|
|
| |
| |
Ni hao! Kamusta! Xin chào! Talofa! These are ways to say hello in Chinese, Filipino, Vietnamese and Samoan — some of the primary languages spoken by Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) students and families in our schools.
This month in May, we recognize AAPI Heritage Month to honor and uplift the many important contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who are essential to San Francisco’s history, present and future. In SFUSD, we honor our AAPI communities each day. SFUSD also has employee affinity groups such as the Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) Racial Affinity Administrators Group and Kababayan for Filipino/Filipino-American staff.
We also celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week this month. Teaching is a profession that is like no other, and a great teacher can influence students for life. To all teachers: Thank you for bringing your best each and every day to our students so they receive the quality instruction and equitable support required to thrive.
As SFUSD transitions to a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system called Frontline and a Human Capital Management Suite (HCM) called Red Rover, we are committed to sharing timely updates with colleagues in this staff newsletter and on other district channels. You can access the latest information about the implementation on the Frontline and Red Rover Implementation Updates website.
Please keep reading this month's newsletter for updates on these topics and more. |
|
|---|
|
FIND WHAT YOU NEED
Featured in this issue's SFUSD Insider: |
|
|---|
|
| |
|
SFUSD is transitioning from our current payroll, finance, and human resources systems – including EMPowerSF – to a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, called Frontline and a Human Capital Management Suite (HCM) called Red Rover. The target date for fully implementing these new systems is July 2025. Learn more about the transition. |
|
|
|
|
Informational Staff Meetings
Frontline and Red Rover informational staff meetings will begin on Friday, June 14 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. More details about the meeting are coming soon.
Going forward, the optional staff meetings will be held every second Friday of the month from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. While we had initially planned to hold the meetings beginning May 8, please note this is the updated timeline going forward. These meetings are optional. All SFUSD staff are welcome to attend. Learn more about the meetings.
Staff Survey
Take the survey so that we can gain a clearer understanding of your awareness and desire for the new ERP/HCM Implementation and any questions that you may have.
|
|
|---|
|
|
RESOURCE ALIGNMENT INITIATIVE |
|
|---|
|
|
|
|
|---|
|
|
As SFUSD plans for school mergers, co-locations, and closures in the 2025-26 school year, multiple phases of community engagement will take place to ensure the community’s voices are included.
The second phase of outreach included a virtual town hall, eight in-person community sessions, and an online survey. Thank you to everyone who provided their input!
Read weekly updates on the Resource Alignment Initiative, or go to the website to find out more. |
|
|
|
|
|
2024 GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND |
|
|---|
|
|
|
|
|---|
|
|
On May 14, the Board of Education approved a resolution to place a general obligation bond on the Nov. 5, 2024 ballot. A recent report from the SFUSD Facilities Division identified significant building improvement needs in schools across the district.
The bond will provide SFUSD schools with funds to address critical facilities improvements and is the only source for the school district to make these necessary capital upgrades. Read the press release or visit the 2024 General Obligation Bond website. |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Teacher Appreciation Week
May 6-10 was Teacher Appreciation Week! We want to thank and celebrate the thousands of teachers in San Francisco public schools, for whom there are millions of things to be grateful for. Meet some of our teachers on our #WeAreSFUSD webpage.
|
|
|
|
|
National School Principal Day
National School Principals' Day was celebrated on May 1 and recognizes the importance of principals and all the work they do for the betterment of our school communities. Meet some of our principals on our #WeAreSFUSD webpage.
|
|
|
|
|
School Lunch Hero Day
May 3 was School Lunch Hero Day! It’s a great opportunity to celebrate the dining staff at your school, whether you have one dining staff member or a whole team. Join us in saying “Thank you!” to all our dining staff and cafeteria monitors.
|
|
|
|
|
Classified School Employee Week
May 19 to May 25 is Classified School Employee Week. Thank you to all the classified employees who keep our schools and offices running!
|
|
|
|
|
Author Event at Spring Valley ES
Author Traci Huahn read her new book "Mamie Tape Fights to Go to School" to students at Spring Valley Science Elementary School as part of AAPI Heritage Month. Read and watch the story on KPIX.
|
|
|
|
|
Golden State Teacher Grant
The Golden State Teacher Grant (GSTG) Program awards up to $20,000 to students currently enrolled in a professional preparation program approved by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) and working towards earning their preliminary teaching or pupil personnel services credential. Learn more about the GSTG Program.
|
|
|
|
|
Special Olympics Track and Field
More than 30 SFUSD schools partnered with Special Olympics Northern California for track and field meets over the course of two days. Hundreds of students came together to celebrate physical fitness and sports together at Balboa High School, with Balboa students volunteering their time to help out. Watch the video.
|
|
|
|
|
|
UPDATES, EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES |
|
|---|
|
|
|
|
|---|
|
|
Budget Updates
SFUSD has been taking, and continues to take, serious corrective actions on its budget to address ongoing fiscal challenges.
The SF Board of Education held a special meeting on May 7 to discuss the budget and the district's stabilization plan. The Board has also launched an Ad Hoc Committee on Fiscal and Operational Health.
|
|
|
|
|
Take the Housing Survey
SFUSD is administering a Housing Survey to better understand what housing resources and programs would best serve our staff. We hope to hear from all employees so the housing resources developed are responsive to staff needs.
The Housing Survey is available in English, Español, or 中文 and should take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Responses are anonymous. Last chance to take the survey is May 24. |
|
|
|
|
High School Graduation Ceremonies
The 2024 high school graduation ceremony schedule has been released. Find out when and where SFUSD high schools will hold their graduation ceremonies.
|
|
|
|
|
Memorial Day
All SFUSD schools and early education sites will be closed on Friday, May 24 and Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day. SFUSD offices will remain open on May 24 and will be closed on May 27 for the holiday. View the calendar.
|
|
|
|
|
Jason Wong
Department of Technology Business Systems Engineer
SFUSD joins the Department of Technology (DoT) in mourning the loss of their beloved team member, Jason Wong. Jason worked in the DoT for over two decades and was instrumental in supporting the district’s most critical business systems. His tremendous skills, generous heart, and welcomed wit were universally appreciated by those who were blessed enough to know him.
Our thoughts go out to his family, including wife Jennie and his daughters, Jeanine and Jasmin.
Please join us in honoring and celebrating Jason’s memory. He will be deeply missed. |
|
|---|
|
|
|
| |
|
|