"recommendation that the DT facility be closed for FY22"

"After completing a comprehensive closing study for the Davis Thayer School, the Ad Hoc Facilities Analysis subcommittee has voted to present this final report to the Franklin School Committee with our recommendation that the DT facility be closed for FY22.

Additionally, we also recommend that the Franklin School Committee establish a standing subcommittee focused on creating a Master Facilities Plan to address other facility needs in the district."

Respectfully submitted,

 

The Davis Thayer Facilities Analysis Sub-Committee:

Elise A. Stokes

Mary Jane Scofield

Judith Pond-Pfeffer

 

 

The full recommendation document and action item for the School Committee discussion on Tuesday, Feb 9, 2021:

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/discussion_action_a_-_retirement_of_dt.pdf

 

Full School Committee agenda for Tuesday, Feb 9, 2021

https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/february-9-2021-school-committee-meeting-packet

 

Davis Thayer Facility Analysis page

https://www.franklinps.net/district/davis-thayer-facilities-analysis

  

"recommendation that the DT facility be closed for FY22"

3 FHS Student works selected for MAEA juried Recognitions Exhibit

"Three students from FHS were accepted into the MAEA juried Recognitions Exhibit: Kashish Singh, raku fired organic form; Millie Chalk, altered metallic teapot; and Katie Sawyer, a teapot set. 

Congratulations! We are all so proud of you! @FHSPantherbook @MassArtEd @FranklinHS  "

 

Shared by Brenna Johnson, (Art Educator at Franklin High School, Advisor of The Empty Bowls Club, Co-Advisor of NAHS, Supporter of all things Franklin): https://t.co/7ztmuSYfvm

 

Follow the link to Twitter for a more full size photo of each of the items
https://t.co/7ztmuSYfvm 

 

3 FHS Student works selected for MAEA juried Recognitions Exhibit

Temple Etz Chaim: Virtual 3K Walk, Run or Ride FUNdraiser - March 11 - 14

Temple Etz Chaim of Franklin, MA is pleased to announce our Virtual 3K Walk, Run or Ride FUNdraiser. This year, we're welcoming walkers, runners and bicyclists from near and far to join us in our social distancing 3K. All proceeds from this event will help support Temple Etz Chaim as we support our local community.

Join us Thursday, March 11th through Sunday, March 14th to get out and get in your steps. Use your iphone, fitbit, pedometer, google maps, or any other tracking device to measure your distance.  Walk, run or bike as an individual, with your family, or join a larger team remotely, and submit your results here.  

 

We're also encouraging participants to get on Facebook and tag us @TempleEtzChaimMA (https://www.facebook.com/TempleEtzChaimMA) showing us your favorite way to get active and healthy while staying safe.

For race questions or for more info, please contact Cindy Heilweil at sisterhood@temple-etzchaim.org or Margot Rivelis at boarddirector3@temple-etzchaim.org

 

 

For additional info and to register:

https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Franklin/TempleEtzChaim3KFunRunFUNdraiser

 

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/TECFranklin/status/1358419028973412352

Temple Etz Chaim: Virtual 3K Walk, Run or Ride FUNdraiser - March 11 - 14

50+ Program - Two special events this week

The 50+ Program has an exciting line-up of special events and Session #3 of our Workshop Series for you this week.

 

You don't want to miss two Special Events this week:

 

Wed, Feb 10 - 4-530 PM: Starting Your Own Business at Any Age with Guest Speaker, Rick Terrien.  

Rick, an Encore Purpose Prize winner and author, will discuss his "field guide" titled Ageless Startup. Learn how you can bridge from employee to entrepreneur, from semi-retiree to business owner. Presented by Founders Over 55 and Encore Boston Network.

**Registration is Required: REGISTER HERE

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/founders-over-55-fireside-chat-with-rick-terrien-author-ageless-startup-tickets-136526391111?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch

 

 

Thu, Feb 11 - 10-12 Noon: Add 2 Rs to Your Job Search: Resiliency and Resourcefulness. 

Finding work isn't easy. That's why the savviest job seekers rely on the "2 Rs" -- Resourcefulness & Resilience -- to keep moving forward. Join us for thought-provoking insights and research-based tools, drawn from some unlikely sources, that can give your job search the boost you're looking for. Presented by 50+ Job Seekers Networking Groups & Encore Boston Network

**Registration is Required: REGISTER HERE

 

Topic #3 (Using STARS) of our 12 topic interactive series also starts this coming Tuesday.

If you have not yet registered for the 50+ program, you can register at www.50plusjobseekers.org. After registering, you will be sent a link for joining the interactive series. If you are registered, you should have received a link that you are to use going forward.

Thank you,

Ed Lawrence

SUPPORT - Two special events this week

FHS Gymnastics - details on meet results vs. King Philip

"Please read what these girls are doing it's impressive!! This team really is INCREDIBLE! 

