Live reporting: School Committee - May 24, 2016

Present: Bilello, Bergen, Douglas, O'Malley, Schultz, Jewell
Absent: Scofield


1. Routine Business
Citizen’s Comments
none

Review of Agenda
none

Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the May 10, 2016 School Committee Meeting.
motion to approve, second, passed 6-0

Payment of Bills - Dr. O’Malley
Payroll - Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
last night for the students as they graduate on June 3rd
last day of school as on Monday, Chromebook returns on Wednesday
Senior week next week, beginning Tuesday
graduation on Friday, June 3rd followed by the All Night Party

Netflix unblocked for the summer on chromebooks
plastic bag petition being circulated

token of appreciation for both seniors

Correspondence: none

2. Guests/Presentations
a. Parmenter Update
Tom Morris, Principal
Shannon Barca, Assistant Principal

http://parmenterelementary.vt-s.net/Pages/index

3rd grade hydroponic garden
growing lettuce and understanding the growth process

sample unit plan provided to School Committee
seedlings planted in rock wool

tomato plant root structure approx. 7 ft long
Parmenter 'think board' used to post questions for the school community to answer and respond to

Parmenter Elementary School teachers at the School Committee meeting

3rd grade's hydroponics unit on display! What do you notice/wonder? #parmenterschool #thinkboard #hydroponics #ubd pic.twitter.com/utxSbcC72k

— Parmenter Elementary (@ParmenterAP) April 13, 2016

one of many units being worked on this year

hydroponic garden chosen to explore science and compare/contrast with traditional gardening
to be understanding and discerning 

YMCA provided a grant via Mass In Motion to the schools, some chose to start last year
some chose to start this year, need someone to 'own it'

Would also need to work with the Health Dept to provide the produce for school use in the cafeteria; currently the volume doesn't allow for such

use grade level research rubric to provide grading for the students with the learning process on the unit; students have come back with YouTube videos from other schools who are also exploring hydroponics

curriculum coordinators have been lost over time, should be a goal of the committee to bring the role back, each school is doing something but the coordination among is not as shared as it could be

You can follow Parmenter School via Twitter updates  https://twitter.com/ParmenterAP

Jewell comment on doing their own thing and fostering the science locally disagreed with by O'Malley as then the district would not be doing what it needed to do

Bilello added that use of the standards and the 'understanding by design' process tied in other aspects of the overall curriculum in the right way

Do you have some time to help FISH?

FISH is an all volunteer, non profit organization that provides free transportation to Franklin residents to medical appointments. They have been providing this service for almost 43 years. 

FISH - provides transportation to
Franklin residents for medical appointments

They are in need of volunteers, particularly drivers. They are looking for men and women who are able to volunteer for as little as a few hours per month. Most of the FISH clients have appointments within about a 20 mile radius of Franklin. 

If anyone is interested in helping or would like more information, they may call FISH at 508-528-2121, leave a name and # and they'll be in contact.

HMEA 5K Race Results - incredABLE Day!

"Horace Mann Educational Associates (HMEA), of Franklin, held its annual 5K -- the incredABLE Walk/Run and Family Fun Day -- on Sunday in Franklin, drawing a crowd to the festive event. The day celebrated the many talents and abilities of HMEA's clients, staff, volunteers and participants. HMEA provides services to nearly 3,800 children and adults with disabilities, and their families, in 110 communities in Massachusetts."

http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160523/one-incredable-day-in-franklin


HMEA CEO Michael Moloney and Franklin's State Representative Jeff Roy pushed the wheelchairs of two HMEA folks for their 5K run. The photo was taken as they passed the 2M marker on the way out to the turn around point. I was too busy reading the 2 mile splits on the return to take their photo at that time.

HMEA CEO Michael Moloney and Franklin's State Representative Jeff Roy pushing the pace for their 5K

• Complete results of the 5K can be found online

https://my.racewire.com/results/32439

• Additional photos from the family day on Sunday can be found on the HMEA Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/HMEAInc/

#incredABLE2016

FHS boys tennis post win on Monday

Baseball

"The top of the sixth inning of Monday’s contest between King Philip and Franklin could very well be what defines the Warriors’ season, and what ignites them into a lengthy tournament run. 

