San Francisco Unified School District public meetings in 2022
71 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Board will hold a closed session to discuss existing litigation (Darlene M. Anaya v. SFUSD), anticipated litigation involving multiple student cases and EMPowerSF Implementation, and to confer with labor negotiators regarding several employee unions. Following closed session, the board will reconvene in open session for a report and routine procedural items.
- Closed session conference with legal counsel on existing litigation: Darlene M. Anaya v. SFUSD (Case No. CGC-20-587614)
- Closed session conference on anticipated litigation: five student cases and EMPowerSF Implementation
- Closed session conference with labor negotiators for direction on bargaining with multiple unions including UESF, SEIU Local 1021, and others
- Reconvene to open session for report of actions taken in closed session
Special Meeting - Budget Training
The San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting with a closed session and a single public action item. The board will vote on amending a contract with Alvarez and Marsal Public Sector Services, LLC for up to $8,837,750 to stabilize the EMPowerSF human capital management system after payroll issues affected employees.
- Closed session to discuss five existing litigation cases and four anticipated litigation cases against SFUSD
- Closed session conference with labor negotiators covering multiple employee unions
- Action item: Amendment to services agreement with Alvarez and Marsal, not to exceed $8,837,750, for EMPowerSF stabilization
- Closed session to discuss student expulsion matters (vote in open session)
- Reconvene to open session for report on closed session actions and expulsion votes
Regular Meeting
The Board of Education will meet in closed session to discuss a student expulsion case, multiple existing and anticipated lawsuits, and labor negotiations with several employee unions. No substantive open-session action items are listed on the agenda.
- Closed session on student expulsion (Matter 2022-2023-#05)
- Conference with legal counsel on five existing lawsuits, including First Student, Inc. v. SFUSD
- Conference on anticipated litigation involving EMPowerSF implementation
- Closed session with labor negotiators for nine employee organizations
Special Meeting
This is a special meeting of the SFUSD Board of Education with only one substantive item: a closed session to discuss existing litigation concerning Juul Labs. The board will then reconvene in open session to report any action taken. No other decisions or public hearings are scheduled.
- Closed session for conference with legal counsel on Juul Labs marketing and products liability litigation
- Report from closed session in open session
- Public comment not accepted at this special meeting
Regular Meeting
The board will meet in closed session to discuss public employee discipline, anticipated litigation involving four student cases and pay issues, and student expulsion matters. After closed session, they will reconvene in open session to vote on the expulsion of two high school students. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and a land acknowledgement.
- Vote on expulsion of 2 high school students (Matter Nos. 2022-2023-#03, #04)
- Conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation: Student GW, QT, RF, AC v. SFUSD and Pay Issues Associated with Empower Implementation
- Discussion of public employee discipline, dismissal, or release
- Approval of minutes from October 11 and 15, 2022 meetings
- Land acknowledgement statement
Special Meeting
The San Francisco Board of Education will review community feedback from listening sessions and a survey on draft vision, values, goals, and guardrails. The board will then revise those drafts and give direction to the Superintendent on a final version to bring for approval on October 25, 2022. This is the only substantive item on the special meeting agenda.
- Governance workshop: Board reviews community outreach analysis and revises draft vision, values, goals, and guardrails, then directs Superintendent on final version for Oct. 25 approval.
Regular Meeting
The San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education will hold a closed session to discuss existing and anticipated litigation, including several student cases against the district. The Board will also consider two high school student expulsion matters and confer with labor negotiators regarding multiple employee organizations. The open session begins at 6:30 p.m. after closed session. The agenda is largely procedural with no open-session action items listed.
- Conference with legal counsel on existing litigation: Student L.M. v. SFUSD, Student M.M. v. SFUSD, Student C.W. v. SFUSD, Student T.O. v. SFUSD
- Conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation: Student I.M., Student A.R., Student J.K., Student B.F., Student A.B. v. SFUSD
- Closed session to consider two high school student expulsion matters (Matter Nos. 2022-2023-#1 and #2)
- Conference with labor negotiators regarding United Educators of San Francisco, SEIU Local 1021, and other employee organizations
- General information items on accessibility, translation services, and virtual meeting participation
Regular Meeting
The San Francisco Board of Education will meet in closed session to discuss two anticipated student lawsuits (Student DC v. SFUSD and Student CH v. SFUSD) and to provide direction on labor negotiations with multiple employee unions. The open session that follows includes routine items such as approval of previous meeting minutes and a land acknowledgement. No major policy decisions or public hearings are on the open agenda.
- Closed session: conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (Student DC v. SFUSD and Student CH v. SFUSD)
- Closed session: conference with labor negotiators regarding multiple employee organizations
- Approval of board minutes from regular meeting September 6, 2022 and special meeting September 14, 2022
- Land acknowledgement statement recognizing Indigenous peoples
Special Meeting
The San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to vote on a $2,817,500 contract with Alvarez and Marsal Public Sector Services, LLC. The contract would assess and stabilize the EMPowerSF human capital management system, which has caused payroll errors for employees. The agreement includes two phases: triage and stabilization. The agenda contains only this action item; remaining items are procedural.
- Agreement for Services with Alvarez and Marsal Public Sector Services, LLC for $2,817,500 to assess and stabilize EMPowerSF payroll system
Regular Meeting
The San Francisco Unified School District Board will hold closed‑session meetings to confer with legal counsel about current lawsuits (Joseph v. SFUSD, Student GV v. SFUSD, Student GB v. SFUSD) and anticipated litigation (Student RB, Student ES, Student WS, SFUSD v. Revolution Foods). A separate closed‑session will be used to meet with district labor negotiators representing multiple teacher and employee unions. In the open session the Board will issue a land acknowledgement and approve the minutes from the August 9 and August 23, 2022 regular meetings.
