Introduction
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This week, Sue faced criticism from San Francisco Unified School District educators on social media and on picket lines.
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According to her contract with the Board of Education, Sue’s annual salary as SFUSD principal is $385,000, more than five times that of a 10-year veteran teacher.
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“I’m a mom, I have kids, and I know the importance of education,” Sue said.
san francisco – As a strike by San Francisco Unified School District educators enters its fourth day, teachers are asking about the pay gap between their pay and that of Superintendent Maria Su.
This week, Sue faced criticism from San Francisco Unified School District educators on social media and on picket lines — some of whom were outraged by the price of her shoes. When reporters asked Sue what she would say to educators who earn far less than she does when she wears designer heels. Su didn’t answer directly.
Pay gap between principals and teachers
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“I’m a mom, I have kids, I know the importance of education,” Sue said, without answering the question.
Sue cited her public school education and her mother’s experience as a public teacher.
“I know how important it is for our teachers to have fair, competitive and livable wages,” she said. “The cost of living is high in this city.”
Sue spoke about her experience of raising her children in the city, admitting she faced high prices like everyone else. She dodged reporters’ questions about her children attending private schools.
According to her contract with the Board of Education, Sue’s annual salary as SFUSD principal is $385,000, more than five times that of a 10-year veteran teacher. Su was also given a 2% raise in June, bringing her salary to $392,700, if she meets certain goals and the board approves.
Meanwhile, a certified first-year teacher in the district starts at $73,689, with annual raises of 2 percent under the current contract, according to the district’s salary schedule. A certified teacher with 10 years of experience earns $81,297.
Why are San Francisco teachers on strike?
Backstory
The San Francisco teachers strike began on Monday and was continuing into its fourth day as of Thursday.
As of Wednesday morning, district representatives and teachers had agreed on three issues: the use of artificial intelligence, serving homeless families and steps to staff permanent special education teachers.
Teachers are demanding a 9% pay increase and comprehensive home health care.
The district had previously offered teachers a 6 percent raise and a $24,000 benefits stipend to help cover health care costs, but at the cost of teachers sacrificing retirement options.
The district said it is facing a looming $100 million budget shortfall and structural deficits and must make smart financial decisions.
“The San Francisco Unified District is on track for fiscal recovery under my leadership. We don’t want to undermine the really hard work that we have done as a community,” Sue said Wednesday.
Teachers say money can be found and the district is putting money into an emergency fund — and they say that day has already arrived.
School district representatives said they are prepared to continue negotiations until an agreement is reached to get teachers and students back in the classroom.
“We will continue to work around the clock to reach an agreement that respects our educators and is fiscally responsible,” Sue said.
