Franklin-McKinley School District public meetings in 2023
19 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Franklin-McKinley School District Board will consider approving the 2023-24 First Interim Report with a Positive Certification, which warns of a fiscal cliff requiring over $8 million in one-time-funded expenditure cuts and an additional $7.4 million to remain solvent by March 2024. The board will also elect officers, discuss closed-session items including a real property negotiation for a potential school site at Communication Hill, and vote on consent items for curriculum purchases and an MOU.
- Approve 2023-24 First Interim Report with Positive Certification; report identifies need to cut over $8M in one-time-funded expenditures and $7.4M more by March 2024
- Closed session: Conference with real property negotiator for Communication Hill property (Superintendent Cruz, MTA Properties) for potential school site
- Consent item: $26,469.07 purchase of E.L. Achieve ELD curriculum for after-school intervention at Kennedy and Shirakawa
- Consent item: $32,355.85 contract amendment to Learning A-Z extending Writing A-Z through Summer 2024 for CORAL classrooms
- Ratify MOU with Silicon Valley Education Foundation for Hour of Code at Dahl Elementary (no cost)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Franklin-McKinley School District Board of Education will meet in person on November 14, 2023, to handle routine business, including consent items, recognitions, and public comments. The board will also hold a closed session to discuss employee discipline, negotiations, a real property negotiation for a potential school site at Communication Hill, and expulsion recommendations for two students. The open session includes approving consent items such as a $21,764 purchase of 18 Chromebook carts for after-school programs and a $19,500 contract with Girls on the Run.
- Purchase of 18 Lock and Charge Chromebook Carts for After School Intervention Programs for $21,764 funded by ELOP
- Contract with Girls on the Run for Dahl, Ramblewood, Shirakawa, and Stonegate schools for $19,500 funded by ELOP
- Closed session: Conference with Real Property Negotiator regarding Communication Hill property for potential school site
- Closed session: Stipulated and Request for Waiver of Expulsion Hearing with Recommendation for Expulsion for Student A and Student B
- Memorandum of Understanding with Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival for Lairon School (free event)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Franklin-McKinley School District Board of Education will meet in person to hear an annual update on Spring 2023 CAASPP test results and consider several consent items, including memoranda of understanding for STEAM programs, tree planting, library refurbishment, and science workshops. The board will also hold a closed session for personnel, negotiations, and real property discussions, including a potential school site at Communication Hill.
- Closed session: OAH cases 2023080359 and 2023070731, public employee discipline, personnel, negotiations, and real property negotiation for Communication Hill with MTA Properties.
- Information item: 2023 Spring CAASPP results presentation (30 pages).
- Consent: MOU with Marshmallow Minds STEAM program at Santee, Franklin, Windmill Springs, Ramblewood, Shirakawa, and Bridges Academy.
- Consent: MOU with Our City Forest to plant trees at Los Arboles School.
- Consent: MOU with Bay Area Access Books to refurbish Kennedy Elementary library.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Franklin-McKinley School District Board will consider approving the 2023 Comprehensive Coordinated Early Intervening Services Plan (CCEIS) to address significant disproportionality in special education identification of Hispanic/Latinx students. The board will also hear a presentation on summer 2023 programs and handle consent items including contract ratifications and a monthly financial report.
- Approve 2023 CCEIS Plan with $216,178 in federal IDEA funds
- Ratify $9,072.34 increase to MMCS contract for Projector Phase 2 (total $27,189.37, Measure R funds)
- Approve MOU with All for Kidz, Inc. for free NED Show assembly at Hellyer School
- Approve Monthly Warrant Report for August 2023
- Closed session: real property negotiation for Communication Hill potential school site
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Franklin-McKinley School District Board of Education will meet in person on September 12, 2023, at 8:00 PM. The board will hold a public hearing on the sufficiency of instructional materials, take action on consent items, and report on closed session actions. The agenda also includes closed session discussions on personnel, negotiations, and a property negotiation for a potential school site at Communication Hill.
- Public hearing on sufficiency/insufficiency of instructional materials (TK-8) per Education Code 60119
- Ratify purchase of 15 Lock N Charge device carts for $17,381.44 from Technology District Wide Funds
- Approve MOU with Seniors Council Foster Grandparent Program for Los Arboles Elementary (no cost)
- Declare obsolete History-Social Science curriculum (Pearson Scott Foresman, Glencoe/McGraw Hill)
- Closed session: real property negotiation with Rob Bettencourt (MTA Properties) for Communication Hill site
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Franklin-McKinley School District Board will hold a closed session to discuss real property negotiations for a potential school site at Communication Hill, involving Superintendent Cruz and MTA Properties. The open session includes consent items for purchases and contracts, plus routine procedural matters. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person.
