Summary of Audit

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.

Policy, ED Message, Boardwatchppssf adminMarch 8, 2025SFUSD AuditComment

Summary of SFUSD Second Interim Report

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.

Policy, ED Message, Boardwatchppssf adminMarch 8, 2025Second Interim Report, Budget Update, SFUSD, SFCOEComment

Summary of Representation Agreement for Legal Services from San Francisco City Attorney

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.

Policy, Boardwatch, ED Messageppssf adminMarch 8, 2025legal representation, school funding threats, city attorney officeComment

Today is a day of opportunity! A message from our Executive Director

Parents for Public Schools San Francisco (PPS-SF) is sounding the alarm about proposed budget cuts in the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) that threaten essential programs serving vulnerable student populations. While acknowledging the need for budget reductions, PPS-SF criticizes the lack of transparency and impact analysis in the decision-making process. They argue that the proposed cuts, potentially reaching 100% in some areas, would disproportionately harm students from disadvantaged backgrounds, including English learners, students with disabilities, and those experiencing homelessness.

To address this, PPS-SF has presented an Immigration Workgroup plan to SFUSD, aimed at creating a more inclusive environment for immigrant students. They have also met with SFUSD leadership to advocate for the needs of vulnerable students and to ensure alignment between budget cuts and the district's Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP). They emphasize that children are not mere numbers but individuals with unique needs, and decisions must be guided by data-driven impact analyses rather than arbitrary cuts.

PPS-SF's call to action urges community members to contact their elected officials at the local, state, and federal levels to voice their concerns. They encourage participation in school site council meetings, public comment periods at board meetings, and other opportunities for community engagement to hold the school district accountable and advocate for equitable resource allocation.