🌱 New Grading Scale + Retired Teachers Return To Classroom

Morning, Franklin. Danielle Fallon-O'Leary here with your Thursday edition of the Franklin Daily, filled with all the local news you need to know right now. Let's do this...

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A thunderstorm in the p.m. High: 88 Low: 74.

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Here are the top three stories in Franklin today:

1. The Williamson County Board of Education is considering a proposal that would adjust the district's grading scale. The proposal would reportedly bring the district's scale in alignment with the state's. The Tennessee State Board of Education adopted a new scale on Jul. 22 that would change a failing grade to a 59. The failing grade before that was a 69. (Williamson Source)
2. The Williamson County Schools board is allowing retired teachers to return to the classroom. The policy was presented during Monday's board meeting. The policy would allow a retired teacher to return to the classroom for up to 120 days per year without losing retirement benefits. (Williamson Home Page)
3. The Tennessee Department of Health has released its restaurant health scores. The final scores ranged between 93 and 100. Overall, Franklin's restaurants scored very well after follow-up inspections. Click for the full list of restaurants that were inspected last month. (Williamson Source)

Today in Franklin:

• FHS Tour The Ship At Franklin High School (2:30 PM)
• Board of Zoning Appeals At City of Franklin (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival 2022 will be at Harlinsdale Farm from Sept. 24 through Sept. 25. Click for more information about this exciting festival. (Visit Franklin, TN via Facebook)
• Williamson County is currently hiring. Click for a full list of opportunities. (Williamson County)
• Franklin's Sustainability Commission is meeting at Franklin City Hall on Aug. 12 at 8:00 a.m. Mark your calendar! (City of Franklin)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right. I'll see you around!

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.