- Closed‑session conference with legal counsel on existing litigation (Joseph v. SFUSD, Student GV v. SFUSD, Student GB v. SFUSD)
- Closed‑session conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (Student RB, Student ES, Student WS, SFUSD v. Revolution Foods)
- Closed‑session conference with labor negotiators (United Educators of San Francisco, SEIU Local 1021, United Administrators of San Francisco, etc.)
- Land acknowledgement statement recognizing Indigenous peoples
- Approval of Board minutes for the regular meetings of August 9, 2022 and August 23, 2022
Augmented Ad Hoc Committee to Revise Board Operating Procedures
The Augmented Ad Hoc Committee to Revise Board Operating Procedures will review, discuss, and recommend Board approval of the Second Revised Draft Board Rules and Operating Procedures. The draft addresses board member communication, board meetings and agendas, and handling of member behavior concerns. A facilitator from the Council of Great City Schools will assist the discussion. Amendments will be forwarded to the full Board for adoption.
- Second Revised Draft Board Rules and Operating Procedures under review
- Topics include board member communication, meeting/agenda design, and behavior concerns
- Facilitator from Council of Great City Schools to assist remotely
- Draft amendments to be forwarded to full Board for adoption
- Meeting held in person at Irving G. Breyer Board Meeting Room
Regular Meeting
The SFUSD Board of Education meets in closed session at 5:00 p.m. to discuss existing litigation (four cases), anticipated litigation (three cases and a letter), and labor negotiations with multiple unions. Open session at 6:30 p.m. includes a land acknowledgement and approval of board minutes. The agenda is largely procedural with no substantive open-session actions.
- Closed session for existing litigation: Student LL v. SFUSD (OAH Case No. 2022050468), Student AM v. SFUSD (OAH Case No. 2022051023), Student ET v. SFUSD (OAH Case No. 2022060137), Rozena Harten v. SFUSD (SF Superior Court Case No. CGC-20-584301)
- Closed session for anticipated litigation: Student RB v. SFUSD, Student MW v. SFUSD, Student JW v. SFUSD, and August 18, 2022 letter from Law Offices of Paul Scott to President Lam
- Conference with labor negotiators covering multiple employee organizations including United Educators of San Francisco, SEIU Local 1021, and others
- Land acknowledgement statement recognizing Indigenous peoples
- Approval of board minutes
Regular Meeting
This is a mostly procedural meeting with closed session discussions on two student expulsion cases, several active lawsuits, and labor negotiations with multiple employee unions. The open session reconvenes only to vote on expulsion matters. No substantive policy items or public hearings are listed.
- Closed session to discuss recommended expulsion of 2 high school students (Matter Nos. 2021-2022-#23, 2021-2022-#24)
- Conference with legal counsel on existing litigation: Student RKL v. SFUSD, J.A. v. SFUSD, Student AM v. SFUSD, Student JS v. SFUSD, Student CP v. SFUSD
- Conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation: Student DF v. SFUSD
- Closed session with labor negotiators for direction on bargaining with United Educators of SF, SEIU Local 1021, and other unions
- Vote on student expulsion matters when reconvening to open session
Ad Hoc Committee to Revise Board Operating Procedures
The Ad Hoc Committee to Revise Board Operating Procedures will hold its second meeting on August 5 2022. The committee will continue discussion of potential amendments to board operating procedures, reviewing draft policies on member communication, meeting design, and handling board member concerns. A facilitator from the Council of Great City Schools will join remotely to assist. The agenda also provides information on accessibility, translation services, and virtual attendance options.
- Accessibility details for Irving G. Breyer Board Meeting Room (wheelchair accessible, MUNI lines 47 Van Ness, 71/71L, F Line, J‑N lines; Civic Center BART; accessible parking off McAllister Street)
- Translation and interpretation services: Chinese (call 1 484‑854‑3328 PIN 721 609 895) and Spanish (call 1 319‑382‑9676 PIN 665 996 976) via Google Meet
- Virtual meeting broadcast via Zoom Webinar (Passcode 230862); phone listening (dial 1 669‑900‑9128, Webinar ID 893 7215 3369)
- No commissioner participating by teleconference
- Discussion of potential amendments to board operating procedures, with draft policy documents attached
Augmented Ad Hoc Committee to Revise Board Operating Procedures - NOTICE - THIS MEETING HAS BEEN POSTPONED
This meeting of the Augmented Ad Hoc Committee to Revise Board Operating Procedures has been postponed. The agenda included only procedural items and a discussion of potential amendments to board operating procedures, but no decisions were made.
- Meeting was postponed; no action taken
- Agenda included only accessibility, translation, and virtual meeting information
- One information item: discuss potential amendments to board operating procedures (not held)
Special Meeting
This special meeting of the San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education scheduled for August 2, 2022, has been postponed. The agenda listed only one substantive action item: a proposed admonishment of Commissioner Ann Hsu for comments she made about Black and brown families. No decisions will be made at this postponed meeting.
- Proposed admonishment of Commissioner Ann Hsu for her statements regarding lack of family support in Black and brown communities (agenda item B.1)
Augmented Ad Hoc Committee to Revise Board Operating Procedures
The Augmented Ad Hoc Committee to Revise Board Operating Procedures holds its first meeting to discuss potential amendments covering board member communication, meeting and agenda design, and addressing concerns about member behavior. A facilitator from the Council of Great City Schools will assist remotely. No votes are taken; this is a discussion-only information item.
