School Committee approves superintendent evaluation and several routine measures

The Franklin School Committee voted on multiple action items at Tuesday's meeting, including approval of the superintendent's annual evaluation and several operational motions.

Key votes at a glance

- Appointment: The committee approved the appointment of Superintendent Lucas Jigar as the Franklin representative to the ACCEPT board of directors. (Motion made and carried by voice vote.)

- Policy adoption: On second reading the committee adopted policy IMGB concerning therapy and emotional-support dogs. (Motion carried by voice vote.)

- Superintendent evaluation: Committee members reviewed and approved the superintendent evaluation report, which summarized four performance goals and multiple focus indicators. The final composite rating recorded in the materials was "proficient;" several goals were rated "met" or "exceeded." Superintendent Jigar thanked the committee for the thoughtful feedback and said he will incorporate the recommendations into next year's planning.

- Consent agenda: The committee approved minutes from May 26, 2026 and accepted several donations (Fidelity Charitable gift in memory of Fernando Pag Leone, funds from Shutterfly and other small donations) as listed in the packet.

Procedure note: Most votes at the meeting were taken by voice; the motion to enter executive session for collective bargaining and litigation was approved by roll-call vote, with members recorded as voting in the affirmative and the meeting adjourning into executive session without returning to open session.

What happens next: Facilities staff will return with firm quotes and timelines for capital projects once funding sources are finalized and the superintendent will incorporate the evaluation recommendations into next year's goals.