Public commenting is an important opportunity to make your powerful voice heard.
Let the S.F. Board of Education and SFUSD Leadership know how parents and caregivers feel, how the district can do better for our city’s kids, our teachers, and our schools!
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Please note that as SF Parents is focused on our core issues, we only do
the summary/takes on the most pertinent agenda items related to our advocacy campaigns.
If you see that something on the BOE agenda is omitted, it is likely for this reason.
10/6/2026 Study Session at 6:30pm:
- Full meeting agenda on BoardDocs here.
- Zoom link here – Password: 733238.
- Agenda summary from SF Parent Coalition follows below.
SF PARENT’S SUMMARY:
This is the Board of Education’s third study session for its proposed school reorganization. The purpose of this meeting is for the Board to select 1 or 2 options to advance for a final vote on 10/13
Item C.1 School Reorganization #3 (presentation link here)
This is an important study session because it will identify the top one or two school reorganization options to be approved on October 13th for implementation for school year 2028-29. There are currently 3 options being considered:
SFUSD has conducted community engagement and has heard from 2,725 families (1,685 current SFUSD families) since September 11th. Based on family input, Options A and B are preferred:
- Option A (small zones + citywide programs) is rated higher in 13 ZIP codes mostly in the western and central parts of the City, and the Tenderloin. It is also the highest rated option for non-SFUSD families
- Option B (neighborhood school + all schools) is rated higher in 8 ZIPs especially in the southeast and Mission Bay. 75% of low-income and 83% of non-English speaking families rated Option B highest
- Option C was not rated highest in any ZIP code
There are tradeoffs for Options A and B:
- Option A…
- Was felt by some families like a mini-lottery, and there were concerns across zones that quality schools were unevenly distributed
- If Option A were selected, SFUSD would need to address a 150-seat shortage
- District staff believe this option is the highest risk for implementation (risks for enrollment, technology, and timeline)
- Option B…
- Was felt by some families that there is no acceptable school nearby in their neighborhood
- If Option B were selected, SFUSD would need to address a 320-seat shortage
- District staff believe that this option is moderate risk for implementation
Our Take: SF Parents continues to support Option B: Neighborhood School + All Schools because it offers families greater predictability with a guaranteed neighborhood school while preserving the ability to apply to other SFUSD schools and citywide programs.
We also believe any new assignment system must preserve access to specialized programs, including dual language and immersion, plan thoughtfully for students with disabilities, and recognize that families need access to excellent schools, not simply schools that are close to home.
Now is the time for families to weigh in. Parents should tell the Board which option they support at the October 6 Study Session, before the Board sets direction for the new assignment policy on October 13.
As a reminder – SF Parents’ community continues to demand from SFUSD:
AN INCREASED, DEMONSTRATED FOCUS ON STUDENTS: We want to see the district’s clear plan and commitment to a baseline of excellence and equity across every SFUSD school. Without clarity, analysis, and follow-through on how decisions impact student outcomes, it’s impossible to know if SFUSD is truly prioritizing what matters most—student learning and success. Through our SF Kids Can’t Wait campaign, families continue to call for urgent improvements in literacy and math outcomes for SFUSD.
GREATER TRANSPARENCY AND COMMUNITY ACCESSIBILITY:
Families deserve open, honest communication about how decisions are made and how funds are spent. SFUSD must provide clear data and impact analysis for all major initiatives, including how they support student achievement. The Board should not approve budgets or plans without confidence in their accuracy or their impact on teaching and learning.
REAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND STRONG GOVERNANCE:
SFUSD must move beyond promises to consistent, measurable action. Strong governance from the Board of Education is essential to restoring trust and delivering results for students. Commissioners must remain focused on student outcomes, fiscal responsibility, and transparency, and hold district leadership accountable for following through on commitments and delivering measurable progress.