tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post4788186559301710476..comments2024-03-28T02:21:17.452-07:00Comments on Seattle Schools Community Forum: Your Superintendent Focus Group CommitteeMelissa Westbrookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-62991521182857555812012-04-10T13:58:27.291-07:002012-04-10T13:58:27.291-07:00Hi everyone,
Please share with me any questions y...Hi everyone,<br /><br />Please share with me any questions you'd like asked of the superintendent candidates. (Melissa/Charlie -- might that deserve a new thread?)<br /><br />Thanks.<br /><br />Sue<br /><br />(Thanks for the support, Seattle Citizen!)suep.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17281578510716234624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-76362038247171732942012-04-09T19:23:29.969-07:002012-04-09T19:23:29.969-07:00About the AIAN participation....
while all the bur...About the AIAN participation....<br />while all the bureaucrats may be aware of how to apply to get on the Superintendent Focus Group .... the same may not be true of those in the AIAN population.<br /><br />Cultural Competence, like the achievement gaps has endless verbiage directed at it .... but when the pedal hits the metal .... nothing much happens in the SPS.<br /><br />Check out all those WA State "Official" groups that focus achievement gaps.... What a sad record of "Zero" over the last several years. SPS Boards and Superintendents have put up "Big Zeroes" as well.dan dempseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15536720661510933983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-58309228541918804672012-04-09T16:45:31.207-07:002012-04-09T16:45:31.207-07:00My second apology in one thread of comments: I of ...My second apology in one thread of comments: I of course shouldn't have assumed that someone from the Indian Health Board would be a defacto representative of the Native American/Alaskan Native community.<br /><br />It kind of raises the question of who, on this committee or elsewhere, is a "spokesperson" for a particular group of people, but that's another thread.<br /><br />That said, I agree with others here who have suggested that IF the district didn't get applications from the NA/AN community, it would have behooved them to reach out. But maybe they did, I have no idea.seattle citizenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16724175257161649500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-48893364099718800112012-04-09T15:48:55.713-07:002012-04-09T15:48:55.713-07:00What really is this cast of thousands? Will they ...What really is this cast of thousands? Will they be interviewing the candidates? Asking questions? Giving feedback? What?<br /><br />Sounds like a zoo. <br /><br />I guess the district can check off "community engagement". But, I'm sure nobody will be happy in the end.<br /><br />Another parentAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-79474039825677721152012-04-09T14:35:01.133-07:002012-04-09T14:35:01.133-07:00@Just wondering
Part of cultural compentency in t...@Just wondering<br /><br />Part of cultural compentency in the district should be a communication line that is already open and accessible with various communities. This should be a given, in particular, with Native Americans, considering the shameful historical record that exists regarding the schooling of their children in school systems. <br /><br />Cultural competency also includes how different cultures communicate and "step up" (which might be considered "step on" from a different perspective than the majority culture).<br /><br />Let's hope that the next superintendent has a clue.<br /><br />--enough alreadyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-73212041166354771392012-04-09T13:51:36.945-07:002012-04-09T13:51:36.945-07:00Dan,
I think you are missing the main question: Do...Dan,<br />I think you are missing the main question: Do you know that American Indian Alaska Natives were actually excluded? Did any in fact apply? <br /><br />If people of all walks of life & of all cultures do not volunteer & step up to the job (and fill out the required application just like everyone else) then how can their voices be represented?<br /><br />Just wondering...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-20724661505011126162012-04-09T11:15:33.361-07:002012-04-09T11:15:33.361-07:00Dear Just Wondering,
As pointed out above "A...Dear Just Wondering,<br /><br />As pointed out above "American Indian Alaska Native" AIAN is the term that refers to a very diverse group that in Canada would be "First Nations People".<br /><br />When a group exists and has testified frequently about mistreatment and injustice and its claims have been substantiated in audits and confirmed in violations, it seems strange to think that a Bureaucrat from the "Seattle Indian Health Board" would provide adequate "VOICE".<br /><br />Here is a Linkin Summary for Rebecca Corpuz:<br /><br /><i>40 years experience in non-profit planning, administration and management. 35 years in community health center.<br /><br />Goal is to retire before I'm too old to enjoy<br /><br />Specialties<br />Strategic Planning, Grantwriting, Human Resources, Administration and management</i><br /><br />=============<br /><br />This is about the same as having the Head of WEA speak for everyday teachers on any issue. <br /><br />Could be all ... All politics and no substance.dan dempseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15536720661510933983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-24642086376323011842012-04-09T11:08:34.775-07:002012-04-09T11:08:34.775-07:00As a sign of respect to the indigenous people of t...As a sign of respect to the indigenous people of this place, ALL committees of any description ought to automatically have an indigenous elder representative...