- Closed session: Conference with real property negotiator for Communication Hill property (potential school site)
- Consent item: Purchase of Winsor Learning's Sonday Systems Intervention Program for $15,718.83 (LCAP funds)
- Consent item: Ratification of Follett annual licensing and maintenance contract for $51,892.37 (LCFF funds, two-year)
- Consent item: Ratification of Audacity contract for 2023 summer school programs for $69,246.56 (ELOP funds)
- Consent item: MOU with Seniors Council Foster Grandparent Program for Franklin Elementary
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
This is a board retreat meeting of the Franklin-McKinley School District, held at the District Service Center. The board will discuss governance and the superintendent's annual goals, with no formal action items listed. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person.
- Discussion of governance (item 4.01)
- Discussion of superintendent's annual goals (item 4.02)
- Public oral communications (item 3.01)
- Approval of agenda additions and order (items 2.01, 2.02)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Franklin-McKinley School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for personnel, negotiations, and real property talks, followed by public action items. Key decisions include approving the 2023-24 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) with $19,377,250 in LCFF funds, the $6,000,000 Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) Plan, and the $628,832.83 adoption of TCI Social Studies curriculum for grades K-6. The board will also hear an update on the Early Literacy Supplemental Block grant for McKinley Elementary and approve the Arts, Music, & Instructional Materials Block Grant plan of $2,459,000.
- Approve 2023-24 LCAP with $19,377,250 in LCFF funds
- Adopt TCI Social Studies curriculum for grades K-6 at $628,832.83
- Approve Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) Plan at $6,000,000
- Approve Arts, Music, & Instructional Materials Block Grant plan at $2,459,000
- Closed session: real property negotiation for Communication Hill potential school site
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Franklin-McKinley School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with closed session items, including a student expulsion hearing and real property negotiations for a potential school site at Communication Hill. In open session, the board will consider adopting resolutions recognizing Students' Mental Health Week and supporting LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, along with several consent items for contracts under $25,000.
- Resolution 2023-17 recognizing Students' Mental Health Week
- Resolution No. 2023-15 in support of LGBTQIA+ Pride Month
- Contract with Starting Arts for Dahl Elementary after-school arts program, $24,000
- Ratification of contract amendment with Sound & Signal for fire alarm systems, $24,000
- Ratification of contract with School Employer Association of California (SEAC), $17,640
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Franklin-McKinley School District Board is holding a special in-person meeting on April 14, 2023. The main action item is a resolution to submit a waiver application to the California State Board of Education to increase the district's bonding capacity limitation. The district wants to issue the remaining $53 million in voter-approved general obligation bonds for facilities, but is currently limited by state law to $11.1 million. The board will also handle routine procedural items and public comments.
- Resolution No. 2023-15: approval to submit waiver to raise bonding capacity from $11.1M to allow $53M in bond expenditures
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes per person; agenda questions via email 24 hours in advance
- Land acknowledgment and mission statement reading
- Approval of agenda additions and order
- Special meeting is in-person only at District Service Center, 645 Wool Creek Drive, San Jose
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Franklin-McKinley School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing to seek a waiver from the State Board of Education to exceed its bonding capacity limit, allowing it to sell the remaining $53.2 million of Measure R bonds. The board will also consider several consent items, including curriculum purchases and memorandums of understanding.
- Public hearing on debt capacity waiver for Measure R bond to access remaining $53.2 million
- Purchase of Amplify Science materials for 3rd grade Spanish Dual Immersion program for $20,841.73
- MOU with Access Books Bay Area to refurbish Dahl Elementary library
- MOU with All for Kids, Inc. for NED's Mindset Mission assembly at Meadows Elementary
- MOU with Jostens Photography for Franklin School picture day
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Franklin-McKinley School District Board will hold a regular meeting with closed session items, public comments, and several information and action items. Key items include an annual update on five charter schools, a child nutrition program update, and approval of the district's transportation plan. The board will also consider consent items, including a purchase of two school buses for $213,140.50.
- Annual charter school update for ACE Esperanza, KIPP Heritage, Rocketship Mosaic, Rocketship Spark, and Voices College-Bound Academy
- Approval of the Franklin-McKinley School District Transportation Plan (required by Ed Code 39800.1)
- First reading of Board Policy AR 3541 on Transportation Routes and Services
- Purchase of two gasoline school buses from A-Z Bus Sales for $213,140.50 (Arts & Music Block Grant)
- Closed session: real property negotiation for Communication Hill with MTA Properties
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Franklin-McKinley School District Board will hold a regular meeting on March 14, 2023, starting with closed session items, followed by public comment and action items. Key decisions include approving the FY 2022-23 Second Interim Report with a Positive Certification, a $536,798.15 contract amendment for fire damage repair at Alpha Cornerstone Academy, and a $2,912,762 contract extension with Sodexo America for food services. The board will also consider consent items such as school safety plans for all FMSD schools.
