Superintendent's Messages to SFUSD Community

Dear SFUSD Community,

I am grateful to share with you that we have reached a tentative agreement with the United Educators of San Francisco (UESF) that honors our educators.

Please be advised that all SFUSD schools and work sites are open to staff only on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026 as a transition day. Staff should report to their regular work sites.

Per the district academic calendar, schools and offices are closed for Presidents Day on Monday, Feb. 16, and schools are closed for Lunar New Year on Tuesday, Feb. 17. SFUSD schools will reopen to all students and resume normal operations on Wednesday, Feb. 18.

I recognize that this past week has been challenging. Thank you to the SFUSD staff, community-based partners, and faith and city leaders who partnered with us to continue centering our students in our work every day.

I am so proud of the resilience and strength of our community. This is a new beginning, and I want to celebrate our diverse community of educators, administrators, parents, and students as we come together and heal.

Thank you for your continued partnership.

Sincerely,

Dr. Maria Su

SFUSD Superintendent

Dear SFUSD Community,

All SFUSD schools will be closed to students on Friday, Feb. 13. We will continue to update our website regularly with up-to-date information and student and family resources.

All SFUSD Offices Closed to Staff and Public on Friday, Feb. 13

While schools are closed, SFUSD offices (including 555 Franklin Street and 135 Van Ness Avenue) will be closed to both staff and the public. Any appointments with Human Resources, Benefits, Payroll, Accounting, etc, will be rescheduled for when the buildings reopen.

Enrollment Center Closed to In Person Visits on Friday, Feb 13 

The Enrollment Center is closed to in-person visits while schools are closed, but they are available by phone (415-241-6085) and email (enrollinschool@sfusd.edu), Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. The Enrollment Center office and phone are closed for lunch from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. daily.

Families of Special Education Students with Acute Medical Needs

Any family who needs access to medication at their child’s school should contact our Student Family School Resource Link. We are working together with our city partners and with community based organizations to address any urgent needs, to ensure the safety and well-being of our students while schools are closed.

How to Contact SFUSD for Support

SFUSD’s Student Family School Resource Link will continue to provide support for families and staff this week. Email requests to sflink@sfusd.edu, call 415-340-1716 (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Mondays - Fridays), or complete an online request form.

Negotiations Updates:

• Negotiations Timeline

Sincerely,
Dr. Maria Su
San Francisco Unified School District

Dear SFUSD Families,

All SFUSD schools will be closed to students tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 13.

As a reminder, schools will also be closed Monday, Feb. 16 for Presidents Day and Tuesday, Feb. 17 for Lunar New Year.

We will share more information and resources later today. In the meantime, please continue to check our family resource page for learning, food, childcare, and district support resources.

We will keep you informed of the status of schools for Wednesday, Feb. 18.

Sincerely,

Dr. Maria Su

San Francisco Unified School District

Dear SFUSD Community,

All SFUSD schools will be closed to students on Thursday, Feb. 12.

SFUSD is still at the table tonight to reach an agreement with United Educators of San Francisco (UESF). We are working urgently so that we can reopen schools safely. We will continue to update our website regularly with up-to-date information and student and family resources.

Families of Special Education Students with Acute Medical Needs

Any family who needs access to medication at their child’s school should contact our Student Family School Resource Link. We are working together with our city partners and with community based organizations to address any urgent needs, to ensure the safety and well-being of our students while schools are closed.

All SFUSD Offices Closed to Staff and Public on Thursday, Feb. 12

While schools are closed, SFUSD offices (including 555 Franklin Street and 135 Van Ness Avenue) will be closed to both staff and the public. Any appointments with Human Resources, Benefits, Payroll, Accounting, etc, will be rescheduled for when the buildings reopen.

Enrollment Center Closed to In Person Visits on Thursday, Feb. 12

The Enrollment Center is closed to in-person visits while schools are closed, but they are available by phone (415-241-6085) and email (enrollinschool@sfusd.edu), Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. The Enrollment Center office and phone are closed for lunch from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. daily.

Negotiations Updates:

• Superintendent's Daily Briefing
• Negotiations Timeline
• Afternoon Negotiations Update

How to Contact SFUSD for Support

SFUSD’s Student Family School Resource Link will continue to provide support for families and staff this week. Email requests to sflink@sfusd.edu, call 415-340-1716 (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Mondays - Fridays), or complete an online request form.

Sincerely,
Dr. Maria Su
San Francisco Unified School District

Dear SFUSD Families,

All SFUSD schools will be closed to students tomorrow, Thursday, Feb. 12.

