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$1 Million State Grant Allows For Refund Of Pre-K Tuition

Board of Education president Ed Potosnak said that early childhood education is “extremely valuable.” Township parents with children in the district’s Pre-K program are getting an unexpected surprise: a refund of the nearly $6,000 tuition. District officials announced Sept. 28 that the state has approved a $1.1 million Preschool Education Expansion Aid grant for the 2017-18 school year. Don’t Miss …

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School Board Set To Vote On Superintendent’s 2017-18 Merit Goals

Schools Superintendent John Ravally. The Board of Education is set to vote Aug. 24 on a set of merit goals for schools Superintendent John Ravally that could be worth nearly $30,000. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. We are the only truly …

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Claremont Road School Construction Irks Neighbors

Marion Avenue resident Kim Winter talks to the Board of Education about issues with construction workers at Claremont Road School site. Construction workers at the Claremont Road School site are ruffling the feathers of some of their neighbors. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & …

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Schools Superintendent Gets New Contract, Salary Increase, In Line With State Regs

Schools Superintendent John Ravally was given a new 5-year contract May 25 by the Board of Education. A new 5-year contract for the schools Superintendent was approved May 25 by the Board of Education. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. We are …

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Proposed School Rezoning Plan Unveiled To Relatively Few Public Comments

Schools Superintendent John Ravally describes the proposed rezoning plan May 16 at a special Board of Education meeting at Franklin High School. There were more questions than comments May 16 when the school district’s proposed school rezoning plan was debuted to a packed house in the Franklin High School cafeteria. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township …

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Modifications To ‘Sponsored Banners’ Policy Approved By Board Of Education

The balcony railing in the FHS main gym will be one home of new sponsored banners starting next school year. The Franklin High School outdoor athletic complex and gym will likely have some new additions starting next school year in the form of sponsored banners. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of …

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Davenport Resigns As FMS Principal; Solomon Named Interim

Reginald O. Davenport, seen here at the 2016 Teacher of the Year breakfast, has resigned from his position as principal at Franklin Middle School. Reginald O. Davenport has resigned as principal of Franklin Middle School. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. We …

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School Board Approves $1.5 Million In Contracts

The Board of Education awarded a variety of contracts at its March meeting. Nearly $1.5 million in contracts were approved by the Board of Education at its March 23 meeting. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. We are the only truly independent …

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Updated: School District Proposed Budget Carries Slight Tax Decrease

School Superintendent John Ravally speaks to the Board of Education’s finance committee on March 21. Update 2: The Board of Education gave final approval to the 2017-18 school year spending plan at its April 27 meeting. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. …

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Bad State Aid News, Rising Charter School Costs Make School Budget Preparation ‘Challenging’

Schools Superintendent John Ravally will present the proposed 2017-18 school district budget to the Board of Education on March 14. Update: The budget presentation meeting has been rescheduled for 7:45 p.m. March 21 in the FHS media center. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & …

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