Back-burnered San Francisco Schools Committee Now Moving To Forefront
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Revitalized San Francisco Schools Committee Steps Into the Spotlight
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Formed in 2003, a committee consisting of members from the San Francisco Board of Supervisors and the Board of Education aimed to tackle common issues like affordable housing for teachers, student nutrition, and graffiti. However, from its inception, the committee faced criticism due to an imbalance of power.
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In 2003, a committee was established with members from the San Francisco Board of Supervisors and the Board of Education, focusing on issues such as affordable teacher housing, student nutrition, and graffiti. However, it faced challenges from the start due to an unequal distribution of power.
The Board of Supervisors controlled the agenda, determining discussion topics and directing inquiries at school officials, who were expected to respond. This one-sided structure hindered effective collaboration.
Since San Francisco schools are state-funded and not accountable to city or county governments, this structure placed undue pressure on school officials. Consequently, the committee has rarely met in recent years.
Despite plans to meet twice monthly in 2006, this fell through, according to veteran board member Jill Wynns. This was unfortunate, as 2006 presented significant challenges, including school closures and contentious decisions regarding voter-approved enrichment funds.
A new leadership era is beginning under Chairman Bevan Dufty from the Board of Supervisors, who aims to foster better communication. Dufty plans to create an environment of partnership, allowing school officials to contribute agenda items. Although Dufty maintains final agenda approval and two-way inquiries are not yet established, this marks a significant step forward.
The committee now includes veteran supervisor Sophie Maxwell, newly appointed supervisor Ross Mirkarimi, long-serving school official Jill Wynns, and newly elected officials Jane Kim and Mydra Mendoza.
There is hope that this refreshed leadership team, particularly with the new chairman, will invigorate the committee and drive positive changes in San Francisco schools.
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