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Grand Jury Says San Francisco’s Kindergarten Assignment System Is Unpredictable; District Promises Review
Summary
A civil grand jury found the city's kindergarten assignment system unpredictable and inequitable, recommending predictable neighborhood options and better participation; the school district and mayor’s office told supervisors they are redesigning student assignment and will run simulations before making policy changes.
The Government Audit and Oversight Committee also took public testimony on a civil grand jury report criticizing San Francisco Unified School District’s student‑assignment ("school choice") process, which the jury said produces unpredictable outcomes and increased racial and ethnic isolation at many elementary schools.
A grand jury representative summarized three central conclusions: admission results should be predictable; the process should be equitable (not all families can tour or meet scheduling deadlines); and parents should be permitted to…
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