- Discussion of amendments to board operating procedures on communication, meetings/agendas, and behavior concerns
- Facilitator from Council of Great City Schools joining remotely
- Committee includes Chair Lainie Motamedi, Kevin Boggess, Mark Sanchez; other board members may participate but not vote
- Public comment limited to in-person attendance; meeting broadcast via Zoom with technical difficulties contingency
- Resolution on temporary suspension of board committees attached as background (not an action item)
Special Meeting
The San Francisco Unified School District Board will hold a special meeting on July 17, 2022 to discuss an informational governance workshop facilitated by the Council of Great City Schools. The workshop will examine student performance data, community feedback, and consider updates to the district’s vision, values, and priority outcomes. The meeting also provides general information on accessibility, translation services, and virtual attendance options.
- Governance workshop with Council of Great City Schools facilitator to focus on student outcomes
- Accessibility information for Irving G. Breyer Board Meeting Room at 555 Franklin Street, including MUNI routes and accessible parking off McAllister Street
- Translation, ASL interpreter, and closed captioning services available via Google Meet numbers for Chinese and Spanish
- Virtual meeting broadcast via Zoom Webinar (Passcode: 309280) and phone dial‑in (1 669 900‑9128, ID 846 8846 6261)
- Special meeting held in person; masks recommended but not required per city guidelines
Regular Meeting
The San Francisco Unified School District Board will vote to approve the minutes from the regular meeting on June 14 and the special meetings on June 15, 16, and 22. It will hear the Superintendent's Report, the Student Delegates' Report, and recognitions including commendations and RAVE awards. Public comment will be offered, followed by year‑end reports from the Parent Advisory Council and the Community Advisory Committee for Special Education.
- Approve minutes for June 14, June 15, June 16, and June 22 meetings
- Superintendent's Report (information)
- Student Delegates' Report (information)
- Recognitions and Resolutions of Commendation, including RAVE awards
- Parent Advisory Council year‑end report
Augmented Buildings, Grounds, and Services Committee
The Augmented Buildings, Grounds, and Services Committee will receive information-only presentations on the Facilities Division's status updates for the 2016 General Obligation Bond Program, the district-wide Facilities Condition Assessment, and custodial service level analyses. A key agenda item is the Buena Vista Horace Mann Modernization project, for which the Board reallocated $40 million of bond funding in October 2021. No votes will be taken as these are information items.
- Status update on 2016 GO Bond Program schedule, budget, and scope of active projects
- Update on district-wide Facilities Condition Assessment implementation
- Summary of next steps for Custodial Service Level analysis
- Progress report on Buena Vista Horace Mann Modernization project funded by $40 million bond reallocation
- Presentation from Bond Program Director, Executive Director of Facility and Capital Planning, and Executive Director of Facilities Services
Special Meeting
The Board of Education will consider suspending its rules to vote on three special order items: an amended resolution to form a task force for improving district high schools, a resolution to extend the interim Lowell admissions policy for 2023-2024, and a resolution to comply with a court order by rescinding certain prior actions. The meeting includes public comment and action on these proposals.
- Motion to suspend Board rules to allow action on three items at a special meeting
- Amended Superintendent's Resolution to form a task force for recommendations on high school improvements, including admissions policies
- Resolution to extend the interim Lowell Admissions Policy for the 2023-2024 school year
- Resolution to comply with GWHS Alumni Assn. v. SFUSD court order: rescind Reflection and Action Committee, two prior resolutions
- Task force to present final recommendations after 12 months, with initial recommendations for 2024-25 admissions by April 30, 2023
Special Meeting
The Board of Education is discussing an amended resolution to create a task force focused on improving policies and student outcomes across all district high schools. The task force would gather community input and examine admissions policies for both selective and comprehensive high schools. A final decision on the resolution is expected at the June 22, 2022, meeting.
- Amended Superintendent's Resolution 225-24Sp1 to form a High School Task Force
- Task force charge includes examining selective and comprehensive high school admissions policies
- Task force term set for 12 months with updates provided quarterly
Special Meeting
The Board of Education will review a presentation regarding the development of a new school in the Mission Bay neighborhood. The meeting includes a special order to approve the project and certify its Final Environmental Impact Report.
- Presentation on Mission Bay School status, including a TK-5 elementary school and high school Linked Learning Hub
- Resolution to certify the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Mission Bay School Project
- Adoption of the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan for the Mission Bay School Project
Regular Meeting
The San Francisco Unified School District Board will receive a report on the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) with recommendations from parent and community advisory councils. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes, a superintendent's report, student delegate report, recognitions, and public comment. No major budget decisions or policy changes are on the agenda.
- Joint Advisory Report on LCAP from PAC, DELAC, AAPAC, and CAC (Agenda D.1)
- Appointments to the Child Care Planning and Advisory Council (Agenda D.2)
- Approval of Board minutes from May 24, 2022 (Agenda B.2)
Augmented Curriculum and Program Committee
The Augmented Curriculum and Program Committee will vote on an amended resolution to close SFUSD schools for Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha starting the 2023-2024 school year. The resolution also directs staff to inform families about excused absences for these holidays in 2022-2023. Additionally, staff will present updates on summer 2022 programming and math curriculum.
- Action item: Amended Resolution 225-10A1 to close schools for Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha beginning 2023-2024
- Transition plan: excused absences for Muslim students during 2022-2023 school year
- Information item: Presentation on summer 2022 programming for students
- Information item: Update on math curriculum and programs
- All public comment must be made in person; no teleconference comment
PLEASE NOTE THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED: Augmented Budget and Business Services Committee
This meeting of the SFUSD Augmented Budget and Business Services Committee was cancelled. No decisions or discussions occurred. Scheduled items included a resolution to include Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha in the academic calendar, an update on the troubled EMPowerSF payroll system, and a Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget development update.
