San Francisco Unified School District public meetings in 2020
114 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Meeting: Committee of the Whole
The SFUSD Board of Education, meeting as a Committee of the Whole, will discuss and define district priorities for a Zero-Based Budgeting process to address projected deficits of $75 million in FY 2021-22 and $94 million in FY 2022-23. No formal action will be taken; the discussion will guide staff in developing budget recommendations. The board will also hold closed sessions on employee discipline, anticipated litigation (including three named cases), and labor negotiations with multiple unions.
- Discussion of FY 2021-22 District Priorities for Zero-Based Budgeting to address $75M deficit
- Closed session on public employee discipline/dismissal release
- Closed session on anticipated litigation: LM v. SFUSD, LMG v. SFUSD, AL v. SFUSD
- Closed session on labor negotiations with UESF, SEIU 1021, United Administrators, and others
Augmented Joint Select Committee - Board of Supervisors, Board of Education, and Board of Trustees of City College of San Francisco
The Augmented Joint Select Committee of the Board of Supervisors, Board of Education, and Board of Trustees of City College of San Francisco meets to discuss issues of mutual interest. The sole substantive agenda item is a hearing on the impacts of COVID-19 on San Francisco Unified School District and City College of San Francisco. The meeting is held during shelter-in-place, with public comment available by phone.
- Hearing on impacts of COVID-19 on San Francisco Unified School District and City College of San Francisco (File 200412, sponsored by Supervisor Haney)
Regular Meeting
The San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education holds a virtual regular meeting on December 8, 2020. The agenda is largely procedural, including approval of October 20 board minutes, recognition of Gina Padilla with the CABE Paraeducator of 2019 award, and informational reports from advisory committees. No substantive policy or budget decisions are scheduled.
- Approval of October 20, 2020 board minutes
- Recognition of Gina Padilla with CABE Paraeducator of 2019 award
- Parent Advisory Council report
- Indian Education Program report
Augmented Curriculum and Program Committee
The Augmented Curriculum and Program Committee will receive two informational updates: one on student grading and one on distance learning. No action items are scheduled for this virtual meeting. The committee is discussing these topics only; no votes will be taken.
- Update on Student Grading: presentation and attachments on high school and middle school grades for Fall 2020
- Distance Learning Update: status report on remote instruction during COVID-19
- No action items on the agenda
Augmented Buildings, Grounds, and Services Committee
This agenda contains only information reports and virtual meeting logistics. The Augmented Buildings, Grounds, and Services Committee will review updates on preparing SFUSD school sites for in-person learning, including building systems and classroom ventilation. Staff will also provide information on an educator housing developer process and negotiations for a Mission Bay school with UCSF. No actions or votes are scheduled.
- Status report on preparing SFUSD school sites for in-person learning
- Educator housing developer process overview
- Update on Mission Bay school negotiations with UCSF
- Virtual meeting logistics and public comment procedures
Augmented Budget and Business Services Committee
This is an information-only meeting; no action items are scheduled. The committee will receive updates on the FY2020-21 budget, including revenue and expenditure changes, the Public Education and Expenditure Plan (PEEF), budget impacts of school reopening, and balancing measures such as non-personnel reductions and a Rainy Day Reserve draw. Staff will also present a FY2021-22 budget planning update and the committee's calendar overview.
- FY2020-21 Budget Update/First Interim with revenue/expenditure updates and PEEF review
- Discussion of budget impacts of school reopening
- Balancing measures: non-personnel expenditure reductions and Rainy Day Reserve draw (Prop G backfill)
- FY2021-22 Budget Planning Update
- Budget and Business Services Committee Calendar Overview
Special Meeting: Committee of the Whole
The San Francisco Board of Education holds a special Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss, but not vote on, proposed changes to elementary school student assignment, including a zone-based system. The board will also receive an update on the 'Our Healing in Our Hands' initiative, hold closed-session labor negotiations with multiple employee unions, and later reconvene to vote on student expulsion matters and employment contracts for unrepresented chief executives.
- First reading of Board Policy 5101.2 creating a zone-based elementary school assignment system
- Update on the 'Our Healing in Our Hands' program
- Closed session conference with labor negotiators for unions including UESF, SEIU Local 1021, and others
- Vote on student expulsion matters after closed session
- Vote on approval of employment contracts for unrepresented chief executive employees
Augmented Rules, Policy and Legislation Committee
The Augmented Rules, Policy and Legislation Committee will consider and vote on five action items: a legislative overview of district positions, and four board policy updates for second reading and adoption. Key policies include expanding suicide prevention to grades K-6, updating bloodborne pathogen exposure control, adding a GPA exemption to work permits, and correcting a removed staff training section in the bullying/harassment policy.
- Board Policy 5141.52, Suicide Prevention – amendment to include grades K-6 and other state-required updates
- Board Policy 5113.2, Work Permits – proposed exemption from 2.0 GPA requirement when in student's best interest
- Board Policy 5131.2, Bullying and Harassment – reinserting missing staff training and intervention language
- Board Policy 4019.42, Exposure Control for Bloodborne Pathogens – second reading and adoption
- Legislative Overview – consideration of district positions on selected legislative proposals
Special Meeting
The Board of Education will adopt Resolution 2011-10A1, "SFUSD Return to School Safely," authored by Commissioners Lam, Lopez, and Cook. The board will also discuss the plan to return to in-person instruction in Phase 2A and receive an update on Coordinated Care Teams. A closed session is scheduled for conference with labor negotiators representing multiple employee organizations.
- Adopt Resolution 2011-10A1 for safe return to school
- Discussion of plan to return to in-person instruction in Phase 2A
- Update on the work of Coordinated Care Teams
- Closed session conference with labor negotiators (UESF, SEIU 1021, UASF, and others)
Augmented Joint Select Committee - Board of Supervisors, Board of Education, and Board of Trustees of City College of San Francisco
The Augmented Joint Select Committee of the Board of Supervisors, Board of Education, and Board of Trustees of City College of San Francisco is meeting to receive information on the impacts of COVID-19 on the San Francisco Unified School District and City College of San Francisco. No decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists of a single information hearing.
- Hearing on impacts of COVID-19 on SFUSD and City College (File 200412, sponsored by Supervisor Haney)
Regular Meeting
The San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education is meeting virtually due to the COVID-19 public health emergency. The agenda consists of procedural items: approval of minutes, reports from the superintendent and student delegates, recognitions, public comment, and a consent calendar with no substantive resolutions listed. No new ordinances, contracts, or financial decisions are scheduled for discussion or vote.
Augmented Curriculum and Program Committee
The Augmented Curriculum and Program Committee will discuss and forward a renewal petition for City Arts & Tech High School to the full board without recommendation. Information items include updates on the SFUSD-San Francisco Public Library partnership, disproportionality in special education, and distance learning. The meeting is held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Renewal petition for City Arts & Tech High School (second reading, forwarded without recommendation)
- Update on SFUSD-San Francisco Public Library partnership
- Presentation on disproportionality in special education
- Distance learning update
Special Meeting
The San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education will hold a special virtual meeting on November 5, 2020. The agenda includes information on remote participation, ADA accommodations, and translation services. A closed‑session will address emergency meeting procedures and a conference with labor negotiators representing multiple teacher and staff unions.
- Virtual meeting notice with Zoom link and phone‑in details
- ADA accommodations request phone number (415) 355‑7364
- Translation services provided throughout the meeting
- Closed‑session discussion of emergency meeting requirements
- Closed‑session conference with labor negotiators from various unions
Augmented Budget and Business Services Committee
The Budget and Business Services Committee will vote on a second-reading action item to renew the charter for City Arts & Tech High School. The committee will also receive information on school reopening budget impacts and begin planning for FY 2021-22, including zero-based budgeting and budget priorities. The meeting is held virtually due to the COVID-19 public health emergency.
