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At a glance: committee approves trips, drops ECDC tuition increase and signs consent items

Franklin School Committee · January 14, 2026
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Summary

The Franklin School Committee on Jan. 13: approved two student travel requests (FHS cheerleading trip to Orlando and a proposed Galapagos EF tour), approved the FHS program of studies, moved policy IHIA to second reading, and voted to lower ECDC tuition following enrollment declines; several travel requests and donations were approved on the consent agenda.

The Franklin School Committee recorded multiple formal outcomes during its Jan. 13 meeting:

- Cheerleading travel to Orlando (March 12—16, 2026): Chair recommended approval of the request of Kara Ellis to take the FHS cheerleaders to Orlando; the motion carried by voice vote.

- Galapagos EF tour (Feb. 13—1/2027): After a teacher presentation from Jason Chetlin and Q&A about safety and accessibility, the committee voted to approve the 9-day EF…

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