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A Safe Start to the New School Year
Aug 12, 2026, 8:02 PM • Office of Vice Mayor Pam Foley
Summary
Vice Mayor Pam Foley emphasizes the importance of traffic safety as students return to school in District 9, urging drivers to obey speed limits and remain alert to protect children walking and biking. She highlights the ongoing Schools of Tomorrow process, which led to school consolidations and boundary updates to improve equity and opportunities. The Board of Education has formed an Asset Management Advisory Committee to recommend uses for closed school campuses and is seeking community members to apply. Additionally, Foley reminds residents to safely dispose of lithium batteries to prevent fires and promotes the final Viva Parks community event on August 13.
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Key positions and references
Key positions
- Advocates for safer streets and slower speeds near schools
- Supports Schools of Tomorrow consolidations and boundary updates
- Encourages community participation in Asset Management Advisory Committee
- Promotes safe disposal of lithium batteries to prevent fires
Agenda items and issues mentioned
- Schools of Tomorrow school consolidations and boundary updates
- Asset Management Advisory Committee formation and role
- Traffic safety concerns related to speeding near schools
- Lithium battery disposal safety
Meetings and events mentioned
- District 9 Viva Parks event on August 13, 2026
- City Council meeting on August 18, 2026
- National Night Out neighborhood events
- Virtual information sessions for Asset Management Advisory Committee applicants
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https://www.sanjoseca.gov/district9?mc_cid=754cab0820&mc_eid=UNIQID Correction: This month's Viva Parks event at Thousand Oaks Park was previously advertised with an incorrect date. The correct date is this Thursday, August 13 - event details below. August 2026 District 9 Digest https://bit.ly/D9PamFoleyFacebook?mc_cid=754cab0820&mc_eid=UNIQID https://bit.l…