“I’ve seen SFUSD’s many strengths, but I also watched the growth of some deep systemic problems, including fiscal and operational mismanagement, lofty rhetoric about equity and excellence but a lack of accountability for results, and a bureaucratic culture that’s been unresponsive to the needs of students, families, and school-based staff. My colleagues and I on the current School Board have taken concrete steps to address these issues and lay the foundation for a much stronger SFUSD.”

Matt is a previous SFUSD teacher, principal, community organizer and incumbent board member; current term started January 2021. His children attended charter and SFUSD schools. 

Budget: As a current Board of Education member, supportive of SFUSD budget proposal (including potential school closures/mergers), though recently flip-flopped on this.

Lottery System: Acknowledges goals and gaps and is supportive of the proposal to move to zones. 

Stance on 8th grade algebra: Supported

Stance on 2022 school board recall: Opposed the recall

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“As a proud parent of a second grader attending Alice Fong Yu, I am deeply committed to ensuring every child in San Francisco receives a culturally affirming high quality education that nurtures their individual growth and empowers them to reach their full potential.”

Virginia is a public school parent and works in early child development, education, and community services.

Budget:  Supportive of SFUSD budget proposal (including potential school closures/mergers) and understands constraints

Lottery System: Believes we should simplify the system.

Stance on 8th grade algebra: Supports but vote on Prop G is unclear

Stance on 2022 school board recall: Supported but vote on recall is unclear

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“The next four years are going to be critical for SFUSD with a potential $421 million deficit, school closures, and failing standards in K-8 math and literacy to name a few. How we address these challenges will determine the viability of SFUSD and our city’s ability to attract and retain families for years, if not decades to come.”

Parag is a public school parent, a member of the San Francisco's Democratic County Central Committee, and a graduate of the SF Parent Action Board of Education Fellowship.

Budget: Supportive of SFUSD budget proposal (including potential school closures/mergers) with a clear understanding of trade-offs and concrete suggestions.

Lottery System: Acknowledges goals and gaps. Has experienced it and is clear about gaps and benefits of zones proposal.

Stance on 8th grade algebra: Supported

Stance on 2022 school board recall: Supported the recall

Twitter/X: paragguptasf

Instagram: paragguptasf

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pgupta/

“In my many years of public school, I grew to love my classes, found joy in learning, and thrived. My public schools fostered and celebrated excellence. I see too many students aren’t getting the same from SFUSD right now.”

John is a parent of two non-school aged children, is a graduate of the SF Parent Action Board of Education Fellowship, and serves on the SFUSD Citizens Bond oversight committee.

Budget: Would like to see a more detailed SFUSD budget proposal on how they'll address the significant deficit but understands the tradeoffs 

Lottery System: Acknowledges goals and gaps with current implementation and would like to change the process with a different lottery proposal.

Stance on 8th grade algebra: Supported

Stance on 2022 school board recall: Supported the recall

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“I want to make sure all SFUSD students have the chance to succeed in ways their ancestors could only dream about.  I’m running for the Board of Education because I believe that every student in our district deserves an educational environment that will support and challenge them so that they can see just how far they can go.”

Jaime is a public school parent, public interest lawyer, volunteer, and a graduate of the SF Parent Action Board of Education Fellowship.

Budget: Supportive of SFUSD budget proposal (including potential school closures/mergers) while understanding of risks of not making significant changes. 

Lottery System: Acknowledges goals and gaps. Has experienced it and is clear about gaps and benefits of zones proposal.

Stance on 8th grade algebra: Supported

Stance on 2022 school board recall: Supported the recall

Website: jaimeforschoolboard.com 

FB: https://www.facebook.com/JaimeHuling/

LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaimehuling/

“As a child of immigrants and a K-12 SFUSD graduate, I have the personal experience and vision to make this school district one that will enable every child from every background to flourish and reach their dreams.“

Laurance is a graduate of SFUSD and a parent of children who attended private schools in San Francisco.

Budget: Supportive of SFUSD budget proposal (including potential school closures/mergers) and understands constraints

Lottery System: Believes we should simplify the system.

Stance on 8th grade algebra: Supported

Stance on 2022 school board recall: Supported the recall and advocated for efforts from the beginning.

Twitter/X: @eyessfboe

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurance-lee-1a6424?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app

website: https://www.lll-sf.com

“As a parent I have seen how supports are not distributed in equitable ways across the district. This is both a sense of frustration and frankly, shame of how a city with lots of resources can't support all of our young people with a quality education.”

Del is a current SFUSD parent, an SFUSD graduate, and identifies as Latina. 

Budget: Del questions the SFUSD budget proposal (including potential school closures / mergers) and isn't supportive.

Lottery System:  Supports keeping the current system unchanged.

Stance on 8th grade algebra: Did not support

Stance on 2022 school board recall: Did not support the recall

”As a working parent with two kids in SFUSD, I will listen to you and speak up for students, including the most vulnerable. I’ve led efforts Districtwide for outdoor learning and have collaborated with many of you on reopening, safety, literacy, math, and better governance.”

Supryia is a public school parent of two, an active SFUSD parent advocate, and a graduate of the SF Parent Action Board of Education Fellowship.

Budget: Isn't taking a clear stance on the SFUSD budget proposal as not enough detail but understands the tradeoffs and hard decisions necessary.

Lottery System: Understands gaps through personal experience and has proposals to gather input to change the lottery.

Stance on 8th grade algebra: Supported

Stance on 2022 school board recall: Supported the recall