Parents at Longfellow demand removal of enrollment cap on Filipino program
June 28, 2022 | San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
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The San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) board meeting on July 4, 2025, highlighted significant community concerns regarding the future of the Longfellow Elementary School's Filipino Welles program and the recent removal of Principal Fong from Ulloa Elementary School. Parents, educators, and community members voiced their frustrations and demands for transparency and equity in school administration decisions.
A central theme of the meeting was the outcry over the enrollment cap placed on the Longfellow Welles program, which serves the Filipino community. Multiple speakers, including parents and teachers, argued that the cap has denied access to many families, particularly those in Southeast San Francisco. They emphasized that the program is vital for cultural representation and educational equity. Brandon Lee, a parent, pointed out that the cap has already affected families seeking enrollment for their children, urging the board to lift the cap to allow more students to participate.
The meeting also addressed the controversial decision to transfer Principal Fong, which many parents deemed unfair and lacking transparency. Hector Lee, an assistant principal, and other parents expressed their support for Fong, highlighting her long-standing commitment to the Ulloa community. They criticized the decision as dismissive of the overwhelming support Fong has received from parents and students, calling for her reinstatement.
Community members underscored the importance of listening to the voices of marginalized groups, asserting that the board's decisions should reflect the needs and desires of the families they serve. The meeting concluded with a call for the board to reconsider its policies and prioritize the educational needs of all students, particularly those from underrepresented communities.
As the SFUSD navigates these challenges, the voices of parents and educators remain a crucial part of the conversation, advocating for a more inclusive and equitable educational environment. The board's next steps will be closely watched by the community as they seek to address these pressing concerns.
A central theme of the meeting was the outcry over the enrollment cap placed on the Longfellow Welles program, which serves the Filipino community. Multiple speakers, including parents and teachers, argued that the cap has denied access to many families, particularly those in Southeast San Francisco. They emphasized that the program is vital for cultural representation and educational equity. Brandon Lee, a parent, pointed out that the cap has already affected families seeking enrollment for their children, urging the board to lift the cap to allow more students to participate.
The meeting also addressed the controversial decision to transfer Principal Fong, which many parents deemed unfair and lacking transparency. Hector Lee, an assistant principal, and other parents expressed their support for Fong, highlighting her long-standing commitment to the Ulloa community. They criticized the decision as dismissive of the overwhelming support Fong has received from parents and students, calling for her reinstatement.
Community members underscored the importance of listening to the voices of marginalized groups, asserting that the board's decisions should reflect the needs and desires of the families they serve. The meeting concluded with a call for the board to reconsider its policies and prioritize the educational needs of all students, particularly those from underrepresented communities.
As the SFUSD navigates these challenges, the voices of parents and educators remain a crucial part of the conversation, advocating for a more inclusive and equitable educational environment. The board's next steps will be closely watched by the community as they seek to address these pressing concerns.
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