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#Schcom0719 live reporting for the school committee meeting now underway (yes, starting late)

The workshop closed out and the committee shuttled downstairs to the Council chamber for the meeting and live broadcast. First with new superintendent Lucas Giguere who now provides his Supt report. #schcom0719

Updates on group work within district, superintendent orientation, consultant group work, July 12-14 conf for superintendents & assts; Unified BB team recognition at Town Council Weds, MIAA board of directors, new England Patriots recognition coming too #schcom0719

Hiring busy all summer, in final stages of hiring, 25 positions remaining but in various stages of interview, etc.first day coming quickly in August. #schcom0719 can you elaborate on central office structure MTSS and framework, triangle explained

Roberta Trahan and Pandora Carlucci presenting on the work of the Franklin Education Foundation (FEF) their work funds projects to support the education conducted by the schools. Multiple fund raising efforts over the years to support the grant challenges. #schcom0719

Day of giving, May 4th, Horace Mann's birthday. Focusing fund raising on alumni via social media. May do direct donations in lieu of grant process for time being. #schcom0719 suggestion to add a certificate if donation is made in honor of a particular teacher

Another good story of an org living through COVID and still supporting Franklin students! #schcom0719 FEF contributes about $20k per year, and over $425k in total

Information matters, not much in significant updates as it is summer time and between sessions #schcom0719
Consent agenda - recommend approval of minutes for Jun 24 meeting passed via roll call 6-0-1 (Spencer abstained) will listen again for approvals via roll calls

Some abstained for individual sets of notes all over passes by 6-0-1 vote (to be confirmed) #schcom0719

Doing each of the consent items for separate roll call votes (not really a consent agenda in this case) #schcom0719

Chair apologies for not recognizing Ms Marano for her new role. Missed when recognition was made earlier
Motion to adjourn, passed, 7-0
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That's all for tonight catch you next time!

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