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SF School Board Names Maria Su Permanent Superintendent Through 2028

Her mandate centers on budget stabilization through further reductions with potential campus consolidation.

Overview

  • The board approved Su’s contract late Tuesday, making her a district employee through the 2027–2028 school year.
  • Contract terms set a $385,000 first-year salary with a possible 2% raise in the second year based on performance.
  • Under Su’s first year of leadership, SFUSD cut about $114 million without teacher layoffs by using early retirements, a tighter staffing model and administrative reductions.
  • District leaders cite declining enrollment and rising costs as ongoing pressures, keeping additional cuts, program changes and possible school closures on the table with a goal of restoring full local control.
  • The teachers union opposed the multi-year appointment, while one small high school, The Academy, will close this spring with its City College program moving to Wallenberg High School.