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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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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.
8/11/2026 Regular Meeting at 6:30pm:
- Full meeting agenda on BoardDocs here.
- Zoom link here – Password: 362985.
- Agenda summary from SF Parent Coalition follows below.
SF PARENT’S SUMMARY:
The new school year begins with the Board of Education looking back to review its own and the Superintendent’s performance in 2025-26 and looking ahead to its Governance Calendar for 2026-28. SFUSD made a lot of progress last year, and it confronts major decisions this year.
Item F.1 Board of Education Mid-Year Self-Evaluation (no attachments to this item)
Item H.2 Update on Progress Towards Superintendent’s Short-Term Metrics (link here)
Last year, the Board and Superintendent established short-term measures focused on improving governance, stabilizing district leadership and operations, restoring SFUSD’s financial health, and maintaining a focus on student outcomes. There is meaningful progress to recognize. SFUSD moved from negative to positive budget certification, implemented important operational systems, strengthened district leadership, staffed 95% of classrooms with qualified teachers on the first day of school, and continued implementation of new academic curricula.
At the same time, several commitments remain unfinished. The Board’s own evaluation shows that some governance work, including its review of Board policies and additional public training on student outcomes-focused governance, was delayed or remains at risk. And while the Superintendent’s update highlights significant accomplishments, it does not clearly report progress against each of the specific measures the Board established.
Our Take: The Board and Superintendent Need to Work Strongly Together
Last year required SFUSD’s leaders to stabilize a district facing serious financial, operational, and leadership challenges. There was real progress. This year needs to be about what comes next.
Families need a Board and Superintendent who operate as a strong, effective governance team with clear roles and shared priorities. The Superintendent should be responsible for developing and executing a clear strategy for improving schools and student outcomes. The Board should set clear expectations, monitor progress, ask hard questions, and hold the Superintendent accountable for results, without getting pulled into managing the district’s day-to-day work.
Most importantly, both need to stay focused on whether SFUSD’s plans are actually improving the experience and outcomes of students.
As the new school year begins, we want to see:
- A shared focus on student outcomes. With the budget stabilized, improving literacy, math, and college and career readiness must be at the center of the district’s work.
- Strong implementation. Adopting new curriculum and systems is only the beginning. SFUSD must make sure educators have the training, support, and resources necessary to use them effectively.
- Clear measures of progress. Families and the Board should be able to see whether major initiatives are working, where implementation is falling short, and what the district will do differently when results are off track.
- Better transparency and communication. Families should understand the district’s priorities, major decisions, and progress without needing to decipher complicated presentations or governance documents.
- Consistent accountability. The Board should establish clear expectations for the Superintendent and then consistently monitor progress against them throughout the year.
SFUSD has spent significant time rebuilding its foundation. Now families need to see that stronger foundation translate into better schools and better outcomes for students.
Item G.1 Board of Education Governance Calendar for School Year 2026-28 (link here; Supplemental Calendar link here)
The calendar identifies Regular and Progress Monitoring meetings, as well as proposed Special Meetings, study sessions, and training. Parents should know that this latest Governance Calendar proposes important policy actions:
- Student assignment/school portfolio choices
- 10/13/2026 Board meeting will confirm the policy direction
- 4/13/2027 Board meeting will vote on the final student assignment policy recommendation
- New LCAP goals
- 9/29/2026 Board meeting will begin discussion on new LCAP goals
- Technology usage policy
- 3/9/2027 Board meeting will vote to adopt the new policy
Our Take on the Governance Calendar
We are encouraged to see major decisions mapped out well in advance, particularly around student assignment and the school portfolio. This gives the Board and district an opportunity to engage families early and meaningfully, before proposals are finalized. We hope the Board follows through on its commitment to be present in school communities and makes it clear when and how families can help shape these important decisions.
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.