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.
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