Teachers and union leaders criticize tentative bargaining offers at SFUSD board meeting

During the public comment period, multiple speakers representing the United Educators of San Francisco and classroom staff strongly criticized the district’s recent negotiating posture and a reported offer that union speakers characterized as an insult to educators.

Susan Solomon, Executive Vice President of United Educators of San Francisco, told the board the bargaining day had been ‘‘a very disappointing day in bargaining’’ and described an offer of 2% for the first year, 3% for the next two years and limited para‑professional longevity pay (10¢ per hour after 15 years). She said this offer provided no reopeners or recognition for advanced degrees and called the package disrespectful to educators’ work. Dennis Kelly (UESF president) and several bargaining team members reiterated those concerns and described members as ‘‘infuriated’’ and ‘‘hurt’’ by the terms presented at the bargaining table.

Teachers and bargaining team members detailed cost‑of‑living pressures in San Francisco and noted the money contributed back by employees in past years, arguing that current and expected revenue increases (including Prop 30 and state allocations) should be used to increase classroom compensation. Speakers asked the board to prioritize classroom funding, paraprofessional recognition and to take bargaining commitments seriously. No district negotiator presented a direct rebuttal during public comment; the superintendent thanked speakers and acknowledged the comments for the record.