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May 22, 2018 To the Tri-County Community, I wanted to start by updating every one of our performances in Skills USA and First Robotics. First, congratulations to the students who will compete at the National Skills USA Conference in Louisville, Kentucky from June 25 – 30. All of these students received either gold, silver, or bronze medals at our state competition: Additive Manufacturing: Hannah Davis - grade 10 (Franklin) and Anne Seibel – grade 10 (Walpole)  Career Pathways, Arts, Communication: Micah Perkins – grade 12 (Medway), Lucien Parker – grade 12 (Norfolk), and Justin Stevens – grade 12 (N. Attleboro) Career Pathways Business, Management and Technology: Michael Barba – grade 11 (Franklin), Brian Nolan – grade 11 (N. Attleboro) and Henry Gnecco – grade 11 (Wrentham) Action Skills: Abigail Pacheco – grade 11 (Seekonk) Over 400 teams were invited to compete at First Robotics World Championships in Detroit, MI. Tri-Force competed in the Daly division against 68 teams from all over the world. After 2 days of intense competition, major work, and several design changes to our robot during competition, we ended up 30th in our division. Congratulations, to advisors, Mike Garland and Tom Vagnini, as well all the students that participated. As we approach the end of the year we want everyone to be aware of these important dates: Senior Finals: Monday and Tuesday, May 21 and 22   Senior Project Fair: Wednesday, May 23 Math MCAS: May 23 and 24 Biology MCAS: June 6 and 7 Fourth quarter grades will close on June 13th.  Student finals are scheduled to take place on the last five days of the school year from June 19th through June 25th. These days will be half days for all students. During Finals, June 19th and 20th are B Day finals, June 21st and 22nd are A Day finals.  June 25th will be a make-up day for all finals. Please note, it is important to realize and that these are school days and attendance will be taken, including June 25th.  Buses will run on their normal routes. Again, attendance counts. Lastly, I am pleased to inform you that many of our Tri-County staff have been recently certified in CPR and to operate the numerous AED equipment that have been installed throughout the school. Thanks for your support, Mr. Procaccini Upcoming Events Senior Final Exams May 21-22 Senior Project Fair May 23 Math MCAS - Sophomores May 23-24 Memorial Day - No School May 28 Honors Night May 30 Last Day for Seniors June 1 Graduation June 3 Biology MCAS June 6-7 Early Release Day June 8 Golf Tournament June 8 Last Day of School June 25 About The TC Insider The TC Insider is a monthly newsletter for the families of Tri-County students. Follow us on Instagram Follow on Twitter Like us on Facebook View Email In Browser Tri-County RVTHS 147 Pond Street Franklin, MA 02038 www.tri-county.us 508-528-5400

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Help Joshuea Ogbuike Get to His Dream Internship

Hello Everyone!

Many of you know me but if I have not yet had the pleasure of meeting you my name is Joshuea Ogbuike! I am a rising senior in the UMASS Amherst Sports Management program and was just awarded a fantastic opportunity! I will be spending this summer participating in a highly selective and competitive internship at USSSA who will be running and hosting the first ever U.S. based edition of the WBSC Women’s Baseball World Cup in Viera, Florida.

The internship will allow me the opportunity to participate in the organizing of the Women’s Baseball World Cup and spread the awareness of women’s baseball as a sport. This opportunity with be my stepping stone towards advocating for equality in women’s sports. In a short time I have already been able to peak the curiosity of my professors and other individuals with my aspirations to establish a professional women’s baseball league in North America in 2028. 

I am hoping this opportunity will better further my understanding of women’s baseball and women's roles in sports as a whole. With all that has come to light recently about horrible mistreatment of women by their own industries, I look forward to taking the steps to help make sure it no longer happens in the sports industry. 

This is why I need your help to make sure that I can participate in this once in a life time internship opportunity with USSSA this summer. Your donation will help me offset the cost of housing for the internship. 

Frankly, I will not be able to participate in the internship without it so I thank you in advance for any sum you offer. Your donation is supporting a vision that is so much bigger than me. 

I truly hope you will consider participating in my campaign.

Help Joshuea Ogbuike Get to His Dream Internship

The GoFundMe page for Joshuea is https://www.gofundme.com/help-me-with-my-internship-housing

Joshuea is a former Dean College student who volunteered to manage several sports teams while he was at Dean.

