SFUSD faces a major budget deficit caused by declining enrollment, reduced state funding, and rising expenses. Unless the budget is balanced, San Francisco faces the possibility of school closures and State takeover of its education system.

In the prior year, SFUSD released a list of 13 schools facing possible closure. This year, the San Francisco Chronicle reports that SFUSD may be able to balance the budget and eliminate a $114 million deficit through staff cuts, a new payroll system, and a reorganized central office.

This panel will discuss the plan currently in place to stabilize SFUSD's finances while ensuring students' equitable access to educational resources and opportunities.

Panelists will be:

Superintendent, Dr. Maria Su

BOE President Phil Kim

San Francisco Parent Coalition Representative Stephanie Falkenstein

BOE Student Delegate Yzabel Lam

The moderator will be ENDC Board Member Rupali Singhal

Thank you to our partners, the African American Arts and Culture District, Dogpatch Neighborhood Association, Potrero Boosters, and South Beach | Rincon | Mission Bay Neighborhood Association.