Elliott Franklin
School Board
District 10
Important Dates
To vote in the May 5th primary,
you must be registered by April 6, 2026.
Early voting will be held April 15-April 30th
Leading with Integrity. Serving with Purpose.
Elliott Franklin is focused on responsible leadership and strong academic standards to support students and families across Williamson County.
“Strong standards, responsible stewardship, and real-world preparation — because our students deserve excellence, not experiments.”
Focus Areas
Key Initiatives to Enhance Our Education System
Fiscal Stewardship & Transparency
Williamson County Schools operates on a $608 million annual budget, funded largely by local taxpayers. Under the current TISA funding formula, the state covers only about 33% of school funding, leaving Williamson County taxpayers to fund roughly 67% locally. Elliott supports working with state leaders to pursue a fairer return on local tax dollars and ensuring spending prioritizes classrooms and teachers. Elliott supports school choice but opposes the Tennessee Education Freedom Scholarship Program, which redirects public school funding without addressing academic gaps within the system. Strong schools require financial discipline, transparency, and accountability.
Academic Excellence: Back to Basics
While Williamson County Schools performs well overall, the data shows clear gaps: 31% of students are not proficient in reading and 36% are not proficient in math. Elliott believes those numbers demand action. He supports a strong focus on early literacy through Science of Reading (phonics-based instruction), improved math fluency standards, and measurable progress tracking. Before expanding programs or adopting new trends, the district must ensure every student masters the fundamentals.
Real-World Readiness (with Disciplined Technology)
Williamson County Schools’ vision is to provide a supportive environment where students are challenged to pursue excellence in academics, athletics, and the arts. Elliott supports strengthening that mission by ensuring curriculum, instructional materials, and technology are age-appropriate and aligned with high academic standards. He believes classroom technology should be purposeful and limited in early grades, with digital tools regularly evaluated for effectiveness and AI introduced thoughtfully as a support tool — not a replacement for critical thinking. Excellence requires clear standards, strong fundamentals, and sound judgment at every grade level.
Unique Commitment to Quality Education
Principled, Steady Leadership
Elliott brings a calm, thoughtful approach to decision-making, focusing on what is best for students and schools.
A Parent and Community Member First
As a Williamson County parent and active community volunteer, Elliott understands the real-world impact school board decisions have on families, teachers, and students.
Experience Leading Complex Organizations
Elliott has extensive experience managing complex, regulated organizations with a focus on accountability, transparency, and measurable results— skills that translate directly to effective school board governance.
How We Collaborate for Educational Success
Listening to the Community
Elliott prioritizes listening to parents, teachers, and community members before making decisions.
Data-Driven Decisions
Elliott supports using clear data and outcomes to guide policy and investment decisions.
Respectful Leadership
Elliott believes productive collaboration comes from respect, transparency, and accountability.
Community Voices
I am proud to endorse Elliott Franklin for Williamson County School Board – District 10. As a 20-year county resident, mom of a Ravenwood graduate, and grandmother of current public school students, I care deeply about our schools.
I’ve known Elliott for six years and have seen his leadership firsthand. He is intelligent, respectful, and deeply committed to our community. His background in management and IT leadership brings exactly the experience our school board needs to navigate complex challenges and support student success.
Please vote for Elliott Franklin in the Republican Primary on May 5, 2026, and support him through the general election on August 6. Our students deserve strong leadership — and Elliott is it. – Valerie W.
I have worked with and watched Elliott’s passion for Williamson County and, especially, its schools. Not only is he knowledgeable and willing to speak out concerning issues affecting the county, its teachers and its schools, but he is an excellent communicator. He will keep parents and all citizens informed about what is going on in schools and how he plans to address issues. He has the votes of my wife and I… even though we no longer have children in the county’s schools. – Frank L.
I believe Elliott is the best candidate for District 10 School Board. He is experienced and principled. Above all else, he will be for parents and students. We need him in Williamson County. – Elise F.