Episode 1417
FM #1417 - Chalkboard Chat - 03/26/25
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 virtually via Zoom on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. We had the opportunity to recap the School Committee meeting of March 25, 2025.
We cover
- Recognition of Boys Basketball & Cheerleaders; acknowledgment of FHSATC still competing in State finals
- European capitals trip outlined; Paris, London, Edinburgh; approved by unanimous vote for 2026
- FHS update, trending on course selections; indication of the budget cuts and program stability in choices (my view)
- Middle school update
- Budget remains a concern -June 3 date for override vote
The recording runs about 38 minutes, so let’s listen in.
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Contact info for Dave Callaghan -> callaghand@franklinps.net
School Committee Meeting Info
Franklin TV video for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/live/RwZ6HFEvzx8?&t=95
The meeting agenda can be found -> https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03252025-1651
Documents released for this agenda after the meeting can be found ->
My notes captured in one PDF -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PEGYx0qPwSu93ymlY0Xn7y57Rd0_s-kY/view?usp=drive_link
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