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Wednesday, September 23, 2015
UNITE to Face Addiction: Additional Program Participants Announced
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Live reporting: closing
5. Information Matters
Superintendent’s Reportnutrition nuggets newsletter going out monthly
Horace Mann candidate search
met with parents and students, and faculty
final interview scheduled and looking for feedback to make final decision
extending thanks to all those who participated in the process
FHS accreditation process will begin Mar 2017
committee leads appointed, training starting
more info to come
October 24, 9-11 in the morning - open house
October 15, music students will be performing at the October Stroll
gearing up for first snow planning meeting
some refinements on the listing for the FHS parking lots
last FHS building Committee will be officially disbanded as the work is now complete
scheduled for the Town Council agenda on Weds
School Committee Sub-Committee Reports
none
School Committee Liaison Reports
none
6. New Business
To discuss future business that may be brought before the School Committee.Harlem Wizards - FEF fund raiser
major event this year
team to compete against the Wizards in process
7. Executive Session
Personnel Updatemotion to enter executive session, not to return to open meeting
8. Adjourn
Live reporting: Action items
4. Action Items
a. I recommend adoption of the Early Childhood Development Center’s School Improvement Plan as presented.motion to approve, second, passed 7-0
b. I recommend adoption of the Davis Thayer School Improvement Plan as presented.
motion to approve, second, passed 7-0
c. I recommend adoption of the Jefferson School Improvement Plan as presented.
motion to approve, second, passed 7-0
d. I recommend adoption of the Keller School Improvement Plan as presented.
motion to approve, second, passed 7-0
e. I recommend adoption of the Kennedy School Improvement Plan as presented.
motion to approve, second, passed 7-0
f. I recommend adoption of the Oak Street School Improvement Plan as presented.
motion to approve, second, passed 7-0
g. I recommend adoption of the Parmenter School Improvement Plan as presented.
motion to approve, second, passed 7-0
h. I recommend adoption of the Horace Mann School Improvement Plan as presented.
motion to approve, second, passed 7-0
i. I recommend approval of the request of Mr. Light for Music students trip to New York City to attend a Broadway show and Metropolitan Opera from April 16 – 18, 2016 as detailed.
motion to approve, second, passed 7-0
O'Malley - heartily endorse seeing an opera at least once
j. I recommend approval of the request of Mr. Light for students to travel to New Hampshire on February 8, 2016 to hear presidential candidates speak as detailed
motion to approve, second, passed 7-0
Live reporting: Horace Mann Middle School
Horace Mann Middle School
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczelJlX2I2Z0NNbUU/view?usp=sharing
Shawn Fortin, Katelyn Demers
making community engagement a priority
involving students in the decision making process with the families
Jewell - question on meeting standards
rigor is not just giving more homework
achievement is important, even when standards are being met
Jewell - how are you going to educate the parents on how they can help
it can't be just putting out information, needs to be two-way
taking the core values, turning them into expectations
taking the opportunity to teach without being explicit
Live reporting: Elementary School Improvement Plans
2. Guests/Presentations
a. School Improvement Plans PK-5ECDC
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczU0ZxS1IxZGZSNlk/view?usp=sharing
Kelty Kelly -
added 3 goals to be specific for ECDC
family access to info and engagement with learning and information sharing
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Linda Ashley, Principal, Jefferson Elementary
provides an overview of the four standards
"increased complexity and rigor"
1 - instructional framework
use the data from the student work to ensure meeting the student needs
2 - teaching all students
utilizing co-teaching, sharing strategies
using response to intervention models
math workshop, 2nd year in this new program
3 - family and community engagement
looking to be an inclusive community
celebrate the differences
4 - professional development
teachers using the common planning time
schools paired to foster the learning and collaboration together
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczUkNQdGV1R2ZDSzQ/view?usp=sharing
Evemarie McNeil, Principal
ditto to many of the things that have already been mentioned
JF Kennedy
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczZTBRQVRpWlVyZGM/view?usp=sharing
Mrs Toye
JFK also has a twitter account, utilization of blogs
Keller
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczd3RwNThEQUwtVVk/view?usp=sharing
Keller also has a Twitter account
Oak St
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczN0NqQ0xZbnlya2M/view?usp=sharing
Parmenter
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczS0p2VmU0dVNxU0U/view?usp=sharing
Tom Morris
one of the teachers has set up a twitter account to help communicate to the families
flexible grouping, an outgrowth of the common planning time
combining students for special attention on a particular concept
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Live reporting: School Committee - Sep 22, 2015
Present: Douglas, O'Malley, Rohrbach, Clement, Mullen, Trahan, Jewell
Absent: none
1. Routine Business
Citizen’s Comments - noneReview of Agenda - none
Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the September 8, 2015 School Committee Meeting.
motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0
Payment of Bills - Mr. Clement
motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0
Payroll - Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
Student Gov't planning for Homecoming
Franklin Friday's - themed dress up day
Sep 30 - curriculum night
homecoming - senior Class fund raiser, car wash at Davis Thayer
Correspondence: none
FHS Sports results for Monday, Sep 21
From Hockomock Sports we share the results of the Franklin High School athletic competitions on Monday, Sep 21. Boys soccer and golf team dropped their matches. The girls soccer, field hockey, and volleyball team won their matches.
