School board approves statement of charges and schedules hearing for employee named Klein

The Franklin Area School Board voted to approve Resolution 6 of 2026, formally authorizing a statement of charges against an employee identified in the meeting as Klein and directing the president and secretary to execute the documents required by section 1127 of the school code. The board scheduled a hearing for the matter on the 7th of next month at 6 p.m. in the high school library.

The superintendent told the board he "believes there is sufficient evidence to support the allegations in the state of charges," and recommended the board approve the statement so the charges could be served and a hearing set. Board members discussed scheduling and availability before settling on the date and time.

The board conducted a roll call vote on the resolution. The transcript records the following responses: Mr. Baker — yes; Mr. Bolan — yes; Mrs. Ber — yes; Mrs. Barry — yes; Mrs. Ham — yes; Miss Lida — yes; Mr. Logan — yes; Mr. Stura — yes. The chair announced the motion carried. The resolution text referenced compliance with the school code and cited a recent court decision in School District of Philadelphia v. Jones and section 1127 of the school code as procedural authority for serving charges.

No respondent statement or further factual findings were recorded in the meeting transcript. The board directed the superintendent to schedule the hearing "reasonably promptly" consistent with the school code. The meeting record states the hearing will be held in the high school library at 6 p.m. on the chosen date.