Tryout for the Mass Youth Soccer District Select Program District 3 team - June 3

We will be having an additional tryout for the Mass Youth Soccer District Select Program District 3 teams:

The District Select Program ("DSP") is run by Massachusetts Youth Soccer each summer. DSP provides players the opportunity to continue their development during the summer in a fun and competitive soccer environment. The DSP schedule runs weekends from 7/7 through 8/5.

Tryouts

All tryouts will take place at Dacey Field. 700 Lincoln Street, Franklin, MA

Tryout Date.: 6/3/18

Tryout Time: 7-8:15 PM

for more information or to register for tryouts please use this link: http://www.mayouthsoccer.org/programs/district_select/

We hope to see you at tryouts

Tryout for the Mass Youth Soccer District Select Program District 3 team - June 3

Live Reporting: Consent Agenda to Closing

6. New Business
a. To discuss any future agenda items
Mr Angelo to review athletic programs
appointments to make for Collaboratives


7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes
I recommend approval of the Open Session Minutes from the May 8, 2018 School Committee Meeting.
b. Executive Session Minutes
I recommend approval of the Executive Session Minutes from the May 8, 2018 School Committee Meeting for release.
c. Transfers
I recommend approval of the Budget Transfers 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. Music Donation
I recommend acceptance of a grant for $500.00 from Music Drives Us.org for inhouse
enrichment for the Music Department.
f. Davis Thayer Gifts
I recommend acceptance of donations totaling $1,573.50 Davis Thayer as detailed:

• Various Donors $325.00 for Supplemental Supplies
• Robin S. Clark $25.00 for Supplemental Supplies
• Davis Thayer PCC $1,223.50 for Field Trips

g. Districtwide Gift
I recommend acceptance of two checks totaling $840.00 for supplemental supplies districtwide as detailed:

• Commonwealth of MA $500.00
• BJ’s Wholesale Club $340.00

h. Oak Street Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $771.00 from the Oak Street PCC for inhouse
enrichment as detailed.

i. FHS Scholarship
I recommend acceptance of two checks totaling $1,150.00 for Scholarships as follows:

• Peter Coppola (Andrew Coppola Scholarship) $1,000.00
• Peter Light (Maureen Sabolinski Scholarship) $100.00
• Denise Miller (Maureen Sabolinski Scholarship) $50.00

j. Music Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $3,700.00 from Franklin Music Boosters for
in-house enrichment as detailed.

k. Jefferson Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,078.00 from Jefferson Student Council
for Scholarship/Memorial/Donation as detailed.

motion to approve consent agenda, seconded, passed 7-0


8. Payment of Bills Dr. Bergen

9. Payroll Mrs. Douglas

10. Correspondence - none

11. Adjournment
motion to adjourn, seconded, passed 7-0


The agenda PDF can be found online
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinCom_Packets/m5-22-18%20SC%20Packet/SCAGENDA%205-22-18.pdf

The set of documents released for this agenda can be found
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinCom_Packets/m5-22-18%20SC%20Packet/

Live Reporting: Discussion - Action Items

3. Discussion / Action Items
a. Superintendent’s Evaluation
recommend your approval of the Superintendent’s composite evaluation for the 2017-2018 School year as discussed.

overall as 'proficient'

Feeley - would have modified the summary to include a recognition of the teamwork that she represents and always acknowledges

Linden - reads statement on evaluation, positive overall but differing in some of the details from the consensus report

motion to approve, seconded passed 6-1 (Linden no)


b. Appointment of Franklin TV Board Member
I recommend appointment of Rose Turco to the Franklin TV Board.

motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0

c. Policy – 2nd Readings
I recommend adoption of the following policies as discussed:

• KF-E2 – FHS Building Use
• KF-E3 – Facility Rental Fee Schedule
• KF-E4 – Facility Fee Schedule for FHS

motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0


4. Discussion Only Items - none

5. Information Matters
a. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports 

Budget 
presented to Town Council

Community Relations
recording session at Franklin TV soon to be broadcast

next coffee, June 13 at 6:30 PM

Policy
meeting Tuesday, May 29

Transportation

Public Schools Advocacy
meeting JUne 9 at 1:00 PM
Senate budget debate began today, cautiously optimistic for increasing budget