- Approve FY 2022-23 Second Interim Report with Positive Certification
- Approve $536,798.15 contract amendment with MJ12 Corp for fire damage repair at Alpha Cornerstone Academy (Measure R Bond Funds, insurance-reimbursed)
- Approve $2,912,762 contract extension with Sodexo America, LLC for food services management consulting (Food Services Budget)
- Approve 2023-24 School Safety Plans for all FMSD schools
- Closed session: real property negotiation for potential school site at Communication Hill with MTA Properties
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Franklin-McKinley School District Board of Education is meeting in person to consider consent items, including a $145,444.69 purchase of 500 Chromebooks for student use, and to ratify two construction contracts funded by Measure R bond funds. The board will also hold a closed session on personnel, negotiations, and real property negotiations for a potential school site at Communication Hill. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.
- Purchase of 500 Chromebooks for $145,444.69 via CMAS contract with IT Management, funded by ECF Window 1 funds and technology refresh budget
- Ratify $16,614.00 contract with Sonitrol for intrusion detection system upgrade at the District Service Center, funded by Measure R
- Ratify $18,730.00 contract amendment with All County Flooring for new carpet at the District Office Enrollment Center, funded by Measure R
- Closed session includes conference with real property negotiator regarding Communication Hill property for potential school site
- Approve minutes from January 24 and February 14, 2023 open session board meetings
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
This is a special in-person board meeting for the Franklin-McKinley School District, held without live streaming. The agenda is largely procedural, covering roll call, public comments, and agenda approvals, followed by a board retreat discussion on governance practices, board protocols, and superintendent annual goals. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed.
- Discussion of good governance practices
- Discussion of board protocols, norms, and policies
- Discussion of superintendent annual goals
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes per person
- In-person meeting only, not live streamed
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Franklin-McKinley School District Board of Education is holding a study session focused on school safety plans. The agenda includes procedural items like roll call, agenda approval, and public comments, but the main item is a presentation and discussion of school safety plans. The meeting is in-person only and not live-streamed.
- Discussion of School Safety Plans (item 4.01)
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes per person (Board Bylaw 9323)
- Meeting held at District Service Center Boardroom, 645 Wool Creek Drive, San Jose
- In-person only, not live-streamed
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Franklin-McKinley School District Board will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for personnel, negotiations, and real property discussions, followed by public action items. The board will consider continuing the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) committee as a regular standing committee and will vote on several consent items, including travel, contracts, and a data services agreement.
- Closed session: Conference with real property negotiator re: Communication Hill property for potential school site (negotiator: Superintendent Cruz; party: Rob Bettencourt, MTA Properties)
- Action item: Approve continuing DEIB committee as regular committee (Resolution No. 2020-06)
- Consent: Approve out-of-state travel for Bridges Academy students to Washington, D.C., May 23-27, 2023 (student cost $2,539; adult $2,920, self-funded)
- Consent: Ratify $19,000 contract amendment with Sound & Signal for district-wide clock, fire alarm, and intercom systems maintenance
- Consent: Ratify $21,686 MOU with Santa Clara County Office of Education for DataZone access (LCAP funds)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Franklin-McKinley School District Board will hold a special meeting to discuss and act on filling a board vacancy left by the resignation of Maimona Afzal Berta. The board will review and approve candidate questions, interview four candidates, and select one for provisional appointment. Public comments on the interviews will be heard.
- Interview candidates for provisional board appointment: Hong Ha N. Hoang, Manuel F. Martinez, Milan R. Balinton, Tammy L. Lariz
- Review and approve candidate interview questions
- Discuss and act on board vacancy
- Public comments on candidate interviews (3-minute limit per speaker)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Franklin-McKinley School District Board will meet to approve the process for filling a board vacancy, discuss a Chromebook purchase, and consider several consent items including contracts and reports. The vacancy arose from Maimona Afzal Berta's resignation, and the board must fill it by January 24, 2023. The meeting includes closed session items on personnel and negotiations.
- Approve process for filling board vacancy (deadline Jan 24, 2023)
- Ratify purchase of 1000 Chromebooks for $326,740.31
- Approve $40,000 contract amendment with Robert Half International
- Approve $35,618.23 purchase of mobile cafeteria tables for Santee Elementary
- Approve $62,670.50 contract with AchieveKids Non-Public School