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6d ago

SFUSD Nears Balanced Budget with Central Office Cuts and Payroll Overhaul

The district has reduced its $114 million deficit to $10 million through layoffs, retirements, and restructuring while planning a new payroll system launch in July.

Maria Su, San Francisco Unified School District superintendent, speaks about the SFUSD budget at the San Francisco Unified School District office.
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Overview

  • SFUSD is within $10 million of closing a $114 million budget deficit, aiming for a balanced budget by June to avoid state oversight.
  • The district is cutting 100 central office staff, eliminating 30 roles through early retirements, and leaving 75 vacant positions unfilled, reducing administrative spending from 25% to 16% of the budget.
  • No classroom teachers are being laid off, but 114 special assignment teacher positions are being eliminated, with staff returning to classrooms.
  • The failed EMPower payroll system, which cost $34 million, is being replaced by the Frontline platform, with a planned launch in July following months of testing.
  • Budget reductions will impact non-classroom services, including fewer counselors, nurses, and slower maintenance and technology support.