Franklin County Schools

This new group is just one of many ways we are fulfilling our district promise, “Every Student Succeeds.”

Superintendent Mark Kopp welcomed the group and introduced the district’s KEY WORD for the year: Courage. He emphasized that courage will be the driving force behind the district’s efforts to innovate, improve, and serve the community with excellence. Supporting this theme are six foundational “little c” words that will shape the district’s courageous actions:

• Communication

• Cleanliness

• Customer Service

• Climate

• Culture

• Care Plan

Our community leaders had the chance to interact with the presentation and provide input through Mentimeter. It was truly a remarkable experience to hear the input of our community stakeholders.

“These six pillars will help us live out our commitment to courageous leadership and service,” said Superintendent Kopp. “We are grateful to our Key Communicators for being part of this journey and for bringing the voice of the community into our decision-making process.”
In addition to discussing the district’s vision and values, the group explored a wide variety of important topics, including:

• Updates on the District Care Plan

• Facilities improvements, including progress at Elkhorn Elementary and the development of new auxiliary gyms

• The current state of the district budget

These conversations reflect the district’s commitment to transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement. “We are very proud of this work,” said Director of Technology Stella Pollard. “It’s inspiring to see so many voices come together in support of our schools and students.”

Special thanks to Wehr Construction for sponsoring breakfast from 3 Peas Catering for all attendees. Their generosity and partnership are deeply appreciated and reflect their ongoing commitment to supporting education and community engagement in Franklin County.

Participants in the meeting included representatives from local government, health departments, financial institutions, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, education, and business sectors. Their input will play a vital role in shaping the district’s priorities and initiatives moving forward.
The Key Communicators group will continue to meet quarterly throughout the year, serving as a bridge between the district and the broader Franklin County community.

See all of today's pictures here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1yn51XlbHZWOkf8LoYyDY51wSk08Vpv5e?usp=sharing

Members of the committee include: