"Online learning developments hit a snag"

"The design of the plan really met all the criteria," Sabolinski said. "It fits aesthetically into the neighborhood and community. There is community access to the gym and auditorium. The design reflects (Franklin's) educational plan." 

The town decided in July to build a new high school rather than renovate the old structure. A state program will reimburse about half of the proposed $94.8 million project. 

The program requires the town to choose from four state-approved school building designs by four different architects. 

The decision to use Ai3, which built the Whitman-Hanson and Plymouth North schools, was made after School Building Committee members visited four high schools built, each according to one of the models.

Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/archive/x948306258/Franklin-picks-model-for-new-high-school#ixzz1XuwG2ufx


Related posts on the build or renovation decision for the high school:

http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2011/07/for-lot-of-reasons-its-best-choice.html

http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2011/07/building-cannot-provide-adequate-level.html

http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2011/07/state-will-cover-58-percent.html

http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2011/07/presenting-95-million-school-will-not.html

Two fact sheets on new health care, poverty data from the U.S. Census Bureau

Explore our onlinebudget database Is our research helpful to you? Support our work Contact Info   Noah Berger   President   nberger@massbudget.org   (617) 426-1228 x102 New Census data show Massachusetts leads nation in health care coverage; poverty rises nationally September 13, 2011 The U.S. Census Bureau today released data on health insurance and poverty rates for 2010.  Two new fact sheets by the Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center examine the data. Massachusetts Still the Leader in Health Care Coverage reports on Census Bureau data indicating that Massachusetts health insurance coverage rate is more than ten percentage points higher than the national rate.  Using a multi-year average, the Census data estimate that in the 2008-2010 period, Massachusetts had a health insurance coverage rate of 95 percent - more than any other state in the nation.  U.S. Poverty Rate Rises Again shows that the national poverty rate increased for the third year in a row in 2010, rising to 15.1 percent from 14.3 percent in 2009.  The poverty rate is now at its highest point since 1993, and the total number of people living in poverty-46.2 million-is the highest number in the 52 years for which the Census Bureau has published poverty estimates.  The Census data also show that the percentage of people in deep poverty-those with incomes below 50 percent of the official poverty level-rose to 6.7 percent in 2010 the highest point since the Census Bureau began to publish this measure in 1975. The health insurance fact sheet is available here, the fact sheet on poverty is available here; both can be found at www.massbudget.org.  MassBudget provides independent research and analysis of state budget and tax policies, as well as economic issues, with particular attention to the effects on low- and moderate-income people.

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Rep. Vallee holds office hours in Franklin, Medway

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State Rep. James Vallee will hold his monthly local office hours this Friday.

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Kennedy School council holding bottle and can fundraiser

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The John F. Kennedy School Parent Communication Council will hold a bottle and can fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 1, from 9 a.m. to noon. The drive will be held in the school parking lot at 551 Pond St.

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Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - 9/13/11

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.

"The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law."

1. Routine Business
Citizen’s Comments
Review of Agenda
Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the August 23, 2011 School Committee Meeting.
Payment of Bills Mr. Glynn
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
Correspondence:
1. Budget to Actual

2. Guests/Presentations
a. Strategic Plan – M. Sabolinski, S. Winslow, J. Edwards, M. Goodman
b. District Improvement Plan – M. Sabolinski, S. Winslow, J.Edwards, M. Goodman

3. Discussion Only Items
Enrollment Update

4. Action Items
a. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1480.00 from the Hockomock Y for a Shape Up Grant for the Franklin High School for in-house enrichment.
b. I recommend acceptance of a check for $242.28 from Douglas Lee for in-house enrichment at the Franklin High School.

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: School District Improvement Plan

The District Improvement Plan for review and discussion at the School Committee meeting on Tuesday, Sep 13, 11.

FPS: District Improvement Plan August 2011


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The full agenda for the School Committee meeting can be found here:
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2011/09/franklin-ma-school-committee-agenda.html

Franklin Citizens Rail Trail Committee - agenda - 9/13/11

I. Call to Order and Introduction of New Attendees - including Secretary, Annette Labonte
II. Approval of Agenda
III. Approval of Minutes
IV. Report from Treasurer
V. Strategic Goals
a. Grants/Funding Update on Grant List (Marc Kaplan and Tim Newell)

Road Race Selection of Date (Special Guest: Ron Ignotz, GTTB)
b. Organizational Review of Mission

Discussion of Committee Name
c. Alliances Update on SouthWest Advisory Planning Cmte (SWAP)Meeting
d. Awareness/Outreach Consideration of informational table at October Harvest Festival in Franklin (Oct 2)

VI. Adjournment (9:00)


Additional materials for the mission statement discussion were posted here
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2011/09/franklin-citizens-rail-trail-mission.html

The Rail Trail web site can be found here http://www.franklinrailtrail.org/