A more detailed write up of the game can be found here
http://www.hockomocksports.com/panthers-shut-out-mansfield-in-battle-of-unbeatens/
For all the Hockomock League results on Monday
http://www.hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-092115/
Boys soccer
Mansfield, 2 @ Franklin, 0 – Final– A pair of throw ins from senior captain Chris Elsner turned into a pair of goals for Mansfield in a big win on the road. Just three minutes into the game, Elsner’s throw found Jared Miller who found the back of the net. Midway through the second half Elsner found Charlie Rogers to double the lead. Michael Kirejczyk picked up his fourth shutout of the season. Head coach Steve Sheridan credited defenders Max Gurnon, Nick Hyland and Harry Braidt, along with Elsner, for strong games.
Franklin senior forward Bailey Knous scored the eventual game-winner just four minutes into the game against Mansfield on Monday. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com) |
Girls soccer
Franklin, 3 @ Mansfield, 0 – Final– Bailey Knous scored four minutes into the game to give Franklin the lead. The score stayed the same until there was 10 minutes left when Jamie Dragsbaek volleyed in a second off a corner. In the final seconds, Victoria Stowell scored on a 30-yard free kick to make it 3-0.
A more detailed write up of the game can be found here
http://www.hockomocksports.com/panthers-shut-out-mansfield-in-battle-of-unbeatens/
Volleyball
Franklin, 3 @ Attleboro, 0 – Final – Dayna McCue had 12 digs and five aces, Beth Neal had 14 assists, six kills and a pair of aces and Aubrie Kutil had seven kills. Head coach Kate Horsmann said Rose Morrissette and Sam Campbell played well defensively.Field Hockey
Mansfield, 3 @ Franklin, 4 – Final– Freshman Annie Walsh scored what turned into the eventual game-winner 10 minutes into the second half for the Panthers. Walsh also had an assist on Franklin’s third goal, scored by Caroline Lounsbury with under five minutes to play in the first half. Freshman Cassi Roman and junior Dana Lewandowski also scored for Franklin while goalie Samantha Jones made 12 saves in net. Franklin head coach Lisa Cropper said Kenzi Pleshaw played an outstanding game on defense.
Golf
Franklin, 168 @ North Attleboro, 152 – Final– North Attleboro’s Robbie Congdon shot a match-low 35 to pace the Rocketeers while Tyler Sinacola carded a 37. Franklin’s Bryan Woelfel and Matt Pleshaw each shot 40 for the Panthers.
For all the Hockomock League results on Monday
http://www.hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-092115/
Franklin Public Schools: Elementary School Improvement Plans for 2015-2016
As listed in the agenda for the School Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Sep 22, here are the School Improvement Plans:
ECDC
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczU0ZxS1IxZGZSNlk/view?usp=sharing
Davis Thayer
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczUkNQdGV1R2ZDSzQ/view?usp=sharing
Jefferson
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczVVpBZlhpeS15YXc/view?usp=sharing
JF Kennedy
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczZTBRQVRpWlVyZGM/view?usp=sharing
Keller
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczd3RwNThEQUwtVVk/view?usp=sharing
Oak St
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczN0NqQ0xZbnlya2M/view?usp=sharing
Parmenter
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczS0p2VmU0dVNxU0U/view?usp=sharing
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Horace Mann Middle School
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczelJlX2I2Z0NNbUU/view?usp=sharing
The full agenda for the School Committee meeting can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/09/franklin-ma-school-committee-agenda-sep_20.html
ECDC
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczU0ZxS1IxZGZSNlk/view?usp=sharing
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczUkNQdGV1R2ZDSzQ/view?usp=sharing
Jefferson
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczVVpBZlhpeS15YXc/view?usp=sharing
JF Kennedy
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczZTBRQVRpWlVyZGM/view?usp=sharing
Keller
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczd3RwNThEQUwtVVk/view?usp=sharing
Oak St
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczN0NqQ0xZbnlya2M/view?usp=sharing
Parmenter
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczS0p2VmU0dVNxU0U/view?usp=sharing
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Horace Mann Middle School
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczelJlX2I2Z0NNbUU/view?usp=sharing
Remington-Jefferson sign |
The full agenda for the School Committee meeting can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/09/franklin-ma-school-committee-agenda-sep_20.html
Franklin Rod and Gun Club: First Annual Horseshoe Tournament
The Franklin Rod and Gun Club is holding our First Annual Horseshoe Tournament. I was hoping you could post it on your events calendar/website.
51 Florence St Franklin, MA
(508) 528-2573
Franklin Rod and Gun Club
1st Annual Horseshoe Tournament
Saturday October 3rd, 10:00 AM
Food and Cash Prizes!
$25.00 Donation
Spectators Welcome!
