Friday, November 22, 2013

11-22-13 Seattle Schools Community Forum

Seattle Schools Community Forum:





Weekend Updates
From Tracy Libros in Enrollment about Growth Plan map confusion:There are two maps that show two different things.In the future (by 2020) map, the area you are talking about is included in the Schmitz Park attendance area. However, the map for implementation for next year (2014-15) does not include that area since it is not being implemented next year. Hope this clarifies! President Obama is to be

Friday Open Thread
Today will see the long-awaited hearing on the Washington State charter school law.  Charlie or I hope to make the hearing and will let you know what is said/outcomes.What a long week it has been.  President Smith-Blum told the audience last night that she planned to sleep in today (and that was at the beginning of the meeting). I plan to take some time off next week myself.  Thanksgiving IS a goo

11-21-13 Seattle Schools Community Forum
Seattle Schools Community Forum: Growth Boundaries Plan and Amendment 12 VoteAmendment #12 - McLaren and Peaslee - Growth Boundaries will be reviewed annually (with a lot of input and data) PASSESPatu - includes where it has to come to Board? Yes.Carr - feels redundant - I know what you are doing but I feel like Tracy &Co are doing this already.Peaslee - not directing staff but acknowledging c