School Consolidation Information Page
On September 10, 2024, at a regular meeting, the Board of Education unanimously approved to move forward with the process of establishing a School Consolidation Committee and a timeline of the school consolidation process. The purpose of the Committee is to review and analyze the school sites within the District and to determine which might be closed and/or consolidated as it will not be needed for school purposes. The Committee will then present a report to the Board of Trustees (Board) recommending school sites for school closure and/or consolidation. This is an important task and the District is looking for committed individuals, parents of currently enrolled students in the district and/or residents within the district's boundaries, to be members of the Committee.
Following the application deadline extension of October 11, the members of the School Consolidation Advisory Committee (SCAC) was finalized on October 15. The SCAC is comprised of 22 members to include a broad cross-section of community members who have an interest in and may be affected by school closures. Members of the Committee serve only on a voluntary basis. The Committee is comprised of the following:
- Representatives of FMSD school Parents (FMSD resident or from outside district) (14)
- Employee Associations (3 FMEA and 3 CSEA)
- Management Team (2 Principals)
- Executive Cabinet (resource)
- Superintendent (resource)
- Facilitator (resource)
All Committee meetings, proceedings, and deliberations will be open to the public. Meetings will be scheduled from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at the District Office (645 Wool Creek Drive, San Jose, CA 95112, in the Boardroom unless otherwise noted.
It is expected that the Committee will complete its work by January 2025 to meet statutory deadlines.
It is anticipated that the Committee's report will be provided to the Board at its February 4, 2025 Special Board meeting. Subsequently, it is anticipated that a corresponding agenda item will be presented to the Board on February 11, 2025 for consideration.
School Consolidation Communications Plan 45-Day Budget Revision (August 13, 2024)
For questions, please contact either Jason Vann, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services, jason.vann@fmsd.org or (408) 283-6020 or Cathe Mati Executive Assistant to Superintendent Juan Cruz, cathe.mati@fmsd.org or (408) 283-6006.
