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Monday, March 26, 2018
Lifelong Community Learning: Exercise Class for Active Agers
Sunday, March 25, 2018
Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Mar 27, 2018
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.
A G E N D A
“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
a. Review of Agenda
b. Citizen’s Comments
i. In the spirit of open communication, “the School Committee will hear public comment not related to an agenda item at the beginning of each regular School Committee Meeting. The Committee will listen to, but not respond to any comment made. A Committee member may add an agenda item to a future meeting as a result of a citizen comment” – from Policy BEDH
c. FHS Student Representative Comments
d. Superintendent’s Report
2. Guests / Presentations
a. FY19 Budget Hearing
3. Discussion / Action Items
a. School Choice Vote
I recommend that the School Committee not accept any new public school choice students for the 2018-2019 school year as discussed.
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinCom_Packets/q3-27-18%20SC%20Packet/Discussion%20ActionA-School%20Choice%20Vote.pdf
b. Draft 18-19 School Committee Schedule
I recommend that the School Committee approve of the 2018-19 School Committee meeting schedule as discussed.
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinCom_Packets/q3-27-18%20SC%20Packet/Discussion%20ActionB-SC%20Mtg%20Schedule%2018-19.pdf
4. Discussion Only Items
5. Information Matters
a. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports (e.g. Budget; Community Relations; Policy; Transportation; Public Schools Advocacy; Ad Hoc Superintendent’s Evaluation)
b. School Committee Liaison Reports (e.g. Joint PCC; Substance Abuse Task Force; School Wellness Advisory Council [SWAC]; MASC; School Start Times Advisory Committee)
6. New Business
a. To discuss any future agenda items
7. Consent Agenda
a. Keller Recurring Field Trip
I recommend approval of the request for a recurring field trip for Keller 5th Graders to Roger Williams Zoo, in Providence, RI on Friday, May 11, 2018 as detailed.
b. Jefferson Donation
I recommend acceptance of the donation of sporting equipment valued approximately at $300.00 from Dr. Maureen Sabolinski for supplemental supplies at Jefferson Elementary School.
c. Grant for Jefferson
I recommend acceptance of a check from Martin W. Richard Charitable Grant for $500.00 for supplemental supplies at Jefferson Elementary School as detailed.
d. FHS Senior Pilot
I recommend continued suspension of policy JH – Student Absences for the purposes of the late arrival/early release pilot for seniors at FHS on good standing during quarter 4.
e. Budget Transfers
I recommend Budget Transfers as detailed.
8. Payment of Bills
Dr. Bergen
9. Payroll
Mrs. Douglas
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION
pursuant to Purpose 7 (M.G.L. c 30A, Section 21(a)(7) ), to comply with or act under the authority of a general or special law when an open meeting would compromise the purpose for which the executive session is called, with the relevant citations of law being M.G.L. c. 71, §34D and 603 CMR 23.00 et. seq. and 20 U.S.C. § 1232g, which pertain to the confidentiality of student and education records, and to receive legal advice from counsel protected from disclosure under Massachusetts General Law with the relevant citations of law being M.G.L. c. 4, Section 7, clause twenty-sixth, MGL. c. 30A, s. 21 (a) (1), and M.G.L. c. 30A, Section 22 (f).
11. Adjournment
Other documents for the School Committee packet can be found online
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinCom_Packets/q3-27-18%20SC%20Packet/
Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Mar 27, 2018 |
Franklin DECA Takes Home Awards at States
Joe Clark, Sports Editor of Pantherbook writes about the Franklin DECA program taking awards at the State level.
https://franklinpanthers.us/student-life/2018/03/15/franklin-deca-takes-home-awards-at-states/
"On the weekend of March 8th-March 10th, 26 members of the Franklin High School DECA club headed to the Marriott Copley Place in downtown Boston for the 2018 Massachusetts DECA State Career Conference. At the event, students attended leadership and networking conferences, heard from guest speakers, and most importantly, presented their projects.
Projects ranged from developing marketing plans for local businesses, promoting entrepreneurship, and creating their own ideas for an independent business. Students also had free time during the day, where they could attend seminars hosted by industry professionals.
The club also took home some awards, none more notable than Arun Kavishwar and Saketh Saripalli taking home third place in the Individual Business Plan Competition, which clinched them a spot in the International Competition in Atlanta from April 21-25."Continue reading the article online
https://franklinpanthers.us/student-life/2018/03/15/franklin-deca-takes-home-awards-at-states/
DECA President Isaac Nelson and Vice President Steven Lutazzi hold the Franklin DECA flag |
Franklin Public Schools: Outstanding music performances at MICCA
The results are in and amazing!
