Franklin-McKinley School District public meetings in 2020
14 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Franklin-McKinley School District Board is reviewing updates on environmental initiatives and annual financial reports. The meeting includes the election of new officers and a proposal to expand a pilot recycling program district-wide.
- Proposal to expand recycling program with $7,979 in equipment costs and $16,380 in annual pick-up fees
- $3.5 million solar construction project for Franklin ($1.9M) and Santee ($1.6M) Elementary Schools
- Review of 2019-2020 Citizens Bond Oversight Committee Annual Report for Measure H
- Presentation of FY 2019-20 Annual Financial Statements and Performance Audits
- Election of Board President, Vice President, and Clerk
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Franklin-McKinley School District Governing Board will meet remotely to consider a recommendation to remain in distance learning through February 12, 2021, with updates planned for December and January. The board will also receive updates on dual immersion programs, review the superintendent's annual goals, and approve routine financial reports and a COVID testing agreement for staff.
- Recommendation to approve distance learning through February 12, 2021, with possible in-person instruction after winter break (Feb. 15-19, 2021)
- Update on the district's Dual Immersion Language Programs (Vietnamese and Spanish)
- Superintendent's annual goals: student progress reports, program evaluations, stakeholder input summaries, and semi-annual school site reports
- Monthly Financial Report for period ending October 31, 2020
- Curative Testing Agreement for COVID testing of staff at no cost to the district
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Franklin-McKinley School District Board of Education is holding a retreat meeting to discuss and review the Governance Team Handbook and the Superintendent's Annual Goals. The agenda also includes routine procedural items such as roll call, public comments, and approval of agenda additions and order.
- Discussion of Governance Team Handbook
- Discussion of Superintendent's Annual Goals
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker
- Meeting held at District Service Center Media Center
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Franklin-McKinley School District Governing Board met remotely on September 22, 2020, to approve the 2020-21 Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan required by SB 98. The board also ratified contracts for bus maintenance and special education services, and reviewed the status of Measure H bond funds. A public hearing was held regarding the sufficiency of instructional materials for grades TK-8.
- Approval of the 2020-21 Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan (LCP) replacing the LCAP for the 2020-21 school year
- Ratification of a $118,058.00 contract with Pacific Autism Center for Education (PACE) for Non-Public School services
- Ratification of a $30,000.00 contract with McCarthy Coach Worx for school bus service and repair
- Ratification of a $15,905.18 purchase of 8 wireless access points for student internet access in parking lots
- Public hearing on the sufficiency of instructional materials and textbooks for Transitional Kindergarten through grade eight
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Franklin-McKinley School District Governing Board met remotely to approve financial reports and ratify three education service contracts. The board also held a public hearing on the district's Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan, a requirement for the 2020-21 school year. Additionally, the board discussed personnel matters in closed session.
- Ratification of contract with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for English 3D Licenses ($15,976.43)
- Ratification of contract with BrainPOP for Digital Citizenship lessons ($25,811.67)
- Ratification of contract with Creative Learning Center for special education services ($94,777.50)
- Public hearing on the Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan for 2020-21
- Approval of Monthly Financial Report and Warrant Report for July 2020
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Franklin-McKinley School District Governing Board will meet remotely to consider consent items, including contracts for special education services and a distance learning platform. The board will also hold a closed session on personnel and negotiations, and hear public comments.
- Ratify $85,006 contract with AchieveKids for one student's special education placement
- Ratify $316,800.42 contract with Esther B. Clark for three students' special education placements
- Ratify $122,460 contract with The Creekside School for one student's special education placement
- Approve $18,807.40 contract with SeeSaw for interactive learning platform for grades PK-3
- Purchase mobile column lift from SEFAC US, INC for $29,245 for transportation department
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Franklin-McKinley School District Board will meet remotely to receive an update on the 2020-21 school opening plan for distance learning, as Santa Clara County remains on the state COVID-19 monitoring list. The board will also vote on several consent items, including contracts for communication tools, copiers, community programs, and bus repairs. The meeting includes closed session items on personnel and negotiations.
- 2020-21 School Opening Plan: Distance Learning update (information only)
- Ratify $23,255 contract with Remind for two-way parent-staff communication (COVID-19 funds)
- Accept $150,000 SJ Learns grant for After School Program Community Relations Coordinator
- Ratify 5-year, $774,000 contract with Pacific Office Automation for Sharp copiers
- Ratify $175,000 contract with Catholic Charities for Franklin-McKinley Children's Initiative (Title I funds)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Franklin-McKinley School District Governing Board is meeting remotely via video/telephone due to COVID-19 executive orders. The agenda is largely procedural, covering roll call, agenda approval, and public comment procedures, with one substantive discussion item: the Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA). Public comments are accepted only via email or phone, not live.
