S.F. school year set to be extended by 5 days to make up for teachers strike

"The extension would give students more time to make up for days lost in the classroom during the four-day educator walkout in February, the first such strike in city history since 1979. It would ensure students get their state-mandated 180 instructional days."

"The extension would also help fill in lost pay for "classified" employees, like paraeducators and technical staff, the teachers union said. Those workers took part in the February strike, but were not paid for the four days off the job because they are hourly employees, the union said."

"The school district wrote that it would recommend a five-day extension to the school board, which must technically approve it and would take up the issue at its March 24 meeting. The extension would end the academic year on Wednesday, June 10 rather than June 3."

The San Francisco Unified School District will recommend a five-day school year extension to its board for approval at a March 24 meeting. The extension moves the academic year end from June 3 to June 10, allowing students to complete the state-mandated 180 instructional days lost during the four-day February educator strike. High school finals and graduation remain unaffected. The extension also addresses compensation for classified employees—paraeducators and technical staff—who lost pay during the strike because they are hourly workers, unlike salaried teachers who receive full compensation. The district continues addressing impacts on end-of-year activities and summer plans.

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