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San Francisco school board approves preliminary layoff notices after months of community pushback
Summary
The San Francisco Board of Education voted to approve preliminary layoff notices for certificated and classified positions amid sustained public pleas to protect arts, counselors and common planning time. Votes were 6-1 on both certificated and classified PKS resolutions; staff said notices are preliminary and may be rescinded.
The San Francisco Board of Education on Tuesday approved resolutions authorizing staff to issue preliminary layoff notices for a limited set of certificated and classified positions, drawing sustained public comment urging the board to preserve arts, counseling and teacher planning time.
The board approved the certificated reduction resolution (H1) on a 6-1 roll call vote and the classified reduction resolution (H2) on a 6-1 roll call vote. President Kim said the actions would allow the district to meet statutory deadlines while staff refines position-control data and explores alternatives. The votes authorize staff to begin the legally required process of issuing preliminary notices under Education Code timelines; they do not by themselves terminate employment.
Why the board voted: District staff told the board that preliminary notices are needed to align staffing with…
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