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Board halts decision on paraprofessional layoff notices after heated public outcry; special meeting set

Board of Education, San Francisco Unified School District · April 22, 2008
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Summary

Facing strong public testimony and questions about funding and process, the board voted to postpone issuing paraprofessional layoff notices and scheduled a reconvened meeting for April 24 to consider alternatives before the statutory mailing deadline.

The San Francisco Board of Education on April 22 postponed action on proposed layoff notices for paraeducators after a marathon public comment period and extensive questions from board members about legal timelines and funding assumptions. The board voted to reconvene in a special meeting on April 24 to allow staff to provide further details and explore alternatives before the statutory notice deadline.

District HR presented an amended staff recommendation to issue layoff notices under Education Code requirements for classified staff, explaining the statutory 45‑day notice window and providing updated…

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