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  6. Robert BlairBoard Chairman
What happened

What happened at this meeting

Franklin Special District board approves vacancy selection process and audit contract 29:50

  • The board discussed a proposed selection process for a board member vacancy, and one board member suggested having applicants in by the 2nd. 18:21
  • The board approved the selection process for the board member vacancy after it was added to the agenda as item number 2 under business before the board. 28:24
  • The board also approved an annual contract with Matlock Clements, PC, to audit district accounts for fiscal year 2026⁠-⁠2027 at a fixed auditor fee of $29,070. 29:50
  • Robert Blair said it was the last meeting for Alicia Spencer Barker, Au.D., and board members and a district staff member spoke in recognition of that service. 37:33

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Item by item (13)
  1. Opening and oath of office 0:00
    • The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. 0:01
    • Robert Blair turned the meeting over to administer the oath of office, and a speaker administered the oath to board members of the Franklin Special School District. 0:53
    • Board members Robin Newman and Allena Bell introduced family members in attendance. 5:51
  2. Selection of board officers 6:45
    • A motion proposed a slate of officers for chairman, vice chairman, secretary and treasurer. 7:05
    • A staff member said the motion was seconded and called for a voice vote. 7:17
  3. Recognitions and good news 7:36
    • Allena Bell recognized the September Student Artist of the Month, a 2nd grader at Poplar Grove Elementary School. 7:44
    • Allena Bell recognized the Poplar Grove School Singers for recording the school's new original song and recognized the team that produced the 26⁠-⁠27 opening day video. 11:56
  4. Public input 13:14
    • Robert Blair opened the floor for public input and, seeing no one, declared public input closed. 13:38
  5. Teaching and learning spotlight on opening day 14:03
    • A speaker said all Franklin Special employees convened at Rolling Hills Community Church on August 3rd for the 2026 Opening Day ceremony. 14:03
    • The speaker said the event featured a keynote speaker, the opening day video and afternoon professional learning sessions tailored to the needs of individual educators and staff. 14:03
  6. Board appointments 16:44
    • Robert Blair said Robin Newman would serve as the 2026⁠-⁠27 Community Pre-K Advisory Council representative and Allena Bell would serve again as legislative liaison. 17:13
    • Robert Blair said the board is awarded 3 delegates for the annual TSBA convention and asked for volunteers. 17:40
    • Robert Blair said they will serve, and a speaker said the board had its 3 delegates. 18:13
  7. Proposed process for board vacancy 18:21
    • A district staff member presented a draft selection process for the vacancy and left dates out for the board to decide. 18:38
    • One board member said it may be aggressive but suggested having someone on board before the TSBA convention, and a staff member said the board can operate with 5 as long as it has 4 votes. 19:32
    • One board member suggested applications by the 2nd, and a staff member said the notice would go out the next day and draft interview questions would be sent to the board. 25:12
  8. Board agenda and consent agenda 28:16
    • A staff member asked to add approval of the selection process for the board member vacancy as item number 2 under business before the board. 28:24
    • A staff member asked to recognize a member of the opening day video team who had arrived after the recognitions. ~28:53
    • Robert Blair said the board had approval of the board and consent agenda. 29:43
  9. Annual audit contract 29:50
    • A staff member said Matlock Clements, PC, provided contracts to audit the district for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 at a fixed auditor fee of $29,070. 29:50
    • The staff member said there are 2 contracts, one for the district account and one for individual school activity funds, and that the fee is the same as for the 25⁠-⁠26 audit. 30:16
  10. Approval of vacancy selection process 30:51
    • A staff member asked the board to approve the selection process for the board member vacancy as discussed. 30:53
  11. Director of schools report 31:29
    • A staff member said the district has 55 out-of-district and 24 out-of-county tuition students approved at the beginning of this year, compared with 57 and 27 at the end of last year. 32:49
    • The staff member said 86 students are attending on employee and community partner waivers, up from 82 at the end of last year, and that fall break is October 12th through the 16th. 33:30
    • A speaker asked how the district promotes the tuition program, and a staff member said the district is using a lot of social media. 35:17
  12. Finance and administration update 36:28
    • A staff member said sales tax collections, with 2 of 12 months reported, are about 4.3% above the budgeted amount in the aggregate. 36:31
  13. Farewell to departing board member 37:33
    • Robert Blair said it was the last meeting for Ms. Barker and opened the floor for remarks. 37:33
    • Allena Bell and Tim Stillings thanked Ms. Barker for board service, and a staff member noted 14 years of service. ~38:09
    • Alicia Spencer Barker, Au.D., thanked the board and said it had been an honor and privilege to serve the district. ~45:00

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Video: posted by the district as “FSD School Board Meeting - September 2026”