The motion schedules a meeting for the Board of Supervisors on October 29, 2024, to review the results of a math pilot program in schools funded by the city. It aims to gather input from participating schools and clarify future funding commitments and spending related to the program.
Motion scheduling the Board of Supervisors to sit as a Committee of the Whole on October 29, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. to examine the results of the Whole School Lesson Study Math Pilot Program that is funded by the City, to hear from the school sites that participated in the study who will share data from the first two years of the pilot, clarify the San Francisco Unified School District’s (SFUSD) and the Department of Children, Youth and Their Family’s (DCYF) commitment to continuing the program with funding from the Student Success Fund given its demonstrated, data-driven progress, and understand how Student Success Fund dollars are being spent as directed by the law creating the fund; and requesting the representatives of the pilot school sites, SFUSD Superintendent, members of the Board of Education and DCYF to report.
How it got here
This legislation originated from the need to assess the Whole School Lesson Study Math Pilot Program funded by the City and ensure continued support for its success.
The pilot program was initiated to improve student math scores and is funded by the City through the Student Success Fund.
DCYF is involved in the funding and oversight of the pilot program, ensuring that funds are used as directed by law.
The Board recognized the urgency of reviewing the pilot program due to potential school closures and budget crises affecting SFUSD.
Supervisor Ronen introduced a motion to schedule a Committee of the Whole meeting to examine the pilot program's results and funding.
The motion was approved by the Board of Supervisors, allowing for a public hearing on the pilot program results on October 29, 2024.
The Board will convene to hear reports from school representatives and assess the impact of the pilot program.
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