San Francisco Unified School District, CA

Regular Meeting: Monitoring Workshop

The Board of Education will hold a Monitoring Workshop featuring a closed session to discuss litigation, labor negotiations, and student expulsions. The open session includes a request to accept various government grants.

• Acceptance of federal, state, and local grant awards totaling $690,017.00
• Closed session discussion regarding expulsion for 5 middle school students
• Closed session regarding anticipated litigation: Student PLB v. SFUSD
• Closed session regarding existing litigation: AM v. SFUSD, Student ETH v. SFUSD, and Student AS v. SFUSD
• Closed session performance evaluation of the Superintendent of Schools

Regular Meeting

The Board of Education will meet in closed session to discuss anticipated and existing litigation, labor negotiations, and personnel matters. The open session includes reports from the Superintendent and student delegates, as well as public comment.

• Closed session discussion on anticipated litigation including Student AL, Student SH, Student EH, Student PO, and JEG v. SFUSD
• Closed session discussion on existing litigation including Student LES v. SFUSD, Feria v. SFUSD, and Friends of Lowell v. SFUSD
• Closed session conference with labor negotiators including United Educators of San Francisco and SEIU Local 1021
• Closed session discussion on student expulsion and public employee discipline/dismissal release
• Closed session performance evaluation of the Superintendent and appointment of General Counsel

Study Session: School Reorganization #3

The San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education holds a study session on school reorganization, covering elementary and TK-8 student assignment and citywide program placement. Staff will share community engagement results and present implementation considerations, impacts, and trade-offs for remaining policy options, then seek board guidance to narrow options before an October 13 decision milestone. The board also takes up two action items on teacher credentialing: Provisional Intern Permit applications and Local Assignment Options. The reorganization is tied to declining enrollment and a 2020 zone-based assignment policy, Board Policy 5101.2, that was never implemented.

• Study session on School Reorganization #3: staff present community engagement results and trade-offs for remaining policy options, seeking board guidance before the October 13 decision milestone
• Action: approval of Provisional Intern Permit (PIP) applications to fill vacant certificated teaching positions
• Action: approval of Local Assignment Options allowing credentialed teachers to teach outside their authorized areas
• Reorganization would address elementary and TK-8 student assignment and language and citywide program placement, with full effect proposed for school year 2028-29
• Board Policy 5101.2, a zone-based elementary assignment policy adopted in December 2020, was never implemented; elementary assignment continues under citywide choice with tiebreakers

Special Meeting - Closed Session

The San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education holds a special closed-session meeting on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, starting at 5:00 p.m. at 555 Franklin Street. The only substantive item is a closed-session public employee performance evaluation of the Superintendent of Schools under Government Code § 54957.6. The board will reconvene in public session for a closed session action report, then adjourn. The agenda is otherwise procedural, covering accessibility, translation, and how to observe or comment.

• Closed session: public employee performance evaluation of the Superintendent of Schools (Government Code § 54957.6)
• Public comment accepted on closed session agenda items only, via speaker cards submitted before the item is called
• Meeting held in person at the Irving G. Breyer Board Meeting Room, 555 Franklin Street, First Floor
• Closed session action report scheduled when the board reconvenes to public session
• Meeting broadcast via Zoom Webinar and by phone; interpretation, ASL, and closed captioning available on request at least 48 hours in advance

Study Session: Launch New LCAP

The San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education holds a study session to launch development of its new three-year Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for 2027-2030. The session covers the funding context and obligations under the Local Control Funding Formula, how the LCAP Advisory Committee and other partners will be involved, and gathering board feedback on possible framework options for new LCAP goals. This is a discussion item only; no action or vote is scheduled. The rest of the agenda is procedural information on meeting access, translation, and public comment.

• Study session on launching the new LCAP for 2027-2030, requested by Christina Wong, Executive Director of Local, State & Federal Programs
• LCAP is required under the state's Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), which provides base, supplemental, and concentration grants
• Board feedback sought on possible framework options for new LCAP goals
• Public comment limited to agenda items only, per Board Policy 9323
• Meeting held at Irving G. Breyer Board Meeting Room, 555 Franklin Street, First Floor

Regular Meeting: Monitoring Workshop

The San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education is holding a regular meeting and monitoring workshop. The agenda includes a closed session to discuss anticipated and existing litigation, student expulsions, labor negotiations, and employee matters, followed by a report on closed session actions. The open session includes public comment and a consent calendar for routine approvals.