We will share more information and resources later today. In the meantime, please continue to check our family resource page for learning, food, childcare, and district support resources.

Sincerely,

Dr. Maria Su

San Francisco Unified School District

Dear SFUSD Community,

All SFUSD schools will be closed to students on Wednesday, Feb. 11.

We understand the strain that school closures place on families, and we are grateful for the support of our community partners who have been working non-stop to provide food and other resources to our students and families. We will continue to update our website regularly with up-to-date information and student and family resources.

Tuesday, Feb. 10 SF Board of Education Meeting Cancelled

Please note, tonight’s Feb. 10 SF Board of Education meeting has been cancelled.

All SFUSD Offices Closed to Staff and Public on Wednesday, Feb. 11

While schools are closed, SFUSD offices (including 555 Franklin Street and 135 Van Ness Avenue) will be closed to both staff and the public. Any appointments with Human Resources, Benefits, Payroll, Accounting, etc, will be rescheduled for when the buildings reopen.

Enrollment Center Closed to In Person Visits on Wednesday, Feb. 11

The Enrollment Center is closed to in-person visits while schools are closed, but they are available by phone (415-241-6085) and email (enrollinschool@sfusd.edu), Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. The Enrollment Center office and phone are closed for lunch from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. daily.

Negotiations Updates:

• 2/10/26 Morning Press Conference
• 2/10/26 Afternoon Press Conference

How to Contact SFUSD for Support

SFUSD’s Student Family School Resource Link will continue to provide support for families and staff this week. Email requests to sflink@sfusd.edu, call 415-340-1716 (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Mondays - Fridays), or complete an online request form.

Thank you for your patience, flexibility and understanding. We will continue to keep you informed.

Sincerely,
Dr. Maria Su
San Francisco Unified School District

Dear SFUSD Families,

All SFUSD schools will be closed to students tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 11.

We will share more information and resources later today. In the meantime, please continue to check our family resource page for learning, food, childcare, and district support resources.

Sincerely,

Dr. Maria Su

San Francisco Unified School District

Dear SFUSD Community,

All SFUSD schools will be CLOSED to students on Tuesday, Feb. 10.

We understand the strain that school closures place on families, and we will continue to update our website regularly with up-to-date information and community resources. We are grateful for the support of so many partners around the city who have been working around the clock to provide food and other resources to our students and families.

Independent Study Materials

As of today, over 2,655 Independent Study packets have been delivered to community sites and programs around the city. You can visit your local library to print your packet free of cost. SF Public Libraries will be open during their regular hours, which you can find on their website. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Libraries also have Inclusion Toolkits available at their sites. Digital Independent Study packets are available 24/7 at sfusd.edu. If you have questions about the Independent Study packets, please review these FAQs.

Food Distribution

Today, DCYF distributed 765 breakfast meals from 14 sites and 1625 lunches across 30 sites. Tomorrow, Feb. 10, DCYF will be delivering 1065 breakfasts across 19 sites and 2080 lunches across 42 sites. Here is a list of DCYF food distribution sites throughout the city for children 18 and under. Here’s a map that shows where these sites are located.

In addition, access to weekly groceries from community food pantries and home-delivery sponsored by the SF Marin Food Bank can be found at their website.

Students Served Today at ExCEL Programs

2,000 off-site student program spaces were available and approximately 1000 students attended a program today. Some of these community-based organizations that normally operate after school programs at SFUSD schools are offering student programs at off-site locations, including enrichment, homework support, recreation and meals. Access is limited and spaces will be prioritized for TK-6th grade students who meet certain criteria. Please read carefully to determine if your children are eligible and contact the Community Based Organization directly, to determine if there is capacity to support your student. 143 additional students were at other programs.

Temporary Childcare for Children Under 5

The Department of Early Childhood (DEC) is working with licensed early care and education programs citywide to provide temporary care for families with children under 5 enrolled in SFUSD TK or preschool during the strike. The following resources and referral partners are ready to connect your family to available options.

• Children's Council

  • Phone: 415-343-3300
  • Email: rr@childrenscouncil.org
  • Address: 445 Church Street, San Francisco, CA 94114
  • Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM

• Wu Yee Children's Services

  • Hotline: 1-844-644-4300 (Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 6 PM)
  • Press 1 for English | Press 2 for Chinese | Press 3 for Spanish
  • Email: randr@wuyee.org
  • Website: wuyee.org/for-families/child-care-resource-and-referral
  • Address: 888 Clay Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
  • Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM

All SFUSD Offices Closed to Staff and Public on Tuesday, Feb. 10

While schools are closed, SFUSD offices (including 555 Franklin Street and 135 Van Ness Avenue) will be closed to both staff and the public. Any appointments with Human Resources, Benefits, Payroll, Accounting, etc, will be rescheduled for when the buildings reopen.

