tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post1323345437916954785..comments2024-03-28T02:21:17.452-07:00Comments on Seattle Schools Community Forum: Seattle School Board Meeting - Will the Board Say No to Gates?Melissa Westbrookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-31562964752382748502014-11-19T15:08:13.044-08:002014-11-19T15:08:13.044-08:00Again, it wasn't on his calendar yesterday.
I...Again, it wasn't on his calendar yesterday.<br /><br />I'm on both SPS and City's press release lists and got nothing from either of them.<br /><br />I see tweets about this event from the City and yet the City had zero tweets about the State of the District. <br /><br />Priorities.Melissa Westbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-89733102215904890232014-11-19T14:54:49.313-08:002014-11-19T14:54:49.313-08:00According to brief piece in the Times re: Mayor...According to brief piece in the Times re: Mayor's new public calendar: <i>Not listed on the calendar for Wednesday was an 11 a.m. news conference about the Seattle Preschool Program at Rainier Vista Boys and Girls Club. It was for media, Kelly says.</i><br /><br />reader47Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-84867661850642751012014-11-19T09:24:04.833-08:002014-11-19T09:24:04.833-08:00Mirimac,
No, auto correct was NOT involved. P5 ca...Mirimac,<br /><br />No, auto correct was NOT involved. P5 can also mean prenatal-5 years old.Transparency Pleasenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-5207003928720169452014-11-19T09:22:40.600-08:002014-11-19T09:22:40.600-08:00"Also to note, it appears that the Mayor and ..."Also to note, it appears that the Mayor and the Superintendent will be appearing at Rainier Beach Boys & Girls Club this morning. I have not been able to find out why nor does this appear on the Mayor's published schedule. I have another meeting so I cannot attend. "<br /><br />Melissa,<br /><br />Thank you for your work. Will the board president, or other board members be at this meeting? So nice of the district to extend work into private communities. It is also interesting to note that the Interm felt administration didn't have enough support.Wonderingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-4095690449868731792014-11-19T08:25:39.206-08:002014-11-19T08:25:39.206-08:00I think the Board - like on the Federal Reserve is...I think the Board - like on the Federal Reserve issue - will say no.<br /><br />It makes zero sense to do this (no matter how many sad stories they get told tonight).<br /><br />Cart before the horse (partnership w/City versus Gates grant).<br /><br />B-G does have a preschool and WILL be getting a new classroom for one under BTA III.<br /><br />Movement is there but they need the partnership first.<br /><br />And if Gates wants to take his money and stomp off, so be it.Melissa Westbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-63743302904426951802014-11-19T07:54:55.643-08:002014-11-19T07:54:55.643-08:00P5 is a vague term. District documents must speci...P5 is a vague term. District documents must specify if they are talking about pre0=5th grade or prenatal-6 years old.<br /><br />But, who will listen to me?<br /><br />As we discussed both preschool initiatives, we know that the city's plan will only reach a small fraction of students.<br /><br />Transparency Pleasenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-38333743431810551632014-11-19T07:54:34.026-08:002014-11-19T07:54:34.026-08:00TP,
I expect auto-correct made "PreK" i...TP,<br /><br />I expect auto-correct made "PreK" into "prenatal" in your posting.<br /><br />But with the systematic tracking of our students, these days, you may not be so far off... : )mirmac1https://www.blogger.com/profile/10183460709639638172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-5729890430990189862014-11-19T07:46:54.523-08:002014-11-19T07:46:54.523-08:00P5 is a broad term that includes prenatal-5 years ...<br />P5 is a broad term that includes prenatal-5 years old. From the Gate's grant:<br /><br />"This investment will support implementing a P-5 campus at Bailey Gatzert Elementary in September, 2014, as well as expansion of the P-5 model with Seattle Public Schools (dependent upon available capacity). This investment will also support the following systems-building efforts: increasing capacity within the SPS Early Learning Department to develop a three year plan for P-5 schools, reinforcing principals’ P-5 pedagogy and leadership, collaboration with the City’s Office of Education to build a more robust PreK-5 working group, coordination with the Educare/White Center Heights P-5 campus in Highline Public Schools to benefit from their lessons learned, and improvement of regional communication systems regarding P-5 approaches. This proposal will support initial costs of implementation, with the understanding that Seattle Public Schools will identify sustainable funding streams."<br /><br />Is it the intention of this grant to support prenatal campuses?<br /><br />I've not seen a report from audit and finance on this issue.<br /><br />I've not seen reports from C and I. <br /><br />I am of the belief that the public should see reports coming out of the fore-mentioned commitees. From my perspective, it is inadequate to simply say:" Audit and Finance recommends this to the full board"<br /><br />The Gate's grant comes in conjunction with the district's legislative agenda..which wants "education for all".<br /><br />Any director that supports this initiative will prove themselves irresponsible.Transparency Pleasenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-48683156235724798072014-11-18T22:39:46.327-08:002014-11-18T22:39:46.327-08:00The grant indicates support for prek. However, P5 ...The grant indicates support for prek. However, P5 means many things and the board needs clarity. Cindynoreply@blogger.com