- Resolution 225-10A1: Observance of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha in SFUSD calendars (fiscal impact analysis available)
- EMPowerSF update: ongoing issues with incorrect pay and deductions since January 2022 system transition
- FY 2022-23 budget development update: effects of Governor's May Revise and analysis of upper management positions
Regular Meeting
This regular meeting of the San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education focuses on procedural matters: approval of prior meeting minutes, superintendent and student delegate reports, and public comment. The board will also recognize scholarship awards from education support organizations and present a RAVE award to teacher Draven Lee. No major policy decisions or new business are on the agenda.
- Approval of board minutes from May 10, 2022 regular meeting
- Announcement of scholarships awarded by Alliance of Black School Educators, TACT, LATA, UASF, and UESF
- Recognizing All Valuable Employees (RAVE) Award to teacher Draven Lee at Grattan Elementary
- Land acknowledgement statement
- Public comment periods for students and general public
Augmented Buildings, Grounds, and Services Committee
The Augmented Buildings, Grounds, and Services Committee will vote on two facility naming resolutions and receive status updates on the $745 million 2016 General Obligation Bond program, the Mission Bay school project, and the Real Estate and Permits department. The naming resolutions propose naming the Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy garden as The Zamora Moon Garden and the Claire Lilienthal gym as Karen D. Hadley Gymnasium. Both items require a second reading at the regular Board meeting.
- Resolution to name Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy garden as The Zamora Moon Garden, honoring a student who died of cancer
- Resolution to name Claire Lilienthal gymnasium as Karen D. Hadley Gymnasium, after a longtime physical education teacher
- Status update on $745 million 2016 General Obligation Bond program for SFUSD property improvements
- Status update on Mission Bay school project, including Environmental Impact Report completion and land transfer
- Presentation on Real Estate and Permits department functions, including leases and developer impact fees
Augmented Rules, Policy and Legislation Committee
The Augmented Rules, Policy and Legislation Committee will meet in person to consider and act on several items. Action items include adopting positions on state bills (SB 70, AB 1948, AB 2598) and the Governor's budget revision, revising board rules on meetings and conduct, and adopting a new civility policy. The committee will also receive updates on legislative priorities.
- Consideration of positions on SB 70 (mandatory kindergarten), AB 1948 (LCFF funding increase), and AB 2598 (restorative justice)
- Update on May Revision to Governor's Budget and alignment with SFUSD priorities
- Revisions to Board Rule 9320 on meetings and notices, including teleconference provisions during emergencies
- Revisions to Board Rule 9323 on meeting conduct, authorizing public comment by teleconference
- First reading of Board Policy 1313 on civility, defining civil behavior and prohibiting disruptive conduct
Augmented Ad Hoc Committee on Personnel Matters, Labor Relations and Affordability
The Augmented Ad Hoc Committee on Personnel Matters, Labor Relations and Affordability will receive an information-only update on projected vacancies and recruitment efforts for the 2022-23 school year. No votes or decisions are scheduled. The meeting is in-person with masks recommended but not required.
- Staffing update covering vacancy projections and recruitment for 2022-23
- Layoff update attached (Layoff Update to BoE, 5.10.22.pdf)
- Project Labor Agreement (PLA) document attached (PLA 051222.pdf)
- Meeting held in person at 555 Franklin Street; public comment in person only
PLEASE NOTE: THIS MEETING HAS BEEN MOVED FROM 5/4 TO 5/11 Augmented Budget and Business Services Committee
This is an information-only meeting of the Budget and Business Services Committee, with no action items or votes scheduled. The committee will receive updates on the EMPowerSF payroll system transition that has caused incorrect pay and delays for employees, the development of the 2021–2024 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), and the FY 2022–23 Public Education Enrichment Fund (PEEF) expenditure plan. The meeting was moved from May 4 to May 11, 2022.
- EMPowerSF update: staff report on payroll and deduction problems since January 2022 go-live
- 2021–2024 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) development update before June 14 board vote
- PEEF FY 2022–23 expenditure plan revenue overview and next steps
- FY 2021–22 Budget and Business Services Committee calendar review
Regular Meeting
This appears to be a mostly procedural meeting. Notable is a presentation by the Citizens Bond Oversight Committee on improving transparency and bond program reporting, following a period when the committee was not seated. Other actions include approving previous meeting minutes and hearing reports from the superintendent and student delegates.
- Presentation by Citizens Bond Oversight Committee on recommendations to improve transparency and bond program reporting
- Approval of minutes from regular meeting of April 26, 2022
- Land acknowledgement recognizing Indigenous peoples
- Recognitions and resolutions of commendation
- RAVE awards recognizing valuable employees
Augmented Curriculum and Program Committee
The Augmented Curriculum and Program Committee will receive three information presentations: an update on the K-8 Virtual Academy following April 26 board feedback, initial findings of The New Teacher Project (TNTP) K-5 Literacy Audit, and a literacy proposal for 2022-2023 including a pilot outline. No votes are scheduled; board members not on the committee may participate but not vote.
- Presentation on the future of the K-8 Virtual Academy based on board feedback from April 26, 2022
- TNTP staff to present initial findings of a K-5 Literacy audit conducted during 2021-2022
- SFUSD staff to propose literacy projects and a literacy pilot for the 2022-2023 school year
- Meeting held in person at 555 Franklin Street; public comment in person only; masks recommended but not required
Special Meeting - Closed Session
The San Francisco Board of Education is holding a special closed session meeting to discuss the appointment of a Superintendent of Schools. No public decisions or votes are scheduled; the meeting consists of a closed session for personnel discussion, followed by a public session for an action report and adjournment.
