Board approves policy updates, accepts Collins School energy project and approves health‑department grant

The Franklin Pierce School Board unanimously approved multiple policy updates, accepted a construction project as complete and authorized grant and routine contract resolutions during the evening’s business session.

On final readings the board adopted revisions to policy 3520 (student fees, fines and charges) to align with House Bill 1536 and to limit diploma withholding; it also adopted policy 3530 (fundraising) and policy 6630 (transportation) with language updates reflecting statutory changes, including an offense for trespassing on a school bus under Senate Bill 5891. The board also adopted a cleanup revision to policy 6630 covering driver training and responsibility.

The board voted to accept the historic Collins School energy upgrade project as complete; Robin (participating by phone) reported construction was substantially complete about two years ago and that final compliance items and tax and wage confirmations had been addressed.

Board members approved Pierce County Health Department contract 25‑116, a one‑time grant to support social‑emotional learning (SEL) curriculum, teen mental‑health‑first‑aid training and Communities in Schools startup at Franklin Pierce High School. Claudia, presenting the grant, said funds will support training for staff and purchase SEL curriculum and that spending must be completed by the June 30 end date.

The board also adopted routine resolutions to authorize the superintendent to sign interdistrict agreements for students with low‑incidence special needs and to contract with nonpublic agencies when required; both measures were presented as standard annual authorizations to expedite placements when needed.

All motions on the consent agenda, policy adoptions, project acceptance and contracts passed without recorded opposition.