Live Reporting: School Committee - April 24, 2018

Present: Feeley, Linden, Douglas, Scofield, Bergen, Schultz, Zub
Absent: none


1. Routine Business
a. Review of Agenda

Full agenda can be found online
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinCom_Packets/o4-24-18%20SC%20Packet/SCAGENDA%204-24-18.pdf

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

almost 90 students took trip to Washington, DC to perform
2 from DECA competing at Nationals, both finished in Top 10
Airmen of Note Performing next Monday
Spring sports finally outside;
graduation preparations underway, it will be here before we know it

d. Superintendent’s Report
April vacation last week, welcome back
active time in our schools
3rd annual Empty Bowls dinner on May 1, supporting the food pantry
between 6 and 8 PM, talk at 6:45 PM
ceramic bowls available for attendees

administrative searches, more applied than needed
notifications of selections coming Friday, Apr 27
half day May 4, professional day scheduled

4 snow days, 2 additional days at Keller/Sullivan
so last day June 20 (Jun 22 for (Keller/Sullivan)


2. Guests / Presentations
a. Update on Communication and Values (DIP 4  DIP 3) – Dr. Sara Ahern

Update on Communication and Values (DIP 4  DIP 3) – Dr. Sara Ahern

screen grab of slide presentation #1 

A World of Difference program expanding to high school next year
administrative team going to conference for training
core value development scheduled for summer retreat and more

screen grab of slide #2, strategy being built upon entry plan

slide on next steps for goal #3

work on explicit bias this year, working on implicit bias next year

communications highlights

the new school start times advisory committee is underway to develop recommendations 

early preview of the new schools website

last slide from presentation (except for Q&A)

discussion on the School Committee involvement in the strategy and planning; possible workshop for summer time to get into

May Events At The Franklin Historical Museum

ArtWeek continues at the Franklin Historical Museum with the last 3 performances and presentations, as we proudly participate in this year’s state wide event sponsored by the Mass Cultural Council.

Enjoy a delightful firsthand account of various exploits and travel misadventures abroad with musical conductor and Franklin resident Jon Mitchell’s humorous presentation ‘NOW YOU CAN TAKE OFF YOUR CLOTHES’ – Anecdotes of an American Conductor in Europe. A slide presentation and original professional recordings highlight this light-hearted musical and visual presentation. Bring your sense of humor Thursday evening, May 3 at 6:30 PM.

NOTABLE BLEND, a women’s barbershop chorus, performs Saturday, May 5 at Noon. You’ll love the sounds of this a cappella group as you learn about 4 part harmony and experience their shared passion for singing. This performance is one of two by Notable Blend as part of ArtWeek. They’ll perform a second show later in the afternoon at the Franklin Public Library. This performance is supported by a grant from the Franklin Cultural Council.

Sunday, May 6 is an opportunity to experience KAI OLSSON ART AND MUSIC. Kai’s original art and original music will be combined in this presentation starting at 1:00 PM. View his mixed media acrylics, water colors and pencil sketches of landscapes, nature, portraits and surreal art. Listen to original recordings as well as live guitar and vocal performances. This event is supported by a grant from the Franklin Cultural Council.

Our Second Sunday Speaker Series continues on May 13 with noted local historian and author JAMES C. JOHNSTON JR. We are pleased to have Jim speak on the topic of the OLIVER POND HOUSE IN CONTEXT, its story and its history. Lifelong Franklin resident, Jim’s roots in Franklin go very deep. Long time public official, former Franklin High School history teacher and owner of Johnston Antiques, Rare Coins and Appraisal Service, Jim is an interesting and entertaining speaker. Don’t miss this chance to hear him speak on the topic of the historic Oliver Pond Home that he has lived in all his life. The presentation begins at 1:15 PM.

Coming in June, our Summer Bridal Gown Exhibit!

The museum is open Saturday mornings 10 AM-1 PM, Sunday afternoons 1 PM-4 PM and Thursday evenings 5 PM-8 PM. We’re located at 80 West Central Street, admission is always free and we’re wheelchair accessible.

May Events At The Franklin Historical Museum

You can also visit the Historical Museum on the web at
http://franklinhistoricalmuseum.org/   

or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/FHM02038?

