Michael D. Hoyt

Key discussions included the completion of Vision and Hearing Screening at RRE, and plans for new student screening at FMS. CPR training status for FHS seniors was reviewed. The Wellness Plan and Policy was approved without changes, and the Health Point in school program is proceeding well. Counseling updates involved completing the YAM program for 8th - 12th grade, investigating a Sexual Assault program for high school, and exploring a social and emotional curriculum for elementary grades. The group is also addressing the need for counseling options at RRE due to a staff member's departure. Open discussion topics included the return of whole milk, the upcoming HOSA blood drive on March 20th, and grant funding secured by Mika Isbell to introduce programs concerning drinking and driving and tobacco, as well as securing Narcan for all campuses.

This 2025 Federal Report Card for Franklin Middle outlines the institution's strategic direction through a series of long-term and interim goals, extending from 2022 to 2038. Key focus areas include improving academic performance in Reading/ELA and Mathematics, enhancing English Learner proficiency, and increasing graduation rates for all students and various subgroups. The report also details the state accountability system and presents comprehensive performance data for the 2024-25 school year to track progress towards these objectives.

This document details the strategic ESSA goals and performance targets for Franklin Independent School District and its campuses, encompassing academic achievement in Reading/ELA and Mathematics, English learner progress, and graduation rates for various student subgroups. It outlines long-term goals extending to 2038 and interim progress targets, alongside a description of the state's accountability system, indicators for school differentiation, and criteria for identifying and supporting underperforming schools.

Key discussions during the meeting included updates from the Nurse's Office regarding vision, hearing, and flu shot screenings, as well as Fentanyl training sessions completed across different locations. A Wellness Plan and Policy document was distributed for review, and a Food and Nutrition audit is scheduled for the spring. Discussions regarding Senate Bills included the completion of SB 1177 and plans to investigate nutrition electives at the high school, along with monitoring concussions during testing. The open discussion covered the positive progress of the Health Point service, a recommendation for CPS presentations across all campuses, the upcoming Fitness Gram at RRE, and the introduction of a new community paramedic.

Key discussion items for the meeting included reports on construction updates from the administration. Consensus action items involved superintendent's reports and the approval of bill payments. Non-consensus action items included discussing and potentially approving the resignation of a public official, discussing and considering approval of the FISD's 2024-2025 Financial Audit, and considering action to approve the Order and Notice of Trustee Election for the May 2, 2026, general and special election. The Board also planned to enter into closed session to discuss matters concerning consultation with the board's attorney, real property, prospective gifts or donations, appointment or discipline of public employees, deployment of security personnel, discipline of students, consultation agreements with employee groups, and exclusion of witnesses.