Is Education Going to Divide the Dems?
As you may recall, earlier this year there was some rancor among Washington State Democrats when Nick Hanauer, a businessman and philanthropist, released an e-mail he had written about his unhappiness with the Washington State Democratic party (and elected officials) over its public education stance. It set off a firestorm because, and although many of us have at least one issue we don't agree with our party's stand on, rarely does such a high-profile person come out and say it out loud.
With the announcement of Newark, New Jersey Mayor, Cory Booker, as the keynote speaker at the Dems Convention on June lst, the controversy continues.
First off, I love Cory Booker. He knows his city, he lives with regular folks and is very down-to-earth. He also,
With the announcement of Newark, New Jersey Mayor, Cory Booker, as the keynote speaker at the Dems Convention on June lst, the controversy continues.
First off, I love Cory Booker. He knows his city, he lives with regular folks and is very down-to-earth. He also,
RIFs at SPS
From Dr. Enfield:
Due to ongoing budget limitations, the School Board on May 2 authorized a very limited Reduction in Force this year. Given our growing enrollment and our priority to protect funding that directly affects our classrooms, we have worked hard to ensure we maintain and retain the backbone of our District – our employees.
Unfortunately it is necessary for us to reduce our staffing in a few areas by up to 45 positions, including 17 Classified and 28 Certificated staff, primarily in the areas of counseling, Physical Education, Music, Career Technical Education and English Language Learners. Affected staff members in these positions were notified
Other Shoe to Drop?
I note that there is now a Budget Work Session before the State Audit Exit Interview session (from 4:45 pm to 5:30 pm) and before the Board meeting at 6 p.m.
I would assume something serious has come up or rather, the budget is not ready and more cuts are to come.
I will be attending so I'll let you know.
There is an article in the Times about the weightiness of the Board meeting. One thing got missed in their
I would assume something serious has come up or rather, the budget is not ready and more cuts are to come.
I will be attending so I'll let you know.
There is an article in the Times about the weightiness of the Board meeting. One thing got missed in their