September 14, 2026 at 7:15 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Opening the Meeting

1.1. Call Meeting to Order

1.2. Pledge of Allegiance

1.3. District Mission Statement: The mission of Franklin Public Schools is to partner with families and the community to empower every student to learn, grow, and lead lives of purpose, character, and service.

1.4. The Nebraska Open Meetings Law is displayed on the east wall of the Franklin Public Schools Media Center.

1.5. The publication of meeting notice, agenda and previous meeting minutes are located at www.fpsflyers.org according to Policy 2008.

1.6. Board of Education Member Roll Call

1.6.1. Excused Absence and Unexcused Absence

2. Celebration of Excellence

3. Public Comment

4. Consent Agenda

4.1. Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)

4.2. Financial Reports, Claims and Accounts

5. Action Items

5.1. Consider, discuss and take action on the 2026-2027 Franklin Public Schools Budget and Property Tax Request.

5.2. Consider, discuss, and take action on the purchase of the remaining units of OpenSciEd Elementary curriculum (units .3 and .4) for $14,918.40 expensed out of the General Fund.

6. Information Items

6.1. Pursuant to Policy 2016, notice is hereby given that Board of Education Member Michael Bartels is currently participating in the Franklin Public Schools district's Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) health and dental insurance plan.

6.2. Board Committee Reports

6.2.1. Policy Committee

6.2.2. Curriculum, Americanism, and Staff Relations Committee

6.2.3. Negotiations Committee

6.2.4. Legislative Committee 

6.2.5. Transportation, Building and Grounds Committee

6.2.6. Finance Committee

6.3. Elementary Principal Report

6.4. Secondary Principal Report

6.5. Superintendent Report

7. Adjournment of Meeting