Losers of three straight coming into the marquee showdown against the Panthers, circumstances were not looking promising for KP as Franklin tacked on four runs in the bottom of the fifth to take a commanding 5-0 lead going into the sixth. However, that’s when everything began to go in the Warriors’ favor. 

In the top of the sixth, KP ‘answered the bell’ by plating a game winning seven runs en route to clinching at least a share of the Kelley Rex title with a pivotal 9-5 victory over the Panthers, who also had a chance at claiming a split of the title entering Monday."

Continue reading the full game write up online
http://hockomocksports.com/king-philip-baseball-clinches-share-kelley-rex-crown/

Softball

• King Philip, 3 @ Franklin, 0 

– Final – King Philip’s Kali Magane allowed just one hit while retiring 14 batters via strikeout to lead the Warriors to a shutout win. Meghan Gorman had a pair of hits and used excellent base running to score a run for KP.

Boys Tennis

• King Philip, 1 @ Franklin, 4 – Final

Girls Tennis

• Franklin @ King Philip, 3:30 (no results available)

For all the results around the Hockomock League via Hockomock Sports
http://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-052316/

FHS Panthers

In the News: marathon training for cancer, wine tasting and tour

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin

"Brooke Harrison, of Franklin, ran her first marathon May 1 in Providence, Rhode Island. 

Harrison is a freshman at Montrose School in Medfield. 

Harrison began training for the marathon last year when her father was diagnosed with cancer. 

“My dad’s diagnosis changed my perspective on a lot of things, and it inspired me to make the most out of life,” Harrison said. “I wanted to do something that would be challenging and motivate others who are trying to overcome obstacles in their lives.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160523/franklin-resident-completes-marathon

"The Center for Adult Education and Community Learning will host a Wine tasting Reception, Winery Tour and Entertainment event from 6 to 9 p.m. June 10 at LaCantina Winery, 355 Union St. 

Participants will be able to sample award-winning wines that have become a staple of the Franklin winery. Cheese and fruits will also be available. A tour of the winery will be given, and Clafin Hill Symphony's Assistant Principal Cellist Brent Selby will perform."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160523/center-for-adult-education-to-hold-winetasting-event

La Cantina Winery

In the News: steak master recognized, Rotary spaghetti dinner for seniors, Red Cross blood drives

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin

"Franklin resident Jessica Studley, a culinary team member at Long Horn Steakhouse in Franklin, was recently recognized as the regional winner of the company’s Steak Master Series competition. 

This title is given to the top performing culinary team members in the company. She is one of just 60 team members from Long Horn Steakhouse to achieve this distinction. 

Studley has been with Long Horn Steakhouse for almost six years. She started as a hostess and has advanced her career within the company. 

“I learned through the Steak Master Series competition that there are many talented people who help make Long Horn Steakhouse a great place to work and dine,” said Studley. “I’m proud to have been chosen to represent our team and showcase what I love to do.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160523/franklin-resident-is-regional-winner-of-long-horn-steak-master-contest

"The Franklin Rotary Club's Pasta Supper for Franklin Seniors will be held at 5 p.m. June 9 at Central Park Terrace. 

Sign-up sheets are available at the Central Park Terrace, and the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill St. Those interested can also call the senior center at 508-520-4945 to register."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160523/franklin-rotary-club-to-hold-pasta-supper

"The American Red Cross will host the following blood drives in Franklin:June 8: from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 91 Jordan Road. This drive will be in honor of Richie Beaulieau. June 9: 2-7 p.m. at the Franklin Elks, 1077 Pond St. 

Donors of all blood types are needed. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17, weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160523/american-red-cross-to-host-franklin-blood-drives

Did you think of snow on Sunday?

Probably not. 

It was around 60 degrees and while overcast with occasional drizzle, there was no cold white snow to be seen in these parts. Some of the Franklin DPW team were thinking and learning about snow removal techniques: 

"Your DPW Snow Removal team is attending the National Snow and Ice conference this Sunday morning. This morning we will be participating in the Winter maintenance supervisor certificate program. This is a great opportunity for us to work with other DPW professionals from across the country on the latest technologies, techniques, and cost savings measures in snow and ice removal operations."

image from Franklin DPW Facebook posting

• For more about the Franklin DPW your can visit their Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/FranklinDPW/

• or their website

http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_PublicWorks/index