#undefeated @FHSSports @FranklinHS @FranklinMatters @R_Lanigan @BostonHeraldHS @MetroWestSports @BGlobeSports @HockomockSports @MyFM1013 @KatCornetta @FHSTrainingRoom @fhsgymboosters" https://t.co/tmFCJFGKeg
 

 Shared from Twitter:https://twitter.com/fhs_gymnastics/status/1358438754361483265

FHS Gymnastics - details on meet results vs. King Philip 1

FHS Gymnastics - details on meet results vs. King Philip 2

FHS Gymnastics - details on meet results vs. King Philip 3

Please read what these girls are doing it’s impressive!! This team really is INCREDIBLE! #undefeated @FHSSports @FranklinHS @FranklinMatters @R_Lanigan @BostonHeraldHS @MetroWestSports @BGlobeSports @HockomockSports @MyFM1013 @KatCornetta @FHSTrainingRoom @fhsgymboosters pic.twitter.com/tmFCJFGKeg

— FHS Gymnastics (@fhs_gymnastics) February 7, 2021

“There will be disagreements there, but I liked the new theme”

"GOV. CHARLIE BAKER sent the Legislature’s twice-passed climate change bill back on Sunday with new, compromise language that strikes a more conciliatory tone and dials back some of his earlier objections.

When the Legislature first passed the bill in early January at the end of the last legislative session, the governor could only approve or reject it. He rejected it, raising concerns about its costly emissions target for 2030, its separate emission targets for six industry subsectors, its offshore wind procurements, its support for community energy codes that could deter the production of affordable housing, and the narrowness of its environmental justice provisions.

Lawmakers, irked by the administration’s attitude, responded by passing the same bill again and sending it back to Baker. But administration officials and legislative leaders over the last three weeks also began talking, trying to sort out their differences. “We did try to find areas of common ground,” said Kathleen Theoharides, the governor’s secretary of energy and environmental affairs."

 Continue reading the article online  https://commonwealthmagazine.org/environment/baker-takes-more-conciliatory-tone-on-climate-change-bill/

Link to the S9 legislation text https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S9

 

Franklin, MA: School Committee Meeting - Agenda - Feb 9, 2021

Call to Order 

Pledge of Allegiance 

Moment of Silence

I.    Routine Business
A.    Review of Agenda
B.    Citizen’s Comments

In the spirit of open communication, “the Committee will hold a public participation segment (also called Citizen’s Comments) about matters 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…. The Committee will hear public comments related to an agenda item when the Chair deems appropriate during the Committee meeting. Topics for discussion during the meeting must be limited to those items listed on the Committee meeting agenda for that evening…. ” - from Policy BEDH

C.    FHS Student Representative Comments
D.    Superintendent’s Report

II.    Guests/Presentations
A.    Annie Sullivan Middle School Highlights – Elizabeth Morrison, Mike Procacini
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/asms_school_committee_presentation_2.9.21.pdf

 

III.   Discussion/Action Items
A.    Retirement of Davis Thayer Elementary School
I recommend approval of the retirement (closing) of Davis Thayer Elementary School for FY22 as discussed.  https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/discussion_action_a_-_retirement_of_dt.pdf

B.    Dissolution of Ad Hoc Facilities Analysis Sub Committee
I recommend dissolving the Ad Hoc Facilities Analysis Sub Committee as discussed.

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/discussion_action_b_-_dissolve_fac_analysis_subcom.pdf
 

IV.    Discussion Only Items
A.    Reopening Update (2/5/2021)  https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/reopening_schools_status_update_feb_9_2020-2021.pdf
 

V.    Information Matters
A.    School Committee Sub-Committee Reports (e.g. Ad Hoc Supt. Evaluation, Ad Hoc Facilities Analysis, Budget, Community Relations/Public Schools Advocacy, Policy, Transportation)
B.    School Committee Liaison Reports (e.g. Joint PCC, Substance Abuse Task Force, School Wellness Advisory Council, Franklin Racial & Social Justice Task Force)
 

VI.    New Business
A.    To discuss any future agenda items
 

VII.    Consent Agenda
A.    Approval of Minutes
I recommend approval of the minutes from the January 26, 2021 School Committee meeting as detailed.
B.    USS Constitution Model Ship Donation
I recommend acceptance of the donation of a USS Constitution Model Ship from Mark Jandreski valued at approximately $200.00 for FHS as detailed.
C.    BJ’s Districtwide Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $440.00 from BJ’s Wholesale Club for in-house enrichment as detailed.
D.    Scholarship
I recommend acceptance of a check for $10,000.00 from the Digital Federal Credit Union for a scholarship as detailed.
 

VIII.    Payment of Bills    Dr. Bergen
 

IX.    Payroll    Atty. Pond-Pfeffer
 

X.    Adjournment

Meeting packet folder

https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/february-9-2021-school-committee-meeting-packet

Meeting agenda doc  https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/agenda-2-9-2021

Franklin, MA: School Committee Meeting - Agenda - Feb 9, 2021