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PUC authorizes $140,000 MOA with SF Unified School District for teacher development and STEM ties
Summary
The commission approved authorizing the general manager to execute a two-year memorandum of agreement with the San Francisco Unified School District for up to $140,000 to support professional development tied to PUC literacy and STEM goals; the School District thanked the commission and described curriculum benefits.
The commission voted to authorize the general manager to execute a memorandum of agreement with the San Francisco Unified School District for an amount not to exceed $140,000 over two years to support professional development of teachers in areas linked to SFPUC literacy and STEM objectives.
Commissioners sought background on related drink-tap station funding and were told the tap-station program is a separate budget add-back process; staff committed to provide a written update to the commission. Hydra Mendoza, a member of the school board and a senior advisor to the mayor on education, spoke in support of the partnership and said the district values PUC access for STEM education and student exposure to city infrastructure.
Vote and scope: After public comment the motion to authorize the general manager to sign the MOA was moved and seconded and passed by voice vote (ayes). The MOA will fund professional development tied to SFPUC education goals; staff said it replaces an expiring agreement for similar work and will continue collaboration between the agencies.
Context: Staff said the MOA is intended to help build STEM pathways for students by leveraging PUC resources and the district’s existing investments in technology and sustainability staff.
Next steps: Staff will circulate a written update on associated drink-tap stations and provide routine updates on the partnership’s implementation.
