The excellent programming offered by the Franklin Township Public Schools is under threat by the proposal to create an unnecessary charter school in our community.

We passionately oppose the proposal of the Ailanthus Charter to establish a school in Franklin Township and take students out of our district schools. We equally oppose the expansion of any existing charters.

The addition of a new charter school and the expansion of another in Franklin Township are fiscally irresponsible and educationally unnecessary. Either or both of these misguided proposals will create an unsustainable financial burden for our home district while undermining ongoing measurable student progress. The existing charter schools currently draw 9.8 million dollars from the public school budget. This debt is projected to grow to 20 million dollars in six years if charter growth continues!

 Our district has offered programing and coursework similar or better than charters for many years.  We are proud of the academic, athletic, and artistic achievements of our children and their peers who are the beneficiaries of a vibrant public school system. We are proud of our educational community. We do not need charters.

 The Franklin Township School District:

• Provides a diverse selection of rigorous coursework that is tailored to meet students’ individual needs.
• Educates ALL students, regardless of abilities or backgrounds.
• Offers extensive extra-curricular opportunities.
• Prepares students for college and the workforce.
• Employs qualified, certified, dedicated teachers and support professionals.
• Recruits and retains experienced, well credentialed principals, supervisors, and administrators.
• Responds to community concerns through an elected board of education.
•  Is deeply invested in serving students and our community with the highest level of integrity and excellence.

It’s all right here in the Franklin Township Public Schools!