Enrollment Center Closed to In Person Visits on Tuesday, Feb. 10

The Enrollment Center is closed to in-person visits while schools are closed, but they are available by phone (415-241-6085) and email (enrollinschool@sfusd.edu), Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. The Enrollment Center office and phone are closed for lunch from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. daily.

School Activities and Athletics Cancelled While Schools Closed

All CIF games and athletic matches are cancelled during any school closure. While school sites are closed, all athletic-related activities–middle school, K-8 and high school–are cancelled and all competitions will be counted as “no contest.” In addition, any previously scheduled field trips are cancelled.

SF Board of Education Meeting Cancelled

Please note, the Tuesday, Feb. 10th SF Board of Education meeting has been cancelled.

Negotiations Updates (Dr. Su’s 2/9/26 Press Conference)

We fully recognize the urgency of reaching a full agreement as quickly as possible. We realize that every day matters for students and that we need to find a swift resolution. The two sides met earlier today for productive conversations, which resulted in important progress toward an agreement. Negotiations are taking place this evening. We remain hopeful and optimistic that continued good-faith negotiations will lead to an agreement that is fair, responsible, and sustainable—one that supports educators while protecting classrooms and critical student services.

How to Contact SFUSD for Support

SFUSD’s Student Family School Resource Link will continue to provide support for families and staff this week. Email requests to sflink@sfusd.edu, call 415-340-1716 (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Mondays - Fridays), or complete an online request form.

Thank you for your patience, flexibility and understanding. We will continue to keep you informed.

Sincerely,
Dr. Maria Su
San Francisco Unified School District

Dear SFUSD Families,

All SFUSD schools will be closed to students tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb. 10.

We will share more information and resources later today. In the meantime, please continue to check our family resource page for learning, food, childcare, and district support resources.

Sincerely,

Dr. Maria Su

San Francisco Unified School District

Dear SFUSD Community,

All SFUSD schools will be closed to students on Monday, Feb. 9.

I recognize that this is very difficult news and am writing to provide additional information and resources to support your student’s continued learning during school closures.

How to Contact SFUSD for Support

SFUSD’s Student Family School Resource Link will continue to provide support for families and staff this week. Email requests to sflink@sfusd.edu, call 415-340-1716 (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Mondays - Fridays), or complete an online request form.

Independent Study

Paper copies of Independent Study learning packets are currently being delivered to some community centers, libraries and school sites. We will post the most up to date list of sites and addresses on the district website. Of course, you have digital access to all Independent Study resources 24/7 through the district website. If you are unable to access online, pick up from a site, or if for some reason a site has run out of the grade level/s needed, you may also contact the Student Family School Resource Link to request a packet be delivered to you.

Food Distribution Resources

Our partners with DCYF have created a list of food distribution sites throughout the City for children 18 and under. Here’s a map that shows where these sites are located. SF Marin Food Bank has updated their “Find Food” website with additional locations.

ExCEL Off-Site Programs

Some Community Based Organizations that normally operate after school programs at SFUSD schools are offering student programs at off-site locations, including enrichment, homework support, recreation and meals. Access is limited and spaces will be prioritized for TK-6th grade students who meet certain criteria. Please read carefully to determine if your children are eligible. Please contact the Community Based Organization directly, to determine if there is capacity to support your student.

DCYF-Funded / SFUSD-Vetted Student Resource Sites

Some Community Based Organizations that operate after-school youth programs will offer daytime activities for SFUSD students. Please note, each Community Based Organization has an extremely limited number of spaces due to staff and facility capacity. Please contact the Community Based Organization directly, in order to determine if there is capacity to support your student.

All SFUSD Offices Closed to Staff and Public on Monday, Feb. 9

While schools are closed, SFUSD offices (including 555 Franklin Street and 135 Van Ness Avenue) will be closed to both staff and the public. Any appointments with Human Resources, Benefits, Payroll, Accounting, etc, will be rescheduled for when the buildings reopen.

Enrollment Center Closed to In Person Visits on Monday, Feb. 9

The Enrollment Center is closed to in-person visits while schools are closed, but they are available by phone (415-241-6085) and email (enrollinschool@sfusd.edu), Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, and 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm. The Enrollment Center office and phone are closed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:00 PM daily.