Franklin Public Schools: Outstanding music performances at MICCA |
All the results are in across the district! Congrats to all our musicians! Special shout out to our High School and Repertory Orchestras for earning GOLD! pic.twitter.com/gHBQZELqWy— Franklin HS Music (@FranklinHSMusic) March 24, 2018
Franklin Historical Museum: Joe Landry on "Franklin Schools" - April 8
The SECOND SUNDAY SPEAKER SERIES continues on April 8 with the return of Joe Landry. Joe’s topic this month is Franklin Schools.
He’ll be discussing the various schools that have come and gone in Franklin over the years. The Nason Street School, the Arlington Street School, Four Corners, the Red Brick School, Parmenter, St. Mary’s School and many more.
Joe will discuss some of the many educators and teachers that have served in the Franklin schools over the years. Join us for this look back, Sunday April 8 at 1:15PM
He’ll be discussing the various schools that have come and gone in Franklin over the years. The Nason Street School, the Arlington Street School, Four Corners, the Red Brick School, Parmenter, St. Mary’s School and many more.
- Do you know how many High Schools Franklin has built?
- How much do you know about Franklin born Horace Mann, known as the Father of Education?
- Do you have a favorite teacher from your school years?
Joe will discuss some of the many educators and teachers that have served in the Franklin schools over the years. Join us for this look back, Sunday April 8 at 1:15PM
Franklin Historical Museum: Joe Landry on "Franklin Schools" - April 8 |
“This is not a red versus blue issue. It’s a moral issue"
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/zz/news/20180324/marchers-from-coast-to-coast-demand-action-on-gun-control
"An extraordinary student mobilization brought hundreds of thousands of people to the streets of U.S. cities Saturday to demand tougher gun laws, in a muscular display of political determination less than six weeks after the school massacre in Parkland, Fla.
Teenage students who emerged as national figures after the Feb. 14 shooting flew to Washington to address the largest “March for Our Lives rally,” while thousands marched in Parkland and cities around the world.
At many rallies, there was barely a mention of the killer, Nikolas Cruz, the expelled Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School student who shot 17 students and staff to death and wounded 17 more. Instead, the wrath of speakers fell on political leaders who they said had sold out to the National Rifle Association in refusing to support limits on gun ownership.
“If you listen real close, you can hear the people in power shaking,” said David Hogg, a Stoneman Douglas senior and one of the most prominent student leaders, addressing a Washington crowd estimated by organizers at 800,000. “Inaction is no longer safe. And to that we say, ‘No more.’ Most representatives have no public stance on guns. To this we say, ‘No more.’”
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/zz/news/20180324/marchers-from-coast-to-coast-demand-action-on-gun-control
https://twitter.com/AMarch4OurLives/status/977694642073370624 |
Thank you so much for coming out today.— March For Our Lives (@AMarch4OurLives) March 24, 2018
Stay educated.
Our entire policy piece is on our website - https://t.co/2m7ItdxgIv pic.twitter.com/LsoBgp8hP5
FTC: How to stop unwanted calls
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Saturday, March 24, 2018
Football Golf Tournament - Jun 2
Please join us for a fun afternoon of golf as we kickoff the Franklin High School Football Season! This event will sell out, so reserve your spot now.
If you are unable to attend the golf outing but would like to support Panther Football, please consider donating an auction item or a contribution directly to the Franklin Gridiron Club. Also, if you own your own business or know someone who does, please consider sponsoring the tournament.
Don't miss this opportunity to:
Please make all checks payable to:
The Franklin Gridiron Club
Attn: Matt Gordon
PO Box 262
Franklin, MA 02038
Details can be found in the tri-fold flyer here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczY0ZkX3ZQUWk3UjI4UmRSQ1F4aFJJWTZUWFdz/view?usp=sharing
If you are unable to attend the golf outing but would like to support Panther Football, please consider donating an auction item or a contribution directly to the Franklin Gridiron Club. Also, if you own your own business or know someone who does, please consider sponsoring the tournament.
Don't miss this opportunity to:
- Meet Coach Bain in a social setting
- Golf with your son at a special reduced father/ son rate
- Build relationships with other FHS football players, parents and supporters
- Returning Panthers play at a reduced cost
Please make all checks payable to:
The Franklin Gridiron Club
Attn: Matt Gordon
PO Box 262
Franklin, MA 02038
Details can be found in the tri-fold flyer here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczY0ZkX3ZQUWk3UjI4UmRSQ1F4aFJJWTZUWFdz/view?usp=sharing
Football Golf Tournament - Jun 2 |
2018 Woodstove Change Out - Rebates Available
It's back! Change out your wood-stove now!
