Sunday, January 23, 2022

Owen family fund raiser for household replacement with Simon's Furniture

"The Owen family has begun planning for their new home. Simon's Furniture has donated 3 bedroom sets and 3 mattresses to get them started in the new home but they will need many more items for their living room, dining area and appliances.  
To help them finish the house you can make donations towards a gift card at Simon's by calling the store at 508-528-0501 and press 2 for the office. All furniture will be stored at Simon’s warehouse until we are ready for next steps.
As always we are thankful to the outpouring love and support."

Owen family fund raiser for household replacement with Simon's Furniture
Owen family fund raiser for household replacement with Simon's Furniture

Pantherbook series on "The Player Perspective"

A new series at PantherBook covers the successful sports teams. Three article thus far in the series and given the number of team, likely more to come.

Girls basketball - 4 in a row thus far

Boys soccer - fall 2021 season recap

Boys basketball - intense defense and strong coaching

FHS Panthers
FHS Panthers

Franklin Town Charter discussion: Frank and Steve take a winding road - P2 (audio)

FM #707 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 707 in the series. 


This shares part 2 of my conversation with Frank Falvey, of Franklin Presents, a long time Franklin resident and cable show host. This is part of a three-part series on the Town Charter, the process to change it, and some of the possible revisions that Frank and I discuss.  


While Frank and I start with the charter, we take a winding round through Franklin topics in this session.


Links to the current Town charter (modified in 2013) and the charter report for 1995 (prior changes) are included in the show notes. 


The recording runs just over an hour: Let’s listen to this recording of Frank and I talk about the charter.  


Note: while we mention the PCC’s role in communicating with the parents, there is also a School Council where parents join with faculty representatives in determining changes at the ‘school’ level.


Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-707-franklin-charter-discussion-frank-steve-take-winding-road-p2-11-15-21


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Current Town Charter ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/revised_2013_1.pdf 


Charter Commission Report - 1995

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczeUlRYUpQeFd0QXc/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-afykQfGLjmP3-DNzc-H-uA


MA General Law Chapter 34  https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleVI/Chapter34A/Section4 


Division of Local Services (DLS) - newsletter summarizing change change process https://www.mass.gov/doc/october4thpdf/download 


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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.  


This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

 

How can you help?

  • If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

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If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com


The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.


I hope you enjoy!

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Falvey and Sherlock in FHS for the first live broadcast on wfpr.fm Nov 2019
Falvey and Sherlock in FHS for the first live broadcast on wfpr.fm Nov 2019

OCPF Reports: Notice of Public Hearing on proposed Regulation Changes

OCPF Reports (@OCPFReports) tweeted on Thu, Jan 20, 2022:
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

E-mail jtait@cpf.state.ma.us for an invite to the hearing via Zoom. https://t.co/4i5TzDE4GG
 

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/OCPFReports/status/1484274264559738883


OCPF Reports: Notice of Public Hearing on proposed Regulation Changes
OCPF Reports: Notice of Public Hearing on proposed Regulation Changes

MA News roundup: ballot question funding, federal aid priority discussion; and 3 views on local aid




3 views on same issue


Mass Municipal Assoc (MMA) reporting on the update

Baker seeks level funding for local road projects in next year’s budget


Saturday, January 22, 2022

Town of Franklin: Job Opportunities with Fire Dept, HR, Senior Center, DPW, Facilities, and Library

Franklin, MA: School Committee Meeting - Agenda - Jan 25, 2022


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. FHS Program of Studies – Josh Hanna, Principal FHS

III. Discussion/Action Items
A. Extending Senior Perks to Include Lunch Block for Students in Directed Study
I recommend approval of the request of Principal Josh Hanna to extend student
perks to include lunch block for students in Directed Study as detailed.
B. Varsity Cheerleading National Competition
I recommend approval of the request of Doni Gill (Coach) to take 11 cheerleaders
to Orlando, Florida from March 18-21, 2022 for the Nationals Competition as
detailed.
C. Space Needs & Facilities Assessment Sub Committee
I recommend that the School Committee establish a Space Needs & Facilities
Assessment Sub Committee as detailed.

IV. Discussion Only Items
A. COVID Status Update

V. Information Matters
A. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports (e.g. Supt. Evaluation, Budget,
Community Relations/Public Schools Advocacy, Policy)
B. School Committee Liaison Reports (e.g. Joint PCC, (SATF) Substance Abuse Task
Force, (SWAC) School Wellness Advisory Council, SEPAC (Special Education Parent
Advisory Council), DEI Committee (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion).

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

VII. Consent Agenda
A. Approval of Minutes
I recommend approval of the minutes from your January 11, 2022 School Committee meeting as detailed.
B. Transfers
I recommend approval of the budget transfers as detailed.
C. Music Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $664.40 from music parents for supplemental supplies as detailed.
D. Jazz Festival Recurring Field Trip
I recommend approval of the request of Diane Plouffe to take Jazz Band students to the University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH, on March 12, 2022 to participate in the Annual Jazz Festival as detailed.
E. Executive Session Minutes for Release
I recommend approval of the Executive Session Minutes from the January 11, 2022 Meeting as detailed.

VIII. Payment of Bills Ms. Spencer

IX. Payroll Ms. Stokes

X. Executive Session
 Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with non-union personnel.

XI. Adjournment 


Documents released for this meeting can be found in the packet folder ->

Franklin, MA: School Committee Meeting - Agenda - Jan 25, 2022
Franklin, MA: School Committee Meeting - Agenda - Jan 25, 2022