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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.
3/10/2026 Regular Meeting at 6:30pm:
- Full meeting agenda on BoardDocs here.
- Zoom Link Here – Password: 682989.
- Agenda summary from SF Parent Coalition follows below.
SF PARENT’S SUMMARY:
The Board of Education will be asked to approve tentative agreements (TAs) with United Educators of San Francisco (UESF) and Common Crafts, IBEW Local 6. The Board also will be asked to approve the 2nd Interim Budget Report
BUDGET AGENDA ITEMS
Item F.1 Tentative Agreement (TA) between SFUSD and UESF (Required AB1200 report on TA here)
The Superintendent will ask the Board to approve a Tentative Agreement with United Educators of San Francisco (UESF), which represents 3,962 certificated staff and 1,753 classified staff.
The agreement includes salary increases of:
- 2% for certificated staff and 4.5% for classified staff beginning July 1, 2025
- 2% for certificated staff and 4% for classified staff beginning July 1, 2026
For the current year, the agreement increases salaries by 2.85% and benefits by 2.7%, bringing total compensation for UESF employees to $627.3 million.
The increases will be funded 77% from the Unrestricted General Fund and 23% from the Restricted General Fund, with costs covered through the district’s Fiscal Stabilization Plan and other budget reductions.
Dependent health benefits will continue to be funded through San Francisco parcel taxes (QTEA and FWEA). If voters do not renew these taxes in 2028, SFUSD will need to identify another funding source.
The agreement also includes additional provisions related to planning time, pay structure changes, additional paid work days, sabbatical leave, and other compensation-related benefits, along with some policy commitments related to special education practices, sanctuary schools training, emergency shelter coordination, and AI training.
Our take:
- Well-compensated teachers are essential to retaining strong educators and supporting student learning.
- At the same time, the agreement relies in part on parcel tax funding for health benefits and short-term budget reductions to cover costs. Over time, sustainable compensation increases will need to be supported by ongoing revenue, which means staffing levels must align with enrollment.
- As the district moves forward after this agreement, families want to see a renewed focus on stability, fiscal sustainability, and uninterrupted learning for students.
Item F.2 Tentative Agreement (TA) between SFUSD and Common Crafts and IBEW Local 6 (Required AB1200 report on TA here)
- The Superintendent will ask the Board to approve a Tentative Agreement with Common Crafts and IBEW Local 6, which represent 73 FTE including electricians, roofers, glaziers, and sheet metal workers.
- The agreement includes 2% salary increases in 2025–26, 2026–27, and 2027–28. It also includes a “me-too” clause, meaning these unions will receive the same salary increases negotiated with other unions. As a result, the larger UESF salary increases (4% and 4.5%) will also apply to these employees.
Our take
Several SFUSD labor agreements include “me-too” clauses, which automatically extend salary increases negotiated with one union to others. This structure can increase overall district salary costs.
Item G.1 SFUSD 2nd Interim Budget Report (Report link, Presentation link)
SFUSD remains in a structural budget deficit and is recommending a QUALIFIED (rather than “positive” or “negative”) fiscal certification, meaning the district may not be able to meet its financial obligations in the current or next two fiscal years without additional corrective action.
The report identifies several recent budget adjustments:
- $13 million in savings in the Unrestricted General Fund from vacant positions and budget adjustments
- $33.8 million in savings in the Restricted General Fund from similar adjustments
At the same time, several cost increases are projected:
- The UESF Tentative Agreement increases expenditures by $14.3 million
- Agreements with Common Crafts and IBEW Local 6 increase costs by $1.3 million
- Special Education contracts are projected to increase by $19.4 million
The report also notes that declining enrollment is reducing LCFF funding, and that the district will continue to rely on reserves and other one-time funds to balance the budget.
Our Take
The report shows some improvements in financial management, including stronger budgeting controls and savings from removing vacant or duplicate positions. These steps are important for rebuilding fiscal stability.
At the same time, SFUSD continues to face significant structural challenges:
- The district remains in a structural deficit and is recommending a Qualified certification.
- Enrollment declines are reducing state funding, which requires aligning staffing and spending with the number of students enrolled.
- The district continues to rely on reserves and one-time funds to balance the budget, which is not sustainable long-term.
To move toward a positive fiscal certification, the Board will need to approve an updated Fiscal Stabilization Plan that aligns ongoing spending with reliable revenue.
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 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.