Summer Food Service Program Kicks Off in Milford

A collaborative project with the Milford Area Humanitarian Coalition,

the Milford Public Schools Food Services and the Hockomock Area YMCA

The Milford Area Humanitarian Coalition is presenting the Milford Summer Food Service Program, sponsored by the Hockomock Area YMCA in collaboration with the Milford Public Schools Food Services team. The program begins on Thursday, June 23rd and will end on Tuesday, August 30th.

The program is being offered at three locations in Milford, MA including Memorial Elementary School located at 12 Walnut Street; The Milford Youth Center located at 24 Pearl Street; and the Trinity Episcopal Church located at 17 Congress Street.

The Summer Food Service Program in Milford will be serving nutritious lunches for all children who would like to participate (ages 18 and under) Monday through Friday between 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Participants must remain onsite while eating and enjoying the meal. Each site will also offer fun, interactive activities after the lunch each weekday. This program is free and open to all. No advanced sign-up or paperwork required. In addition to the free lunch, an afternoon snack is available at the Milford Youth Center from 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. each week day.

“We are proud that our Y is a place where community comes together to make a difference when we engage in initiatives like the Milford Summer Food Service Program,” said Ed Hurley, president of the Hockomock Area YMCA. “Our partnership with the Milford Area Humanitarian Coalition and the Milford Public Schools will positively impact hundreds of Milford children and families. Collectively we are working to ensure that more kids have the nourishment they need to grow and thrive this summer.”

A pilot program was launched last summer in Milford by the Milford Area Humanitarian Coalition (MAHC). The program served 2,200 meals to children over the course of the summer. "Last summer’s lunch program was a huge success. We used private funding to test out the pilot program. The good news is that every child who comes to one of the three lunch sites will be fed each week day this summer. We anticipate 300 to 500 kids a day. The bad news is that there are over 1,400 children in the Milford school system who depend on the school for their meals (reduced price and free) over the course of the school year. Let’s make sure that no child goes to bed hungry this summer,” said Rev. William MacDonald Murray, who is also the rector at Trinity Episcopal Church and leads the Milford Area Humanitarian Coalition.

Kevin McIntyre, incoming Superintendent of Milford Public Schools said, "We are very excited to partner with the Milford Area Humanitarian Coalition and the Hockomock Area YMCA for the Summer Food Service Program. This supports a clear need in the community and will provide meals to our students throughout the summer. I look forward to this being an annual partnership because of the vital need this fills when school is out of session."

For more information or to be a program volunteer, email mealprograms@hockymca.org. Information can also be found on Facebook (Milford Summer Food Service Program) and Twitter (@Milford_SFSP). As well as on the website: hockymca.org.

Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or ability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service.

Thank you to the following sponsors who have supported this program with grants or donations of over $250 dollars: The Walmart Foundation, The Episcopal Churches of Central and Western Massachusetts, The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, CHNA 6, Project Bread, Unibank, Bright Insurance, Trinity Episcopal Church, First Congregational Church, Milford Federal Saving and Loan, Milford National Bank and Trust, Partners by Design, Commission on Disability, Imperial Ford, Law Offices of Michael M. Kaplan P.C., Harold and Marcia Rhodes, and the Milford Rotary Club.

Milford Summer Food Service Program, sponsored by the Hockomock Area YMCA

In the News Rail trail spring clean up; pedestrian killed on tracks

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"A contingent of volunteers walked the local portion of the Southern New England Trunkline Trail Saturday morning, picking up trash and clearing brush. 

The cleanup, organized by the Franklin and Bellingham Rail Trail Committee, is part of an ongoing effort to keep the path clear of obstructions. 

"We try to have a cleanup about three times a year," said Edward Barth, the committee's president. "We work to time it with when the (state Department of Conservation and Recreation) is available. Usually, our fall cleanup is the big one."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160618/making-some-happy-trails

From the FBRTC Facebook page:

Ready for walk and work (FBRTC photo)

For additional photos of the clean up on Saturday
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=ms.c.eJxFzMENwDAIQ9GNKgMJxvsvVok09Pr0bUOIRqazUl6PHSho7djCwDrFD2wwXpD3hPOh3QU0UAfygwLSHB4c8FP4QH~_U7kcFewK86HIl8g~-~-.bps.a.1039714256120612.1073741843.185258844899495&type=3

"A pedestrian was struck and killed by an MBTA commuter rail train Saturday afternoon. 