“Tools for the Aging (or Just Smart) Gardeners" - Garden Club Meeting - May 1

“Tools for the Aging (or Just Smart) Gardeners" will be the focus of the Tuesday, May 1, 2017, meeting of the Franklin Garden Club. The meeting will take place at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill Street, from 7:00 – 9:00 PM. The meeting is open to the public, including those interested in becoming a member of the Garden Club.

Mary Arnberg, a Massachusetts Lifetime Master Gardener, will show and discuss 15 actual tools that she uses to make gardening easier, enjoyable, and effective. The tools range in price from very inexpensive to more costly types. Most can be purchased at nurseries or stores.

Arnberg cares for more than 600 hostas and 60 trees and shrubs on a half-acre in Bridgewater, MA, where she resides. She has spoken at Elm Bank, the Massachusetts Horticultural Society site, as well as at Tower Hill Botanic Garden and at garden clubs throughout New England.

The Franklin Garden Club, founded in 1987, is a member of the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts.

“Tools for the Aging (or Just Smart) Gardeners"  -  Garden Club Meeting - May 1

FHS baseball, softball, boys tennis and girls lacrosse post wins on Monday

Via HockomockSports and Twitter we share the results of the FHS spring sports action on Monday, April 23, 2018.


Mansfield, 0 @ Franklin, 2 – Final 
– Franklin senior Jake Noviello was spectacular again, firing his second straight complete game shutout to help the Panthers edge Mansfield. Noviello allowed just one hit, walked four and had one strikeout to earn the win. Noviello took the no-hitter into the final inning before Mansfield’s Dan Saraceno had a base hit to lead off the seventh. Franklin scored a run in the third, and then again in the fourth. Jack Nally had a double and scored a run for Franklin, Alex Haba added an RBI double, Evan Wendell scored a run, and Colby Fitzgibbons had an RBI double. Mansfield sophomore John Carney allowed just one hit and two walks over 2.1 innings of work in relief.

Softball = Franklin, 8 @ Mansfield, 2 – Final
– Franklin scored two in the first inning, one each in the fifth and sixth innings, and then put the game away with four in the seventh. Emily Valentino picked up the win, while striking out 12 and allowing just five hits. Franklin coach Kate Fallon said that the Panthers played “solid defense,” including catcher Maggie Hobby, who also hit a two-run double in the seventh to extend the lead. Anna Balkus went 2-for-3 with an RBI and Kylie Bouzan was 3-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored for the Panthers. Franklin finished with 14 hits as a team.

Girls Lacrosse = Franklin, 6 @ Natick, 5 – Final 
– Franklin sophomore Erin Walsh scored the game-winning goal inside the final minute to lift the Panthers to a win on the road at Natick. Erin Walsh and Annie Walsh each finished with two goals and one assist in the win. Kelsey MacCallum added two assists while Nicole Houlihan and Katie Jones each had one goal. The Panthers played well defensively, with Corinne Lewis grabbing two ground balls and forcing three turnovers. Sophomore Gianna Cameron made seven saves in net.

Boys Tennis = Franklin, 4 @ Mansfield, 1 – Final
– The Panthers won a pair of matches at singles and swept doubles play to beat Mansfield. Both of Franklin’s doubles teams overcame first set deficits to get the wins. Tyler DiPalma and Derek Wu rallied for a 6-7 (2-7), 6-2, 6-2 win at first doubles and Tony Calderone and Dan Angermeier came back with a 2-6, 7-6 (7-3), 7-5 win. Freshman Liam Marr didn’t lose a game (6-0, 6-0) at second singles and Tyler St. Marie earned a 6-2, 1-6, 6-2 win at third singles. Mansfield’s Luke Nickerson won 6-1, 6-1 at first singles.

Girls Tennis = Mansfield, 4 @ Franklin, 1 – Final
– Mansfield picked up two wins in singles and swept doubles play to record a win on the road at Franklin. Senior Sarah Doyle didn’t drop a game in a 6-0, 6-0 win at first singles and Elizabeth Elsner earned a 6-0, 6-2 win at second singles for the Hornets. The team of Tessa Garufi and Hannah Podolske continued their strong start with a 6-2, 6-1 win at first doubles and sophomore Sam Sternberg and freshman Aryann Khosravani won 6-2, 6-4 at second doubles. Franklin senior Emmy Mahoney won 6-0, 6-1 at third singles for the Panthers.

