Franklin (MA) Matters

This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. Five members of the Committee were present in the Council Chambers. Vice Chair Dave McNeill led the session as Chair D Callaghan and E Gallagher were absent.Quick recap:Elementary Report Card Update, modifications made since last meeting, approved later in sessionEFD - Meal Charge Policy & EFD-R - Meal Charge Policy and Procedures both approvedFee Increase Vote, due to failed override, a number of fees were approved for an increaseSuperintendent’s Evaluation Report, discussed and approved with a rating of “Proficient”FY 2025 Budget Update, was available on the website, at least as of Friday. With failure of the override program and staff cuts to live within the original amount provided by the Town $75M, hence 37 positions cut, 33 were educators. Difference between "reduction" vs "eliminated" explainedMultiple citizen comments, mostly passionate advocating for restoration of music and art programsThe recording ru