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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.
6/9/2026 Regular Meeting at 6:30pm:
- Full meeting agenda on BoardDocs here.
- Zoom link here – Password: 646237.
- Agenda summary from SF Parent Coalition follows below.
SF PARENT’S SUMMARY:
After entering “negative” budget certification in May 2024, SFUSD is sharing a proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget that finally looks “positive”.
Item F.3 SFUSD’s FY 2026-27 Recommended Budget, First Reading (presentation link here, report link here)
For decades, SFUSD’s budget suffered from weak internal financial management controls, unfunded salary increases, failed expenditure reductions, and structural deficit spending. SFUSD’s financial condition worsened to the point that on May 3, 2024, the CA Department of Education slapped the district with a “negative” budget certification and appointed state fiscal advisors with stay-and-rescind spending authority.
But, after several painful years of implementing a Fiscal Stabilization Plan, SFUSD is finally proposing a budget for 2026-27 and the subsequent two fiscal years that show its revenues will be able to meet its expenses.
For FY 2026-27, SFUSD is proposing to spend $1.36 billion in its General Fund, $544.1 million from the Unrestricted General Fund and $817.7 million from the Restricted General Fund. These expenditures will be covered by revenues, not fund balance, which means SFUSD will no longer be deficit spending.
However, note the -$226.6 million transaction in row C from the Unrestricted General Fund to the Restricted General Fund, which involves $42.2 million to cover Routine Restricted Maintenance and $184.4 million to fund projected spending for Special Education.
Item G.2 SELPA Local Plan and Annual Budget and Service Plan (link here)
San Francisco administers a Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA), which is required to submit an annual service plan and budget to provide a free and appropriate public education to all (public, charters, private/parochial, and non-public school) students within its area. The number of students with disabilities who are served grows each year (16.6% of SFUSD students had IEPs in 2025). The SELPA budget is increasing from $279.3 million in 2025-26 to $352.1 million for 26-27.
SFUSD’s Community Advisory Committee for Special Education (CAC) is sharing its Annual Report (agenda item G.1 link) that identifies numerous operational concerns and about the programs administered through the SELPA budget.
Item G.3 Public Education Enrichment Fund (PEEF) Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Annual Presentation (presentation link here)
Item G.4 Superintendent’s PEEF Expenditure Plan for SY 2026-27 (presentation link here)
The Public Education Enrichment Fund (PEEF) remains one of San Francisco’s most important local investments in public education. PEEF supports libraries, arts, music, athletics, physical education, student supports, and other programs that families value and expect.
The proposed 2026-27 PEEF budget grows substantially, increasing from approximately $93.9 million to $133.4 million. Much of that increase is directed toward educational enrichment opportunities and student supports.
Notable proposed increases include:
- Arts: $18.9 million → $21.2 million
- Athletics: $5.7 million → $8.0 million
- Libraries: $14.2 million → $15.0 million
- Physical Education: $8.5 million → $13.5 million
- A-G Support: $1.7 million → $3.9 million
- Ethnic Studies Support: $128,000 → $606,000
- Multilingual Learner Supports and Pathways: Expanded investments
- Noon Monitors: New $2.4 million investment
- Supplemental School Supports: New $10.5 million investment
- T-10 Staffing: New $7.5 million investment
Overall funding for Sports, Libraries, Arts, Music, and Physical Education (SLAM) increases from $47.3 million to $59.2 million.
PEEF continues to allocate $25 million annually toward Special Education services. While some advocates have raised concerns about using enrichment dollars for Special Education, the proposed budget maintains that investment while substantially increasing funding for enrichment programs and student supports. In fact, the share of PEEF funding allocated to Special Education decreases as overall PEEF revenues grow.
The proposal reflects an effort to balance investments in enrichment, student supports, and services for students with disabilities.
Our Take
Families are relieved that this is the first budget season in many years where the conversation is not centered on cuts to classrooms, educators, and student services. Reaching a proposed positive certification after years of structural deficits and state oversight is a significant milestone for the district. Families should also be encouraged by the proposed expansion of investments in arts, athletics, libraries, physical education, multilingual programs, and student supports through PEEF. After years of budget reductions and uncertainty, this budget creates opportunities to reinvest in the student experience.
At the same time, SFUSD continues to face growing Special Education costs. Students with disabilities deserve high-quality services and supports, yet districts across California are increasingly required to cover costs that state and federal funding does not fully support. Long-term funding reform remains essential.
Fiscal stability matters because it allows the district to focus on what matters most: delivering results for students. Families will be looking for strong implementation, improved outcomes, and evidence that these investments are making a difference in classrooms.
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.