• Closed session on anticipated litigation: Student AD, FC, BK, AA, DS, EH v. SFUSD; SFUSD 2026-2027 GCO #1 and SSO #1
• Closed session on existing litigation: 14 cases including Student JG, OGR, DD, EBM, LP, JK, KD, AL, RC, RE, ES, HB, SC v. SFUSD; SFUSD Superior Court Case No. CPF-26-520168
• Closed session on student expulsions (Matters 2026-2027 #3-#9, GCA #1) and a kindergarten waiver (TK Student Matter No. 2026-2027-1)
• Closed session on labor negotiations with employee organizations including United Educators of San Francisco and SEIU Local 1021
• Closed session on public employee discipline/dismissal (Matters 2026-2027 #1-#4) and performance evaluation of the Superintendent

Special Meeting: Board Governance Retreat

The San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education is holding a special governance retreat to discuss its practices for the 2026-27 school year. The board will review recommendations on progress monitoring, discuss strategic conversations with the Superintendent, and examine its norms, systems, and routines, including communication and community engagement.

• Review of ad-hoc committee recommendations on progress monitoring
• Discussion of board governance norms, systems, and routines for 2026-27
• Review of Student Outcomes Focused Governance practices
• Discussion of communication channels with the district, community, and media
• Review of the governance calendar for SY26-27 and SY27-28

Regular Meeting

The San Francisco Unified School District Board will hold a regular meeting on September 8, 2026. The agenda includes closed sessions regarding anticipated and existing litigation, student expulsions, and the appointment of a Head of Finance.

• Closed session regarding Student MPJ v. SFUSD litigation
• Closed session regarding Student EFM v. SFUSD litigation
• Discussion of one high school and one middle school student expulsion
• Discussion of two grade challenge appeals
• Appointment of Head of Finance

Study Session: School Reorganization #2

Special Meeting - Closed Session

The San Francisco Board of Education will hold a closed-session special meeting to discuss one anticipated lawsuit and to evaluate the superintendent of schools. No decisions will be made in public; any actions taken will be reported after the meeting as required by law.

• Closed session to discuss one anticipated litigation case
• Closed session to evaluate superintendent performance

Regular Meeting: Monitoring Workshop

The San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting and monitoring workshop, beginning with a closed session to discuss anticipated and existing litigation, student matters, labor negotiations, and personnel issues. The open session will include public comment, approval of meeting minutes, and a consent calendar with routine items. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on existing litigation (Student HDW v. SFUSD, OAH Case No. 2026070849)
• Closed session: conference with labor negotiators for multiple employee unions
• Closed session: public employee performance evaluation of the Superintendent
• Consent calendar: approval of minutes from June 9, June 23, and August 7, 2026 meetings
• Public comment period limited to 30 minutes for non-agenda items

Study Session: School Reorganization #1

The San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education is holding a study session to discuss a proposed School Reorganization Initiative. The board will consider the problem, scope, and priorities for changing elementary and TK-8 student assignment, including a zone-based policy adopted in 2020 but never implemented. The initiative aims to take full effect in the 2028-29 school year, but does not include school closures at scale or changes for currently enrolled students.

• Discussion of Board Policy 5101.2, a zone-based elementary student assignment policy adopted in December 2020 but never implemented
• Proposed School Reorganization Initiative to address elementary and TK-8 student assignment, language pathway placement, and citywide program placement
• Out of scope: school closure at scale, middle and high school enrollment policy design, and changes for currently enrolled students
• Staff propose a series of study sessions, subject to change based on Board feedback

Special Meeting - Closed Session

The San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education is holding a special closed session to discuss anticipated litigation (two cases), labor negotiations with multiple employee unions, and a performance evaluation of the Superintendent. By law, the board cannot comment on these matters, but any actions taken will be reported after the meeting. The agenda is otherwise procedural, covering meeting logistics and public comment rules.

• Closed session on anticipated litigation (two cases) under Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2)
• Labor negotiations with unions including United Educators of San Francisco, SEIU Local 1021, and others
• Performance evaluation of the Superintendent of Schools
• Public comment limited to closed session agenda items
• Meeting held in person at 555 Franklin Street, San Francisco

Regular Meeting

The San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on August 11, 2026, starting with a closed session at 5:00 p.m. and open session at 6:30 p.m. The closed session includes discussions on anticipated and existing litigation, labor negotiations with multiple unions, student expulsion, and public employee matters. The open session will include public comment, reports from the superintendent and student delegates, and a consent calendar. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific policy decisions or contracts listed in the provided text.

• Closed session: Conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (Student EC v. SFUSD, Student AU v. SFUSD, 5 additional matters)
• Closed session: Conference with legal counsel on existing litigation (Student RS v. SFUSD, OAH Case No. 2026060631; Student WW v. SFUSD, OAH No. 2026050571; 1 additional matter)
• Closed session: Conference with labor negotiators with employee organizations including United Educators of San Francisco, SEIU Local 1021, and others
• Closed session: Student expulsion matter under Education Code § 48918(c)
• Closed session: Public employee discipline/dismissal release (1 item) and performance evaluation of Superintendent

Special Meeting

The San Francisco Board of Education is holding a special meeting to consider and approve routine business items needed to prepare for the upcoming school year. The board will vote on two action items: approval of Provisional Intern Permit (PIP) applications and waivers to fill vacant teaching positions, and approval of Local Assignment Options to assign credentialed teachers outside their basic authorization areas.

