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 at the Franklin TV & Radio Studio on Monday, November 4, 2024. We recapped the School Committee meeting of Oct 22, 2024. 

We cover 

• Approval of the Davis Thayer exemption for the Redistricting approved at the earlier October meeting 
• The implementation work that now begins in earnest
• The budget work continues with Joint Budget revelation of $3.7M shortfall

The recording runs about 30 minutes, so let’s listen in.

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Contact info for Dave Callaghan -> [email protected]   

School Committee Meetings

• Agenda for Oct 22, 2024 session ->   https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/4941932/SCAGENDA_10-22-24.pdf 
• Franklin TV video of session -> https://www.youtube.com/live/ff3Vn-2hi0g?si=0REBBEJdliJoXiyW&t=186 
• My notes for the SchCmte Mtg 10/08/24 in one PDF ->  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1F633bBHQYfntqvuKD_XocZBsiRQouF1j/view?usp=drive_link  

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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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