Meeting
Franklin Township Board of Education Regular Business Meeting January 29, 2026
Body
Franklin Township Public Schools (Somerset, NJ)
Date
January 28, 2026
Jurisdiction
State & Local
The Franklin Township Board of Education held its regular business meeting on January 29, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included the finance committee's report on tuition and transportation payments totaling over $1.9 million for January, charter school costs exceeding $14.8 million year-to-date, and no change orders reported for facilities projects. The facilities committee reviewed updates on the Zufall and Chilla projects, discussed facility use requests, and considered a proposed subdivision and sale of the PGM property. The board also approved multiple agenda items including contract approvals, financial reports, revised policies, and grant acceptances such as the NEA Foundation grant. Additionally, the board voted to engage a firm for the superintendent search. Presentations highlighted grants awarded by the Franklin Township Warrior Education Foundation supporting various educational programs and resources. The meeting included recognition of substitute teachers, student achievements, and community fundraising events. Overall, the meeting focused on budgetary oversight, contract approvals, capital project updates, and grant funding to support district educational initiatives.
Source
Franklin Township Public Schools (Somerset, NJ)