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SFUSD board adopts substitute layoff resolution after tense public comment and budget briefing
Summary
After a detailed budget presentation showing multi‑year deficits, the San Francisco Unified School District Board adopted an amendment by substitution to its proposed certificated layoff resolution. The move, adopted 6–0 on the amendment, came amid strong union opposition and extensive public testimony, including parents and teachers urging alternatives.
The San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education on May 8 adopted an amended resolution to issue final certificated layoff notices after a contentious public-comment period and a district budget update that projected steep multi‑year shortfalls.
Deputy Superintendent Myong Lee told the board the district faces a structural deficit even if proposed state tax measures pass: reserves that began the year near $55.8 million are projected to fall to about $35.3 million by June 30, 2012, and the district could face an $83 million gap through fiscal year 2013–14 under current assumptions. Lee said the district expects limited mitigation from the city’s rainy‑day fund (up to about $6.3 million in 2012–13 and $4.7 million in 2013–14), possible restoration of categorical transportation funds (~$7.2 million annually) and proceeds from a pending…
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