Negotiations Updates (Video Message from Dr. Su)

We remain committed to negotiating with our labor partners. We will continue to pursue a win-win proposal that provides fiscal certainty for the district by matching spending to available resources, while delivering compensation directly to educators. Our current proposal reflects the needs of all educators and keeps the district on a clear runway to exit state oversight. It is responsive to United Educators of San Francisco’s stated priorities, authorized by the Board of Education, and aligned with the findings of the recent neutral fact-finding report.

Our district bargaining team and I met with UESF on Saturday to try to reach an agreement. UESF provided a counter-proposal at the session, and SFUSD offered a comprehensive package as a response. The package included provisions that met UESF’s request for a two-year term and included a salary increase that is equivalent to 6% over two years and a health benefits allowance of $24,000/year. This recommendation is sustained by the neutral third-party fact-finding report.

The district proposed to implement UESF’s proposal of a workload model for special education as a pilot program at five school sites through June 30, 2028. Additionally, the district accepted UESF’s proposal on housing, sanctuary policies and regulation of artificial intelligence.

SFUSD and UESF came to a tentative agreement on sanctuary policy. While this represents considerable progress, UESF ended negotiations Saturday at 9:45 pm.

UESF has agreed to return to the bargaining table at noon on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026.  We will continue to work to reach a deal.

Thank you for your understanding. We will continue to keep you informed.

Sincerely,
Dr. Maria Su
San Francisco Unified School District

Dear SFUSD Community,

Thank you for your patience and flexibility as the district continues to prepare for all SFUSD schools to be closed to students on Monday, February 9.

Please read the following updates.

How to Contact SFUSD for Support

SFUSD’s Student Family School Resource Link will continue to provide support for families and staff next week. Email requests to sflink@sfusd.edu, call 415-340-1716 (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Mondays - Fridays), or complete an online request form.

Independent Study

Paper copies of the Independent Study learning packets are currently being delivered throughout the City to some community centers, libraries and school sites. When we have a more detailed list of sites, addresses and hours of operation, we will update you and SFUSD.edu. Of course, you have access to these resources 24/7 through the district website.

Food Distribution Resources

Our partners with DCYF have created a list of food distribution sites throughout the City for children 18 and under. Here’s a map that shows where these sites are located. SF Marin Food Bank has updated their “Find Food” website with additional locations.

ExCEL Off-Site Programs

Some Community Based Organizations that normally operate after school programs at SFUSD schools are offering student programs at off-site locations, including enrichment, homework support, recreation and meals. Access is limited and spaces will be prioritized for TK-6th grade students who meet certain criteria.

DCYF-Funded/SFUSD-Vetted Student Resource Sites

Some Community Based Organizations that operate after-school youth programs will offer daytime activities for SFUSD students. Please note, each Community Based Organization has an extremely limited number of spaces due to staff and facility capacity. Please contact the Community Based Organization directly, in order to determine if there is capacity to support your student.

Enrollment Center Closed to In Person Visits on Monday, Feb. 9

The Enrollment Center is closed to in-person visits while schools are closed, but they are available by phone (415-241-6085) and email (enrollinschool@sfusd.edu), Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, and 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm. The Enrollment Center office and phone are closed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:00 PM daily.

All SFUSD Offices Closed on Monday, Feb. 9

While schools are closed, SFUSD offices (including 555 Franklin Street and 135 Van Ness Avenue) will be closed to both staff and the public. Any appointments with Human Resources, Benefits, Payroll, Accounting, etc, will have to be rescheduled for when the buildings reopen.

Negotiations Update

We remain committed to negotiating with our labor partners throughout the weekend, beginning at 2:00 p.m. today, to reach an agreement so we can avoid a strike. We will continue to pursue a win-win proposal that provides fiscal certainty for the district by matching spending to available resources, while delivering compensation directly to educators. Our current proposal reflects the needs of all educators and keeps the district on a clear runway to exit state oversight. It is responsive to United Educators of San Francisco’s stated priorities, authorized by the Board of Education, and supported by the findings of the recent neutral fact-finding report.

Thank you for your understanding. We will continue to keep you informed of updates.

Sincerely,
Dr. Maria Su
San Francisco Unified School District

Dear SFUSD Community,

All SFUSD schools will be closed to students on Monday, February 9. I recognize that this is very difficult news, and am writing to provide additional information and resources to support your student’s continued learning during school closures due to a strike.

Labor negotiations will continue over the weekend and we hope that a strike can be avoided. We are working with urgency to reach a resolution that supports our educators while protecting the educational and safety needs of our students.

In the meantime, please see the information and resources below so that you can begin planning for next week.

Learning Continuity

SFUSD students will be offered Independent Study according to their grade level. 

Action Needed: To participate in Independent Study, students will need to complete a short-term Independent Study Contract.

