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SFUSD superintendent warns of tens of millions in budget cuts, announces closures and bond sale
Summary
Superintendent Garcia told the board that a Feb. 29 meeting with the governor made clear the district faces severe cuts — he cited roughly $83 million in reductions even if the governor's initiative passes and $119 million if it fails — and announced two forced school closure days and a successful bond sale for nearly 50 sites.
San Francisco — Superintendent Garcia told the Board of Education on March 13 that a Feb. 29 meeting with the governor and chief financial staff made clear San Francisco Unified faces deep budget cuts over the next two years.
Garcia said he and other large‑district superintendents had expected a short meeting but ended up spending three hours with the governor's team. "Even with his initiative passing, a…
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