Live reporting - academic awards

Academic Excellence Awards

• Philip MacClellan - #1 in Senior class
  
• Arushi Singh - #2 in Senior class
  

Live reporting - School Committee

Attending: Cafasso, Kelly, Mullen, Roy, Rohrbach, Trahan
Missing: Armenio

AGENDA

Call to order Mr. Roy
Pledge of Allegiance
Moment of Silence

1. Routine Business

Citizen’s Comments

Review of Agenda - move academic awards up in front of Best Buddies

Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the November 25, 2008 School Committee Meeting. Approved 6-0

Payment of Bills Mr. Kelly Moved to accept warrants, approved 6-0

Payroll Ms. Armenio

FHS Student Representatives

• Red Cross blood drive
• Progress reports week before Christmas
• Drama performance, 12/17-18

Correspondence:

• Budget to Actual
• E-mail from Mike D’Angelo regarding modular removal

in the news - Charter School applications, state warns of aid cuts

Ben Franklin Charter School accepting applications

By GateHouse Media, Inc.

The Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School is accepting applications for kindergarten to grade eight for the 2009-2010 school year until Feb. 13. Children must be 5 years old by Aug. 31, 2009 for enrollment in kindergarten for the 2009-2010 school year. A lottery will be held Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 1 p.m., in the school library. The school will hold information evenings for parents of prospective students on Tuesday, Jan. 6, and Thursday, Jan. 29, in the school auditorium. From 7 to 8:30 p.m., the head of school, board members and teachers will be available for discussions, questions and answers. A school tour will also be given.

Read the full article in the Gazette here

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House Speaker Salvatore F. DiMasi said yesterday that Massachusetts cities and towns should brace for cuts of up to 10 percent in state aid next year, an ominous sign that the pain of the nation's economic crisis is still just taking hold and could result in layoffs of police, firefighters, and teachers in local communities.

"Massachusetts will not be spared the pain," said DiMasi, after calling a group of reporters into his State House office. He predicted state aid would be reduced by 5 to 10 percent, saying it is "a matter of how much. It's not a matter of whether they will take a cut or not."

Read the full article in the Boston Globe here

WASTED - available for replay

Did you miss the W.A.S.T."E".D. meeting?

No problem, the very powerful information session held at Franklin High on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 is still available for you to listen to.

Click here to find all six segments of the evening.

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The number of people who have listened since the session continues to grow.

Item	Content	Mins	# Replays
Wasted 1	Intro; FHS Students	23	28
Wasted 2	Bill Phillips	25	19
Wasted 3	Nick's story	24	34
Wasted 4	Josh's story	17	14
Wasted 5	Nick's parents view	10	17
Wasted 6	Q&A; next steps	26	41

I am a little surprised by the results thus far. As impressive as Nick's story was, Josh's story is short and to the point.

Likewise for Nick's parents point of view.

Don't miss interpret what my intention is, this is not a superficial popularity contest. These are real life stories. All the information was freely presented. It took courage and effort on the part of Bill, Nick, Josh, and Nick's parents to get up on the stage in front of 100 or so people.

You should be able to find 2 hours (especially with the segments broken up into approx 20-25 minutes apiece).

Skip a movie.
Have a listen.

Then have a good conversation with your son, daughter, neighbor, etc.

Franklin needs to be talking about this.
We (adults) need to show that our children matter to us.

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One quote that I love comes from Kirk Weisler and one of his T4D:

"Our example to our children, to our families, and to the world around us is constant. The question is not whether or not anyone is watching, the question is what are they learning as they watch."

Interested in wind or solar energy?

Thinking of installing a wind turbine
or solar array at your home or business? Come get all your questions answered!



Incentives for

• Residential & Commercial
• Solar and Wind Installations

Presenter:
Tyler Leeds, Project Manager, Green Building & Infrastructure
Mass Technology Collaborative

When:
Wednesday, December 10, 7:00 p.m.

Where:
Franklin Public Library Community Room
118 Main Street, Lower Level

Description:
Massachusetts has recently developed several incentives to spur the development of renewable energy, including Commonwealth Solar Rebates, Small Renewables Initiative, and Business Expansion Incentives.
Tyler Leeds will answer your questions and help you understand the basic economics of investing in renewable energy.

This Event is of Special Interest for:
Home Owners, Business Owners, Installers, Dealers, Contractors, Electricians and Architects

Sponsored by:
Franklin Area Climate Team (FACT)
Massachusetts Climate Action Network
Massachusetts Technology Collaborative
Friends of the Franklin Library

Franklin School Committee Meeting - agenda - 12/9/08

Franklin School Committee Meeting
December 9, 2008
Municipal Building – Council Chambers
7:00 P.M.

AGENDA

Call to order Mr. Roy
Pledge of Allegiance
Moment of Silence

1. Routine Business

Citizen’s Comments

Review of Agenda

Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the November 25, 2008 School Committee Meeting.

Payment of Bills Mr. Kelly

Payroll Ms. Armenio

FHS Student Representatives

Correspondence:

• Budget to Actual
• E-mail from Mike D’Angelo regarding modular removal

2. Guests/Presentations

• Best Buddies

Academic Excellence Awards

• Philip MacClellan
• Arushi Singh

School Improvement Plans

• Davis Thayer
• Jefferson
• Keller
• Kennedy
• Parmenter

3. Discussion Only Items
none


4. Action Items

1. I recommend approval of the ASMS recurring trip to DC for the 8th Grade in May 2009 as detailed.
2. I recommend acceptance of a check for $290.17 from the Remington PCC for a 7th grade field trip to the Christa McAuliffe Center.
3. I recommend approval to declare books as surplus on the attached list for the JF Kennedy Elementary School.
4. Take action to remove the modular classrooms at Davis Thayer Elementary School at a total cost of $30,000 to $35,000, (includes removal of interior walls, replacement of grass and landscape in front of building and renovations to the sub standard sized rooms on the second and third floors into normal sized classrooms).
5. Take action to remove the modular classrooms at FHS at the cost of $25,000, (includes removal of interior walls and replacement of grass and landscape in front of building).
6. Take action to remove the modular classrooms at Jefferson Elementary School at the cost of $15,000 to $20,000, (includes removal of interior walls and replacement of grass and landscape in front of building).

5. Information Matters

Superintendent’s Report

• Academic Excellence Awards
• W.A.S.T.E.D.
• Banner Ads

School Committee Sub-Committee Reports

School Committee Liaison Reports


6. New Business
To discuss future business that may be brought before the School Committee.


7. Executive Session

• Contractual Negotiations

8. Adjourn

Green light for decorations

The light snow that we received on Sunday dusted the evergreens and ribbons along the railroad bridge.