School Board

NEW SUPERVISOR – Giselle Perez speaks to the school board after being named the district’s new Supervisor of English Language Arts. A 20-year school district veteran was named as the new Supervisor of Elementary Language Arts by the Boar of Education at its September 26 meeting. Giselle Perez was scheduled to start her new position on September 27, or soon …

BIDDING ADIEU – Orvyl Wilson, the district’s Director of School Management, speaks to the Board of Education September 26 after his upcoming retirement was announced. After nearly a half-century in education, the only person to have served as principal in both Franklin High Schools is set to retire. Orvyl Wilson, who started his educational career in 1976 as a teacher …

The Board of Education at its August 22 meeting approved contracts for more than $372,000 in goods and services. The Board approved: A $758.55 contract for Sadiq School for the purchase of three HP Touch Chromebooks. Paid for with non-public funding through the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey. A $17,225 renewal contract with IXL Learning for the purchase of …

Submitted by Franklin Township Schools’ Food & Nutrition Services. Franklin Township Public Schools announces the sponsorship of the After School “At Risk” component of the Child and Adult Care Food Program. This is a federally funded program that reimburses sponsoring agencies that provide a meal and a snack at no charge to children enrolled in childcare centers, recreation programs, etc. …

The Board of Education at its August 22 meeting approved a new set of goals for the 2024-25 school year. The Board adopts new goals each school year. These are the goals as approved: Ensure the health and safety of students, staff, and community. Seek out those who would benefit from wellness programs, thereby addressing food insecurity and physical, mental, …

Four candidates – including three incumbents – have filed for the November 5 Board of Education election. Incumbents Laurie Merris, Sami Shaban and Dr. Dennis Hopkins, Jr. are running as a slate under the heading, “Vote All 3.” Newcomer Nicolas DiMeglio, longtime head of the Franklin PTSO and Project Graduation, and the president of the Franklin Township Chamber of Commerce, …

EXPLAINING THE RESULTS – Dan Loughran, the school district’s Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, discusses the results of two assessments taken by Franklin students this past school year. The percentage of Franklin High School juniors with disabilities, and those with special needs, who are considered “graduation-ready” in three academic subjects increased from the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school years, the …

BEST OF THE BEST – Schools Superintendent John Ravally speaks at the annual Educators of the Year breakfast. The best of Franklin Township educators were honored June 6 at the annual Educators of the Year breakfast, held at The Imperia on Easton Avenue. Honored were teachers of the year and educational professionals of the year from each of the district’s …

SSP Architects and FirstBank announce the 4th annual “Tee Up for Teachers” golf outing, hosted at the Heron Glen Golf Course in Ringoes on June 24. This event, organized to benefit the Franklin Township Warrior Education Foundation (FTWEF), aims to provide vital grants to educators of Franklin Township Public School District, fostering innovative educational programs beyond traditional budget constraints. Reflecting …

NEW PRINCIPAL – Lorri Vaccaro speaks to the Board of Education after she was named the new principal of Hillcrest Elementary School. Hillcrest Elementary School has a new principal. Lorri Vaccaro, a veteran principal from the M orris school district, was named by the Board of Education May 23 to fill the position vacated by longtime Hillcrest principal Albert Fico. …