<br /><br />Indigenous people ought not to have to apply for consideration...Sahilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610179287237833742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-65341958033173312662012-04-09T09:46:10.382-07:002012-04-09T09:46:10.382-07:00Catherine, that may be up to the Board and/or HYA....Catherine, that may be up to the Board and/or HYA. However, I see some strong voices on that committee who I know will be firm on ALL voices of the committee giving input in a measured and fair manner.Melissa Westbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12588239576000641336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-78195746955498881302012-04-09T09:45:48.727-07:002012-04-09T09:45:48.727-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-6994507723973160552012-04-09T08:59:57.582-07:002012-04-09T08:59:57.582-07:00My concern is that after watching Norm and Reuven ...My concern is that after watching Norm and Reuven operate in other large groups is that they tend to monopolize conversations. I hope that solid ground rules will even that out.Catherinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-60858223942172771742012-04-09T08:43:11.350-07:002012-04-09T08:43:11.350-07:00I stand corrected and apologize - didn't see t...I stand corrected and apologize - didn't see this when I skimmed the list, and after Dan commented I went off....<br /><br />"Rebecca Corpuz - Seattle Indian Health Board"seattle citizenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16724175257161649500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-64994385270924672702012-04-09T08:35:48.681-07:002012-04-09T08:35:48.681-07:00How does one intentionally exclude a group who doe...How does one intentionally exclude a group who doesn't apply to be on the committee? It's not like the fact of a committee wasn't advertised. I didn't see a specific request for applications to be on the committee, but I may not have been paying attention. The only other way I can think of is if the application was mysteriously lost. I have trouble believing that when it would be much simpler for people who want to limit Native involvement to say that they filled the seat they had reserved for Natives with another person. <br /><br />On another front entirely, why does the Puget Sound Alliance of Retired Americans get a seat at the table?Eric Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-58421414607276432982012-04-09T08:28:45.307-07:002012-04-09T08:28:45.307-07:00Yes, that's the point---It is very difficult t...Yes, that's the point---It is very difficult to give representation if, indeed, no one actually applied for the position. That does not at all mean they are intentionally excluded. <br /><br />Just wondering...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-65544063572288265312012-04-09T08:07:40.764-07:002012-04-09T08:07:40.764-07:00I don't see anyone on the self-nominated list ...I don't see anyone on the self-nominated list from the American Indian Alaska Natives who applied. I know there was discussion about finding someone who is/has experience with Native Americans. There is someone on the committee who does and I give the board credit for that given no one applied.Melissa Westbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12588239576000641336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-39826035978532643232012-04-09T07:28:52.761-07:002012-04-09T07:28:52.761-07:00Dan,
How do you know that American Indian Alaska N...Dan,<br />How do you know that American Indian Alaska Natives were actually excluded? Did any in fact apply? I'm curious why you specified "Alaskan Natives" and not all the other NW tribes? <br /><br />Just wondering...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-54416647820203086672012-04-09T07:27:09.272-07:002012-04-09T07:27:09.272-07:00Yay, Sue Peters!
Tom Stritikus? Really? So TFA get...Yay, Sue Peters!<br />Tom Stritikus? Really? So TFA gets a seat?<br /><br />And I agree with Dan: Native Americans/American Indians continue to be excluded. Promised action after years of malfeasance, then left out. Sort of like when the Duwamish were given land by treaty in 1853, then EVERY citizen of the city of Seattle signed a petition to the Indian commissioner asking him NOT to give them land. Then again in 2000, when Clinton granted them recignition, only to have Bush rescind it just days later...<br /><br />Overall, a good group, but a member of the Native community would certainly been a better choice than our local TFA booster.seattle citizenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16724175257161649500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-23872446333543928582012-04-09T07:26:27.755-07:002012-04-09T07:26:27.755-07:00Yay, Sue Peters!
Tom Stritikus? Really? So TFA get...Yay, Sue Peters!<br />Tom Stritikus? Really? So TFA gets a seat?<br /><br />And I agree with Dan: Native Americans/American Indians continue to be excluded. Promised action after years of malfeasance, then left out. Sort of like when the Duwamish were given land by treaty in 1853, then EVERY citizen of the city of Seattle signed a petition to the Indian commissioner asking him NOT to give them land. Then again in 2000, when Clinton granted them recignition, only to have Bush rescind it just days later...<br /><br />Overall, a good group, but a member of the Native community would certainly been a better choice than our local TFA booster.seattle citizenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16724175257161649500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-34027247454104217742012-04-09T07:00:46.224-07:002012-04-09T07:00:46.224-07:00I like this group! Well rounded, bright people, ma...I like this group! Well rounded, bright people, many different backgrounds! Nice.<br /><br />-good jobAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-10997801972909576792012-04-09T05:25:40.051-07:002012-04-09T05:25:40.051-07:00Gee after all the misfeasance in the Indian Ed pro...Gee after all the misfeasance in the Indian Ed program over several years...... it appears that no representatives of American Indian Alaska Natives will be on the "Focus Group Committee".<br /><br />The first minority and likely the smallest minority by ethnicity is apparently easy to overlook and exclude most of the time.dan dempseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15536720661510933983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-30281393918445757012012-04-08T23:04:31.980-07:002012-04-08T23:04:31.980-07:00Thank you for publishing the committee list. Reu...Thank you for publishing the committee list. Reuven Carlyle had gone public already on his FB page to solicit community input for the qualities to be sought for in the new Superintendent. <br /><br /><br />- Analytical OneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com