Announcement Details
Announcement Message
Dear SFUSD Community,
Today, we received an independent fact-finding report issued as part of our collective bargaining process. The report provides neutral, expert recommendations intended to help both parties work toward a fair and financially responsible agreement.
To be clear, I do not want a strike.
The fact-finding report is a credible third-party analysis that affirms the District’s financial position. With this report in hand, I remain hopeful that UESF will return to the bargaining table and we can avoid any disruption to student learning. Our goal continues to be to keep SFUSD students in classrooms.
The report found that:
- A 9% wage increase combined with full dependent health benefits, which UESF has requested, is not budget-neutral and would likely be rejected by the state.
- UESF did not meet its burden of proof to demonstrate that the district has sufficient unrestricted resources to pay for the requested increases.
- Despite progress toward improved certification, SFUSD remains under state oversight, making a conservative fiscal approach necessary.
You can read the full fact-finding report and its recommendations.
Now that we have this report, it is time for us to sit down with the UESF bargaining team to reach an agreement. However, if our labor partners decide to strike, we must be prepared.
At Tuesday night’s board meeting, the Board of Education approved an emergency resolution that grants emergency authority to the Superintendent in the event of a strike. This morning, I launched the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to centrally coordinate our planning and response to a possible strike. The EOC includes leaders that play a critical role in providing student instruction and support and District operations, and will include a coordinated information team to promote transparency and consistent communications with families, staff, and students.
I recognize that our community is experiencing a lot of uncertainty during this time. I urge families to update your student’s emergency contact information in ParentVUE to receive the latest information resources as soon as they become available.
Thank you for your continued partnership, patience, and commitment to our students.
Sincerely,
Maria Su
Superintendent
San Francisco Unified School District