Cash Bar and Food Available
51 Florence St Franklin, MA
(508) 528-2573
Franklin Rod and Gun Club |
In the News: Livestrong at the Y, October Stroll
Since 2010, The Hockomock Area YMCA has been facilitating the “Livestrong at the YMCA” program and new fall classes will be held at the Invensys Foxboro Branch, 67 Mechanic St., Foxborough, and the Bernon Family Branch, 45 Forge Hill Road, Franklin.
Options for classes at the Ivensys Foxboro Branch are from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning on Sept. 19, or from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays beginning Oct. 5.
The class at the Bernon Family Branch in Franklin is from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning Sept. 29.Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150921/NEWS/150929474/1994/NEWS
The Franklin Downtown Partnership plans to celebrate autumn in downtown Franklin with the October Stroll 4-8 p.m. on Oct. 15.
The October Stroll was created after organizers postponed the Harvest Festival this year due to downtown streetscape construction. The stroll will include a pumpkin decorating contest, crafts, entertainers, seasonal treats and other activities on a smaller, more intimate scale.
“Our shops are open; groups and businesses want to connect with residents in Franklin and surrounding communities, and we are excited to offer some fun activities in many locations around our downtown,” says Nicole Fortier, Franklin Downtown Partnership president.
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150921/NEWS/150929295/1994/NEWS
Monday, September 21, 2015
Reporting by Walking Around - Saturday, Sep 19, 2015
The walk was good Saturday. Follow along and see what is happening around town.
The photo was taken earlier in the week and not previously posted. With the Jewish holidays last week and this week, and Labor Day, the schools won't see a full five day week until the week of Sep 28. Not a bad way to ease into the school year!
The intersection of Emmons and West Central continues to be worked on. The updated project schedule was shared earlier this week. If you missed it, you can find it here:
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/09/downtown-project-update-10.html
Framcisco Coakley is working on his capstone project for the Charter School. He organized a 'walk-a-thon' for Saturday morning to help raise money for Walk4Wells.org/ For every $249 raised, one well is installed in a community in need.
Walk4Wells is based in Rhode Island and seeks to build wells around the world to help improve accessibility to drinking water. As Franklin depends upon the underground aquifers for its own water supply, it makes sense to help raise awareness.
The building committee for the Senior Center 2nd Floor project will need the expanded parking lot for when the project is complete. A property on Beaver St became available, was purchased, the building razed, and now work is continuing to fill in the space.
The Senior Center building committee has a funding request before the Town Council on the agenda for this Wednesday's meeting.
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/09/franklin-ma-town-council-agenda-sep-23.html
The new practice field is already being used.
The blue is set away from the cement wall to help provide a cushion.
The tennis courts are painted and ready.
Later in the afternoon, I came by West Central to find the Fire Dept's tower truck hanging a large US flag. Apparently hung out to honor the 10th Anniversary motorcycle ride in memory of Lance Corporal Shayne Cabino. Additional information on Shayne's Run can be found here
http://www.shaynesrun.com/
No school on Wednesday Sep 23 |
construction continues to make progress albeit slowly downtown |
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/09/downtown-project-update-10.html
Monthly library book and bag sale weekend |
Capstone project to raise money for wells and water worldwide |
An information stat for the walk-a-thon Saturday |
Walk4Wells is based in Rhode Island and seeks to build wells around the world to help improve accessibility to drinking water. As Franklin depends upon the underground aquifers for its own water supply, it makes sense to help raise awareness.
clean fill being added to the space where the parking lot will be expanded at the Senior Center |
The Senior Center building committee has a funding request before the Town Council on the agenda for this Wednesday's meeting.
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/09/franklin-ma-town-council-agenda-sep-23.html
the blue is padding to cover the cement wall |
The new practice field is already being used.
the blue is padding set to provide a cushion |
The blue is set away from the cement wall to help provide a cushion.
new FHS tennis courts painted and ready |
The tennis courts are painted and ready.
The Tower truck was used to hang a large US flag |
http://www.shaynesrun.com/
“Students can work at their pace”
"Newer to the method, Franklin Public Schools established one-to-one in the high school last year, in conjunction with their new high school opening. Administrators say they are already seeing successes.
Superintendent Maureen Sabolinski said the Chromebooks used in the pilot program, typically about $300 each, worked well for students and teachers, but cautioned they’re not an end in and of themselves.
“It's not meant to supplant actual books, creative problem solving and thinking. They’re a tool to support our learning expectations,” she said."Continue to read the article online here (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150920/NEWS/150929681/1994/NEWS
Franklin Public Schools: the key to learning |
"In the past decade, most everyone with access has experienced what it's like to learn from anyone, anywhere at any time. In everyday life, this is no longer an event to behold but the way we learn. Any policy maker or leader who doesn't understand and live this needs to find other employment."read this good article written by Dean Shareski in the Huffington Post
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dean-shareski/make-it-stop_1_b_8142928.html
Neighbor Brigade: Pam's Run early bird pricing ends soon!
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News from Norfolk County Registry of Deeds - "project to modernize all handwritten deed documents"
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