Ad Hoc Superintendent’s Evaluation
disband for now

b. School Committee Liaison Reports 
Joint PCC 
looking at equity across the schools (via fund raising)

Substance Abuse Task Force 
will be meeting again next year

School Wellness Advisory Council [SWAC] 
finished up the meetings for this year
mental health, physical activity and nutrition had been set as two year goals


MASC
Denise applied for appointment to the MASC

Start Time 
- next meeting June 7
athletics related to the high school will be a challenge

Live Reporting: Screening Brief Intervention Referral to Treatment (SBIRT)

2b. SBIRT Screening – Mr. Peter Light; Ms. Nancy Whitehouse, R.N.

http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinCom_Packets/m5-22-18%20SC%20Packet/SBIRT%20Implementation%20Plan%20Memo.pdf

Screening Brief Intervention Referral to Treatment (SBIRT)

an unfunded mandate for Districts
tied up due to the Board of Health and DESE discussion around funding which was provided to Dept of Health but not to the Districts

choosing 8 and 10
others have chosen to go with 7 and 10, may be reviewed after implementation

parent opt out option to be made available 

screeners getting trained in the tool and process

8th grade
mid-Sep to mid-Dec period, takes about 5 mins per interview
if students answer on frequency, then brief intervention referred to

anticipated low level of referrals

at FHS, screening to be done over a week in January
conducted by the 6 counselors

statistical threshold set at 2 yes answers to questions

partnering with SAFE Coalition in addition to other organizations already available

student privacy is paramount
name of students for referral required but not in connection to the questions/answers

standard of operation is different than what is being done today; will NOT be able to discuss with parents as that info is simply not available

student responses are recorded but not associated with student names

75 work hours required to implement this unfunded mandate

CRAFFT 2 screening tool

http://www.ceasar-boston.org/CRAFFT/

http://www.masbirt.org/sites/www.masbirt.org/files/School%20SBIRT/CRAFFT/SA3536a-Revised%2012-17.pdf

Live Reporting: School Committee - May 22, 2018

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


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
none this evening, the seniors are complete with classes now

d. Superintendent’s Report
administrative searches underway
Remington, finalists completed site visits
anticipate announcement by end of week

Oak St, search continues
1st round but decided to re-post
site visits for 1st week of June

Davis Thayer just starting

Asst Superintedent
3 candidates are finalists from 8 interviewed
Richard Drolet, Jennifer O;Neill, Lucas Gigeure
site visits coming to allow meetings with a cross section of folks

thanks to Jeff, Jamie as well as Town Council
for Town Budget budget hearings
conversation and discussion on revolving funds, special education funds
mental and behavioral health needs
budget was approved last week

Seniors with internships, senior project presentations Weds evening
Awards night Thursday
Senior week events culminate in graduation on Fri June 1

Superintendent Conf
need for computer skills and awareness as it is becoming a requirement
technology and algorithmic thinking a requirement
coding session

student panel, including one of the organizers of the March in Boston
also one from Parkland FL
students using their voices to engage community and discussion on issues



2. Guests / Presentations
a. Retirees

27 Franklin Middle School Music Students perform with the Massachusetts Jr. Central District Honor Band, Chorus and Orchestra

Twenty seven members of the Franklin Middle Schools music program auditioned and were accepted into the 2018 Massachusetts Jr. Central District Honor Ensembles. Franklin students represented Annie Sullivan Middle School, Horace Mann Middle School and Remington Middle School. The performances took place in April at Blackstone Millville High School.

Participating in the Jr. Central District Band were Samantha Bilello, Christopher Botchis, Amirees Estarkhouse, Nipun Goel, Luke Jackson, Aidan Karlowicz, Joel Keller, William Olbrys, Nathan Palmer, Charlene Peng, Tyler Powderly, Kathryn Rudolph, Jacob Tennant, Derek Terwilliger and Rachael Yuan.

Performing with the Jr. CD Jazz Band was Ian Richardson.

Selected to perform with the Jr. CD Orchestra was Aadit Bhatia, Christopher Broyles, Shreya Choudhury, Chai Harsha, Colin Manocchio, Grace Newton Madison Pavao and Sarayu Vijayanagaram.

Singing in the Jr. CD Chorus was Adriana Jordan, Meghan Linkkila and Jack Pokorny.

