Franklin Township Board of Education February 26, 2026 Regular Business Meeting.

The Franklin Township Board of Education held its regular business meeting on February 26, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included updates on facilities projects such as the Zuifall project and chiller replacements at Franklin High School and Franklin Park School, with no change orders reported. The board also reviewed and approved various facility use requests and discussed a proposed bond referendum for future construction projects. Additionally, the board received the FY 2025 audit report, which showed a clean opinion with four findings related to food service, payroll accounting, journal entries, and student activity accounts, with a goal to reduce findings further. The meeting included presentations on the new Warrior Next Tech Academy, a middle school STEM initiative supported by partnerships with SHI and Intel, highlighting plans for immersive technology labs and project-based learning. The board approved multiple agenda items including contract approvals, change orders, and financial reports. The meeting also addressed personnel matters, including the appointment of a new assistant athletic director. Public comments focused on community concerns and support for district programs. The board announced the postponement of the March meeting to March 24 due to delays in the governor's budget address, affecting budget planning and state aid information.