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District and community partners outline after‑school expansion and coordination needs
Summary
District staff and community partners described efforts to coordinate after‑school services citywide, citing approximately 13,000 youth served across ~90 schools with about $11 million in ExCEL funding; parents and the PAC urged more access, clearer fee proposals and transportation planning as the district faces possible state budget cuts.
Community leaders, district officials and parent representatives used the Feb. 11 board meeting to press for clearer planning on after‑school capacity, funding alignment and transportation as the San Francisco Unified School District prepares for possible state budget cuts.
Michelle Jacques Menegas, speaking for the Parent Advisory Council, said PAC priorities include expanding access to high‑quality after‑school programs and aligning public funding streams (Excel, child development programs, DCYF) to strengthen program quality. "We look forward to our continued work with the district, staff, and After School for All advisory council to ensure the success of these efforts," she said.
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