FM #1768 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1768 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares my discussion with School Superintendent Lucas Giguere and Operations Director Colin Boisvert. We recorded our conversation in the FPS Central office conference room on Monday, June 15, 2026.
Key topics
Closing out the 2025-2026 school year
School budget complete, summer work back to ‘normal’
Summer projects across the schools to get ready for September
Reflections on last summer, plans for summer 2026
The recording runs about 35 minutes. Let’s listen to our conversation.
Audio link - https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1768-franklin-public-schools-2025-26-school-year-closeout-06-15-26/--------------
School budget page - https://www.franklinps.net/documents/about-us/school-district-budget(2)/fy2027-budget/860340
Facilities presentation - (add link when available)
Community calendar https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar
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