Franklin School Committee
Newsletter
December 5, 2024
Hi from the Franklin School Committee,
As we head into the end of the year, school reorganization remains a regular topic of meetings.
Here are the latest updates:
● Transportation study is underway and is anticipated to be completed in January 2025.
● The School Department submitted for capital requests from the Town in anticipation of
the recommendations of the transportation study, as well as for new school signage and
other related reorganization needs.
● Teacher placement notifications are expected by January 2025.
● The existing PCCs are collaborating on a new structure. More news will be released by
each existing PCC in the coming weeks.
● Please stay tuned in the New Year for involvement opportunities related to
community-building for our new schools.
Reminder
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connected to stay up-to-date with the latest news and alerts.
● We value your feedback! Please share your thoughts and suggestions through our
feedback form on how the School Committee can better serve you.
November Meeting Highlights
11/12
● Dave Callaghan and Dave McNeil were re-elected as Chair (5 -2) and Vice-Chair (7-0),
respectively
● Re-organization update
11/26
● FHS Junior Virginia Bernstein provided an update about the Franklin High School
Theatre Company post failed override and budget cuts
● The Office of Teaching and Learning shared analysis of 2024 MCAS results
Previous Meeting Content
● Catch up on previous School Committee meetings at the Franklin School Committee YouTube page. Scroll to the bottom of the list to see the most recent meeting.
● Content shared during School Committee meetings are available online in the 2024 -2025 Meeting Packets section.
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Around the Corner
You can find upcoming meeting information for School Committee, as well as other
committees and boards on the Town of Franklin website at: https://www.franklinma.gov
● Next School Committee Meeting: December 10th
● Joint Budget Subcommittee Meeting: December 17th
● Planning stages for a Legislative Forum on February 24th 2025
Resources
● Previous School Committee Newsletters are available here.
● There is a wealth of School Committee content available at the School Committee website.
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