The incident occurred at about 4:30 p.m. between Fisher and Union streets."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160618/franklin-person-struck-by-commuter-rail-train

THE BLACK BOX marquee is working!

A brief ceremony on Friday honored the accomplishment of the Franklin School for Performing Arts in turning on the marquee at THE BLACK BOX. The amazing performance venue will now be able to more easily advertise the shows available. Ironically, the first show on the marquee is already 'sold out.'

FSPA Director Raye Lynn Mercer and Alan Mercer talk to the small gathering inside the theater. They recounted some of the trial and tribulations on the journey to make the theater and the marquee a reality. Many helped in this effort. Representative Jeff Roy was on hand to be recognized for his assistance and to help acknowledge officials at both the local and state level that helped along the way.

FSPA Director Raye Lynn Mercer and Alan Mercer

FSPA Director Raye Lynn Mercer and Rep Jeffrey Roy

The lit up marquee

more about the FSPA   http://fspaonline.com/


THE BLACK BOX online box office   http://www.theblackboxonline.com/

Genealogy Club to hear about software choices

The next meeting of the Genealogy Club will meet at the Franklin Historical Museum on Thursday, June 30 at 6:30 PM.

Richard Reid from the Friends of Irish Research will discuss the options of software to use when doing research.

This was shared from the Franklin Library website
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2016/06/franklin-library-genealogy-club-meeting.html

Note: the Library is open and operational in its temporary location at 25 Kenwood Circle while renovations are being made to the building on Main St.
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/04/franklin-library-reopens-may-2-at-25.html

The Fiddling Thomsons To Perform At The Franklin Historical Museum

The Franklin Historical Museum is happy to be participating in the 2nd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival to be held the last week of July.

As part of the festival, the Fiddling Thomsons will perform on the front porch of the museum Thursday evening, July28th from 5:00pm -7:30pm.

Ryan and Brennish Thomson are an award winning father and son duo who will be performing lively tunes on a variety of old time instruments of historical nature. Together they play twin fiddles, wooden spoons, jaw harp, cajon box, drum, rhythm bones, mandolin,banjo, accordion, flute, foot percussion, penny whistle, to name a few! The duo will entertain with their large repertoire of fun and lively tunes and will be available to answer questions from the audience regarding the folk instruments they play.

Join us for Fiddling and Folk Music on Thursday the 28th, on the front lawn of the museum for some lively entertainment and a night of family fun.

More information on the duo can be found on their website, captainfiddle.com.

The evening is sponsored and hosted by the Friends of the Franklin Historical Museum. The Cultural District Festival runs from Wednesday, July 27th through Saturday July 30th. 

See you there.

Fiddling Thomsons (image grab from YouTube video)

For more about the Fiddling Thomsons visit their YouTube channel

In the News: Freedom from Hunger Food Drive, workforce disability conference, teacher contract close

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"St. Mary’s Conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul will host its sixth annual Freedom from Hunger Food Drive from June 25 to 26. 

In order to receive a variety of nonperishable items, the group has divided the alphabet into six groups and are requesting different donations from each group.
The items requested are divided by the spelling of last names. Below are the items requested by beginning letter of the donors' last names. 

• A-D: cereal; coffee; tea; juice boxes; muffins and bread mixes.
• E-H: peanut butter and jelly; individual containers of Jell-O, fruit and pudding.
• I-L: granola bars; rice; whole grain crackers; oatmeal.
• M-P: canned fruit; fruit juice; applesauce; cranberry sauce.
• Q-T: tuna and Tuna Helper; beef stew; spaghetti sauce and paste; canned vegetables.
• U-Z: all paper products; shampoo; detergent; soap; toothpaste; deodorant."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160618/freedom-from-hunger-food-drive-announced

"The Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress and Riverside Community Care’s Central Massachusetts Employment Collaborative co-hosted a free workshop at Milford National Bank &Trust to educate employers on ways to expand their workforce by hiring people with disabilities. Rep. Jeffrey Roy, D-Franklin, talked about the connection between members of the MDSC and government work. 

Roy talked about different initiatives that he is currently following, in an effort to move people into more meaningful jobs. He mentioned the Inclusive Concurrent Enrollment Initiative and the higher education bill of Rep. Tom Sannicandro, D-Ashland, both of which push for people with differing abilities to receive higher education and skill training. Roy also told the attendees about his plans to refile a bill for student loan repayments."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160617/workforce-disabilities-conference-held

"The town school district and its teachers union are reportedly nearing a contract agreement. 

