# FM #1804 - Franklin (MA) School Cmte Mtg - 08/11/26

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Podcast: [Franklin Matters Radio](https://stenobird.com/podcast/franklin-matters-radio-1378592)
Published: 2026-08-29T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1804-franklin-ma-school-cmte-mtg-08-11-26
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## Resource

This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM. 6 members of the Committee participated, 6 in person, 1 remote. Quick recap The Superintendent Report provides updates on multiple items; planning for Sept, transportation, hiring status (positions open, a better view to be provided next time), work on facilities progressing. Ms Melotti out on maternity leave, Dr Bob Dutch back to fill in while she is out, important school start dates on webpage - https://www.franklinps.net/o/fpsd/page/school-calendars/ Joint presentation and updates on summer learning from Student Services and Lifelong Learning. Slides shown were captured in one photo album https://photos.app.goo.gl/7BGZeLN2QWEezqFw7 Annual report submission approved, minor formatting remains to be done by the Town as the annual report book is prepared for publication The 2nd reading on the restraint policy was approved as amended by the Policy Subcmte meeting prior Consent agenda was also approved. All votes, by the way, were via roll call and passed 7-0 Let’s listen (approx. 64 minutes) -------------- Franklin TV video is available - https://www.youtube.com/live/VMpYB91A8Fw?&t=27 The Agenda document - https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08112026-2448 My notes captured during the meeting in one PDF https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hvmIVrFX0EwMzsGCAbVXWcNqeu2T-DO8/view?usp=drive_link ------------- 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…

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