• Approval of Provisional Intern Permit applications and waivers to fill vacant certificated positions
• Approval of Local Assignment Options under California Education Code for teachers assigned outside their credential authorization
• Public comment allowed only on items listed on this special meeting agenda

THIS MEETING WAS CANCELLED - Special Meeting

This special meeting of the San Francisco Board of Education was cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place. The agenda had included routine items to prepare for the upcoming school year, such as approval of teaching permits and local assignment options.

• Meeting cancelled; no action taken on any agenda items
• Proposed approval of Provisional Intern Permits (PIPs) and waivers to fill vacant teaching positions
• Proposed approval of Local Assignment Options for credentialed teachers to teach outside their authorization areas

Regular Meeting

The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on June 23, 2026, but all substantive action is scheduled for closed session. Open session items are procedural, including public comment and meeting logistics. In closed session, the board will discuss three anticipated litigation matters, five existing student lawsuits against SFUSD, and labor negotiations with multiple employee unions.

• Closed session: anticipated litigation (3 matters) under Gov. Code §54956.9(d)(2)
• Closed session: existing litigation – 5 student cases (e.g., Student GB v. SFUSD)
• Closed session: labor negotiations with UESF, SEIU 1021, UASF, and others
• Commissioners Lisa Weissman-Ward and Matt Alexander participating by teleconference

Regular Meeting

The SFUSD Board of Education holds a regular meeting that includes a closed session to discuss anticipated litigation (Student ET v. SFUSD, Student BL v. SFUSD) and existing litigation (Student AL v. SFUSD, Student HB v. SFUSD), as well as labor negotiations with multiple employee unions. The open session consists of procedural items such as call to order, accessibility information, and public comment guidelines. No substantive votes or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (Student ET v. SFUSD, Student BL v. SFUSD)
• Conference with legal counsel on existing litigation (Student AL v. SFUSD OAH No. 2026050983, Student HB v. SFUSD OAH No. 2026040257)
• Conference with labor negotiators for multiple employee unions including United Educators of San Francisco, SEIU Local 1021, and others

Regular Meeting: Monitoring Workshop

The San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with a monitoring workshop format. The open session includes procedural items and public comment, while the closed session will discuss anticipated and existing litigation (including two specific student cases), a student expulsion matter, labor negotiations with multiple unions, employee discipline/dismissal, and superintendent performance evaluation. No open session action items are listed beyond these.

• Conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (significant exposure to litigation)
• Conference with legal counsel on existing litigation: Student OM v. SFUSD (OAH Case No. 2026030699) and Student EAC v. SFUSD (OAH Case No. 2026030886)
• Closed session discussion of a student expulsion matter
• Conference with labor negotiators for multiple employee organizations (including UESF, SEIU, United Administrators, and others)
• Closed session on public employee discipline/dismissal release (1 matter) and superintendent performance evaluation

Regular Meeting

The Board of Education will hold closed sessions to discuss anticipated litigation, existing litigation (Pluck v. SFUSD), labor negotiations with multiple unions, a student expulsion matter, and public employee discipline. No substantive open-session votes are listed; the meeting also includes routine public comment and accessibility information.

• Conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (Government Code § 54956.9 (d))
• Conference with legal counsel on existing litigation: Pluck v. SFUSD (Case No. CGC-23-611137)
• Conference with labor negotiators for unions including UESF, SEIU 1021, and others
• Closed session on student expulsion (Education Code § 48918(c))
• Closed session on public employee discipline/dismissal release (Government Code § 54957)

Regular Meeting

The San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education is meeting in closed session to discuss anticipated and existing litigation, including Student MF v. SFUSD, Student CR v. SFUSD, and Student KG v. SFUSD, as well as labor negotiations with multiple employee unions. The board will also consider a student expulsion matter and a public employee discipline/dismissal release. No open-session action items are listed beyond procedural matters.

• Conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation: Student MF v. SFUSD and Student CR v. SFUSD
• Conference with legal counsel on existing litigation: Student KG v. SFUSD, OAH No. 2026020836
• Conference with labor negotiators for United Educators of San Francisco, SEIU Local 1021, and other unions
• Closed-session discussion of a student expulsion (Education Code § 48918(c))
• Public employee discipline/dismissal release (Government Code § 54957)

Ad Hoc Committee on Public Engagement

The Ad Hoc Committee on Public Engagement will review progress from previous meetings and an updated draft of the Board's community engagement plan. Members will discuss potential changes and then vote on approval to send the plan to the full Board of Education. This is an augmented meeting where non-committee Board members may participate but not vote.

