ShareAdd Us On GoogleAdd as a preferred source on GoogleFRANKLIN, Texas (KBTX) - The Franklin Independent School District Board of Trustees has announced that it has approved Superintendent Russell White's request for administrative leave at a meeting on Wednesday.

Board President Justin Kleiber said in a press release that the board supports White's request."The Board of Trustees fully supports Superintendent Russell White and his request for administrative leave," Kleiber said.

"Our decision was made with careful consideration and with the best interest of our students, staff, and the entire Franklin ISD community."The board named Laci Rasberry as acting superintendent, effective immediately.