27 Franklin Middle School Music Students perform with the
Massachusetts Jr. Central District Honor Band, Chorus and Orchestra

High School - College: Social Media Part-time Summer Work

Arlyn Halpern, Franklin resident, psychotherapist, and author writes:

"I am looking for a mature high school or college student who might want a part-time job this summer. I have been looking for someone who is good at social media and could assist me in getting the word out about my book through Facebook, Instagram, etc., as well as assisting in some other office tasks."

Arlyn is scheduled to talk about her book at the Franklin Library on June 5 at 6:30 PM. You can find more about her book "Dancing into the Light: A Spiritual Journey of Healing" on her page  http://www.arlynhalpern.com/

If you have interest in the social media work, please contact Arlyn at arlyn@arlynhalpern.com

Social Media Part-time Summer Work

FHS boys lacrosse and baseball teams post wins on Monday

Via HockomockSports we share the results of the FHS spring sports action on Monday, May 21, 2018.


Baseball = King Philip, 2 @ Franklin, 5 – Final
– Franklin senior Jake Noviello scattered five hits, struck out five, allowed two runs and didn’t issue a walk in a complete game effort to lead the Panthers to a win. Steve Luttazi (two doubles, RBI, run) and Jack Nally (RBI, run) each had two hits for the Panthers while Alex Haba (triple, run), Jake Macchi (RBI), and Colby Fitzgibbons (double) each had a hit. Pat Limerick (RBI, run), Jeremy Rhines (RBI), and Ian Zimmerman each had a hit for KP.

Softball = Franklin, 0 @ King Philip, 9 – Final
– Brooke Taute set the tone early with a first-inning grand slam to help the Warriors sweep the season series against Franklin. Sydney Phillips, Jessica Bonner (two-run home run) and Brianna Lacy each had two hits. Elise Pereira pitched a complete game shutout, giving up only three hits while striking out five.

Boys Lacrosse = Franklin, 17 vs. Dover-Sherborn, 7 – Final
– Franklin’s offense had another strong game, picking up a win over D3 powerhouse Dover-Sherborn. Eric Civetti was responsible for 10 of those goals, scoring seven and assisting on three more. Jake Davis (three goals, one assist), and Matt Lazzaro (two goals, two assists) each had four points while Nitin Chaudhury and three assists. Jacob Alexander dominated the face-off X, winning 24 of 28 attempts. Connor O’Rourke made nine saves while Will Davis came in and made two stops.

Boys Tennis = Franklin, 0 @ King Philip, 5 – Final
– King Philip clinched its second straight Kelley-Rex title with a sweep over Franklin. Marco DiStefano earned a 6-1, 6-4 win at first singles, Nick Putney prevailed 5-7, 6-0, 6-2 at second singles and Jack Cannon won 6-1, 6-4 at third singles. The team of Sean Desroches and Nate Ihley emerged with a 7-5, 3-6, 10-5 at first doubles and Nick Ihley and Aidan Ignatius teamed up for a 6-1, 6-0 victory at second doubles.

Girls Tennis = King Philip @ Franklin, 3:45

For the other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-05-21-18/

FHS Panthers

In the News: Peacheaters and Daybreakers to perform; Lifelong Community Learning summer registration open

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

"The Black Box Local Artist Series will present The Peacheaters — an Allman Brothers band experience — and The Daybreakers at 8 p.m. May 25 at The Black Box, 15 W. Central St. 

Fueled by admiration and passion for the music of the Allman Brothers Band, The Peacheaters have been performing for more than 15 years, digging deep into the 40-plus year catalog of Allman Brothers Band music. The Boston Globe, WZLX - Boston’s Classic Rock Radio, and many other media outlets have raved about the authenticity of the band’s performances, and the group has won multiple “Best Tribute Band” awards. From festivals to concert halls, the band’s success has taken them all over the U.S., including performances at venues such as Showcase Live, The House of Blues, Daytona’s Bike Week, The Big House in Macon, GA and B.B. Kings, NYC."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180521/strongthe-black-box-to-host-peacheaters-daybreakers-strong

The Peacheaters/The Daybreakers - May 25

"Registration is now open for the summer session at Lifelong Community Learning in Franklin, 355 E. Central St. Classes begin in early July. 

