Franklin Township will activate automatic 'away' email for staff at 6:30 p.m. to support work–life balance

Beginning this school year, the Franklin Township Public School District will activate an automatic away message on staff email accounts at 6:30 p.m. each evening, Dr. Maroon said. He framed the change as a tool to help employees maintain a healthy balance between professional and personal lives.

Dr. Maroon emphasized the policy is not intended to discourage communication and said staff members will respond to messages "within 24 hours of the next regular school day or business day." He described the change as a way to value staff time while continuing to encourage strong communication between families and the district.