This resolution supports the San Francisco Unified School District's Shared Schoolyards Program and encourages the district to seek partnerships that maintain public access to schoolyards in neighborhoods. It aims to enhance community use of these spaces while ensuring they remain available to residents.
Resolution affirming the Board of Supervisors’ support for San Francisco Unified School District’s (SFUSD’s) Shared Schoolyards Program and urging the District to explore partnerships that preserve public access to neighborhood schoolyards.
How it got here
The legislation originated from concerns over the San Francisco Unified School District's decision to end the Shared Schoolyards Program, which had provided public access to schoolyards since 2007.
A historic agreement was signed to foster collaboration between the city and the school district.
The program was initiated to open schoolyards for community use on weekends, enhancing access to recreational spaces.
SFUSD announced it would end the Shared Schoolyards Program and public access to schoolyards effective July 1, 2025.
The Board prepared a resolution affirming support for the Shared Schoolyards Program and urging SFUSD to explore partnerships for continued access.
The Board adopted the resolution to support the Shared Schoolyards Program, emphasizing the importance of public access to schoolyards.
The Mayor returned the resolution unsigned, but it became effective without his approval due to the charter provisions.
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