FM #1566 - Chalkboard Chat - 10/30/25 Franklin Matters Radio podcast

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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 via Zoom on Thursday, October 30, 2025. We had the opportunity to recap the School Committee meeting of October 28, 2025.

We cover

Recognition of Erin Gallagher & David McNeill not returning
Pledge students, a nice touch
Policy first readings
Graduation requirements
Competency determinations
Superintendent’s Goals, aligned with District’s Goals
October 1 report, enrollment trends

The meeting recap runs about 26 minutes, so let’s listen in.

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Contact info for Dave Callaghan -> [email protected]

Franklin TV video is available for replay ->

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtitdxM_a2A

The agenda doc ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10282025-1977

The packet folder also contains other docs released before or after the meeting

https://www.franklinps.net/documents/departments/school-committee/meeting-packets/2025---26-meeting-packets/october-28%2C-2025-sc-meeting-packet/859754

My full set of notes in one PDF ->

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-utM6sD6UggBNAMgWnQsG0g_lfmqo-on/view?usp=drive_link

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