Matt Wayne resigns

San Francisco Unified School District Superintendent Matt Wayne announced his resignation amid significant backlash over proposed school closures due to a $421 million budget deficit. The district had faced mounting pressure after releasing a list of 13 schools targeted for closure or merger, which was met with outrage from parents and community members. Mayor London Breed expressed a loss of confidence in Wayne's leadership, calling for an immediate halt to the closure process. Following Wayne's resignation, Maria Su, previously Executive Director of the Department of Children, Youth and their Families, is set to be nominated as the new superintendent. The board confirmed that there will be no school closures in the 2025-26 school year, reflecting a shift in the district's approach to its fiscal crisis. Wayne's tenure, characterized by financial challenges and community dissatisfaction, lasted just over two years.