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Parents urge district to replicate Franklin K-8 features and consider districtwide PTA model during consolidations
Summary
Multiple commenters asked the board to study the Franklin K-8 'school of choice' model for replication as schools consolidate and proposed creating a districtwide PTA structure to equitize enrichment and parent engagement across buildings.
Parents and community members addressed the board during public comment urging tailored measures to support equity during upcoming school consolidations. Amanda McBride, a parent and former staff member, urged the district to analyze the Franklin School K-8 model's 'school of choice' features for replication so students across consolidated buildings can access comparable opportunities, and proposed forming a district-wide PTA structure to coordinate resources and enrichment.
Keith Rivera also told the board he believes enrollment decline is linked to Dual Language Immersion siting and consolidation choices that concentrate programs in more affordable housing zones, a claim he said could force program and high school impacts over time. The board recorded these public comments and indicated an interest in further analysis; staff follow-up and data requests were noted for future agenda items.
