FHS sports results not as plentiful as the raindrops

Via HockomockSports, we share the results of the FHS sports action on Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Girls Tennis = Attleboro @ Franklin – Postponed to Thursday, 5/16 at 3:45.

Boys Outdoor Track = Attleboro @ Franklin, 3:45

Girls Outdoor Track = Attleboro @ Franklin, 3:45

For the other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-05-14-19/

And via the Twitterverse, this tidbit of info on the outdoor track meet:

Franklin Boys track sweep the mile and 2 mile along with noticeable first place finishes from seniors Dylan Kehoe in the 800m and Dan Barrow in the 400m on senior night.

— FHS Boys Track (@FHSPanthersTF) May 14, 2019

FHS Panthers

Representative Jeffrey Roy Secures Funding for New Tri-County Handicap Van

Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School is pleased to announce it has a new handicap accessible van available to transport students with disabilities. It’s the first handicap accessible van for the school. The van will be used to transport students both to and from the school and to field trips and special events. Prior to receiving the van, the school had to contract school bus transportation services.

State Representative Jeffrey Roy of Franklin was able to secure the funding last year from the states’ FY19 budget. The school was granted $50,000 to purchase the van. The total cost of the van was $60,470. The van seats 12 passengers and is fitted with a ramp, lift, and bench seats with seat belts. It is designed to provide safe, reliable and convenient transportation.

“I am happy that the state was able to provide funds to equip Tri-County with a state-of-the-art van to transport students with disabilities,” said Representative Jeffrey N. Roy (D-Franklin). “The van will help the school further its mission of providing for all of its students and will also help save money by eliminating the need to rent out other equipment. I appreciate the school’s continued dedication to students and appreciate the opportunity to step in with my colleagues in the legislature to assist with funding needs.”

“Dealing with the hassles of transportation and finding safe and sufficient transportation for students with disabilities can be a challenge,” said Stephen Dockray, Superintendent. “We are happy to now have a handicap accessible van available to our students. It’s a pleasure to be able to offer transportation to all of our students regardless of their individual needs. We thank Representative Roy and the state of Massachusetts who have made this possible for our students with disabilities.”

Tri-County RVTHS, located at 147 Pond Street in Franklin, is a recipient of the High Schools That Work Gold Achievement Award and serves the communities of Franklin, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleborough, Plainville, Seekonk, Sherborn, Walpole, and Wrentham.

left to right:  Stephen Dockray, Superintendent of Tri-County, Representative Jeffrey Roy and
John Roy, School Business Administrator of Tri-County

Live reporting: Consent agenda to Closing

7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes
I recommend approval of the minutes from your April 23, 2019 School Committee meeting as detailed.
b. FHS Scholarship
I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,000.00 from Peter Baglioni for the Fernando Baglioni Scholarship as detailed.
c. Solutions Gifts
I recommend acceptance of two checks totaling $1,000.00 for Supplemental supplies for the Solutions Program as follows:

• Franklin Cultural Council $500.00
• Middlesex Savings Bank $500.00

d. Parmenter Gifts
I recommend acceptance of three checks totaling $900.00 from the Parmenter PCC for field trips as detailed.
e. Music Gifts
I recommend acceptance of two checks totaling $2,950.00 for in-house enrichment for the Music Department as follows:

• Franklin Music Boosters $2,700.00
• Music Drives Us.org $ 250.00

f. Oak St. Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,748.00 from the Oak Street PCC for Field Trips as detailed.
g. RMS Field Trip – RW Zoo
I recommend approval of the request to take RMS 7th graders to Roger Williams Zoo in Providence, RI on June 4, 2019 as detailed.
h. RMS Field Trip – Stadium Theater
I recommend approval of the request to take RMS 6th Graders to Stadium Theater for the Imagination Series in Woonsocket, RI on June 5, 2019 as detailed.

motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0


8. Payment of Bills Dr. Bergen

9. Payroll Mrs. Douglas

10. Correspondence
- Budget to Actual – Miriam Goodman

11. Adjournment


The documents released for this meeting can be found online:
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/may-14-2019-school-committee-packet

(Note: Not all the documents are released before the meeting. Some are posted after the meeting (Weds AM))

Live reporting: Information Matters

5. Information Matters
a. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports 
Budget
meeting with subcommittee, another forum planned for the Fall

Community Relations
May 22 - being rescheduled, date TBD
will be at Strawberry Stroll, Farmers Market

Policy
meeting scheduled June 4, June 18
homework guidelines being worked on

Public Schools Advocacy/ MASC
every town and community needs more funding dollars
met before the Town Council meeting to discuss strategy for comments
charter school reimbursement, transportation funding
did mention the O word, can't fix the structural deficit without that

Ad Hoc Superintendent’s Evaluation
put together rubric on evaluation form with the goals listed
timeline added to the packet given to the committee members

b. School Committee Liaison Reports 
Joint PCC
all spoke for the need of volunteers
presentation by FEF
Wizards Nov 22
SEPAC advisory reminder of speaker coming Thursday

Substance Abuse Task Force
segment on Franklin TV and radio
posted on schools webpage, on asst superintendent link
booklet on conversation to be held on the 'ride home'

School Wellness Advisory Council [SWAC]
last meeting last week

School Start Times Advisory Committee (no longer needed)


6. New Business
a. To discuss any future agenda items

May 28 - evaluation evidence
concluding DIP and communications

additional info on Phase 2 for School Start times
rationale, indicators worth looking at; attendance patterns, etc.
various scenarios, more info on the 2 that come forward
what if the complexes were connected for start times? 

retiree recognition 



The documents released for this meeting can be found online:
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/may-14-2019-school-committee-packet

(Note: Not all the documents are released before the meeting. Some are posted after the meeting (Weds AM))

