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Franklin leaders outline school reorganization timeline, transportation plans and budget calendar
Summary
Superintendent and district staff said staffing placements and bus routes for the preK–8 reorganization are on track for late January and early February while the district prepares budget workshops and a public hearing in January and February.
Franklin School Committee members heard an update on the district’s preK–8 reorganization, transportation routing and the budget timeline during their meeting.
Superintendent’s report: The superintendent said the district is progressing on staffing placement and schedule finalization tied to the reorganization, with an objective to notify staff of placements during the week that includes Feb. 3. He outlined a multi‑week plan: summer programming locations and moving logistics the week of Jan. 6; initial transportation routes the week of Jan. 13; job‑description reviews the week of Jan. 20; and a meeting with Franklin Education Association (FDA) leadership the week of Jan. 27. “As of today, we are on track,” the superintendent told the committee.
Why it matters: The reorganization changes how students are assigned to buildings and affects transportation, staffing, schedules and capital planning. Committee members pressed for firm dates because families and staff need time to plan for next school year.
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