Regular Board Meeting

Franklin Township Community School Corporation

Education

Monday, June 23, 2025
6:00 p.m. EDT

6141 S Franklin Rd, Indianapolis, Indiana 46259 Indianapolis, IN 46259 (Directions)

Administration Building, Board/Community Room

The Franklin Township School Board meets in regular session on the fourth Monday of every month at 6 p.m. The role of the board is to create policy. The role of the Superintendent is to implement the policy through administrative guidelines, directives and daily interactions with Staff, students and the community.

Current board members:

Zachary Smith Howard, president
Dawn A. Downer, vice president
Larry J. Walker, secretary
Beth Yoder, board member
Ryan Donovan, board member

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Reporting

Edited and summarized by the Indianapolis - IN Documenters Team

Note-taking by Paris Walton

Franklin Township Schools approved a new 5-year strategic plan and expanded pay bonuses for K–12 EBC teachers. Board member Dawn Downer also spotlighted Central Nine’s adult ed programs, offering hands-on career training for learners as young as 16. #IndyEducation

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Live reporting by Mitch Duncan

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Current board members: Zachary Smith Howard, president Dawn A. Downer, vice president Larry J. Walker, secretary Beth Yoder, board member Ryan Donovan, board member

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President Howard carried a motion with a 5-1 vote by the Franklin Township School Board after the Pledge of Allegiance.

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The FCHS Softball Team was recognized.

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The board approved a resolution that would transfer interest and grant a utility easement. This utility easement was categorized as a public hearing; however, no one spoke on that specific matter.

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No public comment took place either.

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Board member Dawn A. Downer discussed the Central Nine reports and their efforts with high school students. Central Nine is known for working with students interested in trades and apprenticeships. The motion carried, all in favor.

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Board member Ryan Donovan discussed the FTEF Report item. The report was effective and to the point.

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Action Items included: a) 2nd Reading and Approval of Police Department Policy Updates - motion passed b) Approve Resolution for Supplemental Pay for EBC (Emotion Behavior Challenges) Teachers - motion passed c) Approval OnBoard Contract - motion passed

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Action Items included (CONT): d) Approve the Annual Educational Audiology Services Contract - motion passed e) Approve the Lilly Endowment Phase Grant Support Proposal - motion passed f) Approve Strategic Plan - motion passed

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Dr. Lynlie Schoene, who discussed Action Item d), stated that the contractor had done well in previous years. The reason why the EARS contract motioned this year is due to its success with students and the school.

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The board meeting overall went smoothly and was short, yet manageable. Summer reports and meetings are slow, but are still essential for Franklin Township.

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While the meeting started at standard 6:00 PM, the board adjourned at 6:30 PM. A quick meeting.

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The role of the School Board is to create policy. The role of the Superintendent is to implement the policy through administrative guidelines, directives and daily interactions with staff, students and the community.

Current board members: Zachary Smith Howard, president Dawn A. Downer, vice president Larry J. Walker, secretary Beth Yoder, board member Ryan Donovan, board member