- Renewal petition for City Arts & Tech High School (second reading) — action item
- School reopening budget impacts — information item
- FY 2021-22 budget planning: zero-based budgeting and budget priorities — information item
- Budget and Business Services Committee calendar overview — information item
Augmented Buildings, Grounds, and Services Committee
The Augmented Buildings, Grounds, and Services Committee will receive updates on three items: the move of the Children's Book Club from the Francis Scott Key Annex, planning for a November 2022 general obligation bond, and preparations for hybrid learning. No action items are on the agenda.
- Status of Children's Book Club move from Francis Scott Key Annex
- Status update on planning process for next G.O. Bond, anticipated November 2022
- Update on preparation of SFUSD facilities for hybrid learning
Augmented Joint Select Committee - Board of Supervisors, Board of Education, and Board of Trustees of City College of San Francisco
The Augmented Joint Select Committee of the SF Board of Supervisors, Board of Education, and City College Board of Trustees holds a hearing on the impacts of COVID-19 on SFUSD and City College. This is an informational item, not a vote. The meeting includes roll call, agenda changes, and public comment.
- Hearing on impacts of COVID-19 on San Francisco Unified School District and City College of San Francisco (sponsored by Supervisor Haney)
Regular Meeting
The SFUSD Board of Education will vote on an interim admissions policy for Lowell High School for the 2021-22 school year, replacing the usual GPA and test score criteria with the district's general comprehensive high school process due to COVID-19 disruptions. The board also considers consent calendar items including finance resolutions and approves the prior meeting's minutes. Other agenda items are informational or procedural, such as the superintendent's report and recognitions.
- Approve Superintendent's Resolution to adopt an interim Lowell Admissions Policy for 2021-22, suspending Board Policy 5120.1 due to COVID-19
- Approval of Board minutes from October 6, 2020
- Recognitions and RAVE Awards for employees, including Yasmir Navas and Kaitlin Bowles
- Consent calendar: Finance Resolutions (Items 10-23) — no details provided
- African American Parent Advisory Council report on Black family partnerships
Augmented Curriculum and Program Committee
The Augmented Curriculum and Program Committee is reviewing a second reading of a charter renewal petition for The Mission Preparatory School's TK-8 program. This item follows a previous review by the Budget and Business Services Committee. The committee is tasked with recommending whether to grant or deny the renewal effective July 1, 2021.
- Renewal Petition for The Mission Preparatory School - Second Reading (209-8SP1)
Augmented Ad Hoc Committee on Student Assignment
The Augmented Ad Hoc Committee on Student Assignment will receive a staff presentation on proposed changes to the student assignment policy, including reasons for the change, recommendations, family impact, and next steps. The meeting is informational only, with no action items. Public comment and board discussion are also scheduled.
- Staff presentation on proposed student assignment policy changes (45 mins)
- Public comment period (25 mins)
- Board discussion (50 mins)
- Meeting held virtually due to COVID-19
- Attachment: October 14, 2020 Ad Hoc Committee (2).pdf (4,330 KB)
Special Meeting: Committee of the Whole
The San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education meets as a Committee of the Whole to discuss three resolutions: data access, a Black Studies curriculum, and an interim admissions policy for Lowell High School due to COVID-19. No formal action will be taken; the board will only debate and may make recommendations. The meeting also includes a closed session on student expulsions and a vote on employment contracts for unrepresented chief executive employees upon reconvening.
- Discussion of resolution to adopt interim Lowell High School admissions policy for 2021-22, suspending Board Policy 5120.1 due to COVID-19
- Discussion of Resolution 208-25A1 on SFUSD data access, inclusion, and partnership
- Discussion of Resolution 208-25A2 in support of creating a K-12 Black Studies curriculum
- Closed session on student expulsion matters
- Vote on employment contracts for unrepresented chief executive employees
Augmented Curriculum and Program Committee
The committee will consider recommending Board Policy 6142.7, Physical Education and Activity, for second reading and adoption by the Board. The policy has been revised to reflect COVID-19 waivers, equal access provisions, and PE exemption rules. Members will also receive an information update on distance learning.
- Recommend Board Policy 6142.7 for adoption, including COVID-19 waiver of PE minutes and fitness test for 2020-2021
- Clarify equal access to PE for grades K-12 regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability
- Remove superintendent discretion to administer physical fitness test in grades 10-12
- Information item: check-in on distance learning
Augmented Budget and Business Services Committee
The committee will vote on recommending approval of the renewal petition for The Mission Preparatory School (TK-8) for second reading and adoption by the Board. They will also receive informational presentations on a transportation request for proposals, the committee's calendar overview, FY 2019-20 unaudited actuals, FY 2020-21 fall school budget revise update, and FY 2021-22 budget planning.
- Action: Renewal Petition for The Mission Preparatory School – second reading (209-8SP1)
- Information: Transportation Request for Proposals
- Information: Budget and Business Services Committee Calendar Overview
- Information: FY 2019-20 Unaudited Actuals
- Information: FY 2020-21 Fall School Budget Revise Update
Regular Meeting
This meeting is largely procedural. The Board will vote on consent calendar items including finance and personnel resolutions, approve previous meeting minutes, and receive reports from the superintendent and student delegates. No substantive policy decisions are on the agenda.
- Approval of Board minutes from September 22, 2020
- Finance Resolutions (Items 11-20) on consent calendar
- Facilities Resolutions (Items 21-35) on consent calendar
- Personnel Resolutions (Items 7-8) on consent calendar
- Approval of Certificated Personnel Actions Resolution No.2010-6F1-F12
Augmented Rules, Policy and Legislation Committee - THIS MEETING WILL NOT BE HELD
This Augmented Rules, Policy and Legislation Committee meeting of the San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education will not be held. The agenda contains only general information items on accessibility and teleconference procedures, with no action or information items scheduled for discussion.
- Meeting cancelled; no business conducted.
- General information items only: accessibility of the Irving G. Breyer Board Meeting Room and teleconference participation rules.
- No action items or information items listed.
Augmented Buildings, Grounds, and Services Committee
The Augmented Buildings, Grounds, and Services Committee will receive status updates on school sites for hybrid learning, Mission Bay School planning, and the Community Hub program. It will also open a public comment period for the Department of Toxic Substances Control Preliminary Environmental Assessment work plan for Mission Bay School. No decisions are listed; the items are informational.
- Status update on Facilities Division preparation of school sites for hybrid learning
- Public comment on Mission Bay School DTSC Preliminary Environmental Assessment work plan
- Status update on Mission Bay School planning, including proposed stewardship and philanthropic partnerships
- Status update on use of SFUSD school sites for Community Hub program
Augmented Ad Hoc Committee on Student Assignment
The Augmented Ad Hoc Committee on Student Assignment will receive a staff presentation on student assignment policy levers, simulation findings, evaluation metrics, and process improvements. The committee will also take public comment and hold board discussion. No action items are on the agenda.
- Staff presentation on student assignment policy levers, simulation results, and metrics (45 mins)
- Public comment period (25 mins)
- Board discussion (50 mins)
- Meeting held virtually due to COVID-19 public health emergency
Augmented Joint Select Committee - Board of Supervisors, Board of Education, and Board of Trustees of City College of San Francisco
The Augmented Joint Select Committee of the Board of Supervisors, Board of Education, and City College Trustees meets to receive information on two topics: mental health resources for children and youth, and the impacts of COVID-19 on San Francisco Unified School District and City College of San Francisco. Both items are hearings, not decisions.
