#Public School Love Town hall
#Public School Love Town hall

The town hall focused on discussing budget challenges and governance issues within the San Francisco Unified School District, including concerns about transparency, allocation of funds, and the impact of charter schools on public education. Parents and community members expressed frustration with the current system and emphasized the need for increased community involvement and action to address these issues. The experts also discussed the importance of reforming Proposition 13, protecting student-facing positions, and advocating for fully funded public schools with sustainable community services.

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Summary of Audit
Summary of Audit

The San Francisco Unified School District's (SFUSD) June 30, 2024, audit report reveals significant financial and operational challenges, necessitating urgent attention and corrective actions. The audit report reveals substantial weaknesses in SFUSD's financial and operational controls. The negative financial certification and repeated findings of material weaknesses and non-compliance across various areas demand immediate and decisive action to implement robust corrective measures. The corrective actions in the audit focus’s on strengthening internal controls, improving financial procedures, enhancing staff training, and ensuring full compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and funding requirements. The findings underscore the need for substantial structural improvements in management, oversight, and accountability across the district.

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Summary of Representation Agreement for Legal Services from San Francisco City Attorney
Summary of Representation Agreement for Legal Services from San Francisco City Attorney

If approved by the Board of Education, effective February 28, 2025, the San Francisco City Attorney's Office outlines legal services to be provided to the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD). Due to SFUSD reported lack of internal legal resources and the City's support (including a School Stabilization Team), the City Attorney's Office will represent SFUSD, particularly regarding the impact of federal executive orders.

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Tell the Board of Supervisors: Restore remote public comment for committee meetings!
Tell the Board of Supervisors: Restore remote public comment for committee meetings!


This is a call to action urging San Franciscans to contact the Board of Supervisors and demand the reinstatement of remote public comment for committee meetings. The ability to provide comment remotely was eliminated in Fall 2023, limiting participation for those unable to attend in-person meetings. The organizers highlight the challenges this poses for parents and working individuals, emphasizing that excluding community voices undermines democratic participation. They provide a link to a letter-writing tool and encourage community members to get involved

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Access at Risk: The Implications of Cutting School Buses in SFUSD
Access at Risk: The Implications of Cutting School Buses in SFUSD

Despite abandoning a plan to close 11 schools in October 2024, the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) considered eliminating general education (GE) school bus service, impacting roughly 2000 students and saving a mere $2.6 million. While this was included in the December 2024 Fiscal Stabilization Plan, it was later deemed an "old plan" and cancelled. The author argues this cut is shortsighted, as it disproportionately affects low-income and English-learner students who rely on bus service to access diverse school programs across the city. Eliminating the buses would not only shift transportation costs to families but also exacerbate existing inequalities. The state subsidizes 60% of bus costs, meaning the district wouldn't realize the full projected savings. Further, the district lacks data to conduct an equity analysis of the impact of this cut, highlighting a lack of transparency and consideration for the logistical challenges faced by families, particularly those in lower-income neighborhoods. A more equitable solution would involve re-evaluating school program locations and the school assignment system to minimize the need for extensive bus routes.

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