Sunday, October 10, 2021

Town Council Meeting - 10/06/21 - Three audio segments available

FM #624-625-626 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 624-625-626 in the series. 


This session shares part of the Franklin, MA Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, October 6, 2021. 


The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format: members of the Town Council and Town Administration personnel, the Police retirement and promotion individuals, along with their guest and family members were in the Council Chambers, some members of the public participated in person, some via the Zoom conference bridge, all to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.


I’ve split the just about two hours and forty minutes ( 2:40 total elapsed time) into three (3) logical segments:

  • First - covers the opening, citizen comments, recognition for the Cultural Council and four appointments (~28 mins)

  • Second - covers the Franklin Public Schools presentation and Q&A session (~ 87 minutes) 

  • Third - covers the Legislation for Action, Council Comments and meeting close. (~ 46 minutes)

The show notes contain links to the meeting agenda. Let’s listen to this segment of the Town Council meeting of Oct 6, 2021


Part 1 -> https://player.captivate.fm/episode/57b963b3-c910-4a68-9555-f5ad62e8900c


Part 2 -> https://player.captivate.fm/episode/5d66e704-5464-4aa3-af03-467a87af0edf



Part 3 -> https://player.captivate.fm/episode/a7b01950-c0be-485d-9c53-68257e910df4



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Agenda document 

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/10-06-21_town_council_agenda_1.pdf 


My notes from the meeting  -> 

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/10/recap-town-council-hears-about-school.html 


Town Council Quarterbacking session (a short recap with Council Chair Tom Mercer) ->  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/10/fm-623-town-council-quarterbacking-with.html

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Town Council Meeting - 10/06/21 - Three audio segments available
Town Council Meeting - 10/06/21 - Three audio segments available

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Oct 12, 2021

Franklin School Committee 
October 12, 2021 - 7:00 PM
Municipal Building – Council Chambers 

I. Routine Business
A. Review of Agenda
B. Citizen’s Comments
In the spirit of open communication, “the Committee will hold a public participation segment (also called Citizen’s Comments) about matters 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…. The Committee will hear public comments related to an agenda item when the Chair deems appropriate during the Committee meeting. Topics for discussion during the meeting must be limited to those items listed on the Committee meeting agenda for that evening…. ” - from Policy BEDH

C. FHS Student Representative Comments
D. Superintendent’s Report
 
II. Guests/Presentations
A. Safety Presentation – Lucas Giguere, Asst. Supt.; Ryan Augusta, AP FHS
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/10_12_21_fps_school_safety_update.pdf

III. Discussion/Action Items
A. Superintendent’s Goals 2021-22
The Chair recommends approval of the Superintendent’s Goals for 2021-22 as detailed.  https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/discussion_action_a_-_supt_goals.pdf   and https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/superintendent_proposed_goals_2021-2022.pdf

B. MASC Resolutions
I recommend adoption of the MASC Resolutions as follows:
1. Resolution 1: Dedicated Funding For Schoolbased Clinics And Services
2. Resolution 2: Homework Gap And Wifi/Internet Access
3. Resolution 3: IDEA Full Funding Act
4. Resolution 4: Recess
5. Resolution 5: Zero-Tolerance Policies
6. Resolution 6: Alternative To MCAS
7. Resolution 7: School Committees And Receivership
8. Resolution 8: Electric School Buses
9. Resolution 9: Prohibiting The Use Of Native American Mascots

C. Policy First Reading
I recommend moving policy GCF - Professional Staff Hiring to a second reading as discussed.
D. Policy Elimination
I recommend elimination of policy GCD - Professional Staff Vacations and Holidays as discussed.

IV. Discussion Only Items
A. Back to School Status Update – October 8, 2021

V. Information Matters
A. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports (e.g. Ad Hoc Supt. Evaluation, Budget, Community Relations/Public Schools Advocacy, Policy, Transportation)
B. School Committee Liaison Reports (e.g. Joint PCC, Substance Abuse Task Force, School Wellness Advisory Council)

VI. New Business
A. To discuss any future agenda items

VII. Consent Agenda
A. Approval of Minutes
I recommend approval of the minutes from the September 28, 2021 School Committee meeting as detailed.
B. Athletics Gift
I recommend acceptance of the following Athletic Department gifts totaling
$6,669.82 as follows:
1. $328.12 All American Publishing (Supplemental Supplies)
2. $441.70 All American Publishing (Supplemental Supplies)
3. $5,900.00 MIAA, Inc. (Supplemental Supplies)

VIII. Payment of Bills Dr. Bergen

IX. Payroll Atty. Pond-Pfeffer

X. Executive Session
Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares.

XI. Adjournment 



slide on the process for safety from the Safety Presentation
slide on the process for safety from the Safety Presentation


Franklin Public Schools, MA: Patriots All Access segment on FHS Coach Bain


Talk about #PantherPride

@FHSSports very own @Coach_Bain and was named New England Patriots High School Coach of the Week. Last night, the team was featured on @WBZ Patriots All Access.
 
Check out the segment!
https://t.co/pe066zsB3x👈 

Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/FranklinPSNews/status/1446910165215809543?t=nXSiIcV7BFgodO5nug1CSw&s=03


FHS picture days scheduled

Picture Days - click on link to view packages ->

Shared from Facebook -> 

FBRTC: new StoryWalk(R) on the SNETT available


Looking for something to do outdoors with the kids this weekend? Visit our StoryWalk(R) on the SNETT. Located at the Center St trailhead in Bellingham. 
Enjoy the walk! https://t.co/yKN6pjqIMx

Visit the Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail Committee for additional information

Shared from Twitter: 
https://twitter.com/FBRTC/status/1446837008253419524?t=sOlOSE3hkXISfu_JZLg4zg&s=03


FBRTC: new StoryWalk(R) on the SNETT  available


DPW Director Robert "Brutus" Cantoreggi receives Top Ten Public Works Leader of the Year Award

"Congratulations to our national award winners who were recognized at the NEAPWA Fall Conference Awards Dinner by the National 2021 President Mary Joyce Ivers.

Brutus Cantoreggi - Top Ten Public Works Leader of the Year Award"

The New England Chapter of American Public Works Association

This award was announced at the May 2021 Town Council meeting


Cantoreggi and National 2021 President Mary Joyce Ivers
Cantoreggi and National 2021 President Mary Joyce Ivers


No delay in trash/recycling schedule this week

Yup, there is no delay in the trash/recycling schedule due to the holiday on Monday



No delay in trash/recycling schedule this week
No delay in trash/recycling schedule this week