Your student can access Independent Study in several ways:

• Digital Access: Independent study materials are available now. Go to our website to access, download and engage in independent study, including:
  • Resources on how to access supplemental digital materials and;
  • Resources for caregivers and families of students with extensive support needs.
• Printed Materials: If your student is unable to access the packet digitally, SFUSD will continue to provide printed packets for families who have limited access to digital tools or devices.
  • Contact the Family Link Line to request a paper packet
    • Email request at sflink@sfusd.edu
    • Call 415-340-1716 *
    • Submit online form at familylink.sfusd.edu 
  • Please check sfusd.edu as we update it with more information about locations where printed packets will be available.

High School Students

CCSF Dual Enrollment Students

For the approximately 800 high school students who are taking a Dual Enrollment CCSF course (online, at a CCSF campus, or at their own high school), CCSF courses will continue next week while schools are closed. Students are encouraged to attend these courses. For courses that normally meet in an SFUSD building, nearby alternate locations are being provided by CCSF. Students should check their SFUSD email and their CCSF email for the most current information and updates. Students should also be sure to check their Canvas accounts and reach out directly to their instructor for any support on keeping up with their course responsibilities. We appreciate our partnership with CCSF and their ability to pivot and maintain learning continuity for our students. 

In addition, students enrolled in TRST Credit Recovery courses—either online or at the CCSF Mission campus—will continue with their current schedules, and classes will remain unchanged.

Mission Bay Hub Program Students

The Mission Bay Hub program courses will not be happening while schools are closed.

High School Credit Recovery Classes

All High School Credit Recovery (HSCR) classes, including evening, Saturday and asynchronous courses, will be paused while SFUSD schools are closed. Students can continue to work on assignments that are already posted and/or are available to them. The HSCR program and schedule will be adjusted accordingly so that students will be able to earn their credits. Classes scheduled for tomorrow (Saturday, February 7) will take place as scheduled.

Family Resources

I know this situation is distressing for families and will have a significant impact on students. We are working with the City of San Francisco and various community-based organizations (CBOs) to gather resources. We will continue to send out notifications to families as we finalize plans, and all updates will be posted to the Family Resources section on SFUSD.edu.

SFUSD’s Student Family School Resource Link will continue to provide support for families during the school closure. Email requests to sflink@sfusd.edu, call 415-340-1716 (9 a.m.-12 p.m., 1 p.m.-3 p.m.), or complete an online request form.

Sincerely,

Dr. Maria Su
San Francisco Unified School District

Dear SFUSD Community,

Last night, our bargaining team met with United Educators of San Francisco (UESF) and presented a written proposal, as the union had requested. Our proposal includes the following to put money directly in the pockets of educators:

• Increase affordability of family healthcare offerings: SFUSD offered two options to fully fund single and single plus dependent healthcare coverage. UESF can either opt for 75% of family healthcare at the Kaiser rate or an annual health benefits allowance of $24,000 for each full time educator.
• Augmenting salaries for all paraeducators
• Addressing Special Education workload with a focused pilot program
• Providing 6% raise over 3 years (2% each year for next 3 years)
• Potential fund balance bonus for all SFUSD employees in addition to the salary increases for 2027-2028 school year. Read more about how fund balances and reserves work. 

This is a win-win proposal— the district gets fiscal certainty because it only spends money it knows it has and educators get money directly in their pocket. This proposal takes into account the needs of all educators and provides the district with a runway to stabilize its finances.

Our proposal is responsive to UESF’s priorities, is authorized by the Board of Education, and is substantiated by the recent neutral fact-finding report. 

Unfortunately, UESF rejected our offer and declined to provide a counter-proposal. We proposed meeting today at 9:00 am. UESF declined and did not attend this morning’s session. They have offered to meet with SFUSD’s bargaining team next at 2:00 pm on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026 but stated that they would not be bringing a counter-proposal.

The district welcomes UESF’s counter-proposal at any time. In order for negotiations to move forward, we need UESF to return to the table and engage in continued discussion. The clock is ticking. Every minute counts. Our students and families deserve to know we are negotiating in good faith throughout the day, not waiting days to reconvene. 

I want families to know how deeply we value our educators and how committed I am to avoiding a strike. While I am disappointed that these negotiations did not result in an agreement, my team and I are prepared to continue bargaining through the weekend.

Schools are open today, Friday, Feb. 6. However, If UESF chooses to proceed with a strike on Monday, families and the community should prepare for schools to be closed on Monday.

We are actively working on a plan to make grade-level instructional packets (digital and paper versions) available for students and families, and will share more information about this later today.