The School Committee, at its meeting this week, approved a memorandum of understanding with the Franklin Education Association, outlining the changes that a new three-year contract would bring. The committee is scheduled to sign the contract at its June 28 meeting, after which its full terms will be made public. 

Chairman Kevin O'Malley said the memo was approved unanimously by the committee. He said the teachers, too, voted to approve the document."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160617/franklin-teachers-district-nearing-agreement

For additional information from the recent School Committee meeting
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/06/school-committee-recognizes-retirees.html

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 6/17/16 - THU 6/23/16

FRIDAY 6/17/16
12pm-6pm   Franklin Farmers Market at The Town Common
7pm-12am   Team O’Neil Fundraiser for Chris B O’Neil Children’s Fund @ Elks Lodge

SATURDAY 6/18/16
8am-11am   SNETT rail trail Clean Up/Walk - meet at Grove Street trailhead.
10am   Franklin Rock Walk - explore Franklin’s Geology, meet at the YMCA parking lot.
9am-5pm   Civil War Reenactment in Millis
7:30pm   Electric Youth 2016 Bon Voyage Concert @ The Black Box

MONDAY 6/20/16
7pm   Substance Abuse in “Our Community”  @ Dean College Campus Center (Atrium). Presenters: State Rep. Jeff Roy, James Derick (SAFE Coalition President)

TUESDAY 6/21/16
1:30pm   Knitting Circle for Adults @ Franklin Public Library (25 Kenwood Circle)
6:30pm   Teen Advisory Board @ Franklin Public Library

THURSDAY 6/23/16
10am   Zentangle Boxes @ Franklin Art Center
5-9pm   SAFE Coalition’s Substance Abuse Drop In Center Open @ St. John’s Episcopal Church (237 Pleasant Street)
6:30-8:30pm   Art Night Uncorked @ Franklin Art Center

For all the Town of Franklin Public Meetings click HERE.

For event details click HERE.

*If you have any suggestions or events for the calendar, please email Renata@BetterLivingRE.com

In the News: former Dean campus police appeal, Honor Flight take Franklin veteran to WDC

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"Former Dean College campus police officers are appealing a federal board’s decision to dismiss their case claiming they were wrongfully terminated just days after informing the school of their plan to form a union. 

The initial appeal was filed last month, but a supplemental brief filed last week calls into question the training and capability of TeamOps, the private security force that was hired to replace the school’s public safety officers."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160616/former-dean-college-police-officers-want-wrongful-termination-case-heard-by-nlrb

"A local veteran of the Korean War will get the opportunity to tour various Washington, D.C. landmarks this weekend as part of the "Honor Flight" program. 

Joseph McManus, who served in the Navy for 20 years, is flying out on Sunday, and will be given a whirlwind tour before returning. The Honor Flight program looks to celebrate veterans by giving them an opportunity to reflect at memorials in the nation's capital. 

McManus, raised in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, joined the Navy out of high school in 1947. 

"The war had just ended, and I felt I had to do my duty," he said. "I had an algebra teacher who was a lieutenant in the Navy at the time, and he asked, 'Why don't you join the Navy?'"

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160616/franklin-vet-to-travel-to-washington

My brothers and I had the opportunity to take our father to Washington, DC to see the memorials
 in 2007 and he talked of the trip for the rest of his life

You can contribute to Honor Flight to enable trips to Washington DC for other veterans  http://www.honorflight.org/

Why Honor Flight? The Sherlock family answered that question when Jerry Sherlock passed away in 2012 and recorded those reasons here
http://jerrysherlockstory.blogspot.com/2012/02/why-honor-flight.html

In the News: Orlando remembered, Drummers' Studio schedules summer camps

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"For one member of the First Universalist Society of Franklin, the recent shooting in Orlando, Fla., hit close to home. 

On Dec. 11, 2012, while the woman was working in a Sephora located in the Clackamas (Ore.) Town Center mall, she said “a man decided he was going to run in on holiday shoppers and open fire in our food court.” 

The woman, who did not want her name used, was celebrating her honeymoon with her wife in Orlando on Sunday, when the shooting took place. 

