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Lopez retained as SFUSD board president; Lam elected vice president after roll‑call votes
Summary
At the Jan. 11 San Francisco Board of Education meeting the board re‑adopted its series 9000 rules and re‑elected President Lopez; after nominations and discussion Commissioner Lam was elected vice president following a roll‑call vote and several nominees withdrawing.
The San Francisco Board of Education on Jan. 11 re‑adopted its rules and procedures and completed its annual election of officers, keeping Commissioner Lopez as board president and electing Commissioner Lam as vice president for 2022.
The meeting opened official business by readopting the board’s rules (Series 9000), required at the first regular meeting of the year; President Lopez called for a roll call and announced adoption by unanimous voice vote.
Nominations for board president and vice president followed. President Lopez was nominated and re‑elected to the presidency. The vice presidential election drew multiple nominations and public comment: several commissioners and members of the public spoke in favor of different candidates, and two nominees subsequently declined or withdrew their nominations. A roll‑call vote for vice president produced a majority in favor of Commissioner Lam and she was declared elected by the chair.
Why it matters: Board leadership sets agendas and committee assignments, and the re‑election of President Lopez and the selection of a new vice president will shape governance direction and priorities for the coming year. The election process also included public comment and visible tensions among members, reflecting continuing debate about district direction and COVID‑era priorities.
What happened in the meeting: President Lopez opened nominations, allowed public comment specifically on the elections, and accepted nominations by voice. Multiple board members urged transparency and the opportunity for nominees to explain their case. After discussions and roll‑call tallies the board announced the results for president and vice president and proceeded with the rest of its agenda.
Board action and votes: The rules readoption and officer elections were recorded on the public roll call; the readoption of Series 9000 passed by the roll call indicated in the meeting, and the vice‑presidential roll call produced the necessary majority to elect Commissioner Lam.
What comes next: The newly elected officers will assume duties for the calendar year; the board signaled it will continue committee work and oversight on operational priorities, including follow‑ups on safety and learning items discussed later in the meeting.
