Franklin-McKinley School District

Measure K Initiative from the People - 2/3 Approval Required

Vote Yes on K to provide critical funding to protect the quality of education in Franklin-McKinley schools.

With the unprecedented health and economic crisis, our schools need locally controlled funding more than ever to provide quality education. State school funding is unreliable and unstable. Measure K is needed to keep good teachers in our schools, preserve academic programs and make our schools clean and safe to return to in-person learning.

All Measure K funds go directly to our local schools, are controlled locally, and cannot be taken away by the state. Without Measure K, Franklin-McKinley School District would have to make millions in drastic cuts to classroom education over the next few years.

Measure K will continue to improve student achievement by providing a well-rounded education for all students. It will also maintain other student supports, including devices, internet connectivity, tutoring and counseling programs for at-risk students. Measure K will also help protect student access to after-school programs, keeping kids on the right track.

Measure K ensures local students continue to receive a quality 21st century education and are able to excel in today’s global society.

Vote YES on K to:

·         Provide a safer learning environment during health or other emergencies

·         Protect science, technology , reading, writing and math program

·         Maintain small class sizes

·         Attract and retain highly qualified teachers

·         Maintain art, music and electives for a well-rounded education

Strong Fiscal Accountability Protections

·         All Measure K funds will benefit local elementary and middle schools and cannot be taken away by the state

·         No funds can be spent on administrators’ salaries

·         Independent citizen oversight and annual audits ensure all funds are used wisely

·         Senior citizens can receive an exemption

Strong neighborhood schools help improve property values in our community, whether or not you have children I school.

Join neighbors, community leaders and parents in supporting local students. Vote YES on Measure K!

Just this last March, district voters approved a $80,000,000 bond measure (Measure R) and in 2018 another $67,400,000 bond measure.

How did the district reward students, parents and taxpayers for this massive expenses ad massive debt (remember bonds have to be paid back with interest…lots and lots of interest)?

Let us look at latest student academic performance:

·         2018-19 school year results: 55.5% below grade level for English.

·         2018-19 school year results: 63.65% below grade for math.

The District rewarded students, parents, and taxpayers for the passage of the 2008 parcel tax and the above bond debt by failing a majority of students’ proficiency in both English and math!

Source California Department of Education Data Partnership—www.ed-data.org

Should you, the voters, reward the district for abysmal scores in both subjects?

If no, we encourage you to vote NO on Measure K.

If you reward failure, you will get more failure!

Don’t reward bad behavior, vote No on K.

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