I know this situation is distressing for families and will have a significant impact on students and daily routines. We are working with urgency to reach a resolution that supports our educators while protecting the educational and safety needs of our students.

We will continue to keep you informed as negotiations progress. Thank you for your patience, understanding, and continued partnership during this challenging moment.

Sincerely,
Dr. Maria Su
San Francisco Unified School District

Dear SFUSD Community:

As I shared with you this morning, the San Francisco Unified School District received notice from United Educators of San Francisco (UESF) of their intent to strike on Monday, Feb. 9.

I want you to know how deeply we value our educators and how committed I am to avoiding a strike. I share the concerns this news may bring to families. My top priority is reaching an agreement with our labor partners while also preparing to support students and families should there be disruptions to the school day.

Schools will be open tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 6.

Today at 5:00 p.m., we will be meeting with UESF to continue negotiations. We will be presenting a proposal that addresses many of our educators’ priorities, including fully funding family healthcare and offering wage increases that are sustainable for the district. I am hopeful this will be a meaningful and productive conversation, and we will continue working around the clock to reach an agreement. I also want to acknowledge that everyone in these negotiations has the best interest of our students in mind.

In order to prepare for all contingencies, the Board of Education has already approved an emergency resolution that authorizes me to make operational decisions if a strike were to occur. This allows us to plan responsibly for possible disruptions to the school day, including the possibility of school closures, should they become necessary.

Our planning is focused on four key areas:

• Learning continuity, so students can continue their education as smoothly as possible
• Student safety and support, including coordination with community-based organizations, the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families (DCYF), and the City’s youth violence prevention efforts, with special attention to students with the greatest needs and those most underserved
• Security and operational planning for our schools and work sites
• Staff guidance and staffing plans to support school operations

While closing schools is always a last resort, it’s a very real possibility. My decision to do so would be guided by three key criteria:

• Maintaining safe and appropriate student-to-staff ratios
• Our ability to provide Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) to students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
• Our ability to maintain safe, hygienic, welcoming, and supportive school environments for students and staff

We will continue to share updates as soon as more information becomes available. Families, please update your student’s emergency contact information in ParentVUE to receive the latest information and resources as soon as they become available.

Thank you for your patience, understanding, and partnership as we navigate this together. Our students, families, and staff remain at the center of every decision we make.

Sincerely,

Dr. Maria Su

SFUSD Superintendent

Dear SFUSD Community:

This morning, SFUSD received notice from United Educators of San Francisco (UESF) about their intent to strike on Monday, Feb. 9. We value our educators, and I do not want a strike. I share the concern and uncertainty this creates for families. I am committed to working around the clock to reach an agreement while also preparing for possible disruptions to the school day.

Schools are open today.

My priority is to avoid a strike and reach an agreement with our labor partners. We are meeting at 5:00 pm today which will allow us to present our proposal that meets many of our educators’ requests, including to fully fund family healthcare and provide wages we can afford. I believe we can have a meaningful and productive negotiation session with UESF, and we will be sharing additional information throughout the day.

Families, please update your student’s emergency contact information in ParentVUE to receive the latest information resources as soon as they become available.

For more information, please access these recent updates:

• Feb. 4 Message to Families
• All Updates to Families
• Negotiations Updates
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Sincerely,

Dr. Maria Su

SFUSD Superintendent

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

Dear SFUSD Community,

Tonight the Board of Education will hold a special meeting at 5:00 p.m. to consider an important step in the strike planning process.

At this meeting, the Board will consider a resolution to grant emergency authority to the Superintendent in the event of a strike. This action is focused on preparedness and is intended to ensure the district can respond quickly to protect students and maintain safe, orderly school operations if needed.

I sincerely hope I never need to use the policies in this resolution – but we have to plan to be ready if a strike does occur.

Our goal continues to be to avoid a strike and keep our children in classrooms where they can continue to learn and be supported. I remain hopeful that our labor partners will return to the bargaining table so that we can avoid any disruption to student learning.

If you’re interested, you can read the resolution and/or watch tonight’s Board meeting.

The resolution recognizes that a large-scale absence of staff due to a strike could create an emergency. Student safety and learning continuity remain our top priorities. However, the financial impact is also significant, we may lose between $7-10 million per day in funding if we have to close schools. As a district, we will have to operate differently to lessen the impacts on our students, families, and district finances.

Under state law, the Board may temporarily delegate certain authorities to the Superintendent so the district can act swiftly during such an emergency. Examples of this kind of authority include adjusting schedules, deploying emergency staffing, securing facilities and services, and taking other operational steps required to respond to rapidly changing conditions. If this authority is approved, I will follow up with more information and next steps. 

