Overview

Local Funding for Schools

San Franciscans know the value of education, and everyone plays an important role in educating our city’s children. Because of your support, more of our students are flourishing.

Proposition A Bond Program:
Safe, Modern Spaces for Learning

The 2003 and 2006 Bond Programs authorized the District to issue $740 million in bonds to support facility upgrades at 90 schools, including: replacing aging portables with new classroom buildings; making seismic-earthquake upgrades; improving accessibility for disabled students; modernizing classroom interiors and restrooms; upgrading fire and life safety supports; and implementing schoolyard greening programs at 64 elementary schools.

Most recently, the District has authorized that a $531 million facilities bond initiative be placed on the November 2011 ballot. This facilities bond measure will modernize and rehabilitate 52 school and administrative sites to current accessibility, health, safety and instructional standards, make seismic improvements, replace worn-out plumbing, electrical and other major building systems, replace aging heating, ventilation and air handling systems, renovate outdate classrooms and training facilities and construct facilities to replace aging modular classrooms. The bond measure will include the construction of a new Willie Brown Jr. school, green school programs at 47 new school sites and funding for green and sustainable energy efforts and may provide partial funding for a new school to be located at Mission Bay. Learn more.

Proposition H: Public Education Enrichment Fund (PEEF)
Sports, Libraries, Arts, Music, and Student Support

The Public Education Enrichment Fund (Proposition H) is a City Charter amendment passed by voters in March 2004 that guarantees city funding for public schools and preschools through 2015. The Fund includes support for arts, music, sports, and library programs; provides universal access to preschool; and supports other essential educational programs. Funding is shared by SFUSD and San Francisco First Five. Learn more. 

Quality Teacher and Education Act:                                           Attracting and Retaining the Best Teachers

For more information about the Quality Teacher and Education Act, click here.