FM #1251 - Chalkboard Chat - 07/18/24
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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 Zoom conference bridge on Thursday, July 18, 2024.
We talk about
- The school budget & the additional $1M provided by the Council from the debt stabilization account
- Redistricting next steps proceeding
- August 13 session of School Cmte meeting to approve the $1M and the annual school handbook revisions
The recording runs about 26 minutes, so let’s listen in.
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Contact info for Dave Callaghan -> callaghand@franklinps.net
School Committee page => https://www.franklinps.net/o/fpsd/page/school-committee
School budget -> https://www.franklinps.net/o/fpsd/page/school-district-budget
Budget update letters for the additional allocation
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9a._24-50.pdf
Redistricting page -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/comprehensive-school-facilities-assessment
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