- Remote meeting via BigMarker video link and phone (dial-in +1 (312) 248-9348, ID 197187, passcode 8164)
- Public comments accepted via email or phone (408-283-6006) at least one hour before meeting
- Discussion of Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA)
- Board members listed: George Sanchez (President), Maimona Afzal Berta (VP), Thanh Tran (Clerk), Kerry Rosado, Rudy Rodriguez
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Franklin-McKinley School District Board held a remote meeting on May 12, 2020, to conduct public hearings on the adoption of new science and English Language Arts curricula. The board also held a hearing regarding a public utility easement granted to PG&E at the Transportation Yard to support electric bus charging. Additionally, the board ratified contracts for security services and air conditioning repairs.
- Public hearing for adoption of 7th and 8th grade Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) curriculum
- Public hearing for adoption of Kindergarten-5th grade English Language Arts/English Language Development curriculum
- Public hearing for grant of public utility easement to PG&E at 400 Tully Road Transportation Yard
- Ratification of $18,000 contract with Atlas Private Security, Inc. for district-wide patrol services
- Ratification of $51,634 contract with Environmental Systems, Inc. for air conditioning replacement
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Franklin-McKinley School District Board will meet remotely to consider several action items, including a $12,500 contract for a parcel tax feasibility study, a facilities lease with Alpha Cornerstone Academy, and a resolution establishing a Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee for the $80 million Measure R bond. The board will also declare a portable building surplus and approve personnel and minutes.
- Approve $12,500 agreement with Isom Advisors for parcel tax feasibility survey
- Declare one portable building surplus at Windmill Springs Elementary School
- Approve 5-year facilities lease with Alpha Public Schools/Alpha Cornerstone Academy
- Adopt Resolution 2020-22 to establish Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee for Measure R ($80M)
- Adopt Resolution 2020-24 recognizing Day of the Teacher
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Franklin-McKinley School District governing board will hold a remote meeting on April 21, 2020, due to COVID-19 executive orders. The agenda is largely routine, covering consent items for monthly financial reports, a contract amendment for bus repairs, and ratification of Chromebook purchases. The board will also consider a construction item to install artificial turf at Franklin School using bond funds.
- Approve $18,000 contract amendment with FJM Truck Center for yellow fleet automotive repairs
- Ratify $66,190.14 purchase of Touchscreen Chromebooks, storage carts, and hardware to replace outdated devices
- Approve $287,559.62 contract with Easy Turf for artificial turf installation at Franklin School using Measure H bond funds
- Approve $142,687.81 purchase of network electronics (Tripp Lite UPS and Ruckus Access Points) funded by E-Rate and Measure H
- Approve monthly warrant and financial reports for March 2020, and quarterly Williams Uniform Complaints report (no complaints filed)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Franklin-McKinley School District Board is set to adopt Resolution 2020-18, which delegates authority to the Superintendent to take necessary actions to protect students and staff from the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The meeting also includes a closed session regarding real property negotiations for the Communication Hill site and several consent items involving financial reports and construction contracts. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.
- Adoption of Resolution 2020-18 delegating authority to protect against Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Closed session negotiation regarding potential school site use at Communication Hill with Rob Bettencourt (MTA Properties)
- Ratification of contract amendment with Monique Alston, RN, School Nurse, totaling $37,400.00 from Special Education budget
- Ratification of $15,840.00 contract with Dryco Construction, Inc. for fence and walkway at Lairon Tech Academy
- Approval of $34,424.64 purchase of five kindergarten classroom furniture sets for Meadows Elementary School
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Franklin-McKinley School District Board is holding a public hearing on an energy service contract to install EV charging stations for its electric bus fleet. The Board is also asked to approve a Supplemental Early Retirement Program (SERP) that projects $1.085 million in savings over five years, while excluding the classified non-management group due to projected losses. Additionally, the Board will ratify several contracts under $25,000, including fire safety services and staff travel.
- Public hearing on Energy Service Contract with Nuvve Corporation Inc. and Jahn Plumbing Inc. for EV charging stations
- Approval of 2020 SERP for certificated and classified management staff, projecting $1.085M in 5-year savings
- Ratification of $19,913.22 contract with Nickell Fire Protection, Inc. for fire extinguisher testing
- Approval of $3,300 out-of-state travel for Bridges Academy staff to New Tech Summit in Dallas, TX
- Approval of MOU with TheatreWorks Silicon Valley for free assemblies at McKinley Elementary
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Franklin-McKinley School District Board will hold a regular meeting on January 14, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. The agenda includes closed session items on personnel and negotiations, followed by public comment and consent items. The board will vote on contract amendments for music education, document tracking, and math professional development, as well as approve out-of-state travel and construction-related actions.
- Ratify contract amendment with Music for Minors to include Franklin and Dahl Schools, with a fiscal impact of $350.00.
- Approve amendment to 2019-20 contract with Document Tracking Services for $31,575.98, funded by Title I.
- Approve amendment to 2019-20 contract with Silicon Valley Education Foundation for $79,249.29, funded by Title I.
- Approve 2019-2020 amendment to contract with RMA Group for materials testing at Lairon Tech Academy, totaling $22,237.25, funded by Measure H Bond.
- Approve out-of-state travel for Director of Educare Programs to New Orleans, LA, March 24-27, 2020, with no cost to the district.