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Franklin Regional to apply for $1.44M state grant to finish high‑school roof, pledges 25% match
Summary
The board authorized staff to apply for a Public School Facility Improvement grant of $1,442,700 to replace the remainder of the Franklin Regional High School roof; the district would match up to 25% ($480,900) for a total project of about $1.9 million.
At the March 23 meeting administration asked the board to authorize an application to the Commonwealth Financing Authority seeking $1,442,700 to complete the Franklin Regional High School roof replacement.
District staff said the award would require a local match of up to 25% — $480,900 — making the total project roughly $1.9 million. The application team included Mr. Johnson, Mr. Perry and district administrators; the district also submitted letters of support from Representative Cooper and Senator Ward.
When asked about the project’s chances, administration warned the program is highly competitive and that statewide requests far exceed available funds. "We have a strong application but it's all in the eyes of the reader," an administrator said, noting the commonwealth receives many more dollars in requests than the pool of funding.
Why it matters: If awarded, the grant would provide substantial external funding to complete a capital infrastructure project that the district has prioritized. The district approved staff to complete application requirements and pursue the funding opportunity.
Next steps: Administration will submit the application and report back to the board with any updates on award status.
