The Franklin County School Board is considering a review of its half-year-old policy on school library books challenged for content by students, parents or others. The board also tightened its policies on students use of cellphones in school and the dress code.
The Franklin County Board of Supervisors agreed to $2 million in cuts to the prospective fiscal year 2025 budget Tuesday following a two cent reduction in the proposed real estate tax rate last week.
A special meeting called by the Franklin County Board of Supervisors on Thursday gave no new information on the fate of multiple elementary schools in the county facing closure due to a reduction in state funding.
The Franklin County Public Schools is considering the closure of Henry and Burnt Chimney elementary schools later this year and as many as three additional schools next year in an effort to balance the budget following a $3.7 million reduction in state funding.
The Franklin County Public Schools is considering the closure of Henry and Burnt Chimney elementary schools later this year and possibly one additional school later in an effort to balance the budget following a $3.7 million reduction in state funding.