2026 Board Meetings, 2026–27 School Dates & Parent Help in Franklin Township NJ
Franklin Township Board of Education searches can easily lead to the wrong New Jersey district or to an older meeting schedule. This guide is specifically for Franklin Township Public Schools in Somerset, NJ, headquartered at 2301 Route 27.
Use it to check 2026 Board meetings, agendas, legal notices, 2026–27 school dates and hours, student registration, Genesis Parent Portal, transportation, childcare, school meals, Child Find, public records and current district contacts before taking action.
Franklin Township Board of Education NJ quick facts
District
Franklin Township Public Schools, Somerset County, New Jersey.
District office
2301 Route 27, Somerset, NJ 08873.
Main phone
Board size
Nine elected members.
Board President
Dr. Dennis Hopkins Jr.
Summer 2026 superintendent
Dr. Daniel C. Loughran, Interim Superintendent.
Next regular meeting
Aug. 27, 2026 on the current annual notice.
K–12 first day
Sept. 3, 2026.
Fast entity check: this article is for Somerset, NJ. Search results also surface another Franklin Township school system in Franklinville/Gloucester County. Look for 2301 Route 27 + franklinboe.org + 732-873-2400 before using a meeting date, calendar or form.
The official Board page is the best starting point for current governance information, Board leadership and general meeting guidance.
Verify current Franklin Township Board information →What changed for Franklin Township families in 2026?
Meeting timing
The 2026 Annual Notice lists most regular business meetings at 6:30 p.m., while the general Board page explains a possible 6:30 closed-session opening followed by a 7:30 public portion.
New agenda year
July 2026 onward belongs on the district’s 2026–27 BOE Agenda and Exhibits page rather than the old 2025–26 archive.
Leadership transition
Dr. Daniel Loughran is serving as Interim Superintendent before newly appointed Superintendent Dr. Jamil Maroun begins in September.
Bell-to-bell phone policy
Franklin Township Public Schools is implementing a new bell-to-bell student cell-phone policy for the 2026–27 school year.
What does the Franklin Township Board of Education handle?
The Board is responsible for governance rather than day-to-day management of individual schools.
Policy
The Board sets and evaluates policy and establishes district goals.
Budget
The Board oversees and adopts the district’s operating budget.
Administration
The Board hires administrators and expects them to operate the schools under adopted policies.
Concern-routing tip: the Board asks residents to try the most direct staff level first. A teacher issue, attendance question, bus problem or individual student matter usually should not begin with a Board member.
Franklin Township BOE 2026 meeting dates
| Date | Meeting | Annual-notice time | Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 29, 2026 | Regular Business | 6:30 p.m. | BAC Multipurpose Room |
| Feb. 26 | Regular Business | 6:30 p.m. | BAC Multipurpose Room |
| Mar. 24* | Regular Business | 6:30 p.m. | BAC Multipurpose Room |
| Apr. 28* | Regular Business | 6:30 p.m. | BAC Multipurpose Room |
| May 28 | Regular Business | 6:30 p.m. | BAC Multipurpose Room |
| June 23* | Regular Business | See time-change notice** | BAC Multipurpose Room |
| July 23*** | Regular Business | 6:30 p.m. | BAC Multipurpose Room |
| Aug. 27 | Regular Business | 6:30 p.m. | BAC Multipurpose Room |
| Sept. 24 | Regular Business | 6:30 p.m. | BAC Multipurpose Room |
| Oct. 27* | Regular Business | 6:30 p.m. | BAC Multipurpose Room |
| Nov. 19* | Regular Business | 6:30 p.m. | BAC Multipurpose Room |
| Dec. 17* | Regular Business | 6:30 p.m. | BAC Multipurpose Room |
| Jan. 5, 2027* | Reorganization | 7:30 p.m. | BAC Multipurpose Room |
*Schedule exception: the district says meetings are normally scheduled for the fourth Thursday except where noted. ***July 23 replaced the originally scheduled July 30 regular meeting.
**June is a useful warning example: the Annual Notice showed June 23, but a later legal notice changed the meeting to a 6:00 p.m. closed session with the public session beginning at 7:30 p.m. Never assume the annual table is the final word.
Why do official Franklin BOE pages mention both 6:30 and 7:30?
2026 Annual Notice
Most regular business meetings are listed at 6:30 p.m..
General Board page
Explains that a meeting may open at 6:30 before confidential session and the Board may return to the public portion at 7:30 p.m..
