Franklin Board Of Education Meeting Minutes
The board discussed several items, including the election of a new Vice Chair and the formation of a building committee to improve communication with the town regarding facilities. The Superintendent's administrative report covered budget outlooks, specifically noting a surplus from the previous year, current fiscal year spending, and anticipated savings in special education. The meeting also addressed policy review suggestions regarding purchasing thresholds and hiring family members, as well as facilities management, such as a major website outage, building project lists, urgent roof repairs, and ongoing fire marshal safety recommendations. Finally, the board discussed community collaborations and the challenges of filling a special education teaching position.