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Board accepts substantiated HIB finding, approves absenteeism corrective plan and contract change
Summary
The Franklin Borough Board accepted a substantiated Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) case, approved a chronic absenteeism corrective-action plan, revised an out-of-district contract with Shephard School for $28,889.36, and approved first readings of several student- and safety-related policies; the vote on Items A–E recorded seven yes votes and one abstention (Mr. Patterson).
The Franklin Borough School District Board of Education on Jan. 13 accepted a substantiated HIB finding (case HIB 24-25-02), approved a Chronic Absenteeism Corrective Action Plan, and approved multiple associated items in a bundled Education Committee motion.
The board also approved a revised contract for an out-of-district placement at Shephard School for extraordinary services at a cost of $28,889.36, effective Dec. 16, 2024, and terminated another out-of-district placement effective Dec. 20, 2024. The Education Committee action package included first readings of policies and regulations including P5512 (Harassment, Intimidation, or Bullying), P&R5516 (Use of Electronic Communication Devices), P&R5533 (Student Smoking), P5701 (Academic Integrity), P5710 (Student Grievance), P&R7441 (Electronic Surveillance in School Buildings and On School Grounds), and P&R9320 (Cooperation with Law Enforcement Agencies).
The minutes record a roll-call for Items A–E with seven affirmative votes and one recorded abstention by board member Christopher Patterson; no votes against were recorded. The minutes do not include detailed discussion of the HIB investigation findings or the text of the absenteeism corrective plan; the plan is noted as Attachment 3 in the meeting materials.
Board Chairing of committee items was noted in the agenda: Stephen Koger listed as Education Committee chair. The actions were approved as presented.