• Discussion and review of the Board Engagement Plan draft and community feedback
• Vote to approve the Board Engagement Plan for submission to the full Board
• Public comment on any agenda item is permitted

Real Property Study Session

The Board of Education will hold a study session on a targeted review of 14 non-instructional properties in SFUSD's real estate portfolio. Staff will brief on goals including efficient building use, staff occupancy, joint use, leasing, workforce housing, and revenue generation. This is an informational item only; no action will be taken.

• Staff presentation on portfolio analysis of 14 non-instructional properties (active school sites excluded)
• Discussion of land use options, redevelopment, and optimization opportunities
• Exploration of workforce housing and sustainable revenue generation

Regular Meeting: Monitoring Workshop

The Board of Education will hold a closed session to discuss anticipated and existing litigation (Student PL v. SFUSD, Student AL v. SFUSD), a property lease amendment for San Francisco Centre at Fifth and Market Streets, and six student expulsion matters. The open session is primarily procedural, including call to order and public comment.

• Closed session conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation: Student PL v. SFUSD and Student AL v. SFUSD
• Closed session conference with legal counsel on existing litigation (no case names provided)
• Closed session conference with real property negotiators regarding amendment to ground lease of San Francisco Centre (Fifth and Market Streets)
• Closed session consideration of six student expulsion matters (Matter Nos. 2025-2026-#23 through #28)
• Commissioner Lisa Weissman-Ward participating by teleconference from Stanford, CA

Ad Hoc Committee on Progress Monitoring

The Ad Hoc Committee on Progress Monitoring will discuss and vote on a recommendations document that analyzes gaps between current progress monitoring practices and best practices from other districts and the Council of Great City Schools. Approval would send the document to the full Board of Education for further action.

• Discussion of progress monitoring recommendations and gap analysis (Discussion Item D.1)
• Vote to approve sending recommendations to the full board (Action Item E.1)

Regular Meeting

The San Francisco Board of Education meeting includes closed session discussions on anticipated and existing litigation, labor negotiations with multiple unions, and a student expulsion matter. The open session will include procedural items and public comment. No substantive policy votes or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Closed session: Conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (1 matter significant exposure, 1 matter initiation of litigation)
• Closed session: Conference with legal counsel on existing litigation (Student GW v. SFUSD, Angeles v. SFUSD)
• Closed session: Conference with labor negotiators for multiple employee organizations
• Closed session: Student expulsion matter under Education Code § 48918(c)
• Public comment on closed session agenda items and open session agenda items

Ad Hoc Committee on Public Engagement

The committee will review themes from previous small group discussions and an initial draft of the Board's engagement plan, then facilitate small group discussions to gather feedback on that draft. Other items are procedural: accessibility, land acknowledgement, and public comment.

• Review of initial draft of the Board's engagement plan
• Small group discussions to collect feedback on the engagement plan draft

Regular Meeting: Monitoring Workshop

This is a regular meeting of the San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education, primarily consisting of closed session items. The board will meet behind closed doors to discuss anticipated and existing litigation, including a case against a student, as well as student expulsion matters involving five students. Closed session also includes labor negotiations with multiple employee unions and discussions on public employee discipline and performance evaluations. No open session action items are listed beyond procedural matters.

• Closed session conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation: SFUSD v. Student KW
• Closed session discussion of existing litigation under Government Code § 54956.9
• Student expulsion matters: 2 middle school, 2 high school, 1 elementary school (case numbers 2025-2026-#18 through #22)
• Closed session conference with labor negotiators for multiple employee unions (UESF, SEIU 1021, UASF, IFPTE Local 21, IBEW Local 6, etc.)
• Closed session on public employee discipline/dismissal (2 matters) and performance evaluation

[Rescheduled] Ad Hoc Committee on Public Engagement

The Ad Hoc Committee on Public Engagement will review themes from its first meeting, discuss a framework for major Board decisions, and hold a panel discussion with advisory committee members. The meeting was rescheduled from February 5 to March 12, 2026 due to a teacher strike notice by United Educators of San Francisco.

• Review of community-identified engagement topics from Meeting #1
• Discussion of a framework for major Board decisions and staff engagement steps
• Review of advisory committee report recommendations from the past two years
• Facilitated small group discussions on engaging the community on major and routine decisions

Regular Meeting

The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting featuring a closed session to discuss legal matters and labor relations. The open session consists of general information and public comment procedures.

• Closed session discussion on anticipated litigation: Student GW v. SFUSD, Student AZ v. SFUSD, and Student WSF v. SFUSD
• Closed session discussion on existing litigation: Student LH v. SFUSD and Alton Dawson v. SFUSD
• Closed session conference with labor negotiators including United Educators of San Francisco and SEIU Local 1021
• Closed session discussion regarding a student expulsion matter
• Closed session discussion regarding public employee discipline/dismissal