Via School Committee Chair Denise Spencer:
Franklin Public Schools has been ringing the alarm bell for 15+ years.
2020 was going to be the swift kick in the rear, but the covid money came in and served as a band-aid. And for the last three years we've been warning people - the money is running out. I don't see another global pandemic happening anytime soon. There are no more handouts. I can't even say the day is here because we've passed the point of no return.
This year were the “Tier One” cuts (see photos in separate post), as discussed at the budget subcommittee meetings, Finance Committee, Town Council, regularly scheduled School Committee meetings…
Tier Two cuts next year will be more severe (read: think programs such as Music, Arts, Foreign Language, not to mention Sports - freshman, froshman JV, Extracurricular Activities, Small Class Sizes, etc. etc..)
The information is out there. Do some research and spend some time to reflect on what you want your community to be.
If you have questions, you can go back and watch some meetings…
- FRANKLIN TOWN HALL TV - YouTube http://bit.ly/43lBwVE Here you can find recordings of School Committee, Finance Committee, Town Council, Joint Budget, Budget Hearings…
- Franklin Matters: https://www.franklinmatters.org/ Steve does a great job of collecting information and sharing
- Franklin School Committee: https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee
Here you can find meeting packets, agendas, budget information and more
I encourage folks to attend the August 2nd Joint Budget Subcommittee meeting.
Linking historical articles that show this is NOT a new problem
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