- Closed session discussion of Public Employee Appointment: Superintendent
Special Meeting - Closed Session
The San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education holds a special closed session to discuss the appointment of a Superintendent. The meeting includes general information on accessibility and virtual access. After closed session, the Board will reconvene in public to report any actions taken.
- Closed session to discuss Public Employee Appointment: Superintendent
Special Meeting - Closed Session
The San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education is holding a special closed session meeting. The sole substantive item is a discussion on the appointment of a Superintendent. The board will reconvene in public session to report on any closed session actions.
- Closed session discussion of Public Employee Appointment: Superintendent of Schools
Augmented Ad Hoc Committee on Student Assignment
The Augmented Ad Hoc Committee on Student Assignment will receive a staff presentation on implementing the new zone-based student assignment policy for elementary schools (Board Policy 5101.2). The discussion includes reviewing measurable indicators for zone map evaluation, trends from the recent enrollment cycle, and gathering feedback on equitable access shifts and two timeline scenarios. No votes are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and public comment.
- Update on development of measurable indicators for zone map evaluation
- Review of trends from the most recent enrollment cycle
- Feedback on approach to memorializing shifts for equitable access
- Discussion of policy implementation timeline with two scenarios
- Public comment will be heard in person only
Regular Meeting
The San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education holds a regular meeting April 26, 2022. Agenda items include approval of minutes from April 12, recognition of employees with RAVE awards (Taylor Springsdorf and Cathy Giovannelli), and a land acknowledgement. No major policy or budget decisions are scheduled.
- Recognize Taylor Springsdorf, teacher at Alvarado Elementary School, with a Special Service Award
- Recognize Cathy Giovannelli, teacher at Jefferson Elementary School, with a Distinguished Service Award
- Approve minutes from the Regular Meeting of April 12, 2022
- Issue a land acknowledgement recognizing Indigenous peoples
- Receive reports from the Superintendent and Student Delegates
Augmented Buildings, Grounds, and Services Committee
This Augmented Buildings, Grounds, and Services Committee meeting will receive information presentations on three topics: the status of the 2016 General Obligation Bond program ($745 million), current custodial services staffing levels, and planning for the Outdoor Learning bond program ($14 million reallocated in October 2021). No votes or decisions are scheduled; all items are for information only. Public comment must be made in person.
- Status update on the $745 million 2016 General Obligation Bond program, including schedule, budget, and scope of active projects
- Presentation on custodial services staffing levels, currently about 300 staff at SFUSD school sites
- Update on the Outdoor Learning bond program, following a $14 million bond reallocation approved in October 2021 and a stakeholder engagement workshop on April 5, 2022
Special Meeting - Closed Session
This special meeting is a closed session where the Board of Education will discuss the appointment of a Superintendent of Schools. After closed session, the board will reconvene in public to report any actions taken. No other substantive business is scheduled.
- Closed session to discuss Public Employee Appointment: Superintendent
- Reconvene to public session for Closed Session Action Report
Special Meeting - Closed Session
The San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education is holding a special closed session on April 23, 2022. The primary agenda item is a discussion under Government Code section 54957 regarding the appointment of a Superintendent of Schools, including review of applications. The meeting will reconvene in public session for a closed session action report and adjournment. No public comment is taken on closed session items.
- Closed session discussion of Public Employee Appointment: Superintendent
- Board to review applications for Superintendent of Schools
- Reconvene to public session for Closed Session Action Report
Special Meeting - Closed Session
The San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education is meeting in a special closed session on April 22, 2022. The board will discuss the appointment of a Superintendent of Schools, a public employee position, in accordance with state law. Following the closed session, the board will reconvene in public to report any action taken.
- Closed session to discuss appointment of Superintendent of Schools (public employee position)
- Reconvene to public session for closed session action report
Special Meeting - Closed Session
The Board will hold a closed session to discuss the appointment of the Superintendent of Schools. The meeting includes no public comment on agenda items. After the closed session, the Board will reconvene in public session to report any actions taken.
- Closed session discussion of Public Employee Appointment: Superintendent
Special Meeting
This special meeting of the San Francisco Board of Education features a training presentation by School Services of California on school finance, including budget development, revenue sources, and fiscal solvency. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the item is informational only.
- Presentation on California School Finance covering budget roles, revenue sources, and 12 key points for fiscal solvency.
- Comparative budget and salary data provided in attachments.
- Public comment accepted only in person, not by phone or video.
- Masks required in the board room.
Regular Meeting
The San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education holds a regular meeting with mostly informational and procedural items. The Board will hear reports from the Parent Advisory Council and the District English Learners Advisory Committee, and consider approval of previous meeting minutes. No major policy decisions or contracts are listed; the agenda is largely procedural with public comment and recognitions. The consent calendar items are not detailed in the provided agenda.
- Land acknowledgement recognizing Indigenous peoples
- Approval of Board minutes from March 22, 2022
- Parent Advisory Council monthly report
- District English Learners Advisory Committee report on EL services
- Recognitions and resolutions of commendation
Augmented Curriculum and Program Committee
The Augmented Curriculum and Program Committee will consider two action items: a policy change to let students who finish graduation requirements over the summer attend ceremonies (second reading adoption), and an updated literacy resolution. The committee will also receive informational updates on Universal PreKindergarten/Transitional Kindergarten expansion, plans for a Virtual Academy for 2022-23, and implementation of the Safe and Supportive Schools Policy. Public comment is in-person only.
