Wednesday, June 26, 2019

FHS representatives on boys and girls Outdoor Track Hockomock Laegue All Stars

Below are the official 2019 Hockomock League Boys Outdoor Track All Stars, selected by the coaches in the league.

** Hockomock League MVP
David Peters, Stoughton

** Hockomock League All Stars
Cam Harrington, Franklin
Dylan Kehoe, Franklin
Michael Hagen, Franklin
Nicholas Calitri, Franklin
Tyler Brogan, Franklin

Below are the official 2019 Hockomock League Girls Outdoor Track All Stars, selected by the coaches in the league.

** Hockomock League MVP
Jada Johnson, Sharon

** Hockomock League All Stars
Bella Pierre, Franklin
Brandi Osborne, Franklin
Halle Atkinson, Franklin
Julia Fenerty, Franklin
Samantha Powderly, Franklin


For the other selections to boys Outdoor Track around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/2019-hockomock-league-boys-outdoor-track-all-stars/

For the other selections to girls Outdoor Track around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/2019-hockomock-league-girls-outdoor-track-all-stars/

FHS representatives on boys and girls Outdoor Track Hockomock Laegue All Stars
FHS representatives on boys and girls Outdoor Track Hockomock Laegue All Stars

Hiring Event at Franklin Starbucks - July 15

Hiring Event
at the
Franklin Starbucks

648 Old West Central Street

Monday, July 15, 2019

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

download the flyer as a reminder





Starbucks has scheduled a hiring event for Apr 22
Starbucks has scheduled a hiring event for Jul 15, 2019

Representative Roy Announces Upcoming Office Hours in Medway - Jun 28

State Representative Jeffrey Roy (D-Franklin) announced today that constituent office hours will be held in Medway on the following day:
  • Medway - Friday, June 28, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM at T.C. Scoops, 104 Main Street, Medway, MA

Representative Roy stated that all office hours are open to any residents of Franklin and Medway who may have questions or concerns that they wish to bring to his attention. 

Walk-ins are welcome; no appointment necessary. He looks forward to hearing from you.

He also invites all constituents to call him at his State House office at (617) 722-2030, to stop by Room 43 in the State House, or to email him at Jeffrey.Roy@MAhouse.gov.

http://www.tcscoops.com/index.html
http://www.tcscoops.com/index.html

Tuesday, June 25, 2019

Live reporting: Information Matters through to Closing

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

Budget
Joint Budget Subcommittee met June 19
open and transparent on the budget issues
workshop July 13, five year fiscal plan for schools
fall budget workshop to be planned

Community Relations
Strawberry Festival was busy, thanks for stopping by
2 more this summer, July 26 - Farmers Market, and also Aug 23
working on virtual ways to get connected and stay engaged
newsletter just came out 

Policy
were supposed to meet but didn't happen
need to plan for next one

MASC - resolutions meeting this week
summer institute at Marlboro

Ad Hoc Superintendent’s Evaluation 
- compiling tomorrow to review, July 23rd


b. School Committee Liaison Reports (e.g. Joint PCC; Substance Abuse Task Force; School Wellness Advisory Council [SWAC]; School Start Times Advisory Committee [SSTAC], MASC)

6. New Business
a. To discuss any future agenda items
public evaluation of Superintendent
possible policy to review


7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes
I recommend approval of the Minutes from your June 11, 2019 School Committee meeting as detailed.
b. Executive Session Minutes
I recommend approval of the Executive Session Minutes from your June 11, 2019 School Committee meeting to be released.
c. Transfers
I recommend approval of the Budget Transfers as detailed.
d. Solutions Program Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $250.00 from the Franklin Cultural Council for supplemental supplies for the Solutions Program as detailed.
e. ECDC Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $5,000.00 from Big Y Foods for supplemental supplies at ECDC as detailed.
f. Parmenter Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $650.00 from the Parmenter PCC for inhouse enrichment as detailed.
g. Athletics Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $650.00 from the FHS Class of 1967 for in-house enrichment for the Athletics Program.

