ADDITIONAL INFO

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The San Francisco School is a California nonprofit corporation. It qualifies under the Internal Revenue Service Code as a 50l(c)(3) organization. The legal responsibility for the operation of The San Francisco School rests with the Board of Trustees. The Board focuses on long-range goals and plans, hiring and evaluating the Head of School, policy considerations, and fiscal management; including budgeting and fundraising.

The Board is comprised of 25 trustees which includes a large number of parents/ guardians, faculty, the Head of School and external members.  External members often include alumni, alumni parents or Administrators from other local independent schools. Faculty members serve two year terms and all other members join for at least one 3 year term.

A Letter from the Board President

The San Francisco School is a wonderful community of students, faculty, parents and friends.  As an SFS parent and President of the Board, I have the honor to fully immerse myself into this environment, both through my son’s daily experiences and through my work with the Head of School and the Board.

The school mirrors the city we live in.  It is progressive, multicultural and committed to equity, and social and environmental justice.  For over 40 years, The San Francisco School has been a leading independent school that offers a rigorous academic program, an impressive music and arts curriculum, along with strong athletics and electives.

It is the role of the Board of Trustees to assure that we hold onto the school’s values and core mission, as well as keep the school financially strong and forward looking. We are committed to all of these things.

When I walk around campus, I am often reminded what a privilege it is to be President of the Board and have my family be a member of this vibrant educational community.

Sincerely,

Matt Plut
President, Board of Trustees