Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
| TK and Kindergarten | 1st-6th Grades | |
|---|---|---|
| Start Time | 7:30 am | 7:30 am |
| Dismissal | 1:47 am | 1:57 pm |
| Dismissal on Wednesday | 12:38 pm | 12:48 pm |
| Dismissal on Minimum Day | 10:49 am | 10:59 am |
A Word From Our Principal
Welcome to Benjamin Franklin School, home of the Falcons! My name is Shawnna Derache and I am thrilled to be the Principal at Franklin! I come to Franklin with 32 years of experience in Anaheim Elementary School District and this is my eleventh year as a site principal. In addition, we welcome our new Vice Principal, Dr. Jenny Hitchcock to the Franklin staff. We look forward to meeting you and working together to support our incredible students!
Our Franklin family consists of an extremely dedicated staff which promotes nurturing relationships and academic excellence in a positive and inclusive environment. They are committed to ensuring that our students learn, grow and thrive while in our care.
We are pleased to announce that Franklin is a Community School this year! Our Community School Program offers integrated student support, expanded enrichment opportunities, family and community engagement events, and collaborative leadership practices. Please look for announcements of upcoming community events on our Franklin Parent Square platform.
Thank you for your continued patience, kindness, and safety during arrival and dismissal times. It is important to remember not to double park on Water Street. We want to keep our students as safe as possible!
At Franklin School, we value a strong home-school connection. We encourage you to contact us with any questions you may have. We look forward to an outstanding school year!!
Franklin: At least 1% better every day!
School Site Council Meetings
Franklin Families,
Below you will find the scheduled School Site Council (SSC) meetings. The SSC/ELAC meeting agendas will be posted 72 hours before the meeting date. Meeting minutes will be posted after each meeting.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Regular Board of Education Meeting of June 10, 2026
The Board President is requested to declare a public hearing for the purpose of review and adoption of the SELPA Annual Service Plan and Annual Budget Plan in accordance with Education Code §56205. These documents are a required component of the SELPA Local Plan, and will be submitted to the California Department of Education by June 30, 2026.
Copies of this plan are available for inspection at the Anaheim Elementary School District Office, Special Services Department.
After hearing comments from the public, the Board President will give notice that a vote on this item is scheduled for the June 17, 2026, Regular Board meeting.
Public Hearing Notice: Extended School Year (ESY) Waiver
Educational Services
Office of Assistant Superintendent
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Regular Board of Education Meeting of April 8, 2026
Anaheim Elementary School District Staff Development Center
1001 S. East Street, Board Room - Building B, Anaheim. CA 92805 6:30 p.m.
The Board President is requested to declare a public hearing for the purpose of review and adoption of a waiver request to modify AESD's Extended School Year (ESY) program from 20 days (4 hours daily) to 16 days of instruction (5 hours daily). The shift in schedule will facilitate alignment with the dates of the general education summer instructional program, support increased opportunities for inclusive programming, reduce challenges for families with students in multiple programs, and support greater cohesion for staff and students.
Use of the waiver request process will also ensure the District remains in compliance with Ed Code Section 3043 (d) related to Extended School Year.
After hearing comments from the public, the Board President will give notice that a vote on this item is scheduled at the April 8, 2026, Regular Board meeting.
Jesús Chavarria, Superintendent
and Secretary of the Governing Board of the
Anaheim Elementary School District
Posted: March 24, 2026