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SFUSD superintendent warns on state budget; district releases spring 2008 survey and recognizes student trips and awards

San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education · September 9, 2008
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Superintendent Garcia urged public pressure on Sacramento over the unresolved state budget and previewed a district satisfaction survey; the Board recognized student trip participants and two high schools honored by the National Academy Foundation, and PAC and student advisory groups reported on after-school access and outreach.

San Francisco ' Superintendent Garcia opened the board meeting by urging parents and the public to press state lawmakers and the governor to pass a budget, saying the lack of a state budget weeks into the school year could force districts into borrowing and hurt students.

"We still don't have a state budget passed. I think that's a disgrace here in the state of California," Garcia said, urging public engagement if public education is a priority.

The Board paused to recognize 20 eighth graders and accompanying adults from Excelsior Middle School who traveled to Washington, D.C. in June; several students and a parent described the trip as an enriching experience achieved with modest local expenses…

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