- Recommend second reading adoption of Board Policy 5127 to allow summer graduates to participate in graduation ceremonies
- Recommend second reading adoption of Resolution No. 2110-12A1 on Reading is Critical to Lifelong Success (revised version)
- Staff presentation on plans for expanding Transitional Kindergarten for 2022-23 school year
- Update on online learning program and planning for a Virtual Academy in 2022-23
- Update on implementation of Safe and Supportive Schools Policy (Resolution No. 1312-10A4)
Special Meeting
The San Francisco Unified School District Board is meeting in a special session on April 7, 2022 at the Irving G. Breyer Board Meeting Room, 555 Franklin Street. The agenda includes general information on accessibility, translation, and the lack of virtual access. The board will meet in closed session to review applications for the Superintendent of Schools. After the closed session, the board will reconvene in a public session.
- General information on accessibility and ADA accommodations at Irving G. Breyer Board Meeting Room
- Translation, American Sign Language interpreter, and closed captioning services available on request
- No virtual access; public must attend in person
- Closed session to discuss public employee appointment: Superintendent of Schools
- Board will reconvene to public session after closed session
Augmented Budget and Business Services Committee
The Budget and Business Services Committee will consider a resolution to declare June 19 as a local holiday for San Francisco Unified School District, effective June 19, 2022 and each year thereafter until it becomes a state-mandated holiday. The committee will also receive an update on the EMPowerSF system transition, which has caused incorrect pay and deductions issues, and review the remaining FY 2021-22 committee calendar.
- Resolution to declare Juneteenth Independence Day (June 19) as a local SFUSD holiday each year (Action Item)
- EMPowerSF project update: system transition resulted in payroll and deduction errors (Information Item)
- FY 2021-22 Budget and Business Services Committee calendar overview (Information Item)
Special Meeting
This is a special meeting of the San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education. The board will hold a workshop and discussion on effective school board governance, with a focus on a governance model aimed at student outcomes. No voting or action items are scheduled.
- Workshop and board discussion on effective school board governance
- Meeting is held in-person only; no virtual access
- Masks required for all attendees regardless of vaccination status
Regular Meeting
The SFUSD Board of Education will elect a new vice president following the February 2022 recall election that left the presidency vacant. The board will also approve minutes from March 8 and hear reports from the superintendent and student delegates.
- Election of Vice President of the Board of Education due to recall election vacancy
- Approval of board minutes from Regular Meeting of March 8, 2022
- Land Acknowledgement
- Superintendent's Report
- Student Delegates' Report
PLEASE NOTE: THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED - Augmented Curriculum and Program Committee
The Augmented Curriculum and Program Committee meeting scheduled for March 14, 2022 was cancelled. The agenda listed general information about meeting accessibility and a staff update on the Safe and Supportive Schools policy adopted in 2014. No votes or decisions will be made at this meeting.
- Accessibility details for the Irving G. Breyer Board Meeting Room, including wheelchair access, MUNI and BART routes, accessible parking, ADA accommodations, and translation services in Chinese, Spanish, and Cantonese.
- Teleconference notice for a commissioner, with placeholder for name and address of the remote location.
- Resolution No. 1312-10A4: Staff update on the implementation plan for the Safe and Supportive Schools policy, covering restorative practices, SWPBIS, data reporting, and alternatives to suspension.
Augmented Ad Hoc Committee on Student Assignment
The Augmented Ad Hoc Committee on Student Assignment is meeting to discuss the implementation of Board Policy 5101.2, a new zone-based student assignment system for elementary schools. The agenda includes a staff presentation on evaluation approaches for draft zones and a review of the policy's goals: diversity, predictability, and proximity. No votes are scheduled; this is an information-only discussion.
- Discussion of implementing zone-based student assignment policy (Board Policy 5101.2) for elementary schools
- Staff presentation on evaluation approach for draft zones
- Policy goals prioritized as: diversity, predictability, proximity
- Public comment and board discussion scheduled
Regular Meeting
This meeting is largely procedural. The Board will approve minutes from March 1, 2022, hear reports from the Superintendent, student delegates, and the Parent Advisory Council (PAC) on masking changes and family feedback. Public comment will be taken on non-agenda and agenda items. No major votes on budgets or policy changes are scheduled.
- Approval of minutes from the March 1, 2022 special meeting
- Parent Advisory Council report on masking requirements and family feedback
- Superintendent's report on district operations
- Student Delegates' report
- Recognitions and resolutions of commendation
Augmented Rules, Policy and Legislation Committee
The Augmented Rules, Policy and Legislation Committee will consider district positions on selected state and federal legislative proposals. It will recommend Board Policy 6170.1 on Transitional Kindergarten for a second reading and adoption. It will also recommend Board Policy 0420.42 on Charter School Renewal for a second reading and adoption. An informational item will brief the committee on the California Community Schools Partnership Program funding opportunity.
- Consider and determine district positions on selected legislative proposals (Legislative Overview)
- Recommend Board Policy 6170.1, Transitional Kindergarten, for second reading and adoption
- Recommend Board Policy 0420.42, Charter School Renewal, for second reading and adoption
- Information on $2,836,660,000 California Community Schools Partnership Program funding and application process
Augmented Budget and Business Services Committee
The Augmented Budget and Business Services Committee will hear an informational presentation on the FY 2021-22 Second Interim Report and proposed updates to the FY 2022-23 and FY 2023-24 Budget Balancing Plan. Final approval is scheduled for the March 8, 2022 Regular Board meeting. The report projects the district will meet its financial obligations for the current year and multi-year projections, contingent on approval of the balancing plan. The committee will also review its FY 2021-22 Budget and Business Services Committee Calendar.
