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Heated public debate over PAC appointment forces SFUSD to delay nomination
Summary
The Parent Advisory Council’s unanimous nomination of Seth Brenzel touched off hours of public testimony and board questioning about representation and recruitment. Commissioners asked PAC to return with a more diverse slate; the appointment was deferred.
The San Francisco Board of Education deferred a Parent Advisory Council appointment after a long public comment period that exposed deep concerns about the council’s racial, linguistic and neighborhood representation.
Michelle Jacques Menegas, PAC coordinator, presented the PAC’s recommendation to appoint Seth Brenzel to a regular PAC seat for a two‑year term beginning Feb. 1, 2021. PAC members told the board they had voted unanimously to recommend Brenzel after interviews by PAC members.
Public comment stretched for more than an hour with dozens of callers both…
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