Watch the recording of the virtual town hall about SFUSD's budget and district stabilization efforts with Dr. Su. Also check out the slide deck from the town hall and the questions that were answered. You can still submit your questions about SFUSD's budget and district stabilization efforts. Continue watching our homepage, sfusd.edu, for updates about future community engagement opportunities. 

Upcoming Retirement Webinars – Learn About Your Benefits!

 

The HR Benefits Team is hosting retirement webinars this month to help you understand the retirement process, eligibility for retirement health benefits, and important timelines. If you're considering retirement, this is a great opportunity to get the information you need!

 

Webinar Schedule:
 📅 Paraeducators  – March 19, 3:30-5 p.m.  

Google Meet joining info.

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/nub-mdok-ffx

Or dial: ‪413-497-2362‬ PIN: ‪282 605 722‬#

📅 Certificated Employees – March 26, 3:30-5 p.m.

Google Meet joining info

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/rbd-zwhu-vke

Or dial: ‪910-434-5913‬ PIN: ‪305 005 546‬#

 

Classified employees should reach out to SFERS at 415-487-7000 for pension-related inquiries and HSS at 628-652-4700 for retiree health benefits eligibility information. Stay informed and plan for your future with confidence! More details, including registration links, will be provided soon.

 

At the March 11 Board Meeting, the SF Board of Education approved the implementation of the Supplemental Employee Retirement Program (SERP). Over 350 people enrolled in SERP. We are grateful for the service that SERP participants have provided to our district over the years! Stay tuned for more information and check out the webinars (in the article above) if you are considering retirement. 

2024 FSA Claims Due March 31, 2025

 

If you had a 2024 Flexible Spending Account, through SFUSD, please remember to submit your 2024 eligible FSA claim expenses to the WageWorks/Health Equity by the deadline of March 31, 2025 (Run-Out Period End Date).

 

If you have an unclaimed balance in your 2024 Health Care Flexible Spending Account between $10 and $610, it will carry over to Plan Year 2025. Any unclaimed carryover funds from 2023, and remaining funds from 2024 which are less than $10, or greater than $610, will be forfeited at the end of the Run-Out Period. 

If you have questions about FSAs, contact the WageWorks/Health Equity at https://www.wageworks.com/  or call 1-800-688-2611.

 

Date: Wednesday, March 19, from 4-8 p.m.

Location: 555 Franklin St., 1st floor, San Francisco, Calif., 94102

 

SFUSD is looking for people interested in supporting San Francisco's youth as Special Education Paraeducators. Employment offers may be made on the spot for the 2025-26 school year if you meet the qualifications. Learn more.

 

Your 2024 W-2s were accurate. However, the report filed with the state contained incorrect employee data. As soon as we identified the issue, the district uploaded a corrected report to the state. However, this may have caused a discrepancy in your tax return if you filed before March 5, and you may receive a “Notice of Tax Return Change” from the State of California Franchise Tax Board.

 

Employees who filed their taxes before March 5: Please call the State of California Franchise Tax Board using the phone number listed on the "Notice of Tax Return Change" letter you received. You will need to request a recalculation of your taxes.

 

We are confident that this is an isolated issue. We are deeply sorry for the stress and concern that this may cause. To request additional support related to this issue, employees can submit a ticket. 

Frontline and Red Rover Updates

As discussed during the March 14 Frontline and Red Rover informational meeting: Budget development with Frontline is in progress. The team has been working on improving the process and the steps required for End Users as well as providing working sessions for budget assistance.

 

The next Frontline and Red Rover informational staff meeting will be on Friday, April 11. These optional staff meetings are held the second Friday of the month from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. All SFUSD staff are welcome to attend. Find recordings and slides from previous meetings and learn more about upcoming meetings.

You can view training materials for Frontline and Red Rover.

San Francisco Educators Downpayment Assistance Loan Program

 

Applications are now OPEN for the San Francisco Educators Downpayment Assistance Loan Program (Educators-DALP)* through June 2! If you are currently employed with SFUSD, including United Educators of San Francisco (UESF) and SFUSD Early Education Department, you may qualify for up to $500,000 in down payment assistance to purchase a home in San Francisco!

 

*Additional loan assistance of up to $40,000 may be available through the Teacher Next Door Program (TND); for information, visit: sf.gov/teacher-next-door.  

 

To learn more about Educators-DALP and other downpayment assistance loan programs currently open for application, please visit sfmohcd.org/dalp.   

 

SFUSD neither endorses nor sponsors the organization or activity described in this announcement. This distribution is provided as a community service.

 

Congratulations to Laticia Erving, Director of African American Achievement & Leadership Initiative (AAALI), for receiving this year's SF NAACP Educator Award at the 2025 Freedom Fund Gala. 

 

Laticia was also honored with a Hometown Hero Award from the San Francisco District Attorney's Office. District Attorney Brooke Jenkins gave out the award and recognized Laticia's longstanding commitment to the community.

 

We are so grateful for all of the work that Laticia does on behalf of SFUSD students and families!

 

The auditorium at Everett Middle School will be named for Ruben Urbina, Community Coordinator and Facilities Manager at the school. Ruben has meticulously taken care of the Everett auditorium for many years. He has served (and continues to serve) the Everett community for the past 42 years in a multitude of capacities: Security Guard, Classroom Paraprofessional, Computer Technician, After-School Program Coordinator, Athletic Director, Student Advisor, School Site Council member and Facilities Manager. Congratulations, Ruben!

Spark SF Public Schools and SFUSD Release 2023-24 Annual Report: Showcasing the Transformative Power of Public-Private Partnerships

 

This month, SFUSD and Spark SF Public Schools, SFUSD’s official nonprofit partner, announced the release of the 2023-24 Annual Report for Spark SF Public Schools, highlighting the impactful role of philanthropy and community partnerships in advancing student success. Since its founding in 2015, Spark SF Public Schools has mobilized over $138 million to support the district’s highest-priority initiatives — investing $14.7 million in Fiscal Year 2024 alone.

 

Entering its 10th anniversary year, Spark SF Public Schools continues to work in close collaboration with SFUSD Superintendent Dr. Maria Su to ensure every student has access to an excellent education. The report showcases how Spark’s strategic public-private partnerships have helped drive measurable student success and improve SFUSD’s public school system. Read the press release.

 

"I am truly grateful to be a part of SFUSD and deeply appreciate the dedication and support of all the staff members. Joining SFUSD has been a blessing, as it has provided me with a welcoming and enriching environment to pursue my passion for teaching. I am also fortunate to work with such wonderful students and their incredibly supportive families, who make this journey even more rewarding. Teaching has always been my passion, and SFUSD has given me the platform to fulfill my dream of making a meaningful impact in students’ lives."

 

-Ruchi Sharma, teacher at Paul Revere PK-8 School

 

 

"I love teaching in SFUSD because the city offers amazing cultural context to the issues and topics students are learning about in the classroom. My WBMS community is supportive, dedicated, and strong — we love our students!" 

-Emma Smith, teacher at Willie Brown Middle School

 

 

A group of unhoused families whose children attend Everett Middle School are receiving a guaranteed monthly income of $1,000 — part of an experimental program aimed at helping families escape homelessness. Read the story in El Tecolote in English and Spanish.

March 28 - April 4 - Spring Recess (TK-13 school sites closed)

March 30-31 - Eid al-Fitr

March 31 - Cesar Chavez Day Observance (all school sites closed) 

 

SFUSD calendars.