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🎙️ Join us for #BoardWatch on January 8th, 2026, at 6:00 PM!
No Virtual Option for this meeting elevates the urgency of the issue of community engagement.
Overview of ad-hoc committee, public engagement types, best practices, and board discussion.
#AllVoicesMatter #SFUSD
No Virtual Option for this meeting elevates the urgency of the issue of community engagement.
Overview of ad-hoc committee, public engagement types, best practices, and board discussion.
#AllVoicesMatter #SFUSD
January 8, 2026 at 7:34 AM
🎙️ Join us for #BoardWatch on January 8th, 2026, at 6:00 PM!
No Virtual Option for this meeting elevates the urgency of the issue of community engagement.
Overview of ad-hoc committee, public engagement types, best practices, and board discussion.
#AllVoicesMatter #SFUSD
No Virtual Option for this meeting elevates the urgency of the issue of community engagement.
Overview of ad-hoc committee, public engagement types, best practices, and board discussion.
#AllVoicesMatter #SFUSD
MEETING ADJOURNED 10:51PM
December 17, 2025 at 6:51 AM
MEETING ADJOURNED 10:51PM
ALEXANDER: Even on the website the PCAC list is not updated there is a list on the website but when you click throw the roster is old.
December 17, 2025 at 6:51 AM
ALEXANDER: Even on the website the PCAC list is not updated there is a list on the website but when you click throw the roster is old.
RAY: Shared that they participated in student governance training for board members, appreciating the district’s support.
December 17, 2025 at 6:49 AM
RAY: Shared that they participated in student governance training for board members, appreciating the district’s support.
FISHER: Feeling energized after a California school board meeting—received kudos for having a full delegation in Region 5 and thanks for reappointment via Consent Item 39. Enjoyed legislative, legal, and political updates, plus several valuable sessions at the education conference.
December 17, 2025 at 6:48 AM
FISHER: Feeling energized after a California school board meeting—received kudos for having a full delegation in Region 5 and thanks for reappointment via Consent Item 39. Enjoyed legislative, legal, and political updates, plus several valuable sessions at the education conference.
Motion to Approve Consent Calendar, 5 AYES Approved
Alexander BP 9322
Alexander BP 9322
December 17, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Motion to Approve Consent Calendar, 5 AYES Approved
Alexander BP 9322
Alexander BP 9322
H26 Fails with 3 AYES
December 17, 2025 at 6:45 AM
H26 Fails with 3 AYES
Vote to separate H26 to a separate vote. 4 AYES. Alexander notes violation of board rules.
December 17, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Vote to separate H26 to a separate vote. 4 AYES. Alexander notes violation of board rules.
6 AYES Approved of Item 2512SP3 approval of waivers.
December 17, 2025 at 6:40 AM
6 AYES Approved of Item 2512SP3 approval of waivers.
Item 2512SP3 approval of waivers
December 17, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Item 2512SP3 approval of waivers
Item 212SP2 update on superintendent short term metrics pulled from the December 16th Agenda to a future date.
December 17, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Item 212SP2 update on superintendent short term metrics pulled from the December 16th Agenda to a future date.
All NO's from Commissioners on Fiscal Stablization Plan.
December 17, 2025 at 6:35 AM
All NO's from Commissioners on Fiscal Stablization Plan.
PRESIDENT KIM: Before the roll call vote, the commissioner acknowledged feeling constrained by statutory/legal requirements tied to the financial situation.
December 17, 2025 at 6:34 AM
PRESIDENT KIM: Before the roll call vote, the commissioner acknowledged feeling constrained by statutory/legal requirements tied to the financial situation.
Curious why the team hasn’t acted sooner. We had plans to engage early over the summer, but after one meeting, principals acted as if decisions were final. Surprised by the lack of broader input—what’s been holding the team back from involving counsel until now?
December 17, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Curious why the team hasn’t acted sooner. We had plans to engage early over the summer, but after one meeting, principals acted as if decisions were final. Surprised by the lack of broader input—what’s been holding the team back from involving counsel until now?