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

8. Payment of Bills - Dr. Bergen

9. Payroll - Mrs. Douglas

10. Correspondence – none

Motion to adjourn, seconded, passed 7-0

The agenda document can be found on the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/uploads/scagenda_6-25-19.pdf

The documents released for this meeting (before and after) can be found
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/june-25-2019-school-committee-meeting-packet

Live reporting: School Committee - Discussion/Action Items

Return from executive session

Recommend motion to accept terms of MOU for FEA and Van drivers unit
motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0 via roll call

Recommend motion to accept terms of MOU with secretaries unit
motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0 via roll call


3. Discussion / Action Items
a. Policy – Second Reading/Adoption
I recommend adoption of Policy BGC – Policy Review and Revision as detailed.

motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0

b. Revised 2019-2020 School Calendar
I recommend approval of the revised 2019-2020 School Calendar as discussed.
had not had the half days for the parent/teacher conf days in last version

2 half days added as well, for professional development

motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0

4. Discussion Only Items
a. Annual Report

place holder for School Committee summary
budget info for the approved FY 2020 budget
what critical needs were not meet in the budget
profile pages for each of the schools
honors graduates and FHS grads class of 2019

b. School Wellness Advisory Council (SWAC) – End of Year Report

Asst Superintendent Giguere
summary of the full year, had been providing updates meeting to meeting
looking at equitable opportunities across the District
expanded backpack weekend program to all the schools in coordination with Franklin Food Pantry

expanded the morning physical activities
coordinating with Lifelong Learning to do at all schools assuming interest

2 family nights, one at FHS, one at Medway
looking at invisible disabilities, looking to expand further
student actually came forward through the Coffee hour initially


c. Substance Abuse Task Force (SATF) – End of Year Report
Asst Superintendent Giguere
real strong commitment from community groups and all around Franklin
develop education 
vaping diversion - develop tobacco and vaping cessation program

community based prevention, ride home curriculum came from this; getting publishing ready, content available

to empower parents to have the conversation with their students
FHS working on PSAs based upon the info


Live reporting: School Committee - June 25, 2019

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
d. Superintendent’s Report
MASF executive institute
Commissioner Riley among others to speak
buildings are busy during the summer for project work that can't be done during the school year

security improvements, Parmenter canopy
courtyard drainage at Oak/Horace Mann
thankful for the Facilities and DPW partners to doing the work2. Guests / Presentations
a. none

adjourn to  Executive session
will return to open meeting



The agenda document can be found on the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/uploads/scagenda_6-25-19.pdf

The documents released for this meeting (before and after) can be found
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/june-25-2019-school-committee-meeting-packet


Franklin 4th of July - Schedule of Events

Schedule Of Events On The Town Common

Wednesday, July 3
6-10 PM: Rides and food booths open (WRIST BANDS FROM 6 -10 PM - $ 30)
7-10 PM: Backyard Swagger Band (a high energy country rock cover band)

Thursday, July 4
12-10 PM: Rides and food booth s open (WRIST BANDS FROM 12 -5 PM - $30)
3-5 PM: Hot Tamale Brass Band (an exciting excursion into New Orleans Dixieland jazz)
5-6 PM: Matt Zajac (solo acoustic)
7-10 PM: ZOD Band (a fusion of high energy rock and heavy funk)

Friday, July 5
6-10 PM : Rides and food booths open
6-7 PM: Jamie Barrett (solo acoustic)
7-10 PM: Groove Doctors (a seven piece rock-soul-blues-funk whirlwind)

Saturday, July 6
11 AM: Adult Road Race (5K) / check-in at 10 AM at the Gazebo
11:45 AM: Children's Road Race (1.2 mile / registration and check-in at 10:30 AM at the Gazebo)
Races sponsored by the Franklin Recreation Department. Sign-up for the Adult race through Race Wire  https://my.racewire.com/event/6413 
and for the Children's Road Race through the Recreation website https://www.franklinma.gov/recreation-department/news/4th-july-road-race 

12-10 PM: Rides and food booths open (WRIST BANDS FROM 12 -5 PM - $30 )
12:30 PM: Children' s Bike Parade (sponsored by the Franklin Lions Club)
1-3 PM: Flippo the Clown
4-6 PM: DJ Mike Rutkowski
7-10 PM: Duppy Conquerors (a Bob Marley tribute band)
10 PM: FIREWORKS/ Franklin High School

Sunday, July 7
12-5 PM: Rides and food booths open (WRIST BANDS FROM 12-5 PM - $30 )
3-4:30 PM: Sam Woolf, 2014 American Idol finalist (solo acoustic)

Food Booths (sponsored by various non-profit organizations in Franklin):
  • Democratic Party- Pizza and water
  • Franklin July 4th Coalition - Soda, seltzer water, Gatorade, ice cream and a 50/50 raffle
  • Republican Party- Corn dogs, nachos, watermelon and root beer floats
  • Rod & Gun Club - Fried dough and French fries
  • Rotary Club - Sausages, peppers and onions
  • Temple Etz Chaim - Soft pretzels, fresh squeezed lemonade and a raffle board

For the latest updates to our Schedule of Events please visit www.franklin4th.com

Download your copy of this schedule
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/8a._4th_of_july.pdf

Franklin 4th of July - Schedule of Events
Franklin 4th of July - Schedule of Events