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Board of Education

Meet the Board of Education

The Franklin-McKinley School District Board of Education is a dedicated group of community leaders who are elected to overlapping four-year terms. The Board of Education is dedicated to ensuring the success of every student in the District through clear, concise direction to the Superintendent. The Board of Education brings a wealth of real-world experience and concern for children to their position.

The duties of the Board include adopting the annual budget, approving all expenditures, establishing District policy, authorizing employment of personnel, approving community partnerships, and approving new and innovative academic initiatives.  

Portrait of Trustee George Sanchez

 George Sanchez, President
 Member Since 1993
 george.sanchez@fmsd.org
 Term Ends November 2024

Portrait of Trustee Milan Balinton

 Milan Balinton, Vice President
 Member Since 2023
 milan.balinton@fmsd.org
 Term Ends November 2024

Portrait of Trustee Steven Sanchez

 Steven Sanchez, Clerk of the Board
 Member Since 2022
 steven.sanchez@fmsd.org
 Term Ends November 2026

Portrait of Trustee Marc Cooper
 Marc Cooper, Member of the Board
 Member Since 2022
 marc.cooper@fmsd.org
 Term Ends November 2026
Portrait of Trustee Rudy Rodriguez
 Rudy Rodriguez, Member of the Board
 Member Since 2010
 rudy.rodriguez@fmsd.org
 Term Ends November 2026


Board of Education Support Staff

Cathe Mati
Executive Assistant to Superintendent Juan Cruz
cathe.mati@fmsd.org
Office: (408) 283-6006
Fax: (408) 283-6022