“Every single time one of these mass shootings happens," she said, "it’s like this wound is reopened.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160615/first-universalist-society-of-franklin-remembers-orlando-victims

"The Drummers’ Studio, 244 East Central St., will host a series of summer drum camps for middle and elementary students the week of July 11-15. 

Elementary students looking to have fun and/or prepare for middle school bands will cover the basics in reading, rudiments, styles and soloing. The middle school drum camp is designed to help students successfully prepare for Jazz and Concert Band auditions as well as the Central District auditions."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160616/drummers-studio-to-host-camps

image from the Drummers's Studio webpage

Most families' incomes not increasing along with growth

New national report and MassBudget study

MassBudget    Information.    Participation.  Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center    Democracy. Most Families' Incomes Are Not Increasing Along with Economic Growth New National Report and MassBudget Study Examine MA Income Data  A new national study and a MassBudget analysis show the benefits of economic growth in Massachusetts are not reaching most families. The Economic Policy Institute (EPI) today released Income Inequality in the U.S. by State, Metropolitan Area, and County, which finds that while incomes are increasing rapidly for the highest-income one percent of the Massachusetts population (32.5 percent from 2009 to 2013), the average income of the other 99 percent has barely budged (up only 1.6 percent over those years). Meanwhile, MassBudget's new fact sheet, The Effects of Skewed Growth on Household Incomes provides greater detail and shows how much higher Massachusetts incomes would be if incomes continued to grow together over the past several decades as they did before the 1980s.   MassBudget's new analysis reveals that: Had incomes at all levels grown after 1979 in line with overall income growth as they basically had in the preceding three decades, then annual median income in Massachusetts would have reached $85,200 in 2013 instead of $63,100. The share of income received by the bottom 99 percent has declined since 1979 when it stood at 90.3 percent of total income, compared to 77.0 percent in 2013. The top 1 percent pay a smaller share of their income in state and local taxes than the bottom 99 percent in Massachusetts. If the highest income earners contributed the same share of their income in state and local taxes as the bottom 99 percent, this would generate over $2 billion per year in additional tax revenue for the Commonwealth. You can read Mass Budget's new analysis (here). You can read the Economic Policy Institute study (here). #     #     # The Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center (MassBudget) produces policy research, analysis, and data-driven recommendations focused on improving the lives of low- and middle-income children and adults, strengthening our state's economy, and enhancing the quality of life in Massachusetts. MASSACHUSETTS BUDGET AND POLICY CENTER 15 COURT SQUARE, SUITE 700 BOSTON, MA 02108

Sent by nberger@massbudget.org in collaboration with Try it free today

screen grab of chart in report on MA Top Incomes

School Committee recognizes retirees, agrees to MOU on new contract

The School Committee spent the first several minutes of their meeting recognizing several personnel (teachers, van drivers, and administrators) that are retiring this year.

Oak St School provided an update followed by the Keller School.  

Then the School Committee went into Executive Session to discuss the labor agreement with the Franklin Education Association (teacher's union) returning to open meeting and the action items. The last action item was passed without revealing any details of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) or any discussion. Apparently, more will be discussed when the actual contract is formally signed in a future meeting.

j. I recommend ratification of the proposed MOU for a contract between the FEA and the Franklin School Committee.motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0

   

Keller 2nd grade students ready to model their morning meeting for the School Committee

For the detail notes taken during the meeting: (photos were added to the individual sections):

• Live reporting: to closing
• Live Reporting: Action items
• Live reporting: School Committee to Executive Sess...
• Live reporting: Policy changes
• Live reporting: Keller Update
• Live reporting: Oak St Update
• Live reporting: School Committee - June 14, 2016
• 
  

SAVE THE DATE: Charles River Meadowlands Meeting - June 28

The next meeting of the Charles River Meadowlands Initiative will be on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 6:30 -8 at the  first floor Arcand meeting room at 10 Mechanic street in Bellingham (Bellingham Town Planner Jim Kupfer has offered to host us!). 

Details and agenda will follow soon!

photo from Charles River Meadowlands webpage

Visit the website for Charles River Meadowlands

http://www.charlesrivermeadowlands.org/

Last day of school upon us

Last day for kindergarten students today. The last day of school for the grades 1-11 is June 22. 

