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Board adopts resolution to bolster Title IX outreach, healthy‑relationships curriculum and site liaisons
Summary
SFUSD passed a resolution reaffirming Title IX obligations, directing the district to post Title IX contact information at school sites and online, assign site Title IX liaisons, and brief the board on healthy‑relationships curriculum by January 2017; commissioners asked staff to return to committee with implementation details and cost estimates.
The San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education unanimously adopted a resolution on June 28 reaffirming the district’s obligations under Title IX and directing staff to strengthen outreach, training and curriculum related to sexual harassment and assault prevention.
Commissioners Morazzi and Norton introduced the resolution, which notes state laws including the "Yes Means Yes" college‑level standard and SB695 requirements that high schools teach affirmative‑consent lessons. The resolution directs staff to: post the district and site Title IX coordinator contact information in a conspicuous location in each school and on each school website; assign school‑site Title IX officers trained to assist in identifying and investigating complaints and providing information about rights and remedies; and brief the full board on the district's healthy‑relationships curriculum by January 2017.
Board members generally supported the intent but asked questions about implementation: Commissioner Feuer said the resolution should be stronger on victim supports and said staff training must be trauma‑informed and sensitive to victims’ needs; other commissioners requested cost estimates for printing/posting, training and curriculum materials and asked whether site liaisons will be additional positions or assigned responsibilities. General Counsel and staff said a district Title IX coordinator is in place and staff are planning a train‑the‑trainer model and will designate site liaisons (typically wellness coordinators or school administrators) rather than hiring a new cadre of positions. Staff confirmed some curriculum requirements already exist (beginning in Grade 4), and the board asked for a briefing that clarifies grade‑by‑grade plans and resource needs.
The board passed the resolution 7‑0; several commissioners emphasized this is a start and asked staff to bring more detailed proposals and budget implications to a committee for in‑depth review and to ensure the district can deliver training, consistent messaging and supports to students and staff.