- Hearing on mental health resources for children and youth (File 191156)
- Hearing on COVID-19 impacts on San Francisco Unified School District and City College of San Francisco (File 200412)
Special Meeting
The San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education holds a special virtual meeting. The only substantive item is a closed session to discuss anticipated litigation (1 matter). The rest of the agenda consists of procedural notices about virtual meeting logistics and accommodations.
- Closed session: conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation (1 matter)
- Meeting conducted virtually due to COVID-19 public health emergency
- Board will reconvene to public session for a closed session action report
Regular Meeting
This meeting of the San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education is largely procedural. The board will vote on a consent calendar that includes finance (items 11-16), facilities (items 17-36), and personnel (items 7-8) resolutions, hear reports from the superintendent and student delegates, approve the September 8 meeting minutes, and receive a report from the Community Advisory Council for Special Education.
- Approval of Board Minutes from September 8, 2020
- Superintendent's Report and Student Delegates' Report
- RAVE Distinguished Service Awards to Corrina McGraw and Blanca Gonzalez
- Consent Calendar: Finance Resolutions (Items 11-16), Facilities Resolutions (Items 17-36), Personnel Resolutions (Items 7-8)
- Community Advisory Council for Special Education (SPED CAC) Report
Augmented Curriculum and Program Committee
The Augmented Curriculum and Program Committee will consider recommending Board Policy 6142.7 on physical education for adoption by the full board, with revisions addressing COVID-19 waivers and equal access. The committee will also receive updates on virtual learning, a resolution supporting Latinx students, and a feasibility study for Bessie Carmichael School. No other action items are scheduled.
- Recommendation to adopt revised Board Policy 6142.7, Physical Education and Activity, including COVID-19 minute waivers and gender/sexual orientation equity language
- Information item: update on virtual learning during the pandemic
- Information item: update on Resolution 199-24A3 supporting Latinx student success
- Information item: Bessie Carmichael feasibility study update
- All business conducted virtually during COVID-19 public health emergency
Augmented Ad Hoc Committee on Student Assignment
The Augmented Ad Hoc Committee on Student Assignment met virtually on September 14, 2020. The agenda included a staff presentation on the draft theory of action, a period for public comment, and a board discussion. No formal actions or votes were scheduled.
- Staff presentation (45 mins) – draft theory of action
- Public comment (25 mins)
- Board discussion (50 mins)
Augmented Budget and Business Services Committee
The Augmented Budget and Business Services Committee will recommend two resolutions to the full Board of Education: one to optimize student transportation costs and support sustainable transit options, and another to amend a 2018 resolution supporting equitable services for Hawaiian and Pacific Islander students. The committee will also receive an informational update on the Public Education Enrichment Fund audit. The meeting is being held virtually due to the COVID-19 public health emergency.
- Resolution 106-23A1: Strategies to optimize student transportation costs and support innovative, sustainable, and student-centered transit modes.
- Amendment 206-23A8 to Resolution 183-13A1: Support for equitable services and staff for Hawaiian and Pacific Islander students.
- Informational update on the Public Education Enrichment Fund (PEEF) audit.
- Virtual meeting procedures and public comment guidelines for remote participation.
Regular Meeting
This meeting is largely procedural. The board will approve minutes from August 25, hear reports, and vote on a consent calendar that includes personnel resolutions (including Certificated Personnel Actions Resolution No.209-8F1-F14), finance resolutions, and facilities resolutions. No specific dollar amounts or project details are provided in the agenda.
- Approval of board minutes from August 25, 2020
- Certificated Personnel Actions Resolution No.209-8F1-F14 (consent calendar)
- Finance resolutions (items 11-16) on consent calendar
- Facilities resolutions (items 17-36) on consent calendar
- Parent Advisory Council report
Augmented Rules, Policy and Legislation Committee
The SFUSD Board's Augmented Rules, Policy and Legislation Committee is meeting virtually on September 3, 2020. The committee will consider recommending adoption of several revised board policies, including updates to Uniform Complaint Procedures, Work Permits, Bullying, Nondiscrimination/Harassment, and Sexual Harassment policies. It will also discuss a legislative overview and take positions on selected legislative proposals.
- Legislative overview: consideration of district positions on selected proposals
- Board Policy 1312.3: Uniform Complaint Procedures revised to reflect new state legislation and regulations
- Board Policy 5113.2: Work Permits policy affirming requirements per Education Code
- Board Policy 5131.2: Bullying policy revised to include harassment and align with Title IX
- Board Policy 5145.7: Sexual Harassment policy revised to match federal Title IX definition and grievance procedure
Augmented Ad Hoc Committee on Student Assignment
The Augmented Ad Hoc Committee on Student Assignment meets virtually to receive a staff presentation on the process, timeline, and rationale for changing student assignment, including an elementary school portfolio analysis and updates to the Educational Placement Center (EPC) process. No action items are on the agenda; the meeting is informational only. Public comment and board discussion are also scheduled.
- Staff presentation on why SFUSD is changing student assignment and the timeline (45 mins)
- Elementary school portfolio analysis presented to the committee
- Update on EPC (Educational Placement Center) process improvements
- Board Resolution 189-25A1: Developing a Community Based Student Assignment System for SFUSD
Augmented Joint Select Committee - Board of Supervisors, Board of Education, and Board of Trustees of City College of San Francisco
The Augmented Joint Select Committee of the SF Board of Supervisors, Board of Education, and City College Trustees will hold two hearings: one on the impacts of COVID-19 on SF Unified School District and City College, and another on planning efforts to support distance learning for the 2020-2021 academic year. Both items are for information only, with no decisions scheduled.
- Hearing on impacts of COVID-19 on San Francisco Unified School District and City College of San Francisco
- Hearing on City and School District planning efforts to support distance learning for 2020-2021 academic year
Regular Meeting
The San Francisco Board of Education holds a virtual regular meeting due to COVID-19. The board will vote on consent calendar items including finance, facilities, and personnel resolutions, but no specific details or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and recognition of an employee with a RAVE award.
- Board to approve minutes from August 11, 2020
- RAVE Special Service Award to Ra Price, Lafayette Elementary School teacher
- Consent calendar: Finance Resolutions (Items 11-20), Facilities Resolutions (Items 21-34), Personnel Resolutions (Items 7-8) — no project names or amounts given
- Instructional Resolutions: No items
Augmented Curriculum and Program Committee
The SFUSD Augmented Curriculum and Program Committee is scheduled to discuss an amendment supporting equitable services for Hawaiian and Pacific Islander students, with a focus on Samoan academic disparities. The meeting also includes an information item on the district's school opening plans. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural boilerplate covering virtual meeting access, ADA accommodations, and translation requests.
- Amendment 206-23A8 to Resolution No. 183-13A1 for Samoan student support via a PreK-14 pathway
- Information item on SFUSD school opening plans
- Virtual meeting access instructions (Zoom and phone)
- ADA accommodation and translation service request procedures
Special Meeting: Committee of the Whole - PLEASE NOTE: THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED
This special meeting of the San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education as a Committee of the Whole has been cancelled. No action will be taken. The agenda had included a closed session, a vote on student expulsion matters, and a vote on employment contracts for unrepresented chief executive employees.
- Closed session (cancelled)
- Vote on student expulsion matters (cancelled)
- Vote on employment contracts for unrepresented chief executive employees (cancelled)
Augmented Joint Select Committee - Board of Supervisors, Board of Education, and Board of Trustees of City College of San Francisco
This joint committee of the SF Board of Supervisors, Board of Education, and City College Trustees will hold two informational hearings: one on the impacts of COVID-19 on SFUSD and City College, and another on planning efforts to support distance learning for the 2020-2021 academic year. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meetings focus on discussion and information gathering.
