Elect
Marc Cooper
for
Franklin McKinley School Board 2026
“The role of the Board of Trustees for a school district is to represent the values of the community. That’s what I will do for you.”
My ABC’s as a
Board Trustee
After teaching in the public school system for the past 22 years, I have sadly recognized that children are being promoted to high school unprepared to succeed academically. I am running for Franklin-McKinley School District Board to have an impact on the preparation of kindergarten through 8th grade students to succeed in high school.
Opt-Out Notice Program
The OPT-OUT Notice delivery system allows you to send a fully completed and signed OPT-OUT Notice directly to your child’s school and district. By utilizing this system, you ensure that your preferences regarding your child’s education are formally communicated and respected.
Parents Have Rights
I support every parents' right to choose the school they feel is BEST for their children, whether it's Regular, Charter, Private, or Homeschool!
This parent leadership team at one of our great charter schools, ACE Esperanza Middle School, thanked me for my unwavering support of them and their mission to provide a quality education in a safe and friendly environment. Go Panthers!
Catch up with Marc out and about:
Sylvandale Boys Basketball Playoffs: Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 3:30 p.m. (7th grade) and 4:45 p.m. (8th grade) Sylvandale Middle School vs. Leyva @ Sylvandale Middle School, 653 Sylvandale Avenue, San Jose, CA 95111
Bridges Boys Basketball Playoffs: Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 4:45 p.m. Bridges Academy vs. Davis Intermediate School, @ Davis Intermediate School, 5035 Edenview Dr. San Jose, CA
VASC Lunar New Year Celebration: Saturday, February 7, 2026, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. @ Vietnamese American Service Center, 2410 Senter Rd, San Jose, CA 95111
FMSD Board Meeting (Important! Don't miss!: Board will vote whether to extend contract with Charter School, ACE ESPERNZA MIDDLE SCHOOL): Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 7:00 p.m. @ FMSD Board Room, 645 Wool Creek Drive, San Jose, CA 95112
STEAM Night - Marshmallow Minds: Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. @
Dahl's Lunar New Year Celebration: Thursday, February 12, 2026, 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. @ Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary School, 3200 Water Street, San JoseCA95111
WMS Lunar New Year Performances: Friday, February 13, 2026, 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., and 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. @ WMS Cafe, 1998 Tully Road, San Jose, CA
Alpha Public Schools "Stars of Tomorrow": Thursday, March 5, 2026, 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. @ Mexican Heritage Plaza, 1700 Alum Rock Avenue, San Jose, CA
Community Board Meeting, Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. @ Franklin Elementary School, 420 Tully Road, San Jose, CA 95111
FMSD Board Meeting: Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 7:30 p.m. @ FMSD Board Room, 645 Wool Creek Drive, San Jose, CA 95112
Windmill Springs Career Day: Friday, March 27, 2025, 8:45 a.m. to 12 noon @ Windmill Springs School, 2880 Aetna Way, San Jose, CA 95121
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