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Board hears student group plans, approves Anti‑Bullying self‑assessment submission and records safety drills
Summary
Franklin Borough School District heard National Junior Honor Society plans for Hispanic Heritage Month, received the 2023–24 Anti‑Bullying Self‑Assessment from Principal Lisa Vallacchi and approved its submission to the NJDOE; the superintendent also reported September fire and lockdown drills and a parent raised an incident during public comment.
The Franklin Borough School District Board heard student and staff presentations and approved the district’s submission of the 2023–24 School Self‑Assessment for Determining Grades under the Anti‑Bullying Bill of Rights Act.
National Junior Honor Society students described plans to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and upcoming clubs and events, including a trunk‑or‑treat. Principal Lisa Vallacchi presented the district’s self‑assessment under the Anti‑Bullying Bill of Rights Act and the board voted to submit the assessment to the New Jersey Department of Education as listed in the Education Committee resolutions.
Superintendent John R. Giacchi reported routine safety drills held in September: a fire drill on Sept. 10 at 1:16 p.m. and a security/lockdown alarm drill on Sept. 13 at 9:41 a.m. He also announced clinical practicum placements for January–May 2025 for three teacher candidates assigned to music, early childhood and physical education/health placements.
During the public comment portion a parent, identified in the minutes as Mrs. Westermann, addressed the board regarding an incident that occurred at the school; the minutes record that the board "took note" of her remarks. A seventh‑grade student also addressed the board; no formal board response or follow‑up action was recorded in the minutes.
