Al served on multiple subcommittees during the 2021 – 2023 term.

School Committee Subcommittee Roles:

• Chair of the Space Need and Facilities Assessment Subcommittee (2 years)

• Member of the Joint Parent Communication Council (PCC) Liaison (2 years)

• Member of Community Relations/Public Schools Advocacy Subcommittee (2 years)

• Member of the School Wellness Advisory Council Liaison (SWAC) (1 year)

• Chair of the Redistricting Analysis Advisory Committee (1 year)

• School Committee Representative for the Van Drivers Negotiations (1 year)

Here are some of the key items accomplished during the 2021 - 2023 term:

• Navigated through the various transitions during COVID; hybrid learning, in-person masked, and no mask requirements.

• Negotiated new contracts with the Teachers Union, Educational Assistants, Van Drivers, Secretaries, and Cafeteria Workers.

• Approved the return of the Davis Thayer building to the Town of Franklin.

• Hired a new Superintendent.

• Supported the hiring of many administrative staff; Assistant Superintendent, Principals, Assistant Principals, DEI Director & Interim Business Administrator

• Attended the 2022 MASC/MASS Conference (3 day conference)

• Assessed space and conducted redistricting analysis

A bonus of the role was that Al was there to recognize and celebrate student successes. This included some of the following proud accomplishments.

• 1st & 2nd Place MA Region III Science Fair Winners

• Unified Basketball Gold Medal win at USA Special Olympic Games 2022

• FHS Cheerleaders becoming 2023 D1 New England Champions

• Ryan Martin 2023 High School Journalist of the Year

• FHS Jazz Band earning a Superior rating at the Massachusetts Association of Jazz Educators State Final

In addition to celebrating successes, Al supported the district in sponsoring educational trips abroad and to other states.

• Approved travel abroad to Spain & Greece

• Approved travel to the Grand Canyon

• Cross-state trips for competitions