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SFUSD board reviews FCMAT special-education report as parents and staff urge caution on staffing changes
Summary
The San Francisco Board of Education heard a voluntary FCMAT review recommending staffing and structural changes in special education; parents, paraeducators and union leaders urged an independent audit and opposed cuts that could increase caseloads and reduce on-campus supports.
The San Francisco Board of Education heard a presentation of a voluntary FCMAT review of the district's special education services and fielded extended public comment Tuesday as parents, educators and union representatives warned against implementing recommendations without additional analysis.
FCMAT lead analyst Carolyn Benno told the board the review was voluntary and intended to identify areas for improvement. "Your funding is tied to general education enrollment, not special education enrollment," Benno said, explaining why SFUSD's increasing special-education population and declining general enrollment create budget pressure. She recommended clearer, districtwide processes for identification and supports, consistent Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) implementation, and planning for…
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