What is it?

Prop A is a bond to fund improvements, repairs, and upgrades to existing San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) public school buildings, and to fund the construction of a new "central food hub" which will cook and distribute lunches to schools without cafeterias (like elementary schools).

Uses

Specifically, the bond may be used only for the following:

• Comprehensive safety and compliance upgrades, including seismic improvements, hazardous material removal, and security enhancements.
• Infrastructure modernization, involving repairs to damaged buildings, upgrades to essential systems, and improved accessibility for people with disabilities.
• Expansion and renovation of facilities, encompassing classroom additions, common area improvements, and outdoor space enhancements to better serve students and staff.

Oversight

The School District is required to create an independent citizens' oversight committee to monitor the use of funds

Why vote Yes?

San Francisco's existing public schools are in various states of disrepair. Prop A will address decades of deferred maintenance, ensure all children have heated classrooms and clean bathrooms, and that every elementary school child has access to a fresh and healthy lunch, made locally.

Bonds are an excellent way to pay for the construction and improvement of physical structures like buildings, roads, and other vital city infrastructure. That's because the bond allows residents to immediately benefit from the new infrastructure while paying it back over time with inflated dollars.

To drive home the need for this bond, here's a photo of a San Francisco public school bathroom. Yes, the stalls really don't have doors.