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Franklin Township Elementary presents mission, vision and ‘FTE Promise’ to board
Summary
Franklin Township Elementary staff presented a multi‑month effort to craft a school mission, vision and a one‑line “FTE Promise.” Teachers and students described how the school links the vision to the school’s ‘Warrior Way’ and shared testimonials from parents, staff and students.
Teachers and staff from Franklin Township Elementary presented the school’s newly drafted mission and vision, and an abbreviated one‑line statement described as the “FTE Promise.” The presentation outlined a multi‑month process that included staff surveys, word‑cloud exercises, review of district mission language and input from students and families.
Presenter Tara Johnson, a third‑grade teacher, said staff responded to a district survey prompt asking which one‑or‑two words came to mind about Franklin Township. The work produced more than 100 words and phrases that the committee distilled. Presenters said they also reviewed examples from other organizations and used iterative drafting to create a concise line intended to be memorable for staff and students.
The school’s mission shown in the presentation tied back to the Gettysburg Area School District mission and read, in part, that Franklin Township Elementary “intentionally [prepares] for a future where every child is empowered to succeed and lead with confidence, resilience and compassion.” The FTE Promise the team presented was: “Empowering one another to grow, lead, and succeed with kindness and confidence.” Presenters described efforts to connect the FTE Promise to the school’s existing “Warrior Way” recognition program used at assemblies and in daily practice.
Student and parent testimonials were played and read at the meeting. Presenters cited local measures of staff commitment and culture—about 40% of staff drive more than 35 minutes to school—as evidence of staff engagement. Board members praised the school culture and thanked the staff for linking the vision to student-facing activities and for the presentation during Teacher Appreciation Week.
No formal board action was required for the presentation; board members asked a few clarifying questions about team huddles, how the vision would be embedded in instruction, and how the staff planned to introduce the language to students.
