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Board approves 2025–26 school supply list after debate on family costs; one member dissents
Summary
After a lengthy discussion about costs to families and donations, the Franklin County School Board voted to approve the 2025–26 school supply lists and related guidance; one board member recorded opposition and the board directed staff to review lists earlier next year.
Board members discussed how to limit burdens on families when teachers publish supply lists and voted to approve the 2025–26 district supply lists after a debate over costs, donations and online teacher wish lists.
Several board members said principals were encouraged to keep individual classroom supply lists minimal; one board speaker said she had urged principals to limit required supplies to about $12 per student to avoid excessive expense for…
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