FM #1459 - Chalkboard Chat - 05/28/25
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 in person on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. We had the opportunity to recap the School Committee meeting of May 27, 2025.
We cover
- MICCA award recognitions
- Biliteracy certificate recognitions
- School personnel retiree recognitions
- District Improvement Plan/School Improvement Plan updates
- Override discussion, vote June 3; any questions, please reach out to find out
The recording runs about 42 minutes, so let’s listen in.
--------------
Contact info for Dave Callaghan -> callaghand@franklinps.net
Franklin TV video is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBa7M7YI4A4
The agenda doc -> https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05272025-1761
The meeting folder where other docs will be posted after the meeting -> https://www.franklinps.net/documents/departments/school-committee/meeting-packets/2024---25-meeting-packets/may-27%2C-2025-sc-meeting-packet/806450
Retiree recognition -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/fLJf4boDFr6S9MvE7
Civics Project presentation -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/oAh2AdNrLoE1Exu89
DIP/SIP presentation -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/6ipuwvmfph7khgNF8
My full set of notes in one PDF -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CMp9pP040uUMF-aEHLahg3-LSN3ErBDV/view?usp=drive_link
-------------
We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.
This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.
How can you help?
- If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
- If you don't like something here, please let me know
- And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We’ll share, and show you what, and how we do what we do
Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news
If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com
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!
------------------
You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