SUPT: Highlighted using advisory bodies, parent councils, and school site councils for engagement. With the January summit, they plan to explore creative ways to meet with groups of schools to discuss how the plan could impact them.
December 17, 2025 at 6:25 AM
SUPT: Highlighted using advisory bodies, parent councils, and school site councils for engagement. With the January summit, they plan to explore creative ways to meet with groups of schools to discuss how the plan could impact them.
SUPT: By January, the district will have updated information from the Governor’s budget, student enrollment, and site allocations, allowing discussions with site leaders to be concrete rather than abstract.
December 17, 2025 at 6:22 AM
SUPT: By January, the district will have updated information from the Governor’s budget, student enrollment, and site allocations, allowing discussions with site leaders to be concrete rather than abstract.
FISCAL ADVISORY: Clarified that the FSP represents a conceptual plan for potential cuts, not fixed reductions, and adjustments can be made.
December 17, 2025 at 6:20 AM
FISCAL ADVISORY: Clarified that the FSP represents a conceptual plan for potential cuts, not fixed reductions, and adjustments can be made.
FISCAL ADVISOR: "I cannot tell you what CDE will respond to if you don't gif them a fiscal stabilization report. Or plan. The responsible thing to do is to give them a plan. If there is part of a plan that you are uncomfortable with a z a board you can modify it,
December 17, 2025 at 6:18 AM
FISCAL ADVISOR: "I cannot tell you what CDE will respond to if you don't gif them a fiscal stabilization report. Or plan. The responsible thing to do is to give them a plan. If there is part of a plan that you are uncomfortable with a z a board you can modify it,
RAY: Emphasized the importance of clearly explaining why certain requests can’t be met and appreciated efforts to cost out strategies and initiatives—a step not done previously.
December 17, 2025 at 6:16 AM
RAY: Emphasized the importance of clearly explaining why certain requests can’t be met and appreciated efforts to cost out strategies and initiatives—a step not done previously.
RAY: "It looks like we ignored community feedback there."
December 17, 2025 at 6:14 AM
RAY: "It looks like we ignored community feedback there."
RAY: Urged the board to meaningfully incorporate community feedback and clearly explain when requests can’t be met. She highlighted that social and emotional well-being was a frequent concern in town halls, yet social workers were presented as potential reductions without context or explanation.
December 17, 2025 at 6:13 AM
RAY: Urged the board to meaningfully incorporate community feedback and clearly explain when requests can’t be met. She highlighted that social and emotional well-being was a frequent concern in town halls, yet social workers were presented as potential reductions without context or explanation.
STAFF: The FSP does not assume new revenue; it reflects first interim multiyear projections. If additional revenue becomes available, the worst-case funding gap would shrink.
December 17, 2025 at 6:12 AM
STAFF: The FSP does not assume new revenue; it reflects first interim multiyear projections. If additional revenue becomes available, the worst-case funding gap would shrink.
STAFF: "And it's interesting, we do a great job on enrollment data. Kudos to the enrollment department."
December 17, 2025 at 6:11 AM
STAFF: "And it's interesting, we do a great job on enrollment data. Kudos to the enrollment department."
FISHER: Noted that the FSP focuses on reducing allocations rather than highlighting investments. They asked whether it could include aspirational goals, like ensuring IEP compliance or pursuing additional state and federal funding.
December 17, 2025 at 6:10 AM
FISHER: Noted that the FSP focuses on reducing allocations rather than highlighting investments. They asked whether it could include aspirational goals, like ensuring IEP compliance or pursuing additional state and federal funding.
FISHER: "I said a lot of what I want ed to say before. We have much smaller central office than we've had in a long time. We have new folks."
December 17, 2025 at 6:09 AM
FISHER: "I said a lot of what I want ed to say before. We have much smaller central office than we've had in a long time. We have new folks."