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 Council Chambers after the School Committee meeting on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. 

We talk about 

• The school budget & Joint Budget Subcommittee process starting in September
• Redistricting proceeding, more info coming after the school year starts
• The annual school handbook revisions and running the school district

The recording runs about 34 minutes, so let’s listen in.

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

Agenda for Aug 13 session -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/events/franklin_school_committee_meeting_6.pdf        

Meeting packet folder -> (docs released for this meeting, some of them available after the meeting)  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/documents/departments/school-committee/meeting-packets/2024---25-meeting-packets/8%2F13%2F24-sc-meeting-packet/685844  

Franklin TV video of August 13 session -> https://youtu.be/qA_oBUUMs0A?si=eVXNIZEN5yjqmHpF&t=96 

My notes in one PDF ->  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Gr8uvNEdDqoW8Irw8pjg3McXgxhRi4ai/view?usp=drive_link  

Lifelong Learning Summer Update (pix of slides shared) -> 

https://photos.app.goo.gl/FfeYoJc8S5UhAsVJ8 

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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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