FM #1232 - Chalkboard Chat - 06/07/24

This session shares my conversation with School Committee Chairperson Dave Callaghan. This is a new episode of our continuing “Chalkboard Chat” series. We had our discussion in the Franklin TV & Radio studio after our respective participation in the Strawberry Stroll on Friday, June 7, 2024. 

We talk about 

• The school budget & the override scheduled for June 11
• Redistricting next steps proceeding no matter the override vote results
• Harsh reality of cuts pending if the override vote fails
• Reminder to vote on June 11 and make sure your friends & neighbors do so as well

The recording runs about 35 minutes, so let’s listen in.

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Contact info for Dave Callaghan -> callaghand@franklinps.net  

School Committee page => https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee  

School budget ->  https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-district-budget/pages/1-fy2025-budget 

Redistricting page -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/comprehensive-school-facilities-assessment 

Other episodes mentioned

Senior Center Q&A -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/06/many-override-questions-answered-at.html 

School redistricting update -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/06/last-comprehensive-school-facility.html 

Donna Grady FEA President ->

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/05/talking-about-teaching-education-with.html

Jay Horrigan, Franklin TV & Radio colleague ->

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/05/jay-i-cover-franklins-current-issues-in.html 

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The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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