Parmenter sign showing last day for K on June 16, all other classes June 22

What do the school calendars look like for next year and the year after? You can find them on the school website here
http://franklindistrict.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinDistrict_SchoolCalDocs/index

American Legion - 5 Miler Scholarship Fund Road Race - June 25

Saturday June 25th, 2016 at 8 AM Help support our effort to give scholarships to high school students looking at the high cost of secondary education. All profits from this event will go to the Scholarship Funds for Medway Post 367 and Franklin Post 75. Registration: 7:00 – 7:45am Start Time: 8:00am Start / Finish: Medway High School 88 Summer Street Medway, MA 02053 Run: 5 mile loop on paved roads Entry Fee: $25 $15 High School Students Post race refreshments Prizes awarded by category T-Shirts for entrants Raffle Prizes or download and register by mail

Forward this email American Legion: Medway Post 367 and Franklin Post 75

Franklin American Legion · 82 West Central St · Franlkin, MA 02038 · USA

Franklin Liquors: Father's Day Newsletter

This Newsletter Is All About Dads!

Many Items That Dads Love Are In Stock

Some Ideas Listed

Also You Can View Our Sale Items

Happy Father's Day!

In this newsletter:

Social Media Information

Sale Items & Gift Ideas

Everyday Wine Discount

Wine Education/Tasting Room

Past Newsletters

Franklin Liquors

Mike & Mark

Family Owned Vintage 1978

You can find the full newsletter and details on sales here:

http://ow.ly/4hzn301gvLh

http://franklinliquors.com/

Photos from the All Night Party 2016

Thanks to all the parents and volunteers for their work transforming Horace Mann Middle School for the FHS All Night Party held after the graduation on Friday, June 3. I created an album for the photos to share. I have a few more to add but the bulk of the photos are ready for your viewing now.

photos from the FHS All Night Party 2016

For all the photos visit this link
https://www.flickr.com/photos/steve_sherlock/albums/72157667120205253

Note the photos are all licensed with Creative Commons for non-commercial use, sharing with attribution.

FHS represented on baseball and softball Hockomock All Stars

Hockomock Sports has published the All Stars for the 2016 baseball and softball season. The FHS representatives are listed here:

Below are the official Hockomock League Baseball All Stars

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE MVP = Luke Figueira, Taunton

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS

• Ryan Hodgkins, Franklin
• Mike Skaza, Franklin

HONORABLE MENTIONS = Josh Macchi, Franklin

For the full listing of baseball All Stars
http://hockomocksports.com/the-2016-hockomock-baseball-all-stars-hms/

Below are the official Hockomock League Softball All Stars

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE MVP = Aimee Kistner, Taunton

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS

• Maddie Connelly, Franklin
• Alexx Niss, Franklin

HONORABLE MENTIONS = Clara DeCarvalho, Franklin


For the full listing of softball All Stars
http://hockomocksports.com/the-2016-hockomock-softball-all-stars-hms/

FHS Panthers

In the News: Scouts planting for seniors, Franklin man shaves head for cancer

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"Boy Scout Troop 126, in Franklin, has started its summer with service. 

A dozen Scouts from the troop spent their afternoon on May 14 planting vegetables in the garden for the residents at Franklin Health and Rehabilitation Center. 

The boys have built a relationship with the center and the residents in recent years, dropping in for a game of bingo and visiting on Veterans' Day. The gardening project included tomatoes, peppers, squash, kale and cantaloupe, which will be harvested for and eaten by the residents."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160614/boy-scout-troop-126-plants-vegetables-for-seniors

"Franklin resident Dan Chase shaved his head on June 5 at One Mission’s Buzz Off for kids with cancer. 

Chase shaved his head for the first time at the Sunday event. “I did it in honor of my mom, who had leukemia,” he said."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160614/franklin-resident-shaves-head-at-one-missions-buzz-off

Live reporting: to closing

6. Information Matters:

Superintendent’s Report

www.smveterans.org

School Committee Sub-Committee Reports
community relations subcommittee have one more scheduled meeting and then will make a formal report


a. Policy Sub Committee
none

School Committee Liaison Reports
none

a. Joint PCC
none

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

8. Motion to Adjourn – Dr. O’Malley

k. Motion & Second – All Approved/opposed.

