Virginia / School Districts / FRANKLIN CO PBLC SCHS
The Franklin County School Board approved a one-time budget allocation of $99,320 to start middle-school intramurals, new clubs and a high-school fishing club, funding stipends, transportation and startup costs.
Virginia / School Districts / FRANKLIN CO PBLC SCHS
Food services staff described partnerships with local farmers and a pilot of regional catfish and heirloom rice; the superintendent warned a federal shutdown could jeopardize reimbursements that fund free meals.
Virginia / School Districts / FRANKLIN CO PBLC SCHS
The district reported claims are about $900,000 higher than last year as of Oct. 8 and described high-cost drivers such as cancer drugs and GLP-1 medications; staff said they will consider digital coaching and online physical-therapy pilots.
Virginia / School Districts / FRANKLIN CO PBLC SCHS
A Franklin County resident urged the school board to convene a community committee to review library and family-life curriculum materials, expressing concern about social-justice themes and LGBTQ content for young students.
Virginia / School Districts / FRANKLIN CO PBLC SCHS
After a closed session, the Franklin County school board voted to allow “student A” to reenroll and determined an employee grievance was not grievable and not timely under cited Virginia code.
Virginia / School Districts / FRANKLIN CO PBLC SCHS
The Franklin County NAACP told the board about a community-driven research and monument project—"Raising the Shade Franklin County 1850-1910"—that aims to recognize county men who served in the United States Colored Troops and to interface with school curriculum.
Virginia / School Districts / FRANKLIN CO PBLC SCHS
Following discussion and two roll-call votes, the board rejected a staff-recommended Option C and instead adopted Option B for the 2026-27 school calendar.
Virginia / School Districts / FRANKLIN CO PBLC SCHS
The SOS high-quality work-based learning program, run in partnership with Ferrum College and funded in part by DARS and state grants, asked the board to include $27,000 (continuation) to $54,000 (expansion) in budget priorities.
Virginia / School Districts / FRANKLIN CO PBLC SCHS
After visiting Giles County's land lab, staff recommended the school board ask the county to consider using the Purdue property behind the high school for a Franklin County land lab; the board agreed to send a memo requesting county engagement.
Virginia / School Districts / FRANKLIN CO PBLC SCHS
An ABM facilities audit identified roughly $16 million in district equipment needing immediate or short-term replacement, flagged four priority schools and recommended bundled energy-conservation measures and HVAC upgrades; administration will provide detailed pricing in the coming weeks and pursue county funding options.