For the other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-04-23-18/

FHS Panthers

Via the Twitterverse
https://twitter.com/FranklinMatters/lists/fhs-sports

Franklin 2 Mansfield 0. Sr. Jake Noviello w/ a complete game 1 hit shutout. Solid team defense. RBI doubles by Jr. Alex Haba (scoring So. Jack Nally) & Sr. Colby Fitzgibbons (scoring Sr. Evan Wendell). Next up: Franklin @ Attleboro on Tuesday, April 24th at 3:45pm.

— FHS Baseball (@FHSCoachZBrown) April 23, 2018

Boys Tennis defeats Mansfield 4-1. Rohan Herur 1-6 1-6
Liam Marr 6-0 6-0, Tyler St Marie 6-2 1-6 6-2, Tyler DiPalma & Derek Wu
6-7 6-2 6-2, Tony Calderone & Dan Angermeier 4-6 7-6 7-5. Biys Tennis is off to a 5-0 start!

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) April 23, 2018

2nd Annual Race for Recovery - May 6

The Peer to Peer Group and SAFE Coalition would like to invite you to their annual 5K Run!

This event is held to develop awareness around opioid addiction and to create a positive community event that highlights the incredible world of recovery.

All runners that sign up online will receive a shirt, SAFE Coalition garb, snacks, stress relief items and information on recovery.

Where: Remington Middle School
When: May 6, 2018
Cost: $20.00

Register online
https://www.raceentry.com/races/race-for-recovery-5k/2018/register

2nd Annual Race for Recovery - May 6

Would you like to be a part of a Guinness World Record? - Go to McCoy Stadium - April 29

WE'VE GOT SOMETHING TO SING ABOUT!!! Blackstone Valley Tourism Council's long-time partners are trying to do something really cool...and they need your help! In celebration of Navigant Credit Union winning 'The Best Place to Work' award for the third year in a row, they're doing something special. Please join them as they attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the Largest Sing-Along of the song, "If You're Happy and You Know It." The Voice's, Emily Luther, will be on hand to help them sing into the record books, and refreshments will be provided. There is no cost to participate; both event entry and parking are free. If you would like to make a donation, all proceeds will go directly to the Special Olympics of Rhode Island. WHAT: The world's largest sing-along with over 1,300 people. Tickets will be handed out at the event. WHEN: Sunday, April 29, 2018, rain or shine Stadium opens at 11:30 am Record attempt at 1:00 pm WHERE: McCoy Stadium 1 Columbus Ave Pawtucket, RI 02860 WHY: Help us break the Guinness World Record for the Largest Sing-Along *You're receiving this message because you've joined us on a Blackstone Valley Tourism Council event RSVP TourBlackstone Website   ‌  ‌ #BlackstoneValleyRI

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Broadway’s Tyler Hanes In Concert at THE BLACK BOX - Apr 27

THE BLACK BOX Broadway Series presents Tyler Hanes in concert on Friday, April 27 at 8 p.m. Hanes performs a solo one-night-only show at the downtown Franklin venue, following his starring role as Rum Tum Tugger in the highly acclaimed Broadway revival of Cats.

Tyler Hanes was only 17 when he was discovered by Ann Reinking, who cast him in the first national tour of the Tony Award-winning musical, Fosse. He attended Carnegie Mellon University for one year before making his 2002 Broadway debut in the Broadway revival of Oklahoma! He appeared in the original Broadway companies of Urban Cowboy, The Boy from Oz (with Hugh Jackman), and The Frogs (with Nathan Lane), as well as in the 2005 revival of Sweet Charity and as Larry in the original revival company of A Chorus Line. 

Broadway’s Tyler Hanes In Concert

Tyler also appeared in the Broadway companies of Hairspray and the 2014 revival of On the Town. National tours include Fosse (first national) and The Will Rogers’ Follies (Will Rogers, Jr.), and he has extensive off-Broadway and regional credits. As a choreographer, Tyler’s work was featured in a Broadway medley starring Kristin Chenoweth on “Dancing with the Stars, as well as in Chenoweth’s Some Lessons Learned World Tour and “Kristin Chenoweth: Coming Home" for PBS. Tyler is currently producing and starring in the upcoming dark comedy, Ms. Guidance.

Tickets are $45 (general seating) and $65 (premiere ticket with reserved table seating and one drink voucher). 

For tickets and more information, visit www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or call (508) 528-3370. 

The home of the Franklin Performing Arts Company, THE BLACK BOX is located at 15 West Central Street. Childs Engineering Corporation is THE BLACK BOX Broadway Series sponsor.