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Superintendent and trustees highlight student awards, tech challenge and community events

Franklin-McKinley School District Board of Education · April 29, 2026
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Summary

Superintendent Cruz and trustees reported on recent events: advocacy in Sacramento, bilingual recognition, a district tech challenge with many student teams, Black April commemorations and open houses; trustees encouraged continued community engagement and asked for follow-ups on charter credentialing.

Superintendent Cruz reviewed recent district activity, including advocacy in Sacramento for full funding and flexibility around substitute assignments, attendance at a bilingual recognition event, and the tech challenge that drew more than 15 student teams. He invited the board and community to a Vietnamese-American commemoration scheduled for the next morning at 9:00 a.m. and congratulated principals and students recognized at regional awards.

Trustees gave short reports on community events they attended — open houses, award ceremonies and performances — and noted student recognitions. Trustee Rodriguez formally requested that each charter school present a plan to increase clear teacher credential percentages; the board president acknowledged the request to add it to a future agenda. The meeting adjourned after trustees confirmed future meeting dates.