This is an important procedural step in the strike planning process – but it’s also one that displays the severity of the moment we are in. It’s incredibly rare for the Board of Education to be put in the position to consider granting this kind of emergency authority.

I want to be clear: my priority is to reach an agreement with our educators and keep our students in school where they belong. Tomorrow (Feb. 4) when the neutral fact-finding report is released, it will create a moment of real opportunity where hopefully our educators come back to the table and we can work through the remaining issues to keep our classrooms open.

Thank you for your continued partnership, patience, and commitment to our students.

Sincerely,

Maria Su
Superintendent
San Francisco Unified School District

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Dear SFUSD Community,

Our goal is to keep our children in the classroom where they belong. I am writing to share today’s update on our ongoing efforts to keep schools open and achieve an agreement with United Educators of San Francisco (UESF), our teachers' union.

As of today, SFUSD does not have an agreement with UESF and continues to negotiate in good faith with our labor partners.

Current Proposal and Contingency Planning

Right now, SFUSD has put forward a 3 year “stability package” to address UESF’s top priorities, which includes:

• Fully paid family health benefits provided by the District
• Augmenting salaries for hard-to-staff special education paraeducators
• Addressing special education workload with a focused pilot program
• Providing 6% raise over 3 years (2% each year for next 3 years)

You can read more about what we can offer here in this recent update.

On Feb. 3, 2026, the Board of Education will meet at 5:00 pm to take action on an emergency resolution to enable the District to engage in planning in the event of school closures during a Special Meeting. At this time, SFUSD is reviewing and analyzing data to determine how to put in place a plan that prioritizes learning continuity and student safety.

Statewide Advocacy

SFUSD is not alone in experiencing this moment of uncertainty. We support our educators, and school districts throughout the Bay Area and across the state are facing similar fiscal pressures. In the Bay Area, we’ve seen strikes in West Contra Costa County and Oakland. On Sunday, educators in the Los Angeles Unified School District voted to authorize a strike, and San Diego teachers are also planning to strike. The challenges we are navigating are not unique to San Francisco.

I’ve joined Superintendents from major urban school districts across the state to thoughtfully advocate for more funding for our public schools. In December, we made a formal request to Governor Newsom and elected leaders in the legislature urging them to address structural funding gaps.

Today, superintendents from school districts across California jointly released an open letter calling for state funding for public education. Our advocacy is centered on protecting student learning and school stability, while advancing reforms that make California’s school funding system more sustainable over time.

In order for our public schools to thrive, we must work together as a community. I look forward to continued engagement with our educators. For additional information, please visit our website.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support.

Sincerely,

Maria Su
Superintendent
San Francisco Unified School District

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Dear SFUSD Community:

As part of my commitment to keeping you informed, I am sharing today’s update on our ongoing negotiations between the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) and United Educators of San Francisco (UESF).

At this time, SFUSD does not yet have a current agreement in place with UESF, which represents many of our dedicated educators and staff who serve our students every day, including teachers, substitutes, paraeducators, counselors, social workers, nurses, and more.

To help you stay informed, please review this fact sheet which includes updates about:

• Where we are in the negotiating process and what you can expect next
• Our progress toward fiscal stability
• Next Steps

As of today, schools remain open unless families are notified otherwise. While a strike remains a possibility, my sincere hope is that we can avoid any disruption to learning. Keeping our students in the classroom and supporting families is my top priority. I have heard the deep concerns from our families who do not want to see schools closed. My team and I are working hard to reach a fair agreement that is centered on what is best for students while also preparing responsibly in the event of any disruption. I recognize that uncertainty is stressful, and will provide as much notice as possible in the event of a strike.

Thank you for your ongoing support of San Francisco’s students and public schools.

Warm regards,

Dr. Maria Su

SFUSD Superintendent

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Dear SFUSD Community,

This message is to provide you with today’s daily update regarding our ongoing negotiations with United Educators of San Francisco (UESF), and upcoming related activities this week to support our efforts to reach an agreement and minimize disruption to students.

We remain committed to negotiating in good faith with UESF and working toward an agreement that supports our students, educators, and school communities.

• Timely and responsive information: We have published a set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), which we will continue to update as new information becomes available so that families and staff have the most accurate and timely details.
• Special Board of Education Meeting: On Tuesday, Feb. 3, there will be a special Board of Education meeting that will focus on labor negotiations. During this meeting, the Board will discuss and act on an emergency resolution that would provide me, as superintendent, with the authority to make necessary operational decisions in the event of a strike.
• Fact-Finding Report: On Wednesday, Feb. 4, an independent report will be released, analyzing UESF’s requests and the District’s response to those requests. This report will make recommendations on how to proceed.