- Hearing on impacts of COVID-19 on San Francisco Unified School District and City College of San Francisco
- Hearing on city and school district planning efforts to support distance learning for 2020-2021
Regular Meeting
The San Francisco Unified School District Board will approve the July 14, 2020 meeting minutes and hear the Superintendent's and Student Delegates' reports. It will also consider recognitions, the RAVE awards, and a consent agenda that includes finance, facilities, personnel, and certificated personnel resolutions. All items will be addressed via phone/video conference due to the COVID‑19 public health emergency.
- Approve Board Minutes – July 14, 2020
- Superintendent's Report
- Student Delegates' Report
- Finance Resolutions (Items 12‑21) on the consent agenda
- Certificated Personnel Actions, Resolution No.208‑11F1‑F15
Augmented Budget and Business Services Committee
The Augmented Budget and Business Services Committee will hear an information item on recertification of the San Francisco Unified School District's Fiscal Year 2020-21 Budget. The committee will also vote on Amendment 206-23A8 to Resolution No. 183-13A1, which would support equitable services and staff for Hawaiian and Pacific Islander students with a focus on Samoan students through a PreK-14 pathway. The meeting will be held virtually due to the COVID-19 public health emergency.
- Recertification of SFUSD's Fiscal Year 2020-21 Budget
- Amendment 206-23A8 to Resolution No. 183-13A1 supporting Hawaiian and Pacific Islander students, with focus on Samoan students PreK-14 pathway
- Virtual meeting format due to COVID-19 shelter-in-place order
- Public comment via video conference or phone using Zoom
- ADA accommodations and translation services available upon request
Regular Meeting
The SFUSD Board of Education is holding a virtual meeting to approve the June 23 minutes and vote on a consent calendar. The board will ratify personal service contracts and amendments to contracts under $95,200 covering staff services and vendor payments from June 16 through July 17, 2020. These agreements fund district operations and community programs that directly support student services. The agenda consists primarily of procedural updates, public comment protocols, and routine administrative approvals.
- Ratification of FY 2019-20 and 2020-21 personal service contracts
- Amendments to contracts under $95,200 approved June 16–July 17, 2020
- Approval of June 23, 2020 board minutes
- Consent calendar votes on instructional, finance, and facilities resolutions
- Listed contract attachments include Boys & Girls Club ($25,398) and Buchanan YMCA ($36,295.00)
Augmented Joint Select Committee - Board of Supervisors, Board of Education, and Board of Trustees of City College of San Francisco
The Augmented Joint Select Committee, comprising members of the Board of Supervisors, Board of Education, and City College Board of Trustees, will hold a hearing on the impacts of COVID-19 on the San Francisco Unified School District and City College of San Francisco. The item is informational, with no voting or action scheduled. Public comment is accepted via phone.
- Hearing on impacts of COVID-19 on SFUSD and City College of San Francisco (Sponsor: Haney)
Regular Meeting
The SFUSD Board of Education holds a regular virtual meeting due to the COVID-19 public health emergency. The board will vote on a consent calendar that includes an agreement with ThoughtExchange for $24,000, finance resolutions (items 7–9), and facilities resolutions (items 10–22). The meeting also includes approval of minutes, reports, and public comment.
- Agreement with ThoughtExchange for $24,000.00
- Finance resolutions (items 7–9) on consent calendar
- Facilities resolutions (items 10–22) on consent calendar
- Approval of board minutes
- Superintendent's and student delegates' reports
Special Meeting
This is a special meeting of the SFUSD Board of Education to adopt the district's fiscal year 2020-2021 budget. The board will vote on the Superintendent's proposed budget and on the official state budget forms. The meeting is held virtually due to the COVID-19 public health emergency.
- Adoption of Superintendent's Proposal 206-9Sp2 for the FY 2020-2021 Recommended Budget
- Approval of the FY 2020-2021 Adopted Budgets in Standardized Account Code Structure (SACS) format
- Virtual meeting with public comment via Zoom phone and video
- Translation services available in Chinese and Spanish
Augmented Buildings, Grounds, and Services Committee
The Augmented Buildings, Grounds, and Services Committee meets virtually due to COVID-19. The agenda contains two informational presentations: a status update on the Mission Bay School project and an update on Facilities Division efforts to prepare for the 2020-2021 school year. No votes or action items are scheduled; the meeting is strictly informational.
- General status update on the Mission Bay School project
- General status update on Facilities Division efforts to prepare for the 2020-2021 year
Augmented Curriculum and Program Committee
The SFUSD Board's Augmented Curriculum and Program Committee will meet virtually on June 29, 2020. No action items are scheduled. The committee will receive an informational presentation on a Wellness Check Update, focusing on wellness during distance learning from the perspective of families and administrators.
- Wellness Check Update on distance learning experience (information item)
Special Meeting
The San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education holds a special virtual meeting to discuss the Superintendent's Proposed FY 2020-2021 Budget. Public comment is accepted via video or phone. No votes are scheduled; the item is listed as discussion/information.
- Discussion of Superintendent's Proposal 206-9Sp2 – FY 2020-2021 Recommended Budget
- Attachments include budget book, response to commissioner questions, and position changes
Regular Meeting
The SFUSD Board of Education holds a virtual regular meeting. The board will vote on minutes from June 9 and consider a consent calendar covering finance, facilities, and personnel resolutions. The agenda is largely procedural with no substantive policy details provided.
- Approval of Board minutes from June 9, 2020
- Consent calendar – Finance resolutions (Items 12–41)
- Consent calendar – Facilities resolutions (Items 42–60)
- Consent calendar – Personnel resolutions (Items 7–8)
- Report from Community Advisory Council for Special Education
Augmented Buildings, Grounds, and Services Committee PLEASE NOTE: THIS MEETING WILL NOT BE HELD
This meeting was not held. The agenda contained only general information items on accessibility and teleconference procedures with no action or discussion items scheduled.
Special Meeting: Committee of the Whole
The SFUSD Board of Education is meeting as a Committee of the Whole to discuss the Superintendent's Proposal for COVID-19 operations and the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Recommended Budget. The board will also hold closed sessions for public employee appointments, anticipated litigation, existing litigation, and labor negotiations.
- Discussion of Superintendent's Proposal 206-9Sp1: COVID-19 Operations Written Report for SFUSD and SF County Office of Education
- Discussion of Superintendent's Proposal 206-9Sp2: Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Recommended Budget
- Closed session to discuss public employee appointments (director, principals, assistant principals, etc.)
- Closed session on anticipated litigation: Santos v. SFUSD, BD v. SFUSD, JF v. SFUSD, DR v. SFUSD, TK v. SFUSD, GK v. SFUSD
- Closed session on existing litigation: KIPP Bay Area Schools v. SFUSD (CPF-20-517094)
Augmented Ad Hoc Committee on Student Assignment PLEASE NOTE: THIS MEETING IS NOT BEING HELD
This meeting of the Augmented Ad Hoc Committee on Student Assignment is not being held on June 15, 2020. The agenda contains only general procedural information and no action or discussion items.
- Meeting cancelled and not held
Augmented Joint Select Committee - Board of Supervisors, Board of Education, and Board of Trustees of City College of San Francisco
The Augmented Joint Select Committee of the Board of Supervisors, Board of Education, and City College Trustees is holding a hearing on the impacts of COVID-19 on SFUSD and CCSF. The discussion covers schedules, policies, services, protections for students and staff, support for marginalized families, and ongoing educational goals. No decisions are being made; this is an information-only hearing.
- Hearing on COVID-19 impacts on San Francisco Unified School District and City College of San Francisco (File 200412)
Augmented Ad Hoc Committee on Personnel Matters, Labor Relations and Affordability PLEASE NOTE: THIS MEETING IS NOT BEING HELD
This meeting of the Augmented Ad Hoc Committee on Personnel Matters, Labor Relations and Affordability was scheduled for June 10, 2020. However, the agenda states that the meeting is not being held.
