-lacrosse-all-stars/

For other selections to the girls lacrosse all stars
https://hockomocksports.com/2019-hockomock-league-girls-lacrosse-all-stars/

FHS Alexander = MVP, several named to boys, girls Hockomock League Lacross All Stars

"Humans have made 8.3bn tons of plastic since 1950"

The Guardian continues their series on The United States of Plastic:

"This is the illustrated story of where it's gone

‘There was this moment I realized ... I can account for all humanity’s plastic.’ Illustration: Susie Cagle/The Guardian

Until recently we didn’t know how much plastic was piling up around us. When we found out, the picture wasn’t pretty"

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/jun/23/all-the-plastic-ever-made-study-comic

Humans have made 8.3bn tons of plastic since 1950

FTC - Consumer Alerts: There are no “quick fixes” to clean up your credit

There are no "quick fixes" to clean up your credit by Lisa Lake, Consumer Education Specialist, FTC If you're trying to clean up your credit, you'll come across plenty of companies offering an easy fix. But any company promising instant results for a price is likely a scam. Read more https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2019/06/there-are-no-quick-fixes-clean-your-credit-0?utm_source=govdelivery This is a free service provided by the Federal Trade Commission.

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