Participation is open to individuals in Franklin and the surrounding region towns. This summer, participants can take advantage of Hatha Yoga on the Common, Hatha Yoga at Tranquil Souls Studio and Men’s Basketball."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180521/stronglifelong-community-learning-announces-classesstrong

"new fare would begin June 9"

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin. This is a good idea for Franklin line riders after suffering through shuttle buses for two months due to construction on the weekends. The normal round trip fare for Franklin is $20 so getting multiple rides on the weekend for $10 is a real bargain.

"The commuter rail plans to experiment with new weekend fares this summer, offering customers a $10 ticket to ride as much as they want Saturday and Sunday. 

“This crisp ten dollar bill would be good for unlimited rides all weekend long,” said Evan Rowe, the T’s revenue chief. 

The special price will apply to customers over the age of 12 and paying adults can travel with up to two children for free. 

Typically, a round trip fare costs $15. 

“It should be leisure rail,” Rowe said."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180521/leisure-rail-eyed-with-special-summer-fare

MBTA: new fare would begin June 9

Franklin PMC Kids Ride planned - June 10

Are you looking for a fun event to do with your children while coming together as a community to help fight cancer? Come join Franklin's 12th annual PMC Kids Ride being held on Sunday, June 10. The Franklin PMC Kids Ride will be one of more than 35 PMC Kids Rides throughout the New England area. 

Last year, the Franklin ride attracted over 250 young cyclists between the ages of 3 and 14, who rode between 3 and 10 miles. The ride exceeded their fundraising goal and raised more than $55,000 for cancer care and research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The ride offers a way for children to become part of the PMC mission by involving them in volunteerism and fundraising in a safe and athletic way.

The Franklin PMC Kids Ride will be held on Sunday, June 10 from 8 AM to 12 PM, and will start and end at the Remington/Jefferson School, 628 Washington Street in Franklin. Kids can select from a 3, 6 or 10-mile course. Younger participants not yet on 2 wheels can take part in the Tikes and Trikes course in a contained area at the school. 

There is a $10 registration fee and a $30 fundraising minimum. There will be a party after the ride, with music, games, food, face painting and more.

Register on line at http://www.kids.pmc.org/franklin.aspx. All local communities are encouraged to participate. 

For more information, contact Lisa Marchioni at lisabxyz@verizon.net

http://www.kids.pmc.org/franklin.aspx

Franklin Historical Museum: The Brides Return in June

The Franklin Historical Museum will open its annual Bridal Gown Exhibit in coordination with this year’s Downtown Partnership’s Strawberry Stroll on Friday, June 8. The museum will open early, at 4:00 PM for this special event.

This year’s exhibit will focus on Franklin brides and their vintage mid-century gowns from our collection. The display will include Emma Velluti’s famous Parachute Dress, a one of a kind original creation of a wartime gown locally designed and hand made from a silk Japanese parachute sent home by her groom, Edward Rabioli, in 1946. The train on this dress is so long, the dress needs a room of its own to be displayed. Also included is the beautiful preserved gown worn by Franklin’s own Stella Jeon. Stella’s daughter donated the dress, still boxed in its preserved state, to the museum after her death. 

The gown had been professionally preserved, as many gowns were in those days. When the carefully wrapped and sealed box was opened, it was the first time anyone had seen the dress in over 60 years and the first time Stella’s daughter had seen it other than in photographs. The dress along with many mementos from Stella and Nick’s wedding day will be showcased together for this display.

The exhibit includes photographs, newspaper clippings, and stories of the brides, their grooms and their special day.

At least a dozen beautiful vintage gowns will be on display in the exhibit that runs through the summer from Friday June 8 through Sunday August 26.

Two special presentations will take place in conjunction with exhibit. 

Why do brides wear white? Does a slice of wedding cake under your pillow bring good luck? Learn all about wedding traditions, superstitions and their origins in Something Borrowed, Something Blue on Sunday July 8. 

And on Sunday August 12, Maureen Taylor, the Photo Detective returns to share clues in how to identify people in family photos. She’ll focus her talk on wedding photos, styles and fashion hints. The Photo Detective’s presentation is sponsored by the Friends of the Franklin Historical Museum. Both presentations begin at 1:15.

The Franklin Historical Museum is located at 80 West Central Street, is wheelchair accessible and is always free.

wedding dress on exhibit in 2013