Parent seen with visible weapon at Franklin school; Superintendent reminds parents weapons aren t allowed on school property
Matt Slocum/AP
and last updated 2021-05-21 11:52:39-04
FRANKLIN CITY, Va. - The Franklin City Schools superintendent sent a reminder to parents about weapons on school property Thursday after a parent was seen with one.
The letter stated the parent had a visible weapon on school property and was immediately redirected to leave the school property and informed that school zones are Gun and Weapon Free Zones.
Superintendent Dr. Tamara Sterling said authorities were notified and will follow through accordingly.
No students witnessed the encounter.
Franklin parents briefed on school district s proposed return-to-school plan
WENDELL FRANKS Wendell Franks
and last updated 2021-01-19 20:44:33-05
FRANKLIN, Va. - Franklin City Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Tamara Sterling held a virtual town hall meeting Tuesday night, during which parents had the chance to hear about the FCPS Proposed Phase-In Plan and let their voices be heard.
This town hall comes after the January 14 Franklin City School Board meeting where School Board members decided that instruction would remain virtual for the third nine weeks. Dr. Sterling and the School Board felt it necessary to keep the students and faculty at home during this time due to rising COVID-19 cases in the city.