FY 2017 - School Budget Proposal

The proposed School Budget document as being reviewed at the School Committee meeting, Mar 22, 2016.

Franklin Public Schools FY2017 Proposed Budget 20160322 from Franklin Matters

Franklin High School

The full agenda can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/03/franklin-ma-school-committee-agenda-mar.html

It Takes A Village: Keller Elementary School

Parent Involvement is so important in making our schools strong!.  Jenn Dwyer from Keller Elementary School will be sharing highlights of all that is going on in her school and how parents can support the effort. 

Franklin TV

To be seen on It Takes a Village:

Comcast Channel 8; Verizon Channel 26

•   Tuesday morning at 9:00
•   Wednesday morning at 7:30
•   Saturday evening at 8:30

Helen Keller Elementary School sign

For additional programing check out the guide  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf

In the News: Senior Center 2nd floor expansion, Dean adds degree

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin

"Activities at the Franklin Senior Center have continued even as a renovation project on the building's second floor moves forward. 

Senior Center Director Karen Alves said construction work began on March 1, and that the center has remained open - though a bit limited. 

"It's partitioned off one wing of the building, which is making things pretty challenging," she said. "We've moved some programs off-site. 

"We're still busy, and we're still running about 95 percent of what we had been offering," she added."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160321/franklin-senior-center-work-under-way

construction fences at the back of the Senior Center

"Dean College, a private, residential college located in Franklin, was approved by the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education to offer a new standalone bachelor’s degree. Beginning in fall 2016, students at Dean College will be able to complete a Bachelor of Science in sport fitness, recreation and coaching. 

The new B.S. program will prepare students for a career in any aspect of the athletic world, including coaching, physical education and exercise science. 

“We are very excited to offer to our students a solid, professional pathway to careers in fields as diverse as corporate fitness, professional coaching, and community recreation,” said Dr. Michael Fishbein, vice president of academic affairs at Dean College. “The technical knowledge and skills students will master will ready them to enter the playing field at a run.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160321/dean-college-approves-sport-fitness-recreation-and-coaching-degree

"paintball is the perfect answer"

Glenn Jones has run a couple of paintball fundraisers for the Franklin Food Pantry at Fox 4 Paintball in Upton. This past Sunday's Boston Globe West section has a nice write up on the business.

Admittedly, I’m from a different era. Growing up in New Jersey in the late 1960s and early 1970s, my siblings and I would play war, inspired by “The Rat Patrol,” or cops and robbers while imitating “The Rookies.” International espionage? “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.” did the trick. Our games weren’t considered politically incorrect. We didn’t know any better. We just had a blast. 

David Painter of Northborough can relate. The 51-year-old native of East Lyme, Conn. is the owner of Fox 4 Paintball in Upton and the upTon 187 cRew, a professional paintball team. More than two decades ago, he moved to Massachusetts and was invited by his new neighbors to play paintball. He got hooked immediately. 

“My love for the game has only grown stronger over time,” he said. “I’m addicted to the fast action of the tournament paintball scene, the instant gratification of knowing if you’ve won or lost your point.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/regionals/north/2016/03/17/move-feeling-like-kid-again-any-age/QorZhzBuCtM6AIcxPyMmSL/story.html

fox4paintball.com

Trash recycling - delayed one day this week

For the week of March 21, 2016 trash and recycling will be delayed one day all week. Carts should be put out and accessible for the truck the day after your normal pickup day. Friday's route will be picked up on Saturday.

trash bins by curbside on a sunny day

For more info on recycling and trash visit the DPW page
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_Recycling/index

Franklin Ma: School Committee - Agenda - Mar 22, 2016

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.

AGENDA

"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."

Franklin Public Schools - "the key to learning"

1. Routine Business
Citizen’s Comments
Review of Agenda
Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the March 8, 2016 School Committee Meeting.
Payment of Bills Dr. O’Malley
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
Correspondence: none

2. Guests/Presentations
a. FY 17 Budget Hearing

3. Discussion Only Items
Policy – First Reading

• JKA – Corporal Punishment

4. Action Items

a. I recommend approval of the budget transfers as detailed. 

b. I recommend moving policy JKA – Corporal Punishment to a second reading. 

c. I recommend acceptance of a check for $912.50 from the Oak Street PCC for field trips. 

d. I recommend approval of the request for the FHS Cheerleaders travel to Lincroft, NJ on April 1-3, 2016 for the Nationals Competition as detailed. 

e. I recommend acceptance of the anonymous donation of a check for $686.24 for a FHS Scholarship. 

f. I recommend acceptance of donations totaling approximately $275.00 for the FHS raffle as detailed.

5. Information Matters
Superintendent’s Report
School Committee Sub-Committee Reports:

a. Budget Sub Committeeb. Policy Sub Committeec. Community Relations Sub Committee

School Committee Liaison Reports:

a. Calendar Committee

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

7. Motion to Adjourn 
– Dr. O’Malley

"that’s what high school sports are all about"

A Cinderella run from the Franklin Panthers ended with a true storybook ending. 

Sophomore Luke Downie, who celebrated his 16th birthday on Sunday, scored on a wrist shot six minutes into the second overtime to give Franklin a 4-3 win over St. Mary’s Lynn and the program its first MIAA Division 1 State Championship. 

Senior Tyler Oakes connected on a pass from his own zone to senior and Jake Downie (Luke’s cousin) along the boards in the neutral, who then dropped the puck back to Luke after crossing the blue line. Luke fired a wrist shot that deflected off the the leg of a St. Mary’s defenseman and found it’s way over the goalie’s pad short side for the game winner. 

“This is awesome,” Luke Downie said postgame. “This is the best birthday present you could ask for.”

Continue reading the full article
http://www.hockomocksports.com/franklin-hockey-wins-first-d1-state-championship-in-2ot/

Franklin hockey victorious in D1 Championship

In 1983, Franklin went into overtime in the Div. 2 state championship game against Falmouth at the old Boston Garden. Ken Assad, now an assistant coach for the Panthers, broke free on a 2-on-1. He passed to his brother Brian, whose shot was spilled back into the path of Ken for the game-winning, and title-winning, goal. 

On Sunday night, the Panthers went into double overtime at the TD Garden against St. Mary’s (Lynn) in search of a second state title and first since that magical night 32 years ago. Once again, it was a family connection that secured the trophy. 

Senior Jake Downie received a cross-ice pass from Tyler Oakes and gained the zone. As he skated towards the lefthand circle, he spotted his sophomore cousin Luke racing up behind him and dropped a pass into his path. 

“I came down and saw Luke coming up behind me, dropped it back and I just saw him rip it and I knew it was going in,” said Jake in the press room after the game.

Continue reading the full article
http://www.hockomocksports.com/family-connections-lead-to-franklin-hockey-title-jake-luke-downie/


Hockomock Sports has additional photos from the game here
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/20152016/Winter-201516/Franklin-St-Marys-Hockey-03-20/