Potential Strike Information & Resources.
While there is more conversation with the internal community in groups.io, the PTSA will share relevant, neutral and accurate information here- as it becomes available. Please also follow us on facebook and instagram.
Earlier today, the United Educators of San Francisco announced that, unless they are able to reach a deal with SFUSD within the next few days, they intend to initiate a strike on Monday, February 9th.
In the event of a strike, all public schools—including Ruth Asawa School of the Arts—will be closed to students starting on Monday. Schools will then remain closed until the UESF and SFUSD can reach an agreement.
We understand that this news creates a great deal of uncertainty for the families in our community, and we recognize that school closure will impact each family differently. And so we want to provide as much clarity as we can about what to expect and how we can adapt, both as individual families and as a community.
During this time, our role as the PTSA will be to support all families and students and to share resources where we can. Below are a few resources that might be helpful as families begin to plan for a potential school closure:
Working List of Local Food Pantries
This list for families who rely on school meals for their children has been created by parent volunteers, so it may not be complete. Please add additional resources in your respective neighborhoods, if necessary.Calendar of [Free] Events
This is a link to events hosted by the San Francisco Public Library system. You will also find information on their "Discover & Go" program, which provides free and low-cost passes to museums, science centers, zoos, theaters, and other cultural destinations (library card required).What We Know About After-School Programs
Salesians has confirmed that they will remain open for 3rd graders and up
SF’s Community Based Organizations, which are matched to specific schools, met today to clarify what services they can offer during the strike. More info to come.
If you need help navigating these resources or are experiencing hardship, you can always contact the PTA board confidentially and we will do our best to connect you with support.
Our PTSA must remain neutral, individuals may act on their own accord.
Your PTSA
Feb. 6 2026
SFUSD’s plans to support students during possible strike
From Dr. Maria Su.
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Dear SFUSD Community:
As I shared with you this morning, the San Francisco Unified School District received notice from United Educators of San Francisco (UESF) of their intent to strike on Monday, Feb. 9.
I want you to know how deeply we value our educators and how committed I am to avoiding a strike. I share the concerns this news may bring to families. My top priority is reaching an agreement with our labor partners while also preparing to support students and families should there be disruptions to the school day.
Schools will be open tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 6.
Today at 5:00 p.m., we will be meeting with UESF to continue negotiations. We will be presenting a proposal that addresses many of our educators’ priorities, including fully funding family healthcare and offering wage increases that are sustainable for the district. I am hopeful this will be a meaningful and productive conversation, and we will continue working around the clock to reach an agreement. I also want to acknowledge that everyone in these negotiations has the best interest of our students in mind.
In order to prepare for all contingencies, the Board of Education has already approved an emergency resolution that authorizes me to make operational decisions if a strike were to occur. This allows us to plan responsibly for possible disruptions to the school day, including the possibility of school closures, should they become necessary.
Our planning is focused on four key areas:
Learning continuity, so students can continue their education as smoothly as possible
Student safety and support, including coordination with community-based organizations, the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families (DCYF), and the City’s youth violence prevention efforts, with special attention to students with the greatest needs and those most underserved
Security and operational planning for our schools and work sites
Staff guidance and staffing plans to support school operations
While closing schools is always a last resort, it’s a very real possibility. My decision to do so would be guided by three key criteria:
Maintaining safe and appropriate student-to-staff ratios
Our ability to provide Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) to students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
Our ability to maintain safe, hygienic, welcoming, and supportive school environments for students and staff
We will continue to share updates as soon as more information becomes available. Families, please update your student’s emergency contact information in ParentVUE to receive the latest information and resources as soon as they become available.
Thank you for your patience, understanding, and partnership as we navigate this together. Our students, families, and staff remain at the center of every decision we make.
Sincerely,
Dr. Maria Su
SFUSD Superintendent
PTAs MUST Remain Neutral
a. PTAs must not recruit substitute teachers or staff the classrooms. Classroom instruction is the responsibility of the school district. (See item 4.b.)
b. PTAs must not recruit substitute classified employees or staff those positions.
c. PTAs may be on school grounds in general activity areas if there are concerns about the safety of the students.
d. PTAs must not distribute literature from either side, but may choose to distribute information PTA has prepared.
e. PTAs must not show partiality toward the administration, the non-striking or striking personnel in any way (e.g., verbally, by serving refreshments, by walking the picket line, etc.).
3. Remaining Neutral Includes Continuing Normal PTA Activities:
a. Regular PTA volunteer programs, e.g., volunteers in the media center, library playground, office, lunchroom, classrooms, etc. A list of those who volunteer regularly must be given to the school site administrator and school site bargaining unit(s) leadership.
b. When PTAs regularly meet in the school facility, such meetings may continue. However, the PTA should make certain that its school facility use permit has not been temporarily suspended by the school district.
c. Scheduled PTA-sponsored programs and projects may continue.
d. If a PTA is licensed by the State of California as a child care provider, this activity may be continued. Contracts with parents obligate the PTA to continue providing the child care program. A licensed child care program usually includes a contract with the school district for use of the facility. If this is the case, the district is obligated to ensure safe use of the facility.