November 2024 SFUSD
Board of Education Candidates
The candidates listed below have filed paperwork to run for a seat on the SFUSD Board of Education and have requested to participate in the SF Parent Action endorsement process, led by families, for families.
As of March 2024, we have begun our endorsement process and we will announce our early endorsements by June 2024.
Matt Alexander
Candidate Profile
“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 the budget proposal to make tough decisions (potentially including school closures or mergers).
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
Virginia Cheung
Candidate Profile
“Virginia is a public school parent and works in early child development, education, and community services.
Budget: Supportive of SFUSD budget proposal (potentially including school closures or 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
Parag Gupta
Candidate Profile
“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 (potentially including school closures or 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/
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Jaime Huling
Candidate Profile
“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 (potentially including school closures or mergers) and understands 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/
John Jersin
Candidate Profile
“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 budget proposal from SFUSD but understands the tradeoffs and hard decisions needing to be made.
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
Laurance Lee
Candidate Profile
“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 (potentially including school closures or 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
Website: https://www.lll-sf.com
Del Medina
Candidate Profile
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
Supryia Ray
Candidate Profile
”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
November 2024 Candidate Interview Day
Join us in getting kid-focused candidates elected to the S.F. Board of Education this November!
In November 2022, SF voters elected three commissioners to the BOE. After a thorough review process led by families, for families, SF Parent Action endorsed Lainie Motamedi and Lisa Weissman-Ward for the Board of Education.
Our endorsed candidates were the top two vote getters in the November 2022 school board election.
Can you pitch in today to help us reach voters who prioritize San Francisco's children and families?
November 2024 SFUSD Board of Education Candidates
The candidates listed below have filed paperwork to run for a seat on the SFUSD Board of Education and have requested to participate in the SF Parent Action endorsement process, led for families, by families. As of May 2024, we have begun our endorsement process and we will announce our early endorsements by June 2024.
Join us in getting kid-focused candidates elected to the S.F. Board of Education this November!
In November 2022, SF voters elected three commissioners to the BOE. After a thorough review process led by families, for families, SF Parent Action endorsed Lainie Motamedi and Lisa Weissman-Ward for the Board of Education.
Our endorsed candidates were the top two vote getters in the November 2022 school board election.
Can you pitch in today to help us reach voters who prioritize San Francisco's children and families?