Archive · 19 May 2025
SFUSD Reverses Layoffs, Adds Staff Amidst Budget Recovery
The San Francisco school district was going to fire 151 people to save money.
But after lots of arguing, they decided not to!
The teachers' union and the state helped make this happen.
Instead, the district is hiring 77 new teachers.
This is good news for teachers, students, and the school district.
The school district is also working to fix its money problems so they can focus on helping kids learn.
It shows that standing up for what you believe in can make a difference!
SFUSD cancelled layoffs of 151 staff members.
The district announced the hiring of 77 additional teachers.
The decision followed advocacy by the United Educators of San Francisco.
The initial layoffs were planned to address a $113 million budget deficit.
The California Department of Education oversaw the negotiations.
- Who
- San Francisco Unified School District, United Educators of San Francisco, and the California Department of Education.
- What
- SFUSD cancelled staff layoffs and hired new teachers.
- When
- The decision was announced on May 16, 2025.
- Where
- San Francisco Unified School District.
- Why
- Due to financial recovery and advocacy from unions.
Educators/Unions
SFUSD Administration
Budget Priorities
Educators/Unions
The layoffs would negatively impact students and the quality of education.
SFUSD Administration
Layoffs were necessary to address the budget deficit.
- Layoffs Reversed
- 151 staff members
- New Hires
- 77 teachers
- Announcement Date
- May 16, 2025
- Initial Budget Deficit
- $113 million
- Positions Affected (Initially)
- 34 counselors, 117 paraeducators