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Filipino community and parents urge SFUSD to rescind non‑reelection notices for probationary teachers
Summary
A sustained public‑comment period featured Filipino‑community leaders, parents, alumni and teachers urging the board to rescind non‑reelection recommendations affecting multiple probationary teachers (notably Tina/Christina Alejo), citing strong evaluations, bilingual‑program impact and equity concerns.
During the public‑comment portion of the Feb. 26 board meeting, a large group of parents, community leaders and educators urged trustees to rescind recommendations not to reemploy a set of probationary teachers — repeatedly naming Tina (Christina) Alejo among those of particular concern.
Speakers described Alejo’s record as a bilingual‑program leader and after‑school founder, cited exemplary evaluations and appealed to the board on equity grounds: they noted a small pool of Filipino teachers in the district and argued removing experienced bilingual staff would harm students and community programs. Multiple speakers offered personal testimony about student achievement, community leadership and long relationships with the teacher.
United Educators and other commenters raised related concerns about special‑education staffing: staff reported that among 33 non‑reelection recommendations, 14 involved special‑education positions; speakers warned that reductions in such staff can deepen achievement and opportunity gaps.
Board staff and labor‑relations staff explained the non‑reelection process: for a second‑year (probationary) teacher, principals must decide by March 15 whether to grant permanence (tenure); non‑reelection is technically without cause but has practical consequences for reemployment prospects. Staff said affected employees are eligible to reapply to district positions and that the district offers supports and counseling; in several cases staff may suggest resignation as an administrative option to avoid the non‑reelection designation on personnel forms, a practice staff said is used to reduce stigma.
The board did not rescind any individual non‑reelection items at this meeting. Several speakers said the community will continue advocacy for rescission and for greater transparency and accountability in non‑reelection decisions.
What happens next: March 15 is the statutory deadline for second‑year non‑reelection decisions; staff said principals and central office personnel will continue discussions with affected employees and with school site councils about potential placements and supports.
