tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post1264826343584906612..comments2024-03-28T23:38:22.511-07:00Comments on Seattle Schools Community Forum: Seattle Schools This WeekMelissa Westbrookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-27707357251945236102017-08-31T10:12:29.188-07:002017-08-31T10:12:29.188-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-59042294867510843542017-08-30T22:54:21.733-07:002017-08-30T22:54:21.733-07:00Maybe Jenny Durkan will be more accommodating in p...Maybe Jenny Durkan will be more accommodating in providing assistance to the district.<br /><br />Be a great question to ask her: if she would forgo rent at the Armory in exchange for using SPS property for city purposes.<br /><br />She says she wants to help SPS; let's see if she can walk the walk.<br /><br />MikeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-78109059040929711892017-08-30T21:14:00.986-07:002017-08-30T21:14:00.986-07:00Well, if the City pays nothing for multiple distri...Well, if the City pays nothing for multiple district sites, then the City can forgo payment for the Center School. That's my two cents. Melissa Westbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-50074773643008702052017-08-30T18:47:44.992-07:002017-08-30T18:47:44.992-07:00$17K a month sounds like it might be just utilitie...$17K a month sounds like it might be just utilities, custodial and maintenance.<br /><br />I did notice on Center School's Wikipedia page the controversy surrounding its formation as a predominantly white school for QA/Mag students in 2001.<br /><br />I don't think$17K is much money for that space. I would guess the Starbucks downstairs pays that much or more.<br /><br />The city rents some space for its pre-school program at non-SPS sites. I don't see the problem in helping kids get pre-school as it helps the district when the students enter K better prepared.<br /><br />my 2Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-87642484167536744542017-08-29T14:20:34.101-07:002017-08-29T14:20:34.101-07:00HP, I think I'll ask the Board. Because the C...HP, I think I'll ask the Board. Because the City said that if the Armory (formerly Seattle Center) is redone, the school could stay but I would think at a higher price.<br /><br />Why can't it be free if all the space for Pre-K is free to the City?Melissa Westbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-54146093546207557932017-08-29T13:03:00.494-07:002017-08-29T13:03:00.494-07:00Excellent question, HP!
Excellent question, HP!<br />Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16260807460417787614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-66886837873930065232017-08-29T12:39:09.055-07:002017-08-29T12:39:09.055-07:00So why does the city of Seattle charge SPS for the...So why does the city of Seattle charge SPS for the use of space at the Seattle Center yet SPS gives space to the city of Seattle for their pre-schools? <br /><br />HPAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-49621420272398194052017-08-29T05:30:06.741-07:002017-08-29T05:30:06.741-07:00CascadiaMom, maybe. I'm not sure the district ...CascadiaMom, maybe. I'm not sure the district is that great at managing that kind of effort but I'd like to be proven wrong. Yes, the district generates cash from leasing space (Oak Tree, property off Lake City Way) and the parking lot at Memorial Stadium makes about $1M a year. They also rent space at schools which is a sore point for some schools that get heavy use as the schools don't keep any of that money (and we've seen some schools give away space free). The only leased space I know of for schools is Center School which I think is something like $17K a month.<br /><br />Curious, are you referencing something specific?<br /><br />Melissa Westbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-36513802513260344072017-08-28T21:40:02.277-07:002017-08-28T21:40:02.277-07:00...like I said, IMO, SPS pats itself on the back u......like I said, IMO, SPS pats itself on the back using South Shore as an example of a successful high FRL school when the school is propped up with $1,000,000 a year and as noted in previous comments, produces no better results. <br /><br />It's literally and figuratively a facade, what with the fancy building, multicultural emphasis and ability to attract some kids who could afford private school.<br /><br />SPS needs to implement changes that make a difference. How long have they had plans to eliminate the Achievement Gap?<br /><br />The administration is complacent and unambitious. The board is the same.<br /><br />And many kids are suffering.<br /><br />CuriousAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-55175761596568201712017-08-28T21:31:08.731-07:002017-08-28T21:31:08.731-07:00I do go off the rails when I think about the kids ...I do go off the rails when I think about the kids that SPS has failed. I would think the district could embrace the 21st century and make it clear that there are services available for all students who need guidance.<br /><br />I believe the district does triage on students and some are deemed beyond saving.<br /><br />Curious<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-27763340874957340602017-08-28T20:25:50.308-07:002017-08-28T20:25:50.308-07:00I happen to think the solar is a great idea, becau...I happen to think the solar is a great idea, because "the schools selected will create a positive cash flow." I know it's not the spirit of BEX, but there are not many projects that will continue to generate income for SPS for the next 30 years. In addition to the obvious environmental and educational benefits. <br /><br />Does any one know of any other income generating activities in SPS?CascadiaMomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-52262631852686692142017-08-28T19:29:44.745-07:002017-08-28T19:29:44.745-07:00The board is responsible for oversight. It seems t...The board is responsible for oversight. It seems to me that the superintendent be answering some tough questions.<br /><br />LEV will never be held accountable.Well?noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-49490466722565890262017-08-28T19:18:00.509-07:002017-08-28T19:18:00.509-07:00And this is why I'd like to do a case study on...And this is why I'd like to do a case study on South Shore. It's been 10 years and it would be interesting to see what the outcomes are. <br /><br />Curious, you kind of went off the rails there with your cryptic remarks. Sorry but that's not going to work here.Melissa Westbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-51159793153453558882017-08-28T18:01:55.959-07:002017-08-28T18:01:55.959-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-19341980020859071472017-08-28T16:48:07.573-07:002017-08-28T16:48:07.573-07:00Rainier View elementary school has a free and redu...Rainier View elementary school has a free and reduced lunch population of 76%. This number is higher than S. Shore's 63% FRL number.<br /><br />48.6 % of 3rd graders are passing SBAC LA and 63% of 3rd grade students are passing SBAC math. Both of these numbers are higher than S. Shore. <br /><br />The numbers of 4th and 5th graders passing SBAC LA and math increase to 60%-80%. Rainier View outperforms S. Shore.<br /><br />http://reportcard.ospi.k12.wa.us/summary.aspx?schoolId=1109&reportLevel=School<br /><br />Well?noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-24815309207010457902017-08-28T16:35:17.751-07:002017-08-28T16:35:17.751-07:00Considering S. Shore K-8 receives significantly mo...Considering S. Shore K-8 receives significantly more funding. Here are 2015-2016 test scores: 38% of 3rd graders passed SBAC LA and 29.6% of 7th graders passed SBAC LA. Moving on to math: 40% are passing 3rd grade math and 27% are passing 7th grade math. The school has a 63% Free and Reduced Lunch population.<br /><br />http://reportcard.ospi.k12.wa.us/summary.aspx?schoolId=3517&reportLevel=School<br /><br />Leschi has a free and reduced population of 53%. 61% of 3rd graders passed LA SBAC and 67% of third graders passed math SBAC.<br /><br />http://reportcard.ospi.k12.wa.us/summary.aspx?schoolId=1033&reportLevel=School<br /><br />Leschi's 3rd graders, without the support of LEV, outperform S. Shore.<br /><br />I'd like to hear the superintendent's comments regarding this issue.<br /> Well?noreply@blogger.com