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Votes at a glance: consent agenda, bond sale, Peru trip and policy manual approved
Summary
The Franklin Board of Education approved the consent agenda, authorized sale of $15,785,000 in refunding bonds, approved a world-language student trip to Peru and adopted a new policy manual effective July 1, 2026; all motions passed by voice vote.
At its Feb. 4 meeting, the Franklin Board of Education approved several formal motions by voice vote. Key actions taken:
• Consent agenda: Board approved the consent agenda (motion moved by Mrs. Zipperzke; seconded by Mrs. Yank). No separate items were removed from the consent agenda during the meeting.
• General obligation refunding bonds, Series 2026A: The board approved the resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of refunding bonds with a par amount adjusted to $15,785,000 after a successful sale earlier the same day. The sale drew 14 bidders and the municipal advisor reported a true interest cost of 2.63%.
• Student travel — World Language trip to Peru: The board recommended approval of an 11‑day spring-break trip to Peru, with travel-company arrangements and protections noted; motion moved by Dr. Beers and seconded by Mrs. Zipperski.
• Policy manual adoption: The board approved a new comprehensive policy manual effective July 1, 2026. Board discussion noted the policy count increased (commented as 112 to 359 policies) as state and federal requirements were incorporated; the policy committee and the district’s policy service will continue periodic reviews.
Votes were recorded as voice approvals in the transcript; no roll-call tallies were provided in the meeting record. Where the transcript recorded movers and seconders, those names are noted above.
