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Board adopts measures to expand access to Ruth Asawa School of the Arts, limit out‑of‑district seats and form task force
Summary
After extensive public testimony for and against changes, the board approved an amended resolution directing outreach, summer pipeline programs for grades 5–7, and a task force to increase SFUSD students’ access to Ruth Asawa School of the Arts; the motion also requires residency priority and asks staff to explore admissions transparency and possible admissions changes.
The San Francisco Board of Education approved an amended resolution on May 26 aimed at expanding access, outreach and equity for the Ruth Asawa School of the Arts (SOTA) and at reducing the proportion of out‑of‑district students in the school.
The resolution asks the superintendent and the visual and performing arts department to increase targeted outreach to under‑represented neighborhoods and to fund a summer preparation program for grades 5–7 in partnership with community-based arts organizations. It also directs formation of a task force to recommend outreach strategies, strengthen K–8 arts…
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