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Dear San Diego Unified Families,
We are pleased to share that the San Diego Unified School District and the San Diego Education Association (SDEA) on February 12, 2026 reached an agreement.
As a result, the one-day strike previously scheduled for Thursday, February 26 will not take place, and all schools will be open. The previously announced make-up date of March 9 will go back to being a non-instructional day with schools closed districtwide. We appreciate the patience and flexibility you have shown throughout this process.
There are several important proposals from our negotiations that will directly benefit your children and your family:
· Dedicated intervention counselors to better support the social-emotional needs of ALL students
· Improved Fall staffing practices to reduce schedule changes and disruptions for students when the school year begins.
· Stronger supports for students with Individual Education Programs (IEP), including additional time for education specialists to focus on case management, completion of assessments and collaboration with families
· Various strategies for retaining education specialists and filling vacancies through increased compensation and reimbursing general education teachers who have chosen to pursue a special education credential.
· Reaffirming our commitment to programs that provide safe and supportive spaces for our students, staff, and families.
These agreements will help us develop more stable, supportive learning environments where every student thrives, and are an important step towards the development of a robust continuum of services for each and every child. We are grateful for our educators’ continued service to our students, families, and school communities. Together, we are building a stronger, more sustainable future for San Diego Unified.
Thank you for your continued partnership.
Sincerely,
Fabi Bagula, Ph.D.
Superintendent
San Diego Unified School District