# School Committee  10/27/2026

At the October 27, 2026 Franklin School Committee meeting, members approved the Franklin High School 2028 Greece trip through EF Tours. The nine-day trip is planned for April 2028, scheduled outside school days, and costs approximately $5,800 per student, with an estimated payment plan of $340 monthly for 17 months. The proposal includes travel, lodging, meals, entry fees, tips, and travel protection. Members discussed scholarships and ways to support students who need financial assistance, including students requiring an aide; district staff said they would explore those questions further. The committee also approved adding ABA tutors to the district’s existing ESP union contract following ratification by the bargaining unit. No competitive bid or new vendor award was reported.

The committee advanced its building-and-grounds access policy to a second reading. Staff reported that the auditorium lighting contract had been settled and equipment ordered; a rigging inspection report and a quote for seating repairs were still pending. The committee accepted donations for championship signage ($5,850 total) and the Best Buddies student activity account ($500). The meeting also reviewed enrollment and budget-planning trends, discussed the Washington Street modernization project, and heard updates on professional development and the district’s AI Hub; no related spending approvals were taken.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 27, 2026

### Sources
- [School Committee  10/27/2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EShcxo9UUCw) - FRANKLIN TOWN HALL TV