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SFUSD board unanimously opposes further state education cuts, amends resolution after union input
Summary
The Board unanimously passed an amended resolution opposing additional state education funding cuts and urging balanced solutions; language suggested by United Educators of San Francisco led to removal of two clauses before the unanimous vote.
The Board suspended the rules and took up a commissioner-authored resolution opposing further state education funding cuts. Commissioner Yee read the resolution, which framed the cuts as harmful to students, teachers and programs and urged the Legislature and governor to solve the budget crisis with a balanced approach that includes revenue measures and local flexibility.
United Educators of San Francisco President Dennis Kelly urged the Board to remove two clauses that UESF viewed as potentially contentious; commissioners agreed to cut the fifth whereas clause and a second resolve clause and to add several members as co-sponsors. Commissioner Wei (sic) and others suggested striking references that could confuse the public (for example, references to adult education and ROC/P where inapplicable) and the Board amended the draft by acclamation.
Outcome: The amended resolution passed by unanimous roll call. Board members underscored the resolution's advocacy purpose and asked that the Board be listed collectively as supporters. The resolution will be forwarded as the Board's formal statement opposing additional cuts.
Why it matters: The resolution signals unified local opposition to proposed state budget actions that board members said would harm programs and staff and asks state leaders for alternatives that protect core services to students.
