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Parents and community speakers urge board to reverse personnel decisions at multiple schools
Summary
Community speakers asked the board to rescind a non‑reelection of a Filipino teacher and raised concerns about a principal's resignation at Lakeshore Elementary, urging clearer district investigation and protections for families and principals implementing restorative practices.
A large group of parents, students and community members used public comment time to press the San Francisco Unified School District Board about recent personnel decisions.
At the start of public comment, Filipino community representatives and parents called on the board to rescind a non‑reelection/’no cause’ action affecting a teacher described as an essential member of the Filipino Education Center programs. Speakers including Professor Rosita Galang, parent Pablo Molina and community organizer Keith Battle argued that the evaluation and the 'no cause' designation were unjustified, described students' test-score and classroom improvements, and asked the board for direct intervention to retain the teacher.
Later, a group from Lakeshore Elementary said the resignation of Principal Lindsay Keener followed a small, organized campaign by parents and caused community divisions. Multiple parents and PTA leaders asked the district to put in place protocols to investigate site disputes, ensure all families (including those with limited English proficiency) are heard, and protect principals who are implementing district restorative practices. Speakers called for transparent procedures and clearer channels for community input before a personnel outcome is finalized.
Board members acknowledged the concerns and reminded the public about board protocols for naming employees during public testimony; several commissioners said they would follow up and suggested committee-level or administrative follow-up to address community process and site-level conflict resolution.