Live Reporting: Action items

*** School Committee returns to open meeting

5. Action Items:

a. I recommend acceptance of two checks totaling $504.17 From Target – Take Charge of Education for FHS.
motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0

b. I recommend acceptance of the following three checks for Davis Thayer totaling $721.44

1. Target - $93.91
2. DT PCC - $252.50
3. Ahold USA - $375.03

motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0

c. I recommend acceptance of the donation of $180.00 from various donors for the Castelline Scholarship at FHS.
motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0

d. I recommend adoption of the following policies as discussed:

1. IHBA-R - Programs for Students with Disabilities
2. IHBHA - Alternative School Programs
3. IJOAB - Extended Field Trips

motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0

e. I recommend the request to declare yearbooks as surplus as detailed.
motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0

f. I recommend acceptance of a check for $619.45 from the Parmenter PCC for field trips.
motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0

g. I recommend acceptance of a check for $500.00 from the Jefferson PCC for Library books.
motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0

h. I recommend acceptance of a check for $2,900.00 from Oak Street PCC for Supplemental Curriculum Materials.
motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0

i. I recommend moving Policy IL - Evaluation of Instructional Programs to a second reading.
motion to move to 2nd reading, seconded, passed 7-0

j. I recommend ratification of the proposed MOU for a contract between the FEA and the Franklin School Committee.
motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0

Live reporting: School Committee to Executive Session, will return to open meeting

The School Committee went to Executive Session and will return to open meeting when they are completed.



4. Executive Session – Motion to enter into Executive Session and return to open session (requires roll call vote)

- Matters pertaining to contractual bargaining negotiations

vote via roll call was unanimous 7-0

Live reporting: Policy changes

3. Discussion Only Items

Policy – First Reading

• IL – Evaluation of Instructional Programs

minor chnages, cleaned up language, document link here
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BzI40-pPFDXhV0VhS0w1N2c1dFE

language to be more reflective of the actual program evaluations


Policy – Second Readings

• IHBA-R - Programs for Students with  Disabilities

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BzI40-pPFDXhaGZQLVFsb3FKdmM

• IHBHA - Alternative School Programs

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BzI40-pPFDXhWGFXQk1Wcm1XS0U

• IJOAB - Extended Field Trips

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BzI40-pPFDXhTlFhRWNlWDFhN2M

Live reporting: Keller Update

Principal Eric Stark, Amy Souls

The Keller Team presenting to the School Committee

Keller - Update from Franklin Matters

students from 2nd grade shared what they do in their morning meeting
Mrs Cahill, Mrs Cournoyer

trialed morning meeting with 1st and 2nd grade

2nd grade Keller students modeling the morning meeting 1

2nd grade Keller students modeling the morning meeting 2

see survey results on pages 7 and 8 of presentation document

(note the video portion is not likely available as part of the presentation document)

look for #kellerschoolcommunity on Twitter to follow updates next year

O-Malley - I'd be interested to hear what the parents think about this

Bilello - I applaud you and your steps to get into the classroom and understand the community. That goes a long way to build the community

Bergen - are you seeing the new behavior among the students in the unstructured areas, cafe, breaks, etc.?

Sabolinksi - some of our staff will be training the Y staff so that the methods and language will be consistent across the community. We'd love to connect with Ryan Jette and see how we can extend this to the recreation arena

Live reporting: Oak St Update

The Oak St Update presented by Principal Kate Peretz and Assistant Principal Kathleen Gerber

photo from the monitor in the Council Chambers

Oak St School - Update from Franklin Matters

Collecting acorns helps to reinforce the community at Oak St

decision making collaborative approach to running the school by determining the schedule, etc.

event 'EdCamp like' being planned for the parents/guardians at the Curriculum night next fall

Live reporting: School Committee - June 14, 2016

Present: Bilello, Scofield, Bergen, Douglas, O'Malley, Schultz, Jewell
Absent: none


1. Routine Business

Citizen’s Comments
Review of Agenda
Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the May 24, 2016 School Committee Meeting.
motion to accept, passed 7-0

Recognition of Conor Schultz in audience as a step towards his Eagle Scout badge

Payment of Bills Dr. O’Malley

Payroll Mrs. Douglas

Correspondence: Budget to Actual – Miriam Goodman

Recognition of the high school graduation as a great event



2. Guests/Presentations:
a. Retirees
(list of retirees to be provided later)

Asst. Superintendent Sally Winslow (center) recognized by Chair Kevin O'Malley (left) and Superintendent Maureen Sabolinksi (right) (School Committee person Cindy Douglas in background)

For additional photos check out this Flickr link -->>
https://www.flickr.com/photos/steve_sherlock/albums/72157668903305530