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Bondus, Brigham, Edgehill, Mahon, and Samuels gain Hockomock League All Star recognition
Below are the official 2018 Hockomock League Girls Basketball All Stars, selected by the coaches in the league.
HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE MVP
Kayla Raymond, Oliver Ames
HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS
Bea Bondhus, Franklin
Ali Brigham, Franklin
For all the Hockomock League girls basketball all stars, follow this link
https://hockomocksports.com/2018-hockomock-league-girls-basketball-all-stars/
Below are the official 2018 Hockomock League Boys Basketball All Stars, selected by the coaches in the league.
HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE MVP
John McCoy, Mansfield
HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS
Chris Edgehill, Franklin
Paul Mahon, Franklin
Jalen Samuels, Franklin
For all the Hockomock League boys basketball all stars, follow this link
https://hockomocksports.com/2018-hockomock-league-boys-basketball-all-stars/
HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE MVP
Kayla Raymond, Oliver Ames
HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS
Bea Bondhus, Franklin
Ali Brigham, Franklin
For all the Hockomock League girls basketball all stars, follow this link
https://hockomocksports.com/2018-hockomock-league-girls-basketball-all-stars/
Below are the official 2018 Hockomock League Boys Basketball All Stars, selected by the coaches in the league.
HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE MVP
John McCoy, Mansfield
HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS
Chris Edgehill, Franklin
Paul Mahon, Franklin
Jalen Samuels, Franklin
For all the Hockomock League boys basketball all stars, follow this link
https://hockomocksports.com/2018-hockomock-league-boys-basketball-all-stars/
Bondus, Brigham, Edgehill, Mahon, and Samuels gain Hockomock League All Star recognition (HockomockSports.com image) |
ATO fraternity brothers to host 'A Day for Doh Boy' in memory of Michael Doherty
The Franklin radar reveals that the Duke fraternity has not forgotten:
http://www.dukechronicle.com/article/2018/03/ato-fraternity-brothers-to-host-a-day-for-doh-boy-in-memory-of-michael-doherty
You can contribute to the Michael Doherty Endowment Fund online
https://pratt.duke.edu/dohertymemorial
"Alpha Tau Omega fraternity will host an event March 30 to raise funds for a memorial bench in the Sarah P. Duke Gardens to honor junior Michael Doherty, who died in May.
The fundraiser—titled “A Day for Doh Boy,” a play on Doherty's nickname—will take place on March 30, and will begin with a barbecue on Craven Quad catered by Alpaca Peruvian Charcoal Chicken. Later that Friday, the event will move to Triangle Sportsplex Ice Rink, where Doherty spent much of his time at Duke practicing with the Club Hockey team.Continue reading online
“It’ll be really awesome to have the event at a place where he spent so much of his time and life,” said junior Kyle Baer, ATO president.
http://www.dukechronicle.com/article/2018/03/ato-fraternity-brothers-to-host-a-day-for-doh-boy-in-memory-of-michael-doherty
ATO fraternity brothers to host 'A Day for Doh Boy' in memory of Michael Doherty |
https://pratt.duke.edu/dohertymemorial
“expand access to the ballot by removing unnecessary obstacles to registration”
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180323/auto-voter-registration-law-needed-this-year-galvin-says
Voter registration information can be found on the Secretary of the Commonwealth's page https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/eleifv/howreg.htm
"With the next presidential primary less than two years away, the state’s top elections official is calling on lawmakers to pass an automatic voter registration bill this year so the system can be in place for 2020.
“To make this really work, we need it passed in 2018,” Secretary of State William Galvin said at a press conference with members of the Massachusetts Election Modernization Coalition.
An automatic voter-registration bill has now advanced to the House Ways and Means Committee.
According to the election modernization group, 11 states have passed automatic registration legislation, and the bill here has the backing of more than half of the lawmakers in each branch, with 84 representatives and 22 senators signed on as cosponsors."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180323/auto-voter-registration-law-needed-this-year-galvin-says
Voter registration information can be found on the Secretary of the Commonwealth's page https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/eleifv/howreg.htm
Voter registration information |
The TC Insider - news from Tri-County
The newsletter was shortened for publication here, to read the full content online follow this link: http://mailchi.mp/24aadcd6914a/the-tc-insider-2530713?e=a64020e338
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