Attendance rule: open the newest legal notice and the individual meeting agenda. That combination is safer than choosing 6:30 or 7:30 based on a search snippet.
Check the annual schedule, then check whether a newer legal notice changed the date, time or location.
Open the official 2026 Board meeting schedule →Why Franklin Township BOE legal notices matter more in 2026
The district explains that changes to New Jersey public-meeting notice requirements took effect in 2026, and its Legal Notices page now functions as a critical place to check meeting changes and special meetings.
Regular meeting rescheduled
The July 30 regular business meeting was officially moved to July 23, 2026.
Separate July 30 special meeting
A special July 30 meeting was separately noticed for 6:30 p.m. at Franklin High School, 500 Elizabeth Avenue.
Time changes
June 23 demonstrates that a later legal notice can alter closed-session and public-session timing.
Check the annual schedule
Use it to identify the expected regular meeting.
Check Legal Notices
Look for date, time or location changes and special meetings.
Open the current agenda
Confirm the exact meeting you intend to attend and review planned Board business.
The district Legal Notices page should be checked immediately before relying on an older schedule.
Check current Franklin BOE legal notices →Agenda, exhibits, minutes, video and policy: which record do you need?
| Resource | Use it for | Important timing |
|---|---|---|
| Agenda | See planned Board business. | Check before attending. |
| Exhibits | Review supporting documents attached to agenda items. | District says exhibits open publicly two days before the BOE meeting. |
| Minutes | Review the formal written meeting record. | Use after the meeting/approval process. |
| Meeting video | Watch Board discussion. | Use for context, not as a replacement for formal action records. |
| Policy Manual | Read standing Board policy. | Use the current manual rather than an old meeting summary. |
Agenda phone: the Annual Notice says the public may contact the Board Secretary’s office at 732-873-2400 ext. 308 from noon on the business day before a public meeting for agenda information.
School-year rollover: July 2026 meetings belong on the district’s 2026–27 agenda/exhibits page. The 2025–26 page remains useful as an archive but should not be presented as the current meeting-material page.
Use the current school-year agenda/exhibits page.
Open 2026–27 BOE agendas and exhibits →How to prepare for Franklin Township BOE public comment
The Board says time is allotted at meetings for comments from parents, students and community members.
Try the direct staff route first
The Board encourages residents to resolve specific issues with the appropriate staff member when possible.
Confirm the public-session timing
Do not assume that the Annual Notice’s opening time and the public-comment portion are always the same time.
Read the agenda
Know whether the subject is already scheduled for Board consideration.
Protect confidential student information
A public meeting should not be used to publish private health records, passwords, IEP details, disciplinary records or other confidential student information.
Expectations: a Board meeting is held in public, but its purpose is for the Board to conduct district business. Public comment does not automatically create an immediate Board decision on an individual concern.
Who is Superintendent of Franklin Township Public Schools in August 2026?
Current summer leadership
Dr. Daniel C. Loughran is serving as Interim Superintendent following the retirement of the previous superintendent.
Incoming Superintendent
Dr. Jamil Maroun was appointed by the Board on June 4, 2026 and is scheduled to begin working in the district in September.
Why two names may appear: August 2026 is an active leadership-transition period. Verify the district leadership page before directing time-sensitive correspondence to the Superintendent.
Use the district’s leadership page during this transition rather than an older article or staff listing.
Verify current superintendent and leadership →Franklin Township school calendar: important starting dates
K–12 first day
Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026.
Preschool first day
Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026.
Districtwide dates
Use the 2026–27 School Year Calendar.
School events
Use the Events section on the individual school site.
Calendar hierarchy: the district calendar is for systemwide planning. School concerts, parent nights, athletics, club events and building-specific activities belong on school calendars/events.
Use the district calendar hub so you do not accidentally open a 2025–26 calendar from search results.