Regular Meeting
The San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education is holding a virtual regular meeting on June 9, 2020. The agenda is largely procedural, including approval of minutes, reports from the superintendent and student delegates, recognitions, and a consent calendar covering finance, facilities, and personnel resolutions. No specific substantive decisions are detailed in the agenda.
- Approval of Board Minutes - May 26, 2020
- Announcement of Scholarships Awarded by UESF and Kababayan-SFUSD
- Recognizing All Valuable Employees (RAVE) Awards
- Parent Advisory Council (PAC) report
- Consent calendar with finance resolutions (Items 12-24) and facilities resolutions (Items 25-39)
Augmented Rules, Policy and Legislation Committee
The Augmented Rules, Policy and Legislation Committee will take action on two items: adopting district positions on selected legislative proposals and recommending Board Policy 6163.4 on student use of technology for full board adoption. The meeting is held virtually due to the COVID-19 public health emergency.
- Consideration and action on district positions for selected legislative proposals
- Recommendation for second reading and adoption of Board Policy 6163.4, Student Use of Technology, including acceptable use, monitoring, and internet safety measures
Augmented Curriculum and Program Committee PLEASE NOTE: THIS MEETING WILL NOT BE HELD.
This scheduled Augmented Curriculum and Program Committee meeting was canceled. The agenda contains only standard procedural boilerplate (accessibility and teleconference information) and no action or information items to be discussed.
- Meeting was not held; no decisions or discussions occurred.
Special Meeting: Augmented Budget and Business Services Committee
The Budget and Business Services Committee will discuss the fiscal outlook and balancing plan for FY 2019-20 and FY 2020-21, including budget structure, multi-year projections, and state/federal advocacy. The committee will also review the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and hold a closed session on labor negotiations. No action items are on the agenda.
- Review of Fiscal Outlook and Balancing Plan for FY 2019-20 and FY 2020-21, with attachments on budget structure and multi-year projections
- Review of Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
- Closed session for conference with labor negotiators for multiple employee organizations
- Notice of virtual meeting during COVID-19 public health emergency
Augmented Rules, Policy and Legislation Committee PLEASE NOTE: THIS MEETING IS NOT BEING HELD
This Augmented Rules, Policy and Legislation Committee meeting was cancelled and not held. The only substantive item was a proposed second reading and adoption of Board Policy 6163.4 on student use of technology, but no action was taken due to the cancellation.
- Meeting cancelled — no business conducted
- Board Policy 6163.4, Student Use of Technology, was scheduled for second reading and adoption but not acted on
- Agenda included only procedural notices for virtual meeting logistics and ADA accommodations
Augmented Curriculum and Program Committee
The Augmented Curriculum and Program Committee will hold a virtual meeting with no action items. The only agenda item is an informational presentation on 'Staying Connected: All Things Summer' regarding distance learning and summer programs. Public comment is available via video or phone.
- No action items on the agenda
- Information item: 'Staying Connected: All Things Summer' with a PDF attachment
Regular Meeting
The San Francisco Board of Education will hold a regular virtual meeting to approve minutes from May 12, hear reports from the superintendent and student delegates, and consider a resolution commending the Department of Technology staff for their work distributing devices and supporting distance learning during COVID-19. Public comment will be taken on non-agenda items.
- Resolution of Commendation (205-26A4) for SFUSD's Department of Technology staff for distributing over 12,400 Chromebooks and 3,500 hotspots to students
- Approval of Board Minutes from May 12, 2020
- Superintendent's Report and Student Delegates' Report
- Announcement of scholarships awarded by UASF, Alliance of Black School Educators, LATA, and TACT
- RAVE Awards recognizing valuable employees
Augmented Buildings, Grounds, and Services Committee PLEASE NOTE: THIS MEETING WILL NOT BE HELD
This meeting of the Augmented Buildings, Grounds, and Services Committee was not held. The agenda contains only general information on accessibility and teleconference procedures; no action or discussion items were scheduled.
Augmented Ad Hoc Committee on Student Assignment - 5:00 p.m.
This is an informational meeting of the Augmented Ad Hoc Committee on Student Assignment. Staff will present an update on the policy development process, revised timeline, and findings from community engagement, followed by public comment and board discussion. No votes or decisions are scheduled.
- Staff presentation on policy development process and revised timeline for student assignment
- Findings from community engagement on student assignment policy
- Public comment period (25 minutes)
- Board discussion (50 minutes)
Regular Meeting
This is a regular virtual meeting of the San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education during the COVID-19 public health emergency. The board will consider approval of minutes, hear reports, and vote on a consent calendar that includes finance, facilities, personnel, and certificated personnel action resolutions.
- Approval of Board minutes from April 28, 2020
- Consent calendar includes finance resolutions (Items 12–17)
- Consent calendar includes facilities resolutions (Items 18–33)
- Consent calendar includes personnel resolutions (Items 7–8)
- Certificated Personnel Actions, Resolution No.205-12F1-F9
Augmented Rules, Policy and Legislation Committee
The SFUSD Augmented Rules, Policy and Legislation Committee will consider and recommend adoption of several board policies, including on intradistrict safety transfers, accountability, lactation accommodation, consultants, and student/family privacy rights. The committee will also discuss and take action on district positions regarding selected legislative proposals. All items are recommendations for the full Board of Education.
- Legislative Overview – consideration and action on district positions for selected legislative proposals
- Board Policy 5116.1, Intradistrict Safety Transfer Process – second reading and adoption recommendation
- Board Policy 500, Accountability – second reading and adoption recommendation
- Board Policy 4033, Lactation Accommodation – second reading and adoption recommendation (updated for state law)
- Board Policy 3600, Consultants – second reading and adoption recommendation (employee classification test)
Augmented Curriculum and Program Committee PLEASE NOTE: THIS MEETING WILL NOT BE HELD
The Augmented Curriculum and Program Committee of the San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education was scheduled for May 11, 2020, but the meeting will not be held. The agenda included a single action item: a resolution on reclaiming the Native American/Indigenous Peoples narrative.
- Meeting cancelled
- Action item: Resolution 201-14A1 – Reclaiming the Native American/Indigenous Peoples Narrative (second reading)
Augmented Budget and Business Services Committee
The Augmented Budget and Business Services Committee will meet virtually to receive information on the fiscal outlook and balancing plan for FY 2019-20 and FY 2020-21, an update on the LCAP Executive Order, and the budget calendar. No action items are scheduled; the meeting is purely informational.
- Presentation on Fiscal Outlook and Balancing Plan for FY 2019-20 and FY 2020-21
- LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) Executive Order Update
- Budget Calendar discussion
Special Meeting: Committee of the Whole PLEASE NOTE: THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
This special meeting of the San Francisco Unified School District Board as a Committee of the Whole was cancelled. No deliberation or action occurred. The agenda had included discussion of a mobile communication devices policy, closed-session labor negotiations, and votes on student expulsions and employment contracts.
- Discussion of Board Policy 5131.8 on mobile communication devices at school or school-sponsored activities
- Closed session conference with labor negotiators representing multiple employee organizations
- Vote on student expulsion matters in open session after closed session
- Vote on employment contracts for unrepresented chief executive employees
Regular Meeting
The SFUSD Board of Education will hold a virtual regular meeting on April 28, 2020. Key items include a resolution commending Student Nutrition Services Dining Staff for serving over 500,000 meals since school closures, and approval of consent calendar items including finance resolutions (items 10-17) with no details provided. The meeting will also include approval of April 14 minutes and reports from the superintendent and student delegates.
