Franklin Local School District

The board meeting included presentations from school principals and teachers. Financial reports were reviewed, including the treasurer's report, budget commission determination, tax levies, and revenue and appropriation modifications. Personnel matters were addressed, including resignations, hires, and contract approvals for various positions. The board approved policy updates, purchases of vehicles and equipment (iPads, copiers, buses), and the disposal of obsolete equipment. Updates were also given on vocational school, legislative matters, curriculum, and facilities maintenance.

The board meeting included a public hearing for the 2022-2023 school calendar, recognition of students and staff, and a presentation from LifeWise Academy. The board reviewed the treasurer's report, including financial reports, investment activity, and fund balances. Personnel matters included approving resignations, contract renewals, transfers, and new hires for various positions. The board also approved calendar changes, an MOU with FLTA, waiving preschool tuition, the 2022-2023 school calendar, unpaid leave for an employee, an MOU with Kent State University and Stark State College, and the treasurer's certification of E-Rate forms. Additional approvals included open enrollment for the 2022-2023 school year, the list of 2022 graduates, a 9th-grade class trip, PAX programming, the purchase of buses, summer roofing projects, and various other items related to curriculum, facilities, and vocational updates.

The board meeting included personnel discussions, specifically addressing resignations and hires for various certified and classified positions. Financial reports were reviewed, including the monthly financial report and investment activity. Several recommendations were approved, including contracts for new hires, supplemental contracts for athletic and coaching staff, and the designation of Latchkey Leaders and staff. The board also approved agreements with Fanning Howey for architectural design services for school renovations and additions, and MOUs with Zanesville City Schools and FLTA. Other actions included approving the sale of an obsolete cell phone, an overnight trip for the volleyball team, and donations of basketball hoops. Finally, the board discussed the Capital Spending Plan, provided updates on vocational school, legislative matters, curriculum, and facilities maintenance, and approved pay increases and additional vacation days for certain administrative staff.

The board reviewed the monthly financial report, investment activity, fund balances, list of bills paid, and the Green Financial Sheet. A temporary advance of $10,000 from the General Fund to various grant funds was approved, along with a Then and Now Certificate and a list of academic awards and donations. Personnel matters included approving resident educator mentors/facilitators, one-year supplemental and pupil activity contracts for coaches and teachers, and classified substitute positions. Other approvals included overnight trips for teams/individuals competing in state competitions, a contract with Genesis for COVID-19 screening services, bus routes for the 2020-2021 school year, and an update to Policy 10.05 (Nondiscrimination/Anti-harassment). The board also approved unpaid leave for an employee and discussed re-start options, sports, the role of the Diversity Coordinator, staff adaptation to changes, and preschool enrollment. Updates were provided on vocational programs and maintenance of facilities, and the cafeteria report was reviewed.

The board meeting included discussions on the VoAg program, a review of the monthly financial report, and the approval of donations, estimated revenues and appropriations, and a Then and Now Certificate. Personnel matters included resignations, hires, and the approval of substitute positions. The board approved a master energy agreement, an update to NHS bylaws, unpaid leave for an employee, and an architect's estimate for a junior high project. An MOU with FLTA was approved, along with an agreement with Morgan Local School District for substitute bus drivers. The board also appointed Susan Lent to Mid-East's Board of Education, and received updates on vocational matters, legislative issues, curriculum, and facilities maintenance. Discussions on calamity days and COVID protocols were held.