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Governing Board
The Governing Board is the elected legislative body that oversees City College of San Francisco, setting policy, approving the budget, and guiding the district’s academic and administrative priorities.
Ocean Campus — Harry Britt Building (HBB), 50 Frida Kahlo Way, San Francisco, CA 94112 — Room 140.
Regular Board of Trustees meetings: Start at 5:00 PM (unless otherwise noted). Primary location: Ocean Campus, Harry Britt Building (HBB) Room 140. (See CCSF Diligent Community portal.)
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Board Previews 13 Consent Items Including $8M Bond Interest and Parking Structure CEQA
Staff walked trustees through 13 information items slated for consent at the June 25 meeting, including a bond list revision adding $8M in interest earnings and CEQA certification for a new parking structure.
Why it matters: These first-read items cover major capital decisions — from architect pools to the five-year construction plan — that will shape CCSF's physical infrastructure for years.
San Francisco City College
Professional DevelopmentGoverning Board46d agoJune 11, 2026
Board Plans Brown Act Training, ACCT Conference, and College-Wide Governance Sessions
Trustees agreed to schedule Brown Act training for September, explore ACCT national conference attendance, and invite the Academic Senate to conduct college-wide 10+1 governance training.
Why it matters: Trustees expressed frustration with existing CCLC training and seek more interactive, governance-focused development as the board navigates budget pressures and potential new member onboarding in 2027.
San Francisco City College
CAEPGoverning Board46d agoJune 11, 2026
Heat Maps Expose Adult Education Access Deserts on San Francisco's Edges
Director Chouinard showed census-based heat maps revealing the highest-need populations for adult education live in the Sunset, Richmond, and Bayview — areas with the least CCSF access within 20 minutes by transit.
Why it matters: CCSF receives 90% of the regional CAEP allocation and must spend down significant COVID-era carryover while rebuilding workforce pathways and addressing geographic access gaps that limit enrollment growth.
CCSF Faces Structural Deficit as Reserves Could Drop from 33% to 9% by 2030
Vice Chancellor Ligioso presented a $592M tentative budget showing flat revenue and rising costs will force deficit spending starting FY 2027-28 unless enrollment grows and a parcel tax is renewed.
Why it matters: The college's $20M/year parcel tax expires in 2032 and must be renewed by 2028 voters; failure would be 'catastrophic' and the budget assumes passage that may not occur.
Public Speakers Demand CCSF Restore Downtown Campus ESL Programming
Two former employees testified that 70% of Downtown ESL summer classes are already full, contradicting the rationale that declining enrollment justifies reduced programming there.
Why it matters: Downtown San Francisco houses 40% of small businesses and generates 60% of city revenue; cutting campus access there undermines the college's equity and enrollment growth goals.
Trustees Debate Meeting Structure to End Marathon Sessions Past 9 PM
Board discussed converting committee-of-the-whole meetings to action-capable sessions, implementing trustee time limits, and submitting questions in advance to shorten meetings.
Why it matters: CCSF is among the few community colleges with meetings regularly running past 9 PM; the chancellor noted that most peer institutions complete business in one meeting per month.
San Francisco City College
BP 1.09Governing Board52d agoJune 5, 2026
Agenda-Setting Policy Debate Exposes Tension Over Board vs Chancellor Authority
Trustees debated whether agenda language should say 'consultation' or 'conjunction,' with legal counsel advising the Brown Act delegates agenda authority to the chancellor.
Why it matters: The prior ACCJC finding specifically cited non-compliance with BP 1.09 when agenda items were placed without chancellor consultation.
San Francisco City College
Board GoalsGoverning Board52d agoJune 5, 2026
Board Agrees to Keep Three-Year Goals, Demands Clearer Links to Plans
Trustees agreed to maintain existing three-year board goals but want presentations explicitly tied to institutional plan metrics so they can monitor outcomes.
Why it matters: The consultant recommended eliminating separate board goals in favor of institutional goals, a radical simplification that could reshape how the board holds the chancellor accountable.
San Francisco City College
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