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Board adopts multiple administrative and fiscal items including short‑term notes and personnel policy
Summary
At its Aug. 23 meeting the SFUSD board approved revisions to district records policy, authorized up to $80 million in tax and revenue anticipation notes, adopted a personnel political‑activity policy and approved an MOU with Friends of SOTA while requesting further transparency work.
The San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education took a series of administrative and fiscal votes at its Aug. 23 meeting.
Records and data security: The board adopted revisions to Board Policy 3580 (district records) to comply with changes cited in the meeting as "Veil Code Section 179,829" requiring disclosure of breaches of personal information; staff described the update as routine compliance.
Tax and revenue anticipation notes: The board preliminarily authorized the sale of 2016‑17 tax and revenue anticipation notes (TRANs) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $80,000,000 to satisfy general‑fund obligations until taxes and other revenues are received. Chief Financial Officer Rita Madavan presented legal recitals and staff recommended authorization; the board approved the preliminary sale.
Personnel political‑activity policy: The board adopted amended board policies on personnel political activities, clarifying what employees may and may not do on district time or using district resources. United Educators of San Francisco expressed concerns about potential overreach and union bulletin‑board rights; commissioners discussed balancing employee rights with safeguarding students. The policy was adopted as amended.
Friends of School of the Arts MOU: The board approved a one‑year MOU with Friends of the Ruth Asawa School of the Arts to continue management of artists‑in‑residence and related services while district staff and the nonprofit work toward a more permanent arrangement. Several commissioners voiced persistent concerns about FOSOTA’s fiscal transparency and governance. District staff said they have reviewed fiscal reports, expect increased reporting frequency and will work on transitioning more contracting responsibilities to the district; the board approved the MOU while requesting further oversight and quarterly updates.
Calendar and other routine items: The board adopted the 2016‑17 Board meeting calendar, adjusted to add meetings during spring hiring season, and reported closed‑session actions including approvals of deputy superintendent and chief contracts and authority to pay stipulated amounts in several Office of Administrative Hearings cases.
Roll‑call outcomes and quick reference: - Minutes (Aug. 9, 2016): Approved (7 ayes). - BP 3580 (district records): Adopted (7 ayes). - Gender‑inclusive resolution: Adopted (7 ayes). - Personnel political‑activity policies: Adopted (recorded roll call result noted in meeting record). - Authorization to sell TRANs (up to $80M): Approved (7 ayes). - Friends of SOTA MOU: Approved (vote recorded; board requested ongoing transparency reporting).
The board’s packet includes fiscal memos and appendices referenced during the meeting; staff indicated further committee work and follow‑up reports would be scheduled in coming months.