- Resolution commending dining staff for serving over 500,000 meals since school closure
- Approval of consent calendar finance resolutions (items 10-17) without specific details
- Approval of board minutes from April 14, 2020
- Recognition of National School Lunch Hero Day
- Superintendent's report and student delegates' report
Augmented Buildings, Grounds, and Services Committee - PLEASE NOTE: THIS MEETING IS NOT BEING HELD
This meeting of the Augmented Buildings, Grounds, and Services Committee is not being held. The agenda contains only standard accessibility and teleconference notices; no action or information items are listed.
Special Meeting: Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will hold an informal discussion regarding distance learning roll out updates and food distribution. The meeting includes closed sessions for discussions on public employee appointments, labor negotiations, litigation, and threats to public facilities.
- Distance Learning Roll Out Update
- Food Distribution Update
- Public Employee Appointment: 4 Principals, 1 Interim Principal, 1 Assistant Principal, and 1 Supervisor
- Conference with Labor Negotiators involving multiple employee organizations
- Litigation discussions regarding SK v. SFUSD, EV v. SFUSD, and Felix v. SFUSD
Augmented Ad Hoc Committee on Student Assignment PLEASE NOTE: THIS MEETING IS NOT BEING HELD
This meeting of the Augmented Ad Hoc Committee on Student Assignment was not held. The agenda contains only general information on accessibility and teleconference procedures with no substantive discussion or action items.
Augmented Ad Hoc Committee on Personnel Matters, Labor Relations and Affordability PLEASE NOTE: THIS MEETING IS NOT BEING HELD
This Augmented Ad Hoc Committee on Personnel Matters, Labor Relations and Affordability meeting scheduled for April 15, 2020, is not being held. No decisions or discussions will take place.
Regular Meeting
The San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education holds a regular virtual meeting during the COVID-19 emergency. The board will consider approval of minutes, reports, and a consent calendar containing finance, facilities, and personnel resolutions. No major policy changes or public hearings are listed.
- Approval of board minutes from March 24, 2020
- RAVE Distinguished Service Award to Suzann Baldwin, teacher at Abraham Lincoln High School
- Consent calendar: Instructional resolutions (no items)
- Consent calendar: Finance resolutions (items 11–19)
- Consent calendar: Certificated Personnel Actions, Resolution No. 204-14F1-F9
Augmented Joint Select Committee - Board of Supervisors, Board of Education, and Board of Trustees of City College of San Francisco - PLEASE NOTE: THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED
This meeting of the Augmented Joint Select Committee of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, Board of Education, and City College Board of Trustees was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided.
Augmented Budget and Business Services Committee
The SFUSD Budget and Business Services Committee meets virtually due to COVID-19. No action items are on the agenda; the committee will only hear information items, including a review of the operating budget and historic trends, and an update on the FY 2019-20 and FY 2020-21 budget outlook and process.
- Review of the Operating Budget and Historic Trends (with attached PDF report)
- Update on FY 2019-20 and FY 2020-21 Budget Outlook and Process
- No action items are scheduled for a vote
Augmented Rules, Policy and Legislation Committee - PLEASE NOTE: THIS MEETING WILL NOT BE HELD
This Augmented Rules, Policy and Legislation Committee meeting will not be held. No agenda items beyond standard accessibility and teleconference information were listed.
Augmented Curriculum and Program Committee
The Augmented Curriculum and Program Committee of the San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education is meeting virtually due to the COVID-19 public health emergency. The only substantive agenda item is an information item on SFUSD Distance Learning, including a document titled 'SFUSD Distance Learning - Continuity of Learning Curriculum Council.' No action items are scheduled.
- Information item: SFUSD Distance Learning – discussion of continuity of learning during COVID-19
Augmented Budget and Business Services Committee PLEASE NOTE: THIS MEETING WILL NOT BE HELD
The Augmented Budget and Business Services Committee meeting scheduled for April 1, 2020 will not be held. The agenda contains two informational items: accessibility details for the Irving G. Breyer Board Meeting Room and guidelines for commissioner teleconference participation. No decisions or actions are proposed.
- Accessibility information for Irving G. Breyer Board Meeting Room (wheelchair access, MUNI lines, parking, ADA accommodations, translation services)
- Teleconference participation guidelines per Government Code section 54953(b)
Regular Meeting - PLEASE NOTE: THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
This regular meeting of the San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education has been cancelled. The posted agenda contained procedural items and a discussion of the district's COVID-19 response, but no decisions or proposals were acted upon.
Regular Meeting
The San Francisco Board of Education holds a regular meeting focused only on essential business due to the COVID-19 local emergency, with all informational presentations and advisory committee reports postponed. The board will consider a consent calendar including personnel actions, consultant services contracts, and ratification of contracts processed between January 22 and February 28, 2020.
- Approval of certificated personnel actions, Resolution No. 203-24F1-F13
- Approval of classified personnel actions, Resolution No. 203-24G1-G11
- Consultant contracts including Blueprint Schools Network ($60,000), Special Service for Groups ($60,000), Fenton ($70,000), Rockman et al. ($72,635), Edgenuity ($75,000), and others
- Ratification of FY 2019-20 personal service contracts from January 22 through February 28, 2020
Augmented Buildings, Grounds, and Services Committee- PLEASE NOTE: THIS MEETING WILL NOT BE HELD
This meeting was cancelled; no business was conducted. The agenda included only standard informational items on accessibility and teleconference participation, with no action or discussion items.
Special Meeting
The San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting primarily in closed session. The board will discuss a threat to public facilities and confer with labor negotiators representing multiple employee unions. No public action items are listed beyond procedural reports.
- Closed session discussion of a threat to public facilities under Gov't Code § 54957
- Closed session conference with labor negotiators for 10 employee organizations including United Educators of SF, SEIU Local 1021, and others
- Teleconference participation allowed under Executive Order N-25-20 due to COVID-19
Augmented Ad Hoc Committee on Student Assignment PLEASE NOTE: THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED
The San Francisco Unified School District's Augmented Ad Hoc Committee on Student Assignment had a meeting scheduled for March 16, 2020, but it was cancelled, so no decisions will be made. The agenda included information on meeting accessibility, teleconference procedures, and a staff presentation on the community‑based student‑assignment system (Board Resolution 189-25A1). It also listed a public comment period and a board discussion segment, all of which will not occur due to the cancellation.
- Accessibility information for Irving G. Breyer Board Meeting Room
- Teleconference information per Government Code section 54953(b)
- Staff presentation on community engagement findings and research for Board Resolution 189-25A1
- Public comment (25 minutes)
- Board discussion (50 minutes)
Augmented Joint Select Committee - Board of Supervisors, Board of Education, and Board of Trustees of City College of San Francisco PLEASE NOTE: THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED
This meeting of the Joint City, School District, and City College Select Committee was scheduled for March 13, 2020. The agenda included a hearing regarding the chronic underfunding of public education and possible local solutions. However, the document states that this meeting has been cancelled.
- Hearing: Chronic Underfunding of Public Education and Possible Local Solutions
Emergency Meeting
The San Francisco Unified School District Board called an emergency meeting to address its continuing response to the novel coronavirus. A closed‑session will be held to discuss a "threat to public facilities" with legal counsel, facilities staff and the city health department. The agenda also provides accessibility details for the Irving G. Breyer Board Meeting Room and teleconference information for two commissioners.
- Emergency meeting convened to discuss the district's response to the novel coronavirus
- Closed session to consider a "threat to public facilities" related to COVID‑19
- Accessibility information for the Irving G. Breyer Board Meeting Room, 555 Franklin Street
- Commissioner Alison Collins joining by teleconference from 550A Presidio Blvd.
- Commissioner Faauuga Moliga joining by teleconference from 2425 Geary Blvd.