Open Franklin Township 2026–27 calendars →Standard, delayed-opening and minimum-session school hours
Franklin Township uses different start/end times by school tier. A delay does not simply mean every building starts at the same time.
| School group | Standard | Delayed opening | Minimum / early dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin High School | 7:20 a.m.–2:21 p.m. | 9:20 a.m.–2:21 p.m. | 7:20 a.m.–11:53 a.m. |
| Middle Schools: HSC & SGS | 7:20 a.m.–2:26 p.m. | 9:20 a.m.–2:26 p.m. | 7:20 a.m.–12:30 p.m. |
| CRS, Hillcrest & Franklin Park | 8:50 a.m.–3:10 p.m. | 10:50 a.m.–3:10 p.m. | 8:50 a.m.–1:30 p.m. |
| ECDC | 8:50 a.m.–3:10 p.m. | 10:50 a.m.–3:10 p.m. | 8:50 a.m.–1:30 p.m. |
| Claremont, Elizabeth Ave., MacAfee & Pine Grove Manor | 9:30 a.m.–3:50 p.m. | 11:30 a.m.–3:50 p.m. | 9:30 a.m.–2:10 p.m. |
Closing/delay notifications: the district says families may receive automated calls and can also check the district website and its listed local media channels.
Use the School Hours page together with any current emergency/delay announcement.
Check Franklin Township school hours →Franklin Township bell-to-bell student cell phone policy
The district has announced a new bell-to-bell student cell-phone policy for the 2026–27 school year.
Bell-to-bell approach
The policy is intended to reduce student phone use during the school day and support a more focused learning environment.
Check final implementation rules
Families should review the current policy/regulation for permitted uses, expectations and consequences rather than relying on an early announcement alone.
Prepare before Sept. 3
Discuss the current district and school expectations with the student before K–12 classes begin.
The district continues to publish implementation information for families.
Review current bell-to-bell policy information →Franklin Township district office and department phone numbers
Call efficiently: say the child’s school, grade and specific task. “I need help changing my child’s address” will be routed more accurately than “I need the Board of Education.”
Franklin Township Public Schools phone numbers
| School / program | Level | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Claremont Elementary | Elementary | 732-210-3500 |
| Conerly Road School | Elementary | 732-249-9362 |
| Elizabeth Avenue School | Elementary | 732-356-0113 |
| Franklin Park School | Elementary | 732-297-5666 |
| Hillcrest School | Elementary | 732-246-0170 |
| MacAfee Road School | Elementary | 732-249-9097 |
| Pine Grove Manor School | Elementary | 732-246-2424 |
| Hamilton Street Campus | Middle | 732-249-6410 |
| Sampson G. Smith Campus | Middle | 732-873-2800 |
| Franklin High School | High School | 732-302-4200 |
| Road to Success | Alternative Program | 732-249-6410 |
| Franklin Youth Center | Alternative Program | 732-873-7292 |
Best use: call the school first for attendance, dismissal, teacher communication and same-day student questions. Central Office is better for district-level processes.
Franklin Township student registration for 2026–27
PK3
2026–27 registration opened Feb. 1, 2026.
PK4
2026–27 registration opened Apr. 6, 2026.
K–12
2026–27 registration opened Feb. 1, 2026.
Enrollment phone
Choose the right enrollment workflow
🆕 New student
Use regular Student Registration when the student is entering Franklin Township Public Schools.
🔄 Returning former student
The same Enrollment office handles students who attended FTPS previously and are returning.
🏠 Change of address
Use the dedicated address-change process when the family moves within Franklin Township.
✏️ Student name change
The Registration hub has a separate student name-change form.
🚪 Withdrawal
Use the withdrawal process for families moving out, extended travel or homeschooling situations.
✈️ Re-entry after extended travel
The district has a re-entry form for students absent 10 school days / extended family travel.
Not a New Jersey Choice District: FTPS says it is not a “Choice” District. Admission of non-resident students is considered case by case, and seat availability is a critical factor.
Use the Student Registration hub to choose the correct task instead of starting a duplicate enrollment.
Open Franklin Township Student Registration →General preschool enrollment vs Preschool Disabilities / Child Find
General Franklin preschool
The district describes its general PreK program as a free, full-day program with classrooms across district elementary schools and additional community partner sites.
Possible developmental delay
If a resident child may have a language, cognitive, motor or social-development delay, use Pupil Personnel / Child Find rather than treating the issue only as general preschool registration.
Important distinction: ordinary PK3/PK4 registration and a special-education evaluation are separate processes. Parents who suspect a disability or delay are entitled to contact the district’s Child Study / Pupil Personnel route.
Genesis Parent Portal access and troubleshooting
Genesis provides parents/guardians access to grades, attendance, required forms and other student information.
Username
Your Genesis Parent Access username is your email address.
Forgot password
Allow a few minutes for the reset email and check spam/junk.
Disabled account
District guidance says wait 20 minutes and try again.
Still locked out?
Use the official Genesis Help Ticket.
