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Parent groups report feedback from 270 families; urge clearer communication and program continuity

San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education · June 8, 2009
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Parent Advisory Council and Parents for Public School summarized conversations with more than 270 families, recommending improvements to the enrollment guide, school communications and a four‑month community engagement timeline to inform student‑assignment models.

Michelle Menegas, chair of the Parent Advisory Council, told the Board that PAC and Parents for Public School convened community conversations with over 270 parents to gather perspectives on student assignment.

"Assignment itself isn't really the problem. Our problem is what's going on in the classroom," Menegas said, summarizing parents' recurring concerns about school quality, teacher training and information access.

Speakers for the parent groups said most parents support the district's equity goals but want realistic timelines, clearer…

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