tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post8811020448342523841..comments2024-03-28T02:21:17.452-07:00Comments on Seattle Schools Community Forum: Director Peaslee Gives Her School Board PicksMelissa Westbrookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comBlogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-5450825711785650442015-07-30T09:30:58.093-07:002015-07-30T09:30:58.093-07:00You know even if Chrome is off-base, it would be g...You know even if Chrome is off-base, it would be great if the district explained clearly how the Sped process works. <br /><br />I don't think there is anything like "turning a profit" but yes, some principals seem to think those are dollars they can stretch into other uses. They are not supposed to do that at all. <br /><br />That said, this thread seems done so I will close it.Melissa Westbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-20112779262946789682015-07-30T09:17:25.152-07:002015-07-30T09:17:25.152-07:00mirmac1, no need to be so unpleasant. I think you&...mirmac1, no need to be so unpleasant. I think you'll find it easier to increase understanding of sped issues if you don't always assume the worst in people and aren't always so condescending. You seem to have a need to be the final word on whatever, and it gets old, even to those of us who want to learn from those with more experience on a given issue. But I find your rants rarely help. <br /><br />Count2TenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-54264342190752293492015-07-29T23:07:41.373-07:002015-07-29T23:07:41.373-07:00You think "somebody " does something tha...You think "somebody " does something that is rationing but really have no clue. <br /><br />There is no opportunity bank or investment fund. Every child with a disability gets nearly twice what others get, no matter the cost. Did you know that? If not then you really don't know wtf you're talking about. <br /><br />School yourself before you pop off.mirmac1https://www.blogger.com/profile/10183460709639638172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-81294376723917479762015-07-29T22:36:16.301-07:002015-07-29T22:36:16.301-07:00somebody puts a dollar amount on each disability, ...somebody puts a dollar amount on each disability, somebody does an assessment to determine the disability- thats rationing in my book.<br /><br />And really, the district doesnt eat any of the costs, i.e. take some stuff from the budget of non-SPED or increase their class size or something? Or do they turn a profit on each kid who gets extra funds? Funnel some into math classes or new volleyball nets?<br /><br />Please school me because now its even more obtuse.<br /><br /><br />chromeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-18233250692319045582015-07-29T21:02:31.693-07:002015-07-29T21:02:31.693-07:00Holy Scheisse chrome. You don't get that some...Holy Scheisse chrome. You don't get that some kids actually GET more than the 10 or hundred. Is the additional apportioned funding meant to be free money for you and the district to decide on what to spend it on? "Green" money, whatever TF that means (JSCEE jargon or whatever).<br /><br />Yeah, I'd say naive. Appropriate education for students with disabilities AIN'T about money. It's about the law and vision of THE GREATEST NATION ON THE PLANET (as FOX and other constituional constructionists would have you think), providing for its people. <br /><br />If that slogan is the farce that it is, then by all means do not tap enhanced funding for low income students, those with disabilities, etc for miscellaneous spending like music, arts, sports and things that most disabled students are not allowed to access. And make sure I do not hear whining about buildings with no disabled, no poor, that they just gosh darn don't get the same money.<br /><br />Reread your post, then let me know if you still think that is a comprehensible statement. Do you know that kids that cost more, get more? If not, where the hell have you been? Rationing? Are you rationed less than 1 vote? I thought not. If you don't like it then push for vouchers or whatever the hell you think is "equitable" for society. OR just come out with what your beliefs are.mirmac1https://www.blogger.com/profile/10183460709639638172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-4756417142505833042015-07-29T17:19:18.520-07:002015-07-29T17:19:18.520-07:00Call me naive,but isnt special ed service primaril...Call me naive,but isnt special ed service primarily about money? These kids cost more per pupil, some a lot more and unlike sports and music there arent pay to play requirements or booster clubs. The district has to ration services, its a fact, uncomfortable to some. Somebody is deciding that 1000 dollars is better spent on one kid than on 10 or a hundred. <br /><br /><br /><br />chromeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-54776727602292987802015-07-29T14:48:44.940-07:002015-07-29T14:48:44.940-07:00reader 47, It's nice to dream, but if that wer...reader 47, It's nice to dream, but if that were possible SPED would not be in its current state. Looking back over the last 8 election cycles there's very little evidence that past or present boards are interested in ALL students. Each board member has a reason or purpose for running. It's not an easy job and they do not get paid. I would hope each member has a passion and experience in just a few particular areas and are willing to drive those to a result that improves students outcomes, but that they are also willing to listen to others. If not SPED will again get pushed down to the bottom of the "to do list"!<br /><br />-dad Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-53555160180749137022015-07-29T14:47:54.829-07:002015-07-29T14:47:54.829-07:00reader47, what you describe is what we've had ...reader47, what you describe is what we've had for the last seven plus years. The latest corporate board of Carr, HMM, Blanford and junior wannabes Peaslee and McLaren place staff wishes, growth measures, data-collection, evaluation schemes, and City pipe dreams first - before kids and classrooms. As parents and professionals, Burke, Harris and Geary have the skills to reject the smoke and mirrors and drill into the details.mirmac1https://www.blogger.com/profile/10183460709639638172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-63171195207732341192015-07-29T14:30:46.186-07:002015-07-29T14:30:46.186-07:00I am with "reader47" on this.