Live reporting: Discussion - Action Items

3. Discussion / Action Items
a. School Choice Vote
I recommend that the School Committee vote to not accept any new School Choice students for the 2019-2020 school year.
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/uploads/discussion_actiona_-_school_choice_vote_0.pdf

motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0

b. 2019-20 School Committee Meeting Schedule
I recommend adoption of the 2019-20 School Committee meeting schedule as detailed.
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/uploads/discussion_actionb_-_19-20_sc_mtg_schedule.pdf

motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0

c. Amego School Approval
I recommend approval of the Amego School as recommended by Paula Marano, Director of Student Services as detailed.
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/uploads/discussion_actionc_-_amego.pdf

motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0

d. School Start Times Advisory Committee
I recommend the Franklin School Committee vote to discontinue the School Start Times Advisory Committee
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/uploads/discussion_actiond_-_sstac.pdf

more info on start times coming for next meeting

motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0

e. Policy – First Readings
I recommend moving the following policies to a second reading:
1. JKAA – Physical Restraint of Students
2. ID – Emotional Support Dogs

Paula Marano provides an update on physical procedures, what we can do, what we can't do; only in last resort

motion to move to second reading, seconded, passed 7-0

4. Discussion Only Items - None



The documents released for this meeting can be found online:
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/may-14-2019-school-committee-packet

(Note: Not all the documents are released before the meeting. Some are posted after the meeting (Weds AM))

Live Reporting: School Committee - May 14, 2019

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

1. Routine Business
a. Review of Agenda
middle school before high school adjustment to 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

none

c. FHS Student Representative Comments
junior prom, ap exams
class elections coming up
Empty bowls raised over $13,000
multiple teams all top of the tables in Hockomock League
Senior dinner Thursday night at Lake Pearl
Senior week coming up with graduation on June 7
on behalf of the teachers, thanks to the community for Teacher Appreciation week

seniors will be here for the May 28th meeting

d. Superintendent’s Report
favorable news on budget front, 
Senator Spilka, Senator Rausch, Rep Roy appeared to Town Council
reimbursement to 75%, approx $200K
uses traditional formula used for Charter School funding
new Cherry Sheets are posted with the updated numbers
could add back items to the budget due to these developments
Town Council budget hearings scheduled for 5/22-5/23

Franklin Cultural District celebrated last Friday
students performed and art work was shown

Annie Sullivan - Ms Morrison will be next principal
was asst principal since 2016, part of MASC leadership program

Teacher appreciation week, thanks to the community and PCC's for the outpouring of support - it was uplifting for the staff


2. Guests / Presentations
b. MS School Improvement Plans Update

Middle Schools Improvement Plan - 2018-19 Update from Franklin Matters

• social emotional learning

responsive classroom
World of Difference
"Fill the Well"
"Mental Health Awareness Day" coming up

students learning how to cope individually
still at beginning stages but something we want and need to do

• engaging and rigorous curriculum

implementation of illustrative math program
Keys to literacy

• high quality instruction

ADL training
groups from each school attended ADL conference 
looking at how to better utilize the Advisory program

• effective ongoing two way communication

using online tools as well to engage community

Remington PCC working to build a succession plan, in jeopardy for next year (all four current leaders are 8th grade parents whose students will be going to FHS next year)
ASMS looking for 8th grade volunteers
Horace Mann also looking for volunteers

being an active listener is a good way to get feedback, in addition to old fashioned conversations and newer tools like Google Form for surveys

a. FHS School Improvement Plan Update

essence is about developing connections
year 2 of advisory program, very proud of this accomplishment
looking to make connections with at risk students
mental health and SEL work integrates into many other items
World of Difference off to a good start
this is head and shoulders above the others in terms of positive response

two of our favorite roles are (1) being a megaphone to spread a good idea and (2) to be a cheerleader

stress of building a resume on some of the students, how are we addressing that?
a topic of the PCC meeting last night raised by a parent, mixed messages from outside parties (some colleges, etc.)

Objective 2 - meeting needs of students
continued discussions on grading, pilot with a dozen, then year 2 expanded to another 45; year three moving to a practice and away from pilot

two-way communication, listening is even more important

Objective 3 - shared vision and beliefs

working hard to ensure a cohesion around the mission/vision
HS student, teachers, parents, not shy about providing feedback

subcommittee working on discipline in the building
collaborative culture; ramping up around discipline now
how to be consistent

Objective 4 - two way communication
SGA brought breathalyzers and parking lot chnages
Senior Citizens have been regular participants and valued for what they bring

senior projects coming up, over 100 participating
other event or recognition around other signings, military, education, etc.

cell phones - looking to do more work on where and when it is appropriate
great trend in getting numbers down on substance abuse

state seal of biliteracy
more work underway, more updates coming in the fall




The documents released for this meeting can be found online:
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/may-14-2019-school-committee-packet

(Note: Not all the documents are released before the meeting. Some are posted after the meeting (Weds AM))

Franklin High School Football: 11th Annual Golf Tourney - June 1

Franklin High School Football is hosting it's 11th annual golf tourney. June 1, 1:00 PM at The New England Country Club, Bellingham. 

As the organization's biggest fundraiser, we depend on the proceeds of this event to fund the program and buy safety equipment for our players. This even promises to be tons of fun with fabulous prizes and dinner is included! 

See more details and register yourself and/or your foursome on our brand new website www.franklinpanthersfootball.com. 

Own a business? Consider a sponsorship at this event. Contact Russell Gasbarro @ 508-243-1874 for details.



Download your copy of the flyer
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczMWpFcVFZSEJLdjBPU1dhVFpXWGF4Q3U3c093/view?usp=sharing

Franklin High School Football 11th Annual Golf Tourney