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SFUSD Insider | September 2024 |
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I want to share my gratitude to all of you for getting our schools ready for our students as they returned back to school. It was wonderful to visit our staff and welcome back our students during the first few days of the new school year. I am excited to work with you to continue making progress toward our student outcome goals for 3rd grade literacy, 8th grade math, and college/career readiness. I’ve appreciated seeing how our elementary classroom teachers and instructional coaches have already started implementing our new literacy curriculum, collaborating to make sure it is meeting the needs of our students.
I also want to thank you for your patience and flexibility as we continue to work collaboratively with our fiscal advisors and labor partners to hire for vacant positions. I understand that this process has been frustrating for many of you and adds to our urgency to implement sustainable financial practices that return SFUSD’s budget back to local control.
As you may know, there will be a public announcement of the recommendations for school closures, mergers, or co-locations in the 2025-26 school year on Sept. 18. I know that the announcement will be very difficult for all of us, but I am confident that we will get through this transition together. We will be sharing a comprehensive plan soon to support staff, as well as students and families, through this transition.
Thank you for all that you do in service of students and families. Please keep reading this month’s newsletter for important updates.
In Community,
Dr. Wayne
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SFUSD’s Annual Open Enrollment for Benefits is Sept. 30 through Oct. 25!
Do you need to take action during Open Enrollment?
During Open Enrollment 2024, take action if you want to:
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Add or remove a dependent from coverage (documentation that verifies your relationship is required).
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Change current coverage for yourself and/or your covered dependents.
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Enroll in a benefit for the first time.
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Contribute to a Flexible Spending Medical Account and/or Dependent Care Reimbursement Account (DCRA) in 2025.
When are Open Enrollment elections effective?
All elections made during Open Enrollment will take effect Jan. 1, 2025.
Learn more (page will be updated before Open Enrollment begins).
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Looking to Consult with Human Resources?
HR strongly encourages scheduling an appointment for any benefits, leaves, salary, and disability management inquiries. These issues are often complex and require detailed analysis and preparation, which cannot be effectively resolved as walk-ins.
Learn more about which HR services are better with appointments and, if recommended, how to make an appointment. Access QR codes to make appointments and read a list of services. |
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School Closures, Mergers or Co-Locations for 2025-26
SFUSD will share its recommendation for school closures, mergers, and co-locations on Sept. 18. We are committed to supporting students, families, and staff through these changes with the highest level of care. More details about the transition plans will be coming later this month. The SF Board of Education will vote on the recommendation at the Dec. 10 Board Meeting. Learn more about the Resource Alignment Initiative. |
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SFUSD's Furniture Exchange Program
In the school year 2023-24, Facilities Services was able to save and repurpose around 600 pieces of furniture, such as student desks, chairs, file cabinets, teacher's desks, and more. Furniture Exchange Program 2024-25.
Note: Say extra thanks to custodians on Wednesday, Oct. 2 - National Custodial Worker's Recognition Day! |
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Shirley Chisholm Village Updates
More applications are available for affordable rental housing prioritizing SFUSD employees! Applications will be available from Sept. 5 through Sept. 26 at 5:00 p.m. on DAHLIA, the San Francisco Housing Portal.
This second application period is open to all SFUSD employees who did not previously apply and the general public. Located in the beautiful Outer Sunset, Shirley Chisholm Village will provide 135 rental apartments for families and individuals and will prioritize SFUSD employees. Check out this neighborhood tour video and preview a sample apartment on this 3D unit tour.
To learn more, review the online self-paced workshop with information about the property and eligibility. More information about the project is available on the MidPen website and the SFUSD housing webpage.
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Families can report full day absences through ParentVUE
Starting in the 2024-25 school year, parents/guardians can use the ParentVUE app to enter a full day absence via the ParentVUE portal on their mobile app or desktop site. Learn more. |
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Drupal Training Steps
There is a two-step process to get Drupal access for sfusd.edu. The first step is to take an accessibility course. The next step is to register for a virtual Drupal training with an instructor or do a self-paced Google Classroom training. After both steps you will have editing access on the live website. Instructions. |
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Out & About Bookshop Can Partner with Pre-K-5 Schools!
Out & About is a mobile LGBTQ+ bookstore now offering programming for SFUSD schools. They can partner with your school for online fundraisers, special events, rainbow club meetings, auction book donations, in-person assemblies, bookselling at events or before/after school, or half-day field trips with the bus on Fridays!
For any general questions about LGBTQ+ inclusive education, and requests for technical assistance email SFUSD’s LGBTQ+ Student Services at LGBTQ@sfusd.edu or visit the Pride Portal.
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Bond Updates
San Francisco voters will consider a $790 million General Obligation bond on the November 2024 ballot that would repair and improve SFUSD facilities. The proposal puts forward significant renovations and targeted facility upgrades, and invests in healthy meals for students, technology and network improvements, outdoor learning spaces, and safe school buildings. General obligation bonds provide SFUSD schools with funds to address critical facilities improvements and are the only source for the school district to make these necessary capital upgrades.
Bond Programs FAQs
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#WeAreSFUSD
“My son Deshon is a senior this year and is really excited about football and basketball at Lincoln.”
-Shy Jenkins, parent of a senior at Lincoln High School
Read more #WeAreSFUSD stories or submit your own #WeAreSFUSD story for a chance to be featured on SFUSD’s website and social media pages.
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#WeAreSFUSD
"I had the opportunity to travel to Finland this past summer as part of a month-long Fulbright-Hays Seminar Abroad. The trip, which included 16 elementary and middle school teachers and administrators from all across the US, was designed around a central theme: Demystifying the Infrastructure of Happiness in Finnish Society. I'm looking forward to designing and implementing an experiential, inquiry-based unit about the sources of Finnish happiness with my third-grade students at George Peabody Elementary School."
-Sarah Hammond, Teacher, George Peabody Elementary School |
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#WeAreSFUSD
“I’m really excited for this year where we have a new menu for the kids. If they were here last year, this year they’ll see something totally new.”
-Albert Tse, Culinary Manager, Student Nutrition Services
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