Youth programs, school partnerships, students, childcare, and family-facing services.
The prohibition on libraries lending books, magazines, or pamphlets to anyone under 21 without parental consent is removed.
The Board approves a second amendment to increase the contract amount by $70,545,604, up to $234,891,608.
The city will adjust baseline funding for early care and education programs to allow interest from the Commercial Rents Tax to be used.
The contract amount is increased by $70,545,604, up to a total not to exceed $234,891,608.
What's happening
Why it matters
More funding supports the citywide early care workforce plan, benefiting early‑education providers and families.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Budget and Finance Committee meeting on 7/15/2026 at 10:00 AM.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Increase Early Care Workforce Contract Funding” was recommended for approval.
Decided Jul 15, 2026.
The ordinance changes baseline funding rules for early care and education programs for FY 2026‑2027 and 2027‑2028.
What's happening
Why it matters
It could provide more resources for early childhood programs without raising taxes.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Use interest from Early Care Tax for education program funding” was continued.
Decided Jul 14, 2026.
The San Francisco Unified School District is authorized to issue and sell up to $270,000,000 in General Obligation Bonds (Election of 2024, Series B).
The city may issue up to $270,000,000 in general‑obligation bonds for the 2024 election, Series B.
The City authorizes the San Francisco Unified School District to issue and sell General Obligation Bonds, Series B, not exceeding $270,000,000.
The resolution authorizes the issuance and sale of general obligation bonds, not to exceed $270,000,000, for the San Francisco Unified School District’s 2024 election, Series B, and approves the bond purchase and paying agent agreements.
What's happening
Why it matters
The bonds provide financing for school facilities and programs, benefiting students and teachers.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Bond issuance for San Francisco Unified School District – up to $270 million” was adopted.
Decided Jul 14, 2026.
A resolution was introduced to authorize a two‑year lease of the 2nd and 3rd floors at 888 Post Street for $1 annual rent to the 3rd Street Youth Center and Clinic.
The committee recommended an ordinance that modifies the baseline funding requirements for early care and education programs, allowing the city to use interest earned from the Commercial Rents Tax to fund those baseline programs.
The committee opened a public comment period for residents to give testimony on the Annual Appropriation and Salary Ordinances for fiscal years ending June 30, 2027 and 2028. Speakers were limited to one minute each, with interpretation available in Chinese, Spanish, and Filipino.
The ordinance changes the baseline funding requirements for early care and education programs, allowing the city to use interest earned from the Commercial Rents Tax to fund those baseline programs.
