The school enrollment figures at the end of October are the important ones from a DESE reporting perspective. The document below shows the enrollment by grade by school across the district comparing this school year to last.
Overall there are 6,044 a decline of 56 students from the 6,100 for the same time last year.
While the district dropped 56 students, the high school increased from 1.625 to 1,648. The total amongst the three middle schools dropped from 1,479 to 1,431. The total amongst the elementary schools dropped from 2,996 to 2,965.
The individual grade and school figures are shown in the document for further analysis.
FPS_ENROLLMENTCOMPARE_10-30-09_10-29-10
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Monday, November 8, 2010
Franklin Citizens Rail Trail Committee Meeting - Agenda - 11/9/10
Proposed Agenda for Nov 9, 2010
Location: Franklin YMCA 45 Forge Hill Road
Start Time: 7:30PM
I. Call to Order / Introductions of New Attendees
A. Introduction of new attendees
B. Review & approve minutes of previous meeting
C. Ask for volunteer to keep minutes of meeting
II. Report from our representative from DCR
A. Gates & Grading
III. Membership Committee Report
A. Committee to report on membership activity
IV. Report from Finance Committee
A. Report from Treasurer
V. Report of Fund Raising Committee
A. Report on fund raising activities
a. Report Road Race Committee
VI. Report from Grant Writing Committee
VII. Report on addition of Network Solutions web site
A. E-mail
B. Remote monitoring
VII. Unfinished Business:
A. Business plan in the making
B. Distribute new brochures
VIII. New Business:
A.
IX. Set Date & place for Next Meeting and Adjourn
Additional information can be found on the website http://www.franklinrailtrail.org/
Franklin, MA
In the News - field hockey clinic, Elks fund raiser, shortfall foreseen
Franklin High School field hockey coaches holding instructional clinic
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Franklin Elks host fundraiser
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Shortfall may mean loss of jobs
from The Milford Daily News News RSS by Ashley Studley, Daily News staff
Franklin, MA
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - 11/9/10
Vision Statement
The Franklin Public Schools will foster within its students the knowledge and skills to find and achieve satisfaction in life as productive global citizens.
Mission Statement
The Franklin Public Schools, in collaboration with the community, will cultivate each student's intellectual, social, emotional and physical potential through rigorous academic inquiry and informed problem solving skills within a safe, nurturing and respectful environment.
1. Routine Business
Citizen’s Comments
Review of Agenda
Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the October 26, 2010 School Committee Meeting.
Payment of Bills Mr. Glynn
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
Correspondence
1. Budget to Actual
2. Guests/Presentations
a. “Let it Snow” (Maureen Sabolinski, Jeff Nutting, Mike D’Angelo, Brutus Cantoreggi)
b. Capital Plan
- Instructional Services / Textbooks
- Special Education Vehicles
- Facilities
- Technology
3. Discussion Only Items
School Calendars – 2011-2012 and 2012-2013
MASC Update
4. Action Items
a. I recommend approval of the budget transfers as detailed.
b. I recommend acceptance of a check for $125.00 from the JFKennedy PCC for a nurse for the 3rd grade field trip to Plimoth Plantation on 11/16/10.
c. I recommend acceptance of a check for $750.00 from the JFKennedy PCC for buses for the 3rd grade field trip to Plimoth Plantation on 11/16/10.
d. I recommend acceptance of a check for $20.00 from Debra Meredith for in-house enrichment at Horace Mann Middle School.
e. I recommend approval of the FHS Classics Club Certamen Team field trip to Dover, NH for a competition on November 13, 2010.
f. I recommend the request of Joan Toye, Principal of JF Kennedy to declare 522 Harcourt Trophies books surplus.
g. I recommend acceptance of 4 checks totaling: $2467.00 from the Parmenter PCC grade 2 and 3 field trips.
h. I recommend approval of the 2012 Capital Plan as discussed.
i. I recommend approval of the Field Trip request of Peter Light to take 20 students to Europe from June 24, 2011 to July 3, 2011 as detailed.
5. Information Matters
Superintendent’s Report
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
Franklin, MA
"let it snow"
On the School Committee agenda for Tuesday, Nov 9th there is a scheduled presentation on the preparation for winter snow storms.
2. Guests/Presentations
a. “Let it Snow” (Maureen Sabolinski, Jeff Nutting, Mike D’Angelo, Brutus Cantoreggi)
The presentation document that the DPW will use is the same one just reviewed with the Town Council and made available here:
Franklin, MA: DPW - Snow Presentation
Maureen Sabolinski, the Superintendent of Schools, has this overview on the snow day policy and procedures.
Franklin Public Schools - Weather Information
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Franklin, MA
2. Guests/Presentations
a. “Let it Snow” (Maureen Sabolinski, Jeff Nutting, Mike D’Angelo, Brutus Cantoreggi)
The presentation document that the DPW will use is the same one just reviewed with the Town Council and made available here:
Franklin, MA: DPW - Snow Presentation
Maureen Sabolinski, the Superintendent of Schools, has this overview on the snow day policy and procedures.
Franklin Public Schools - Weather Information
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Franklin, MA
Franklin, MA: Schools capital proposal
The Franklin Public School's Capital Budget proposal is up for discussion at the School Committee meeting on Tuesday, Nov 9th.
The summary document is as follows (links to each supporting document is provided below):
Franklin Public Schools: Capital Budget Proposal - FY2012
Technology
http://www.scribd.com/full/41397723?access_key=key-2bt9xmfrik6410wd4fr
Van
http://www.scribd.com/full/41397732?access_key=key-wssu5c43h6ncrpatr7b
Facilities
http://www.scribd.com/full/41397735?access_key=key-2c82ienbj93wrqqfm3as
Textbooks
http://www.scribd.com/full/41397752?access_key=key-1gfqq8nyjf1mq0z8qext
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The summary document is as follows (links to each supporting document is provided below):
Franklin Public Schools: Capital Budget Proposal - FY2012
Technology
http://www.scribd.com/full/41397723?access_key=key-2bt9xmfrik6410wd4fr
Van
http://www.scribd.com/full/41397732?access_key=key-wssu5c43h6ncrpatr7b
Facilities
http://www.scribd.com/full/41397735?access_key=key-2c82ienbj93wrqqfm3as
Textbooks
http://www.scribd.com/full/41397752?access_key=key-1gfqq8nyjf1mq0z8qext
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Franklin, MA
Challenge for charities: Will more go hungry?
Sent to you by Steve Sherlock via Google Reader:
via The Milford Daily News News RSS by Scott O'Connell/Daily News staff on 11/6/10
The holiday season is a busy time already for food pantries, and recent statistics show that this year's demand will be even higher than usual.
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The Franklin Food Pantry has two fund raisers coming up this weekend where you can help.
Saturday, Nov 13 - Bigelow Station plays at the 3 Restaurant
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2010/10/fund-raiser-for-franklin-food-pantry.html
Sunday, Nov 14 - Fund Raising at Legacy Place
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2010/10/fund-raiser-for-franklin-food-pantry_23.html
How does the Legacy Place fund raiser work?
You buy a ticket for $10. This gets your name on the listing at Legacy Place. When you arrive on Sunday, Nov 14th. Check in to get a bracelet. You wear the bracelet during your shopping trip. The bracelet is an easy sign for the merchants to see that your part of the fund raising "Legacy of Giving" and you obtain the appropriate discount.
The $10 goes entirely to the Franklin Food Pantry. You gain by getting discounts on your purchases at participating vendors. A win-win!
Franklin, MA
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