by ftsboe_colin | Oct 20, 2024 | Board Effectiveness, Superintendent
Firstly, I wish Dr. Calabro every success in her tenure, and I am glad that a capable and experienced Interim Superintendent was eventually hired. The following is not intended in any way as a commentary on her or her ability or suitability for the position, only in...
by ftsboe_colin | Oct 14, 2024 | Board Effectiveness, Finances
This is Colin Cecil – again speaking as myself and not a joint candidate … . I intend to vote in favor of the bond referendum despite some reservations. There is critical work required at the school and without the proposed bond there will be no progress on these...
by ftsboe_colin | Oct 10, 2024 | Board Effectiveness, Finances
At the Regionalization Study meeting, Matt stated that the ‘Cost per Student’ for Franklin was $35,000. Over $10,000 more than our neighbors in Bethlehem and Union. A FTS board member countered that number at the end of the meeting by stating the cost was $23K and...
by ftsboe_colin | Sep 8, 2024 | Board Effectiveness
Fighting Local Bureaucracy “Local Bureaucrat: But look, you found the notice, didn’t you?Arthur Dent: Yes, yes I did. It was on display in the bottom of a locked filing cabinet stuck in a disused lavatory with a sign on the door saying ‘Beware of the...
by ftsboe_colin | Sep 4, 2024 | School Performance
With the regionalization meeting tomorrow evening, we know everyone is concerned with taxes, bussing, safety and organization. But we implore our neighbors to ask if it’ll fix this: These are the most recent available NJSLA scores for FTS. They test the three bigs:...