New family: the district says a Genesis Parent Access account is created when a child is first registered, using the email address supplied during registration.
Schedule/teacher visibility: district guidance says families may need to complete required Medical Update and Back-to-School forms before a child’s schedule or teacher assignment becomes available.
Security: never email your Genesis password and do not sign in through a portal that you cannot trace back to Franklin Township Public Schools.
Use the district’s Parent Technology resources for the official help-ticket route.
Open official Genesis troubleshooting →Franklin Township Transportation office, bus timing and babysitter requests
The 10-minute bus rule
Before scheduled arrival
Students should be at the designated stop 10 minutes early.
If the bus appears late
District guidance tells students to wait 10 minutes after the scheduled arrival time.
Babysitter / daycare transportation requests
Normal submission window
The district accepts requests between the end of May and July 9.
Submit again every year
A prior-year babysitting transportation request does not automatically carry forward.
Missed July 9?
As of Aug. 14, 2026 the normal deadline has passed. The district says late requests are considered by the Board in October.
Late consideration is not approval
The district explicitly warns that October consideration does not guarantee the request will be honored.
Same-day student issue? Call the school first for a live dismissal/pickup problem; use Transportation for routing, eligibility and transportation-form questions.
The Transportation page contains current forms and eligibility information.
Open Franklin Township Transportation →YMCA before and after school care
Franklin Township YMCA provides school-age childcare at participating district elementary schools for the 2026–27 school year.
Before care
7:00 a.m. until the start of the school day.
After care
Dismissal until 6:00 p.m.
Financial assistance
Greater Somerset County YMCA offers a financial-assistance application.
Youth membership
Program participation includes YMCA youth membership.
When school is closed: the district describes YMCA Kids Day Out programming at Hillsborough YMCA or another designated Franklin Township location.
Use the district’s current YMCA program page and confirm current fees/availability before relying on an older registration.
Open 2026–27 Before/After Care information →Breakfast, lunch, meal assistance and PaySchools Central
Franklin Township students have access to breakfast in the classroom and lunch. Families should determine whether their children qualify for free or reduced-cost meals rather than assuming all students automatically receive free meals.
Breakfast
Breakfast in the classroom is part of the district food-service program.
Online application/payment
The current Food Services page directs parents to its newer PaySchools Central / Pay School Central platform.
Paper application
Families can obtain a paper free/reduced-meal application from Food Services at 2301 Route 27, Building 1.
Do not assume eligibility. Household eligibility and current state/district programs determine whether meals are free or reduced cost.
Use current Food Services information before entering household or payment details.
Open current meal assistance information →Child Find, evaluation, PRISE and SEPAC
Franklin Township Public Schools provides special-education services from preschool through Grade 12 through the Department of Pupil Personnel Services.
Suspected learning difficulty
Resident parents can contact Pupil Personnel Services if they suspect a child is having learning difficulties or a healthcare provider recommends evaluation.
Ages 3–5
The Preschool Disabilities Program serves resident children who may have language, cognition, motor-development or social-skill delays.
Parent rights/support
The district publishes PRISE in English and Spanish and maintains a Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC).
Child Find is different from normal registration. If the main concern is a suspected disability or developmental delay, contact Pupil Personnel Services instead of relying only on the general Student Enrollment process.
The Child Find page includes current contacts, PRISE and SEPAC information.
Open Franklin Township Child Find resources →OPRA public records vs confidential student records
OPRA request
The Business Office says the Board Secretary’s office responds to qualifying requests under New Jersey’s Open Public Records Act and provides an OPRA form.
Student record
Transcripts, IEPs and confidential education records should not automatically be requested through a general public-record form.
| You need | Start here |
|---|---|
| Upcoming Board item | Agenda / exhibits |
| Past Board action | Minutes / meeting records |
| Current Board policy | Policy Manual |
| Other qualifying public district record | OPRA process |
| Transcript / confidential student record | School or student-record service |
Board Secretary: the current Business Office page identifies Brian Bonanno as Assistant Superintendent for Business / Board Secretary and says the Board Secretary’s office responds to OPRA requests.
Use the Business Office OPRA route rather than sending private student information through a public-record request.
Open Franklin Township OPRA information →Do not confuse Somerset with another Franklin Township school district
Correct district for this guide
Franklin Township Public Schools
Somerset, NJ 08873
2301 Route 27
732-873-2400
franklinboe.org
Franklinville / Gloucester County
A different Franklin Township school system appears in search results with different Board meetings, schools and administration.
