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91%
EMPLOYED OR ENROLLED AFTER GRADUATION
Compared with an 84% state average reported in district materials.
91.6%
IREAD PASS RATE
District performance increased by 1.4 percentage points.
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COLLEGE & CAREER PATHWAYS
Franklin students have access to AP and dual-credit coursework, Central Nine Career Center, work-based learning, agriculture, biomedical sciences and other college and career pathways.
LILLY SCHOLARS
Franklin has reported at least one Lilly Endowment Community Scholar each year since 2017.
OUR STUDENTS ARE
ACHIEVING
OPPORTUNITIES THAT PREPARE STUDENTS FOR WHAT COMES NEXT
Franklin students have opportunities in academics, performing arts, extracurricular programs, advanced coursework, agriculture, career pathways and work-based learning.
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Students can explore pathways including biomedical sciences, radio and television broadcasting, business administration, construction, teaching, early childhood education, agriscience and culinary programs.
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Franklin Community Middle School also offers 11 courses through which students can earn high-school credit before entering high school.
Franklin Community Schools is proud of what our students are accomplishing and committed to continuing that progress.
OPPORTUNITIES BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
Franklin students have opportunities in performing arts, extracurricular programs, advanced coursework, agriculture, career pathways and work-based learning.
These experiences give students opportunities to explore their interests, develop new skills and prepare for what comes next after graduation.
2019 — VOTERS APPROVE THE CURRENT REFERENDUM
Franklin voters approved operating referendum funding in May 2019. The current referendum has a maximum rate of $0.23 and is scheduled to expire in 2027.
2020–2027 — THE CURRENT REFERENDUM IS IN EFFECT
The referendum approved by Franklin voters in 2019 provides operating funding through 2027. It is the existing referendum authorization in effect today. The 2026 proposal would establish a new operating referendum authorization for the next eight-year period.
2026 — THE REVENUE PICTURE HAS CHANGED
Changes to Indiana’s property-tax system affect the tax base used to generate local school revenue. New deductions phase in through 2031, and Franklin’s net assessed value is projected to decline during that period. When the taxable property base decreases, the same referendum rate generates less revenue.
THE REFERENDUM RETURNS TO THE BALLOT
Indiana law now permits school operating referendum questions only at general elections held in even-numbered years.
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Because Franklin’s current referendum expires in 2027, the November 3, 2026 election is the final eligible general election before the current authorization expires.
WHY IS A REFERENDUM NEEDED NOW?
RETAIN QUALITY
TEACHERS & STAFF
SUPPORT STUDENT
HEALTH & SAFETY
KEEP CLASS SIZES
MANAGEABLE
MAINTAIN STUDENT
OPPORTUNITIES
Referendum
Funding
The proposed referendum would support manageable class sizes, quality teachers and staff, student health and safety, and academic and career opportunities.
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MAINTAIN STUDENT
OPPORTUNITIES
Franklin students have opportunities in academics, performing arts, extracurricular programs, advanced coursework, agriculture, career pathways and work-based learning. Franklin also offers pathways including biomedical sciences, radio and television broadcasting, business administration, construction, teaching, early childhood education, agriculture and culinary programs. The referendum continues funding for academic programs and student opportunities.
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RETAIN QUALITY
TEACHERS & STAFF
Experienced teachers and staff are central to the classroom experience. Referendum funding helps Franklin remain competitive with nearby school districts in recruiting and retaining qualified educators and staff. The proposed referendum includes funding to retain teachers and staff.
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SUPPORT STUDENT
HEALTH & SAFETY
Franklin supports students through school police, nurses and other staff and resources that help keep students safe, healthy and ready to learn. Student health and safety initiatives are specifically included in the referendum.
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KEEP CLASS SIZES
MANAGEABLE
Manageable class sizes give teachers more opportunity to know their students, provide individual attention and respond when students need additional support. Referendum funding helps Franklin maintain classroom staffing and manage class sizes.
$329 / Year
Ballot-stated referendum impact
Projected 2027 tax bill impact after SEA 1 reductions
+$49
2019 CURRENT REFERENDUM
In 2019, Franklin voters approved an eight-year operating referendum with a maximum rate of $0.23. The current authorization provides operating funding through 2027.
2026 NEW PROPOSAL
NEW EIGHT-YEAR AUTHORIZATION
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The November proposal would authorize a new eight-year operating referendum with a proposed maximum rate of $0.29.
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If approved, the new authorization would follow the current referendum as it expires.
UNDERSTANDING THE REFERENDUM
8 Years
Proposed referendum term
$0.29
Proposed maximum rate
$250,000
Median home used on the ballot
WHY IS THE MAXIMUM RATE HIGHER?
Indiana’s SEA 1 property-tax changes alter the property-tax base used to generate local school revenue.
New deductions phase in through 2031, and Franklin’s materials project that net assessed value will decline during that period. When the taxable property base decreases, the same referendum rate generates less revenue.