Augmented Ad Hoc Committee on Personnel Matters, Labor Relations and Affordability PLEASE NOTE: THIS MEETING IS NOT BEING HELD
This meeting of the Augmented Ad Hoc Committee on Personnel Matters, Labor Relations and Affordability was cancelled. No decisions or discussions occurred.
- Meeting cancelled – no public business conducted
Regular Meeting
The San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education will consider a consent calendar comprising instructional, finance, facilities, and personnel resolutions, along with consultant contracts. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes, reports from the superintendent and student delegates, and public comment. No major policy changes or debates are scheduled.
- Approval of student travel for 50 Wallenberg High School students and 3 sponsors to Reno, NV
- Certificated Personnel Actions, Resolution No. 203-10F1-F9
- Classified Personnel Actions, Resolution No. 203-10G1-G8
- Consultant contracts: Thu Cung ($75,000), Rockman et al ($69,457), Community Youth Center of San Francisco ($21,100)
- Resolution recognizing African American students excelling in Advanced Placement STEM courses
NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 10, 2020
Due to the COVID-19 emergency, the Board of Education president will propose a revised agenda for the March 10, 2020 meeting, limiting items to essential business only and postponing all informational presentations and community advisory committee reports. The board will then vote on consent calendar items including personnel actions, consultant contracts, and a student travel request.
- Proposal to focus meeting only on essential business due to COVID-19 local emergency
- Consultant contracts worth up to $259,000 (Innive Inc.) and $96,782.55 (various NPA/NPS)
- Approval of 50-student field trip from Wallenberg High School to Reno, NV with no fiscal impact
- Certificated and classified personnel actions via resolutions 203-10F1-F9 and 203-10G1-G8
- Approval of board minutes from February 25, 2020
Emergency Meeting
The San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education is holding an emergency meeting to discuss the district's response to the novel coronavirus. The board will also convene in closed session to address a threat to public facilities and to confer with labor negotiators representing multiple employee organizations.
- Emergency meeting called under Government Code section 54956.5 due to disruption or threatened disruption of public facilities
- Closed session: consultation on threat to public facilities with General Counsel, Chief Facilities Officer, and Department of Public Health
- Closed session: conference with labor negotiators for multiple employee organizations including United Educators of San Francisco and SEIU Local 1021
- Reconvene to public session for Closed Session Action Report
Augmented Curriculum and Program Committee - PLEASE NOTE: THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
This meeting of the SFUSD Curriculum and Program Committee was cancelled. No action or discussion took place; the agenda includes only general information items and a brief mention of anti-bullying and technology use.
Special Meeting PLEASE NOTE: THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED
This special meeting of the San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education was cancelled. The agenda would have included an update on the FY 2019-20 and FY 2020-21 budget outlook, a discussion of the Weighted Student Formula and Multi-Tiered System of Supports, and possible closed session and student expulsion votes.
- Second Interim Report on FY 2019-20 and FY 2020-21 budget outlook (cancelled)
- Weighted Student Formula and Multi-Tiered System of Supports update (cancelled)
- Closed session (cancelled)
- Student expulsion votes (cancelled)
Augmented Budget and Business Services Committee - PLEASE NOTE: THIS MEETING WILL NOT TAKE PLACE.
This Augmented Budget and Business Services Committee meeting was cancelled and did not take place. The agenda included a tentative resolution on reclaiming the Native American/Indigenous Peoples narrative, a Public Education Enrichment Fund expenditure plan, a second interim budget report, and an update on the Weighted Student Formula and Multi-Tiered System of Supports. No votes or decisions occurred due to the cancellation.
- TENTATIVE Resolution 201-14A1 - Reclaiming the Native American/Indigenous Peoples Narrative (not acted upon due to cancellation)
- Superintendent's Proposal 202-25Sp1 - Approval of the Public Education Enrichment Fund Expenditure Plan for 2020-2021 (not discussed)
- Second Interim Report - Update on FY 2019-20 and FY 2020-21 Budget Outlook (not discussed)
- Weighted Student Formula and Multi-Tiered System of Supports Update (not discussed)
Special Meeting: Committee of the Whole
This special Committee of the Whole meeting is for informal discussion only; no binding actions are taken. The board will discuss the Superintendent's proposed expenditure plan for the Public Education Enrichment Fund for 2020-2021. The agenda also includes closed-session items on a student expulsion, anticipated litigation (JC v. SFUSD and RTW v. SFUSD), and labor negotiations with multiple unions.
- Discussion of Superintendent's Proposal 202-25Sp1: Public Education Enrichment Fund Expenditure Plan for 2020-21
- Closed session: student expulsion matter (one high school student, case #2019-2020-#8)
- Closed session: conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (JC v. SFUSD and RTW v. SFUSD)
- Closed session: conference with labor negotiators regarding multiple employee organizations
- Reconvene to open session for vote on expulsion and report from closed session
Augmented Joint Select Committee - Board of Supervisors, Board of Education, and Board of Trustees of City College of San Francisco PLEASE NOTE: THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
This meeting of the Augmented Joint Select Committee of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, Board of Education, and Board of Trustees of City College of San Francisco has been cancelled. No business was conducted.
Regular Meeting
The San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear reports from the superintendent and student delegates, and receive public comment. The main business is a consent calendar that includes instructional, finance, facilities, and personnel resolutions, as well as approval of student field trips.
- Approve student travel for Lincoln High School: 12 students and 3 staff to Las Vegas, NV (no fiscal impact)
- Approve student travel for Lincoln High School: 13 students and 2 staff to Ashland, OR (no fiscal impact)
- Approve student travel for James Lick Middle School: 50 students and 5 staff to Washington DC and Gettysburg ($82,750 from discretionary fund and parent paid)
- District English Learners Advisory Committee (DELAC) report and recommendations
- Approval of certificated and classified personnel actions
Augmented Buildings, Grounds, and Services Committee
The Augmented Buildings, Grounds, and Services Committee will receive informational presentations and hold discussions on three topics: the basics of general obligation bond finance, the status of the November 2016 SFUSD GO bond program, and a proposal to establish a developer pool using public subsidies for educator housing. No action items are listed for this meeting.
- Presentation on GO bond finance basics
- Status update on the November 2016 SFUSD General Obligation Bond
- Discussion of a proposal to create a developer pool for educator housing with public subsidy
- All items are informational; no votes scheduled
Augmented Joint Select Committee - Board of Supervisors, Board of Education, and Board of Trustees of City College of San Francisco PLEASE NOTE: THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
This meeting of the Augmented Joint Select Committee was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. The agenda contains only a cancellation notice.
- Meeting cancellation notice
Regular Meeting
The San Francisco Board of Education will consider a consent calendar of routine items including approval of three student field trips, certificated personnel actions, and various finance, facilities, and instructional resolutions. Public comment is scheduled, and advisory committee reports will be presented. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific dollar amounts or controversial proposals listed.
- Approval of student travel for Lincoln High School to Denver & Colorado Springs, Colorado (13 students, 2 staff)
- Approval of student travel for Burton High School to Port Angeles, Washington (12 students, 2 staff)
- Approval of student travel for Asawa, Ruth School of the Arts to Idaho (22 students, 1 staff)
- Certificated Personnel Actions, Resolution No. 202-11F1-F11
- Finance and facilities resolutions (Items 13-21 and 22-42, details not specified)
Augmented Curriculum and Program Committee
The Augmented Curriculum and Program Committee will vote to recommend Board Policy 6161.11 on supplementary instructional materials for final adoption. The policy allows materials that enrich curriculum without supplanting core textbooks. Members will also receive updates on teacher wellness, Black History Month resources, SLAM programs, and middle school redesign.