Hunterdon County / Quakertown
Another Franklin Township School District exists in New Jersey and uses separate contacts, Board resources and calendars.
Before uploading documents: confirm the district domain and address. Similar district names make registration, Genesis and student-record searches especially risky if you open the wrong site.
Common Franklin Township school problems and best next step
⏰ Meeting says 6:30 and 7:30
Fix: check the newest legal notice and specific agenda to determine closed-session and public-session timing.
📄 Search opens the 2025–26 agenda page
Fix: use the 2026–27 agenda/exhibits page for July 2026 onward.
🗓️ You see July 30 as a regular meeting
Fix: the regular meeting was moved to July 23. July 30 was separately used for a special meeting.
🎓 Two superintendent names appear
Fix: August 2026 is a transition period; verify the current leadership page.
🔐 Genesis reset email is missing
Fix: wait several minutes, check spam/junk, then use the official Genesis Help Ticket.
🚫 Genesis account became disabled
Fix: district guidance says wait 20 minutes, then try again.
🚌 You missed the July 9 babysitter-bus deadline
Fix: late requests may be considered in October, but approval is not guaranteed.
🏠 You moved within Franklin Township
Fix: use the dedicated Change of Address process instead of registering the student again.
🍎 You need free/reduced meals
Fix: use the current meal application/payment process; do not assume universal eligibility.
🧩 You suspect a learning or developmental disability
Fix: contact Pupil Personnel Services at 732-873-2400 ext. 203.
📬 You need a transcript
Fix: use the student-record route, not a general OPRA request.
🏫 Search result shows Franklinville
Fix: check for Somerset, Route 27 and franklinboe.org.
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Franklin Township Board of Education FAQs
Which Franklin Township Board of Education does this page cover?
This page covers Franklin Township Public Schools in Somerset, New Jersey, headquartered at 2301 Route 27, Somerset, NJ 08873. The main district number is 732-873-2400.
Are Franklin Township Board meetings at 6:30 p.m. or 7:30 p.m.?
The 2026 Annual Notice lists most regular business meetings at 6:30 p.m. The Board’s general page separately says a meeting may open at 6:30 before a confidential session and return to the public portion at 7:30. Always check the individual legal notice and agenda.
When is the next Franklin Township BOE regular meeting?
As checked August 14, 2026, the Annual Notice lists the next regular business meeting for August 27, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. in the BAC Multipurpose Room. Check current legal notices for any change.
Where can I find Franklin BOE 2026–27 agendas and exhibits?
Use the district’s BOE Agenda and Exhibits 2026–2027 page. The district says exhibits are opened to the public two days before the BOE meeting.
When does Franklin Township Public Schools start in 2026?
The first day for K–12 students is September 3, 2026. The first day for preschool students is September 8, 2026.
What is the Franklin Township Student Registration phone number?
Student Enrollment lists 732-873-1227 and registration@franklinboe.org. General inquiry hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with Fridays closed for administrative processing.
How do I fix a Genesis Parent Portal problem?
Your Genesis username is your email address. Check spam/junk for password-reset messages. If the account was disabled, wait 20 minutes and retry. Use the district Genesis Help Ticket if you still cannot access the account.
Who do I call for Franklin Township transportation?
The Transportation Department lists 732-828-6620 and is located at 415 Francis Street in Somerset. For a same-day dismissal or pickup issue, contact the student’s school first.
How do I request a special education evaluation?
Franklin Township residents who suspect a learning difficulty or whose healthcare provider recommends evaluation can contact Pupil Personnel Services at 732-873-2400 ext. 203.
How do I request public records from Franklin Township Public Schools?
The district Business Office provides an OPRA form for qualifying public records. Do not automatically use OPRA for confidential student records such as transcripts, IEPs or private education files.
Final Franklin Township verification checklist
Research scope: this article was refreshed using the district’s current 2026 Annual Notice, Legal Notices, Board page, 2026–27 agendas/exhibits, leadership updates, 2026–27 calendar information, School Hours, cell-phone-policy update, Student Registration, Genesis resources, Transportation, Before/After Care, Food Services, Child Find/Pupil Personnel and Business Office resources.
Independent-site notice: BoardofEducations.org is an informational website and is not Franklin Township Public Schools, the Franklin Township Board of Education, Franklin Township municipal government or the New Jersey Department of Education. Current official notices, policies and district records take priority.