"It is a time commitment, for sure, but it is rewarding and fulfilling"

The statement from Denise Schultz on her decision to not run for School Committee this year.

"It has been an honor and privilege to serve on the school committee since first elected in November 2015. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with committee members, playing a role in hiring our fantastic superintendent, and seeing a number of key initiatives and policies come to fruition. I am proud to have initiated our gender-neutral dress code policy, updates to our homework policy and more. I have spent countless hours at the state house and beyond advocating for a better public education funding formula, and for more resources for Franklin. 

However, due to personal and professional reasons, I will not be seeking a third term on school committee. 

I write this note to encourage YOU to run! It is a time commitment, for sure, but it is rewarding and fulfilling. It is not easy, and I could bore you with the details of the many hours I have spent to best serve Franklin in this role, but that is the beauty of the role - you can serve in the way it best suits you and the community. 

I will continue to serve Franklin in other ways, and thank you for your continued support. 

Sincerely,Denise Schultz"