Thank you....I am with "reader47" on this.<br />Thank you.<br />-momAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-24967626444168221872015-07-29T14:26:28.267-07:002015-07-29T14:26:28.267-07:00Casey, You have no proof of that, so it's simp...<i>Casey, You have no proof of that, so it's simply your subjective statement.</i><br /><br />Seriously, NW Voter? I suspect you have no proof that Casey has no proof, making your statement subjective as well. Do we really want to play this silly game?<br /><br />Not CaseyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-75810669704544288262015-07-29T13:49:56.462-07:002015-07-29T13:49:56.462-07:00Mirmac1, you are a very strange person.
NW Vote...Mirmac1, you are a very strange person. <br /><br /><br />NW VoterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-68068528329458255252015-07-29T13:14:34.509-07:002015-07-29T13:14:34.509-07:00I don't have a dog in this particular fight, b...I don't have a dog in this particular fight, but frankly, I'm hoping for new members who care about each and every student in SPS whether Highly Capable OR SPED, black, white, red, green, rich or poor or somewhere in the middle. To me, what's been missing in SPS leadership of late is that ultimately its the <b>classroom</b> that matters NOT the boardroom. Too much time, energy and most importantly DOLLARS have gone to the wrong places, to pet projects, to the expansion of management. Students. ALL students. Teachers. The safety and capacity of school buildings. That's what matters to me. An effective Board member will see beyond <b>all</b> the various the special interest smoke and mirrors and help SPS work to get the basics right. <br /><br />A dream probably but one I'd love to see happen<br /><br />reader47<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-42955000670279137982015-07-29T12:57:08.079-07:002015-07-29T12:57:08.079-07:00It's funny how one (maybe two) people who can&...It's funny how one (maybe two) people who can't stand Geary, post multiple times with different aliases (often copping other posters' names) to make it look like there's an anti-Geary "groundswell." Rarely is there mention of how McGuire would do better. He really should get his own blog. Oh yeah, it's that copycat one Lynn mentioned.<br /><br />You're not fooling anyone.mirmac1https://www.blogger.com/profile/10183460709639638172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-79522868570330742012015-07-29T12:45:29.025-07:002015-07-29T12:45:29.025-07:00Casey, You have no proof of that, so it's simp...Casey, You have no proof of that, so it's simply your subjective statement. <br /><br /><br /><br />NW Voter<br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-38060365021053361542015-07-29T12:09:46.067-07:002015-07-29T12:09:46.067-07:00Why would a school board member be expected to end...Why would a school board member be expected to endorse any particular Professional Development provider or topic? Are we electing a new special education director, or a school board member? Jill Geary's intelligence, demonstrated advocacy and involvement, her intimate knowledge and experience with the Special Education Programs in our district, are what is needed on the Board. Her ability to "see through" presentations and to ask probing and useful questions to move us forward and to demand accountability, is what is important, in my opinion. She will represent our community, not just one constituency.<br /><br />CaseyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-64755506889630423772015-07-28T18:34:51.348-07:002015-07-28T18:34:51.348-07:00OfDay, I am neither young nor stupid, nor am I giv...OfDay, I am neither young nor stupid, nor am I giving anyone the benefit of the doubt. I would like to know McGuire's direct ties to school reform. I assume you are having a bad day, which is why you made a snarky response.<br /><br />Melissa, thank you for your response.<br /><br />katieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-59212875344279653992015-07-28T16:12:52.926-07:002015-07-28T16:12:52.926-07:00Lynn, That would be ideal but unless I am misremem...Lynn, That would be ideal but unless I am misremembering, it got shot down by the neighbors.<br /><br />Bryant parentAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-426181047274190852015-07-28T15:18:06.975-07:002015-07-28T15:18:06.975-07:00Good catch, I have no idea why I typed "old p...Good catch, I have no idea why I typed "old public office" S/B just plain "public office"<br /><br />What information have I posted as "FACT" is not?