tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post1775398161978136004..comments2024-03-28T02:21:17.452-07:00Comments on Seattle Schools Community Forum: Clarity on WA State Charter Schools from Charter Commission? FuhgeddabouditMelissa Westbrookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-70038874470087938852015-12-09T09:21:46.464-08:002015-12-09T09:21:46.464-08:00In the event of the Supreme Court striking down I ...In the event of the Supreme Court striking down I 1240, State Representative Gerry Pollet urged the Charter Commission to create a contingency plan. The Charter Commission did NOT create a contingency plan because they are cheerleaders for charter schools, when they should have been regulators. They have NO one to blame except themselves.<br /><br />I listened-in to the Charter Commission meeting. Steve Sundquist was laughing and making jokes. It reminded me of when he sat on the Seattle School Board. Considering the gravity of this situation, I found his behavior very unprofessional. Considering the Charter Commission failed to make contingency plans, and he sat on the Seattle School Board and failed to oversee the district, he should never be permitted to hold another official seat.NO 1240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-5531650473954856332015-12-09T07:11:05.340-08:002015-12-09T07:11:05.340-08:00Charlie, that is the issue - when the Charter Comm...Charlie, that is the issue - when the Charter Commission shuts down, what are these schools? Without oversight, elected or otherwise, they are NOT charter schools. <br /><br />The charters are choosing - once again - to gamble. They want state dollars so much that they are gambling with these kids academic lives that they will get them. <br /><br />I'm going to have a short separate thread on this but I think I've finally figured a bit more out. Let's see if I'm right.Melissa Westbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-23130188382400558892015-12-09T06:33:06.332-08:002015-12-09T06:33:06.332-08:00There is a process for a private school to be appr...There is a process for a private school to be approved by OSPI. The charter schools were offered a fast track in September. If unapproved, students are not meeting the mandatory attendance requirements.Lynnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-23604941443367433382015-12-09T04:53:09.527-08:002015-12-09T04:53:09.527-08:00Just what is the rule, if any, for a school to org...Just what is the rule, if any, for a school to organize?<br /><br />If I wanted to establish a private school, what state regulation, if any, would I have to meet? Are the rules and requirements any different for high schools? Will credits earned at these schools be transferable to public schools?<br /><br />If there are rules for the establishment of private schools, particularly high schools that award credit, how are these schools complying with those rules or meeting those requirements. If there are no rules or regulatory requirements then why don't we all claim to have schools at home and award our kids credit?Charlie Mashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17173903762962067277noreply@blogger.com