Despite His Troubles, Thomas Chose Franklin Schools Over Others | cover page
Despite the controversy that has beleaguered the Franklin Area School District for the past few years, Acting Superintendent Eugene Thomas, whose term as full superintendent begins July 1, hasn’t shied away from taking the job.
During an interview with the newspaper at his office, Thomas said the decision to come to Franklin was “one of the easiest choices I’ve ever had to make” and that he was very impressed with the people, community and opportunities in the neighborhood. . “I chose it over other offers.”
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