San Francisco, CA — As San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) faces ongoing decisions regarding long-term district operations, budget adjustments, and resource allocations, hearing directly from prospective leaders is crucial for students, educators, and families.
To help our community stay informed ahead of the election, Parents for Public Schools of San Francisco (PPS-SF) and The Phoenix Project are co-hosting a nonpartisan SFUSD Board of Education Candidate Virtual Forum.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM PDT
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Cost: Free & Open to the Public
Registration Link: RSVP for the Candidate Forum
Addressing What Matters Most to SFUSD Families
This forum is designed to give the public a clear look at where candidates stand on the most pressing issues impacting San Francisco public education. Key discussion topics will include:
School Sustainability & Resource Allocations: How candidates plan to approach fiscal stability, district budgeting, and ensuring equitable resource distribution across all neighborhood schools.
Educator & Student Retention & Supports: Strategies for attracting and retaining dedicated teachers and staff while expanding the academic and emotional support systems students need to succeed.
Family Agency & Equitable Access: Policies that respect parent and family voices in decision-making and uphold equitable access across enrollment pathways and special programs.
Governance & Accountability: Ensuring transparent leadership and public accountability on the Board of Education.
Participating Candidates
Commissioner Alida Fisher
Laurance Lee
Ryan Hazelton
Reina Tello
Virginia Cheung
(Disclaimer: Candidates Phil Kim and Tim Toung were invited to participate and did not respond. Candidate Autumn Brown Garibay was invited and could not attend due to a prior campaign commitment. This is a nonpartisan educational event.)
How to Attend
Space is available online, but registration is required to receive the Zoom connection details.
👉 Click here to RSVP and submit questions for the candidates at info@ppssf.org