FM #1627 - Chalkboard Chat - 01/16/26

This session shares my conversation with School Committee member Reis Hansen. We had our discussion via Zoom on Friday, January 16, 2026. We condense and get into the explanations behind the key items from the recent School Committee meeting January 13, 2026.Our conversation covered the following topics:Early insights on role as school committee memberSubcommittee work on Policy & Horace Mann LegacyMeeting recapRecognition of cheerleadersFHS trip to Galapagos for 2027 was approvedFHS 2026-27 Program of Studies Updatehow courses are added, selection by students Office of Teaching & Learning District Assessment Presentation The role of teaching & learning The use of data to provide support and interventions as needed MCAS still used just not a requirements for graduationFranklin Childcare Presentation The planning underway for initial opening for 9 student with 2 teachers For school dept personnel first, then Town employees Further expansion possible for community over time Can provide revenue to sustain program we close with a discussion use of technology in schools and screen timeOur conversation runs about 72 minutes. Let’s listen--------------School Committee page (with contact info) -> https://www.franklinps.net/o/fpsd/page/school-committee School Committee subcommittee assignments -> https://www.franklinps.net/o/fpsd/page/subcommittees-and-liaisons Franklin TV video for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaXy2prDrCI Agenda -> https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01132026-2086 Meeting packet folder (copies of the presentation are not yet available, once posted they should be in this folder) -> https://www.franklinps.net/documents/departments/school-committee/meeting-packets/2025---26-meeting-packets/january-13%2C-2026-sc-meeting-packet/24614180 Pictures of the slides shared captured in one album for The Galapagos trip presentation -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/amcYuXHUxJfRbu6Y7 The FHS Program of Studies -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/p5zRxxEXyke76hV66 Teaching & Learning update -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/LotQq5wCQJ8qJmUy9 Little Solutions Childcare update -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/JoMPxdB2v7a2TMV26 -------------We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.How can you help?If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowAnd if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot comThe 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!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"