- Presentation on FY 2021-22 Second Interim Report
- Update on FY 2022-23 and FY 2023-24 Budget Balancing Plan
- Fiscal certification discussion: positive or qualified, depending on board action
- Review of budget committee calendar for FY 2022-23 budget and LCAP milestones
Special Meeting
This special meeting of the San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education is largely procedural. The board will consider approval of minutes from previous meetings and several consent calendar items including finance, facilities, personnel resolutions, and contract ratifications. No specific details on the resolutions or contracts are provided in the agenda.
- Approval of Board minutes for Regular Meeting of Feb 8, 2022 and Special Meeting of Feb 24, 2022
- Consent calendar includes finance resolutions (items 11-29) with no details listed
- Consent calendar includes facilities resolutions (items 30-38) with no details listed
- Consent calendar includes personnel resolutions (items 9-10) with no details listed
- Ratification of contracts and amendments mentioned but agenda text is cut off
Augmented Buildings, Grounds, and Services Committee
The Augmented Buildings, Grounds, and Services Committee will receive information-only presentations on the Shirley Chisholm Village educator housing project and the status of the 2016 General Obligation Bond program. No votes or decisions are scheduled.
- Status update on Shirley Chisholm Village (135-unit educator housing) at 1360 43rd Avenue
- Status update on $745 million 2016 General Obligation Bond program schedule, budget, and scope
- Presentation from Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee on recommendations to improve transparency and reporting
Special Meeting
The SFUSD Board of Education will consider approving two option to ground lease agreements with MidPen Housing Corporation to develop 135 units of affordable housing for educators at the former Francis Scott Key Elementary School site (1360 43rd Avenue). One lease covers moderate-income units (up to 120% of area median income), the other low-income units. The options allow MidPen to seek financing and require a two-thirds board vote.
- Option to ground lease for moderate-income educator housing (approx. 100 units, up to 120% AMI) at 1360 43rd Avenue
- Option to ground lease for low-income educator housing (approx. 35 units) at same site
- Shirley Chisholm Village project – redevelopment of Francis Scott Key annex
Regular Meeting
The San Francisco Unified School District Board will approve the minutes from the February 8, 2022 regular meeting. It will hear the Superintendent's Report and the Student Delegates' Report. The Board will consider recognitions, commendations, and the RAVE awards for outstanding employees. A public comment period will follow for community input.
- Approve Board minutes from the February 8, 2022 regular meeting
- Superintendent's Report
- Student Delegates' Report
- Recognitions and Resolutions of Commendation
- RAVE Awards – Distinguished Service Award for Juan Lopez (Lowell High School) and Kimberly Wong (Glen Park Elementary School)
Augmented Curriculum and Program Committe
The Curriculum and Program Committee will receive an information update on the implementation of Resolution No. 211-26A1, which was adopted by the Board of Education on January 26, 2021, and aims to reclaim the American Indian/Alaskan Native narrative. The resolution includes actions such as a formal apology, funding of $200,000 for staff and positions, land acknowledgments, removal of stereotypes from schools, and creation of an Indigenous Peoples Culture Day. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is an informational item only.
- Update on implementing Resolution No. 211-26A1, which includes $200,000 for staff and $500,000 for wraparound services
- Planned removal of Native American stereotypes from school materials and textbooks by end of 2021-2022 school year
- Requirement to post land acknowledgments at District sites and adopt official Ramaytush Ohlone Land Acknowledgement
- Proposed creation of a fully funded Indigenous Peoples/American Indian Culture Day by end of 2021-2022 school year
- Committee meeting held virtually due to COVID-19 public health emergency
Regular Meeting
The San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education is holding a regular virtual meeting. The board will vote on approving meeting minutes from January and December 2021 meetings and hear reports from the superintendent, student delegates, and the Parent Advisory Council, which will discuss ongoing pandemic safety concerns. Public comment is scheduled on both agenda and non-agenda items.
- Approval of board minutes from Jan. 25, 2022 and five special meetings in Dec. 2021 and Jan. 2022
- Parent Advisory Council report covering families’ concerns about safe learning during the pandemic
- Recognitions and resolutions of commendation
- RAVE (Recognizing All Valuable Employees) Awards
Augmented Rules, Policy and Legislation Committee
The Rules, Policy and Legislation Committee will consider recommending Board Policy 5023, which codifies the district's translation and interpretation services, for second reading and adoption by the full Board. The committee will also receive an informational overview of the California Community Schools Partnership Program and related grant opportunities.
- Recommend Board Policy 5023, Translation and Interpretation, for second reading and adoption (original and amended versions attached)
- Informational item on California Community Schools Partnership Program – $3 billion state program; grant application expected by end of February
Augmented Budget and Business Services Committee
The Augmented Budget and Business Services Committee will discuss the fiscal impact analysis of Resolution No. 2111-9A1, which proposes creating a Queer Transgender Parent Advisory Council (QTPAC) and a full-time staff position at a cost of $480,000 from the Unrestricted General Fund. The committee will also review the FY 2021-22 budget calendar, including milestones for the FY 2022-23 budget and LCAP adoption.