Our priority is the safety, well-being, and continuity of learning for our students, as well as clear and consistent communication with our staff and families. We will continue to share updates as this situation evolves.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support.

Sincerely,

Dr. Maria Su

SFUSD Superintendent

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Dear SFUSD Community,

We know many of you are closely following the ongoing negotiations between our district and United Educators of San Francisco (UESF).

We are disappointed to share that we did not reach an agreement with UESF after today’s fact-finding session (part of the formal bargaining process). SFUSD remains committed to negotiating in good faith with our labor partners and to reaching an agreement that honors our educators while also balancing the need to be fiscally responsible.

Our goal is to have a stable district. We want to reach an agreement that supports our valued educators. However, we must also be able to afford the agreement long-term so that we can continue serving students now and in the future.

Our bargaining team explored creative ways to meet UESF’s top priorities and provided a 3 year “stability package”. This included:

• Identifying a fiscal pathway for the District to FULLY FUND family health benefits
• 6% raise over 3 years (2% each year for next 3 years)
• Salary rate augmentations for hard-to-staff special education paraeducators
• Solutions to address special education workload with a focused pilot program

Despite the District’s creative suggestions, UESF did not offer any counter, and terminated our Fact Finding session at 4:30 p.m.  I want to be clear about what this means for our students and schools.

We expect a neutral report from the Fact Finding Chairperson in the next few weeks. At that time, if UESF rejects the district's final offer and chooses to strike, SFUSD intends to meet our legal obligation to provide 180 days of instruction.

At this time, schools remain open unless families are notified otherwise. Schools will be in session on Monday, January 26, 2026.

I know that uncertainty can be stressful, and I am committed to keeping you informed. We have included additional information about the fact-finding process below.

We will continue to provide updates as new information becomes available. You can find that information on our website.

Fact Finding: Process and Next Steps (Additional information)

Today we engaged in fact-finding, a formal step in the bargaining process that must be requested through the Public Employee Relations Board (PERB). In this process, the district and the union each appoint a panel member, and PERB appoints a neutral chair to lead a three-member panel.

The panel reviews information from both sides using legal criteria and may issue non-binding recommendations for settlement. The district and the union may continue negotiating during this process. If no settlement is reached within 30 days of the appointment of the panel, the chairperson of the panel is responsible for preparing a written report, setting forth their findings based on the statutory criteria and their recommendations for settlement.

Once the fact-finding process concludes, and if no final agreement is reached, the district can impose its last, best, and final offer, and the union can choose whether to strike.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support of our students and educators.

Sincerely,

Dr. Maria Su
Superintendent
San Francisco Unified School District

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Dear SFUSD Community:

I want to update you on recent news regarding our district’s contract negotiations. On Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, United Educators of San Francisco (UESF) – which represents our teachers, paraeducators, substitutes, counselors, nurses, social workers, and other educators who work in SFUSD – held a strike authorization vote. I want to clarify what this means.

A strike authorization vote gives the union’s leadership permission to call for a strike vote if they believe it becomes necessary. A strike authorization vote does not mean that a strike is underway or that one will occur at this time.

I deeply appreciate our educators for their unwavering dedication, compassion, and commitment to helping every student learn and thrive. SFUSD provided historic raises to our educators in the most recent agreement to be competitive, attract and retain talent. We are committed to negotiating with our labor partners in good faith. At this time, we have reached an impasse in our current negotiations and the district and UESF will be moving into a Fact-Finding Process.

Due to our elevated fiscal situation, the California Department of Education (CDE) holds the authority to override any financial decision that could compromise the district’s financial stability. We have already made significant  progress towards stabilizing the district, we cannot afford to fall back. As a community, we cut $114 million from our budget in order to keep classrooms fully staffed this year. But we are not out of the woods yet. Facing a second round of painful budget cuts for next school year, our goal is to arrive at a sustainable agreement that supports our educators and maintains a stable learning environment for students.

Our students deserve a strong and financially stable school district, and I recognize that recent developments may cause concern. Keeping you informed is my top priority. If any changes affect school operations, we will communicate with you immediately through our usual channels, including text messages, auto dials, and email. Please take a moment to ensure your contact information is current and that you are subscribed to receive notifications so you can receive important updates from us. You can also access updates on our labor webpage.

Thank you for your engagement as we continue to work with our labor partners, so that we can remain focused on supporting students, staff, and the school community.

Warm regards,

Dr. Maria Su

SFUSD Superintendent