Jennifer Woodard

The board recognized students, staff, and booster organizations, and conducted an executive session regarding security arrangements. Financial actions included the review of reports and the approval of temporary advances to various grant funds. Numerous personnel changes were approved, including resignations, hires, and transfers for teaching and classified staff. The board also approved a Memorandum of Understanding with local education agencies for nonpublic school services, vendor lists, and the allocation of the ARP ESSER grant for a facility addition. Additionally, the board set athletic admission policies, discussed capital spending and facility updates, and made administrative appointments to a conference. In a final executive session, the board finalized compensation adjustments for district leadership.

The Board recognized student and staff achievements, approved financial reports, and established Temporary Appropriations for the upcoming fiscal year. Key financial actions included approving various fund transfers to ensure program sustainability and facility maintenance. The Board also addressed personnel matters including resignations and new hires for the 2024-2025 school year, approved supplemental contracts, and passed a resolution regarding a renewal tax election. Additionally, the Board authorized educational contracts, student handbooks, and facility-related updates, including maintenance projects and property easement preparation for a building sale.

The Board reviewed and approved monthly financial reports, the Bi-Annual Forecast, and Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations. They also authorized the appointment of temporary staff for athletics, food service, and tutoring. Personnel actions included the acceptance of resignations, the approval of several new hires and transfers, and the authorization of various classified substitute positions and one-year supplemental athletic contracts. Additional actions included the approval of the Licking Regional Business Community Advisory Council Annual Plan, a review of the state report card and new curriculum programs, and a facilities maintenance update. The board also held an executive session to discuss personnel matters.

The Franklin Local School District has developed a 'Portrait of a Graduate' to define the essential competencies students need for success in a 21st-century job market and to be college or career ready. Through extensive stakeholder engagement, seven core competencies were identified: Creative and Innovative, Collaborative, A Critical Thinker and Problem Solver, An Effective Communicator, Flexible and Resilient, Self-Driven and Accountable, and Empathetic. This framework provides a strategic direction for designing educational experiences that prepare students for their future paths by developing the whole child.

The board reviewed financial and investment reports, accepted grants and donations, and established fiscal year 2025 appropriations. Personnel actions included accepting several resignations, hiring resident educator mentors, processing staff transfers, and approving various classified substitute and coaching contracts. Operational business included approval of the Licking Regional Business Community Advisory Council Annual Plan, purchase of a new van, policy updates, and the replacement of iPads for the junior high school. The board also discussed potential updates to the medication administration policy, the condition of the soccer field, and received updates on facility maintenance and security arrangements during an executive session.