Joint Budget Subcommittee Listening Session #6
Join us for open discussions on the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget, feedback on last year's override ballot question, the structural deficit this coming year, and the priorities of the community.
March 12, 2025 Franklin High School Auditorium 7:00 PM
ECDC Read Across America Guest Readers
ECDC celebrated Read Across America Day on Monday, March 3rd, with special guest readers from the community who brought stories to life for our young learners!
Students enjoyed hearing from members of our FPS Central Office team, FPS Principals, the Franklin Police Chief, a Franklin Firefighter, and the Children's Librarian from the Franklin Public Library. It was a great day that highlighted the importance of early childhood literacy in a fun and engaging way! A huge thank you to our wonderful guest readers for sharing their time and enthusiasm!!
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The March School Committee newsletter is now available! February was a budget-heavy month with key updates on the FPS FY26 budget, the town's structural deficit, insights from the Legislative Forum with Senator Rausch and Representative Roy, and the Town Administrator's Preliminary FY26 Budget. Stay informed on upcoming community listening sessions, the newly approved 2025-2026 school calendar, and exciting spring events. Read it here: https://5il.co/39ojd
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The February School Committee newsletter is now available! January was a busy month with updates on the reorganization effort, the FY26 budget, and more. Check out the newsletter for the must-attend events coming up in February! Read it here: https://5il.co/374it
The Bullying Prevention & Intervention Plan has been updated. You can see the new plan here:
https://5il.co/36stk
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Frankie found her favorite book at the Family Literacy Event at the public library!
The Franklin School Committee is excited to host the upcoming Franklin Legislative Forum on February 24th at Franklin High School Lecture Hall at 6:30 PM. This forum is an opportunity to engage directly with legislators and discuss important issues affecting our community.
To ensure that the topics most important to you are considered, we invite you to submit questions in advance. Whether you have concerns about education, funding, infrastructure, or ideas for improving our community, we want to hear from you!
https://forms.gle/tomt66xtVYyK8KyKA
This survey will be open through Friday January 31st.
The FX O'Regan Early Childhood Center announces that preschool registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now OPEN!! Please CLICK HERE: https://www.franklinps.net/o/ecdc to access the ECDC website and the application for next year. Applications are also available at the ECDC and the Superintendent's Office.
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FY26 Budget Meetings:
1/22/25 - Budget Workshop - Municipal Bldg. 3rd Floor Training Room 7PM
1/28/25 - Superintendent's Recommended Budget Presentation to SC - Council
Chambers 7PM
2/4/25 - FY26 Budget Open Hearing - Council Chambers 7PM
2/11/25 - FY26 Budget Vote by School Committee - Council Chambers 7PM
For more information, visit our website: www.franklinps.net
Family Literacy Night at the Franklin Public Library!
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Happy New Year from the Franklin School Committee! Start 2025 informed—our January newsletter is now available! Dive into December highlights, SWAC updates, budget insights, and upcoming events. Read it here: https://5il.co/34in7 (copy & Paste into your browser)
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