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Board of Education

Parents for Public Schools aims to elevate the role of parents in public school advocacy and reform by promoting a new standard and a new attitude for involvement at every level. We encourage our members to get informed of the Board of Education meetings and processes.

 

Congratulations to new Board President and Vice President

At the first Board of Education meeting of 2010, the BOE voted in their new Board President, Commissioner Jane Kim, and new Vice President, Commissioner (and PPS-SF member!) Hydra Mendoza.

Congratulations to both of them in their new leadership roles and thanks to former Board President Kim-Shree Maufas for her leadership.

 

Blog by BOE Commissioner Rachel Norton

Commissioner Rachel Norton blogs on Board of Education meetings and issues. This is a good way to find out what is being discussed from a Board member's perspective. Go to Rachel's blog.

 

BOE Meetings

The BOE meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 555 Franklin. There is parking available in the lot on McAllister Street.

For Meeting Notices and Agendas, see the SFUSD website. There is always an opportunity to speak during general matters but you may also comment on any agenda item. Call 241-6427 to be put on the list to speak. This is also the number you call to speak to or leave a message for school board members.

Can't attend the meeting? You can still find out what's going on:

1) Live broadcasts
Access the live broadcast during the meeting from the SFUSD website BOE homepage.

2) Board Meeting Broadcast Archives on Video on Demand on SFGTV
You can also view past meetings on Video on Demand (Note: you must have Windows Media Player)



School Board Leadership

From the CA School Boards Association: Find answers to frequently asked questions about the roles and responsibilities of school boards.

Standing Committees of the BOE

Board of Education has several committees that meet separately from the general Board of Education meetings. Standing Committees include:

See the Standing Committees page on the SFUSD website for the list of committee members. Meetings are not official until a formal and legal notice is posted. For meeting notices, please go to the SFUSD district website, Board of Education homepage and see the Meeting Notices* in the right column. *Standing, Ad Hoc, & Select Committee Meetings are subject to change.



 

RELATED CONTENT

BOE Meetings

Contact information for BOE members (84kb,pdf).

PRESS

New leadership, new rules on the school board; Jill Tucker; SF Chronicle; January 14, 2010

School Beat: Don't forget the School Board Elections; Lisa Schiff; Beyond Chron; October 9, 2008

School Board Battle is On; Beth Winegartner; SF Examiner; July 27, 2008