<br /><br />WatchingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-10616879014787368902015-07-28T15:08:17.511-07:002015-07-28T15:08:17.511-07:00Well, Watching, if Sahila has a contract that McLa...Well, Watching, if Sahila has a contract that McLaren signed, it can be fact-checked. I can't speak to her other claims.<br /><br />It is not my opinion that Geary held workshops. I know of one announcement she sent me and I can ask her for all the dates she has had them.<br /><br />What is "old public office?" <br /><br />You have a funny way of deciding what is a fact and what is an opinion. But to each his own.Melissa Westbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-23984124791330745462015-07-28T14:20:56.591-07:002015-07-28T14:20:56.591-07:00"Geary held free information sessions on Sped..."Geary held free information sessions on Sped - that she created - for parents." (Opinion?) This may be true, but I can't find any information.(Opinion)<br /><br />I only know of the Due Process work shops where she charged $75.00 per person. I also see a few Seattle University workshops she was involved in, again fee based (FACT).<br /><br />Don't get me wrong there's nothing wrong with making money, let's just try and filter out the facts from the fiction or opinions. Many SPED parents are pinning their hopes that Geary is going to fix SPED. (Opinion) Just like what happened with Peters. (Opinion)<br /><br />Geary is a lawyer who did work in the special education field and made a profit off of it. (FACT) Now she wants to hold the old public office (FACT), but gives a very lack luster explanation on how she will improve SPED (FACT). And just how will she work alongside Burke who proclaims he sees improvements in Special education (FACT). I doubt she can or will make any significant improvements in special education given her lack of understanding in the educational implementation improvements needed and Burke is just not interested in SPED.(Opinions)<br /><br />I don't see how McGuire profited at all from the work she has done for public education. (FACT, because I don't)<br /><br />forgetaboutit. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Very disappointed Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-42565888211772679822015-07-28T14:16:43.195-07:002015-07-28T14:16:43.195-07:00Campaign contributors, consultants and supporters ...Campaign contributors, consultants and supporters are on public documents. Feel free to verify. No mud slinging- here.Molly Ivinsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-35665845704723483462015-07-28T13:40:29.242-07:002015-07-28T13:40:29.242-07:00Bryant parent,
Maybe a neighborhood elementary in...Bryant parent,<br /><br />Maybe a neighborhood elementary in the old TC building?Lynnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-40345441934357970982015-07-28T12:23:00.263-07:002015-07-28T12:23:00.263-07:00what's to clean up, Watching? Afraid of a few...what's to clean up, Watching? Afraid of a few facts reflecting badly on a candidate and wanting to shut down disclosure of those facts?<br /><br />hmmm - just like the old days here...<br /><br />sahilaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-10235854779389318692015-07-28T12:21:39.074-07:002015-07-28T12:21:39.074-07:00I'm being myopic but my kids go to Bryant and ...I'm being myopic but my kids go to Bryant and I'm watching Bryant Heights go up right down the street from my house. Jill Geary or Lauren McGuire, where are these kids going to go to school???? Is growing Thornton Creek the solution?<br /><br />Bryant parent<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-9798795204206407162015-07-28T12:19:04.916-07:002015-07-28T12:19:04.916-07:00Melissa,
I wrote that, not SPED. Let me clarify,...Melissa, <br /><br />I wrote that, not SPED. Let me clarify, disinformation via proxy. You are smart and you know what's going on. I don't think much will change with the names you mentioned unless they go against their respective campaign statements. Let's see what the general brings, because I understand each candidate needs to make it thru the primary, (except in districts 1 and 3) and will keep it non radical.<br /><br />Maybe you could exercise a little more moderator authority and clean-up the mud slinging? <br /><br />Watching Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com