Franklin (MA) Matters

This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. 5 members participated in this virtual session, 2 were absent (Gallagher, Griffith). Quick recap:Superintendent’s report, end of school year officially June 18, schools closed out in memorable ways, thanks to PCC 's et al for making it possible. Boxes labeled, classrooms cleared… Summer relocation work underway, all packing was completed, walkthrough underway to confirm readiness for transition, thanks to Colin for all the effort in this. The preparation and communication was organizedTransportation registration closed, 16 already on waitlist, routes scheduled for posting in August; special education van can be purchased via earmark along with local funding to keep fleet currentQuestion: On the waitlist, when would they find out? During route creation over the next couple of weeks. The SchCmte will get an update on the routes before the initial routes are postedSPED vans backstory; had 3 in trouble and wer