- Action item: Fiscal impact analysis of Resolution No. 2111-9A1 with a $480,000 cost for QTPAC and staffing
- Proposed creation of a Queer Transgender Parent Advisory Council (QTPAC) for 2SLGBTQIA+ parents/caregivers
- One full-time staff position to support 2SLGBTQIA+ parent leadership
- Information item: FY 2021-22 Budget and Business Services Committee Calendar
- Resolution originally introduced by Commissioner Collins on Nov 9, 2021
Augmented Buildings, Grounds, and Services Committee
The Buildings, Grounds, and Services Committee will discuss Resolution No. 221-25A1, which supports a partnership with the Samoan Community Development Center to site a Pacific Islander Resource Center and negotiate a joint‑use agreement and affordable lease. The committee will also receive a status update on the 2016 $745 million General Obligation Bond for school property improvements. A second information item will cover the Facilities Division's Capital Condition Assessment project scheduled from February to September 2022.
- Resolution No. 221-25A1 – partnership with Samoan Community Development Center (resource center, joint‑use agreement, lease)
- Status update on the 2016 $745 million General Obligation Bond for SFUSD property improvements
- Status update on the Facilities Division Capital Condition Assessment project (Feb–Sept 2022)
Special Meeting
The San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education will hold a special virtual meeting on January 27, 2022. The meeting is conducted via phone/video conference due to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Board members will discuss and decide on the desired characteristics for the next superintendent, using the Leadership Profile Report presented by Hazard Young and Attea on January 25, 2022. The Board will give direction to HYA to finalize those criteria for use in evaluating applicants.
- Virtual meeting via Zoom and phone due to COVID-19
- ADA accommodation requests: call (415) 355-7364
- Translation services: Chinese (1 484-854-3328) and Spanish (1 319-382-9676)
- Board action: Determine desired characteristics for next superintendent
- Leadership Profile Report presented by HYA on Jan 25, 2022 (attached PDFs)
Regular Meeting
The SFUSD Board of Education meets virtually to approve minutes, hear reports from the superintendent and student delegates, and recognize employees. The only substantive discussion item is a presentation from the Migrant Education Program Parent Advisory Council. The agenda is otherwise procedural.
- Migrant Education Program Parent Advisory Council presents history, services, and challenges
- Approval of minutes from January 11, 2022 regular meeting
- RAVE Special Service Award to Celia Yu, Secretary at Chinese Immersion School at DeAvila
- Recognition and resolutions of commendation for individuals or groups
Augmented Ad Hoc Committee on Student Assignment
The Ad Hoc Committee on Student Assignment is holding a public working meeting to guide implementation of Board Policy 5101.2, a new zone-based assignment policy for elementary schools. Staff will present on policy background, project updates, and key themes from fall community engagement, as well as developing zones with inputs and metrics. The meeting includes public comment and board discussion.
- Staff presentation on policy background and project update for implementing zone-based student assignment
- Key themes from fall community engagement on new policy
- Developing zones: inputs and metrics for zone creation
- Public comment and board discussion on implementation
- Attached presentations in English, Spanish, and Chinese
Special Meeting: Committee of the Whole
The SFUSD Board of Education will meet as a Committee of the Whole to receive an informational update on Safety & Learning, covering city COVID-19 cases, staffing plans, supply distribution, student attendance, and response to the SAC. No formal action will be taken; the committee may only make recommendations for future board consideration.
- Update on Safety & Learning covering City COVID cases, Staffing Plan, Supply Distribution, Student Attendance, Response to SAC
Regular Meeting
This is the annual organizational meeting of the SFUSD Board of Education. The Board will re-adopt its Rules and Procedures, elect a president and vice president for 2022, and approve minutes from the previous meeting. Other items include reports from the superintendent and student delegates, and recognition of commendations and staff. The agenda is largely procedural with no substantive policy or budget decisions.
- Re-adopt Board Rules and Procedures (Series 9000)
- Elect president and vice president for one-year terms
- Approve minutes of December 14, 2021 regular meeting
- Superintendent's report and Student Delegates' report
- Recognitions and Resolutions of Commendation; RAVE Awards
Augmented Curriculum and Program Committe
The Augmented Curriculum and Program Committee will discuss and recommend to the Board Resolution No. 2110-12A1, which proposes establishing a Literacy Instruction Working Group, developing an efficacy rubric for purchasing instructional materials, and implementing multi-tiered systems of support for literacy. The resolution also calls for ongoing training, progress monitoring, and administrative support, with a focus on structured literacy and culturally responsive instruction.
- Resolution No. 2110-12A1: Establish a Literacy Instruction Working Group to identify systemic changes and recommend core curriculum and screeners for K-5 reading instruction.
- Develop an efficacy rubric for approving purchase of curriculum, instructional materials, and third-party training contracts related to literacy.
- Build and implement universal multi-tiered systems of support (Tier 1-3) including evidence-based interventions and coaching.
- Provide progress monitoring data from screening instruments to educators, students, and families.
- Provide ongoing training for site administrators on multi-tiered systems of support and structured literacy.
Augmented Budget and Business Services Committee
This augmented committee meeting is informational only, with no votes or decisions. The committee will discuss the FY 2021-22 budget calendar, receive a performance evaluation of the voter-approved Public Education Enrichment Fund (PEEF), and review SFUSD's Arts Equity Plan along with an updated fiscal impact analysis of the 2019 Equity in the Arts Resolution.
- Review of FY 2021-22 Budget and Business Services Committee Calendar and major milestones for the FY 2022-23 budget
- Public Education Enrichment Fund (PEEF) Performance Evaluation Report – assesses programs funded by city charter via Proposition H and Proposition C through 2040-41
- Arts & Creativity 2025: SFUSD's Arts Equity Plan – overview and updated fiscal impact analysis of Board Resolution No. 195-28A1 on equity and access in arts learning