San Francisco's superintendent of schools is retiring, announcing Wednesday that he will step down at the end of the year.
In a statement sent to KCBS Radio, Vince Matthews said that although it saddens him to leave while the district is facing "destabilizing hardships brought on by the pandemic," right now is the time for him to leave.
"What I heard and saw when I first began as superintendent and continue to hear and see today is we are a community that is dedicated to shared core values with equity at the foundation," he said. "We are united by a shared mission that every day we provide each and every student the quality instruction and equitable support required to thrive in the 21st century."
Matthews' retirement is official as of June 30.
In the meantime, the Board of Education continues to negotiate a reopening plan with teachers. Daily schedules for teachers remains up for discussion, which several teachers argue don't allow them enough time to prepare for classes.
Under the current plan, some students in lower grades are set to return for in-person and hybrid learning as early as April 12.





