Join us as we celebrate Executive Director Dr. Vanessa D. Marrero’s nomination for the Advocates Worthy of Excellence “AWE” Award Celebration!
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The town hall focused on discussing budget challenges and governance issues within the San Francisco Unified School District, including concerns about transparency, allocation of funds, and the impact of charter schools on public education. Parents and community members expressed frustration with the current system and emphasized the need for increased community involvement and action to address these issues. The experts also discussed the importance of reforming Proposition 13, protecting student-facing positions, and advocating for fully funded public schools with sustainable community services.
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The San Francisco Unified School District's (SFUSD) June 30, 2024, audit report reveals significant financial and operational challenges, necessitating urgent attention and corrective actions. The audit report reveals substantial weaknesses in SFUSD's financial and operational controls. The negative financial certification and repeated findings of material weaknesses and non-compliance across various areas demand immediate and decisive action to implement robust corrective measures. The corrective actions in the audit focus’s on strengthening internal controls, improving financial procedures, enhancing staff training, and ensuring full compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and funding requirements. The findings underscore the need for substantial structural improvements in management, oversight, and accountability across the district.
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The San Francisco Unified School District's (SFUSD) March 11, 2025, Second Interim Financial Report and Multi-Year Projections present critical information of the district's financial health, revealing a severe and worsening financial crisis.
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If approved by the Board of Education, effective February 28, 2025, the San Francisco City Attorney's Office outlines legal services to be provided to the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD). Due to SFUSD reported lack of internal legal resources and the City's support (including a School Stabilization Team), the City Attorney's Office will represent SFUSD, particularly regarding the impact of federal executive orders.
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This is a call to action urging San Franciscans to contact the Board of Supervisors and demand the reinstatement of remote public comment for committee meetings. The ability to provide comment remotely was eliminated in Fall 2023, limiting participation for those unable to attend in-person meetings. The organizers highlight the challenges this poses for parents and working individuals, emphasizing that excluding community voices undermines democratic participation. They provide a link to a letter-writing tool and encourage community members to get involved