The New Franklin R-I Board of Education discussed the idea of purchasing a second school vehicle during last week’s school board meeting.

Superintendent Benjamin Dorson says the discussion stemmed from the high use of the district’s current vehicle.

Dorson also paid tribute to New Franklin’s bus drivers as the district is marking Tuesday, Oct. 22 as Bus Driver Appreciation Day.

New Franklin Supt. Benjamin Dorson notes that the school board reviewed and approved the district’s annual report to the state. The board also received a presentation on the district’s state assessment data, along with a recap of the district’s Summer Journey Program and updates on the district’s bond projects. Dorson adds that 15 students are representing the district’s chapter at this week’s National FFA Convention in Indianapolis.