About the Board

Vision of the Board: By 2032, Franklin City Schools will be a State recognized 4-Star district where EVERY Wildcat thrives. We will be the place where:

Academic excellence is the standard.
Families, educators, and community partners stand together, modeling Wildcat pride.
Safe, innovative schools are provided.
Gaps narrow, attendance matters, and every student is actively engaged.
Students are prepared to lead in a rapidly changing and diverse world.
Every student graduates ready for their future.

The Wildcat Pride Objectives

Component	Current Baseline (2024-25 Report Card)	2028 Target	2030 Target	2032 Target
Overall Star Rating	⭐⭐½	⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐½	⭐⭐⭐⭐
	At each biannual target…
Achievement	Student outcomes on the Ohio State Tests (3-12) will improve
Progress	Students will demonstrate increased academic growth
Gap Closing	All student subgroups will see increased outcomes and growth
Graduation Rate	The graduation rate of all students will continue to improve
Early Literacy	Student early literacy skills and outcomes will improve
Postsecondary Readiness	The number of students meeting readiness indicators will increase
Chronic Absenteeism	26%	≤22%	≤19%	≤16%

The mission, vision, goals, and objectives were adopted March 23, 2026.

Board meeting information: The Work Sessions are to be held the second Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Franklin High School Media Center. The Regular Board Meetings are to be held the fourth Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Franklin High School Media Center. *No Work Session Meeting scheduled in July or December.

Board meeting dates for 2026

Board meeting minutes are available in previous meeting's agendas.

Recordings of board meetings are available online.

The Franklin City Schools Records Commission will meet on June 22 at 5:30 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is to review the records retention schedule of the district and any other pertinent records-related topics. This meeting will be held in the Franklin High School Media Center on 140 E 6th St, Franklin, OH 45005.

Special meeting: The Board of Education for Franklin City Schools will hold a special meeting on July 13 at 6:00 p.m. in the Franklin High School Media Center on 140 E 6th St, Franklin, OH 45005. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss topics related to a future levy and potentially for the Resolution of Necessity for tax levy purposes.