- Board Policy 6161.11 on supplementary instructional materials for second reading and recommendation
- Wellness for Our Teachers informational update
- Black History Month Resources presentation
- Sports, Libraries, Art, & Music (SLAM) Update
- Middle School Redesign update
Augmented Budget and Business Services Committee - PLEASE NOTE: THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED
This meeting of the San Francisco Unified School District's Augmented Budget and Business Services Committee has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place.
Special Meeting: Committee of the Whole
The San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education will convene a special Committee of the Whole meeting on February 4, 2020. The agenda includes an informational fiscal and budget update, followed by closed sessions to discuss a high school student expulsion, public employee discipline, labor negotiations with multiple unions, and anticipated litigation. The board will reconvene in open session to vote on the expulsion matter and report on the closed session discussions. Under Board Bylaw 9320, the Committee of the Whole portion is limited to informal debate and recommendations, with no other binding actions scheduled.
- Informational fiscal and budget update
- Closed session on one high school student expulsion (Matter No. 2019-2020-#6)
- Closed session on public employee discipline/dismissal release
- Closed session conference with labor negotiators for multiple unions
- Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation
Augmented Rules, Policy and Legislation Committee
The Augmented Rules, Policy and Legislation Committee will review district positions on selected legislative proposals. It will also recommend second readings and adoption of several Board Policies, including Policy 5145.2 on Freedom of Speech/Expression, Policy 5144.1 on Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process, and others covering parental notifications, mobile devices, homework, instructional materials, bullying, and graduation ceremonies. All items are presented as action items for Board consideration.
- Legislative Overview – consideration and action on selected legislative proposals
- Board Policy 5145.2, Freedom of Speech/Expression – recommend second reading and adoption
- Board Policy 5144.1, Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process – recommend second reading and adoption
- Board Policy 5145.6, Parental Notifications – recommend first reading and approval
- Board Policy 5127, Graduation Ceremonies and Activities – recommend second reading and adoption
Augmented Joint Select Committee - Board of Supervisors, Board of Education, and Board of Trustees of City College of San Francisco (Special Meeting)
This special joint committee meeting will hold a hearing on how class cuts at City College of San Francisco affect low-income students, communities of color, and high school students. The committee reviews and refers requests for hearings on issues impacting the city, school district, and city college. The agenda lists only procedural items and this single hearing; no decisions or votes are recorded.
- Hearing on impacts of class cuts at City College of San Francisco
- Committee membership includes Supervisors Matt Haney and Shamann Walton, Commissioners Faauuga Moliga and Alison M. Collins, and Trustees Alex Randolph and Shanell Williams
- Meeting location: City Hall
- Agenda items include roll call, agenda changes, and adjournment
Regular Meeting
The San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education will meet on January 28, 2020, at 555 Franklin Street. The agenda is primarily procedural boilerplate, consisting of a consent calendar for routine approvals of personnel actions, financial resolutions, and facility updates. The board will also approve student travel for Lowell High School and other district schools, recognize the Lowell High School volleyball team, and receive a report on the Migrant Education Program.
- Approve travel for 38 Lowell High School students and two staff to Chicago, IL, with a $3,000.00 fiscal impact from the Visual and Performing Arts budget.
- Approve travel for 6 students from Marshall, Wallenberg, Lincoln, Lowell, and Galileo high schools to Washington D.C.
- Approve travel for 58 Lowell High School students and one staff member to Italy.
- Approve certificated personnel actions under Resolution No. 201-28F1-F15.
- Recognize the Lowell High School Volleyball Team and present Recognizing All Valuable Employees (RAVE) Awards.
Augmented Buildings, Grounds, and Services Committee
The Augmented Buildings, Grounds, and Services Committee will receive a presentation on crisis and emergency preparedness practices at SFUSD sites. No action items are listed on the agenda. The meeting also includes procedural items on accessibility and teleconference participation.
- Presentation on Crisis and Emergency Preparedness Practices at San Francisco Unified School District Sites
Augmented Ad Hoc Committee on Personnel Matters, Labor Relations and Affordability
The Augmented Ad Hoc Committee on Personnel Matters, Labor Relations and Affordability will hear presentations on early education staffing and language pathways staffing. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the items are for information only. Board members not on the committee may participate but cannot vote.
- Early Education Staffing presentation with attached PDF
- Language Pathways Staffing presentation with attached PDF
Special Meeting: Committee of the Whole
The Board of Education meets as a Committee of the Whole for informal debate and recommendations. The agenda includes an update on county programs and schools, and several closed session items: a student expulsion matter, anticipated and existing litigation, labor negotiations, and public employee discipline. After closed session, the board will reconvene to vote on the student expulsion matter and report on closed session.
- Update on County Programs and Schools (informational)
- Closed session: student expulsion of one middle school student (Matter No. 2019-2020-#6)
- Closed session: anticipated litigation KP v. SFUSD
- Closed session: existing litigation (Wayne Nowak v. City and County of San Francisco, Doe v. SFUSD)
- Closed session: labor negotiations with multiple employee organizations including United Educators of San Francisco and SEIU Local 1021
Regular Meeting
At the January 14, 2020 regular meeting, the San Francisco Unified School District Board will re‑adopt its Rules and Procedures, elect a president and vice president, and approve the minutes from the December 10, 2019 meeting. The Board will also consider items on the consent calendar, including personnel actions, a student field trip to Las Vegas, and various finance and facilities resolutions. Public comment is scheduled for up to 30 minutes before 7:30 p.m.
- Re‑adopt Board of Education Rules and Procedures (Series 9000)
- Elect a president and vice president of the Board of Education for 2020
- Approve Board minutes from December 10, 2019
- Approve travel for 40 students and 2 certificated employees to Las Vegas, NV
- Approve certificated personnel actions (Resolution 201‑14F1‑F13)
Augmented Curriculum and Program Committee
The Curriculum and Program Committee will conduct a first reading on Superintendent's Proposal 1912-10SP1, which concerns renewing the charter for Gateway Middle School (grades 6-8) for 2020-2025. The committee is asked to accept the petition for second reading and recommendation to the full board. The committee will also receive informational updates on the Newcomer Student Pathway, PreK program, and connecting curriculum implementation to impact.
- First reading on Gateway Middle School charter renewal petition, covering July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2025
- Newcomer Student Pathway update (information item)
- PreK program update (information item)
- Connecting Implementation to Impact curriculum update (information item)
Augmented Joint Select Committee - Board of Supervisors, Board of Education, and Board of Trustees of City College of San Francisco
The Augmented Joint Select Committee is holding a hearing on the impacts of class cuts at City College of San Francisco, focusing on low-income communities, communities of color, and high school students. This is an information item, not a decision-making item.
- Hearing 191305 - Impacts of Class Cuts at City College of San Francisco to Low-Income and Communities of Color, and High School Students
Augmented Budget and Business Services Committee
The Budget and Business Services Committee will take a first reading on Superintendent's Proposal 1912-10SP1 to grant or deny the renewal petition for Gateway Middle School, a charter school serving grades 6-8, for the period July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2025. The committee also receives informational updates on the current year budget outlook and the FY2020-21 budget development process, as well as an update on the Weighted Student Formula (WSF) and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). No final votes are taken at this meeting; action items are for discussion and recommendation.
- First reading of authorization to grant or deny renewal petition for Gateway Middle School (charter school, grades 6-8, period 2020-2025)
- Current Year Budget Outlook and FY2020-21 Budget Development Process (information item)
- Weighted Student Formula (WSF) and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Update (information item)
Augmented Rules, Policy and Legislation Committee - PLEASE NOTE: THERE WILL NOT BE A JANUARY 2020 MEETING
The Augmented Rules, Policy and Legislation Committee will not hold a meeting in January 2020. The agenda contains only procedural information; no action or discussion items are listed.