tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post1902434346425089101..comments2024-03-28T02:21:17.452-07:00Comments on Seattle Schools Community Forum: Downtown School for Seattle Schools - Some New TwistsMelissa Westbrookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-10654831438739779702014-08-22T13:34:35.087-07:002014-08-22T13:34:35.087-07:00Yes, thanks Melissa. I posted that before I rerea...Yes, thanks Melissa. I posted that before I reread the draft BAR. The board will not revote on an authorization for the Supt to negotiate and accept on its behalf without completion of due diligence.<br /><br />The boundary changes were characterized as minimal, conforming to the overall GB plan approved last November. Based on what I saw, many had net zero results particularly if families opted to invoke "grandfathering". Further, the boundaries are primarily in the Central, SW and SE regions. Staff was directed to convey to the public that their input re: the impact of changes would be considered before vote and implementation.mirmac1https://www.blogger.com/profile/10183460709639638172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-33608903158666165642014-08-22T13:04:17.789-07:002014-08-22T13:04:17.789-07:00mirmac1,
Did you hear anything in yesterday's...<b>mirmac1</b>,<br /><br />Did you hear anything in yesterday's meeting about proposed boundary changes for 2015-16? Lynnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-68205477281822569732014-08-22T12:52:26.086-07:002014-08-22T12:52:26.086-07:00I think you are confused about the application and...I think you are confused about the application and the resolution the DOE wants (at least that was the discussion at the A&F meeting). The DOE wants their resolution template used. Melissa Westbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-44885044881794703632014-08-22T11:00:02.755-07:002014-08-22T11:00:02.755-07:00That is good news, Mirimac. Thanks for the update....That is good news, Mirimac. Thanks for the update.Just Sayingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-20291524873087739352014-08-22T10:24:13.826-07:002014-08-22T10:24:13.826-07:00At Ops yesterday, the committee refused to hurry u...At Ops yesterday, the committee refused to hurry up and resubmit the application just because the Feds said "do it again and make no changes to the required wording this time." They agreed that the studies looking at upsizing BG or Lowell instead, and resolving financing must come first. mirmac1https://www.blogger.com/profile/10183460709639638172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-80035142487567468772014-08-21T15:00:40.770-07:002014-08-21T15:00:40.770-07:00Tail wagging Dog ALERT!
Wait, now we're talki...<b>Tail wagging Dog ALERT!</b><br /><br />Wait, now we're talking about <i>how</i> we're gonna pay for this thing downtown?<br /><br />Huh?!<br /><br />Did I miss it, the other question, you know, the <i>first</i> question that <i>should</i> have been asked: the WHY are we trying to buy this building, exactly?! <br /><br />Is this the red-hit planning priority?<br /><br />Oh yeah, that's now how it's done in SPSland.<br /><br />(why can't the City just buy it and make it into a preschool facility to realize Mayor Murray's driving dream? Free daycare - er, I mean preschool- for all, especially downtown workers who and their employers who would love a free ride). <br /><br />Serious, Director Carr should have known better. She just got railroaded into "now that we ARE going for this building, how shall we pay fit it?" mentality. This is so stupid. Really. This is NOT<br /><br />-facilities planningAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-31394630104186388542014-08-21T14:40:19.428-07:002014-08-21T14:40:19.428-07:00Just Sayin', I believe there IS a new plan to ...Just Sayin', I believe there IS a new plan to pay for JSCEE but I don't think it has been publicly discussed. <br /><br />As I said, the Federal Building really needs some good civic citizens if this is to happen. I cannot see the district doing this on their own.Melissa Westbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-92212645904347712262014-08-21T13:36:42.221-07:002014-08-21T13:36:42.221-07:00As I recall, there is NO plan to pay for the John ...As I recall, there is NO plan to pay for the John Stanford Center after 2018. How will we pay for both the Federal Bld. and John Stanford Center?Just Saying...noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-54882636296347906472014-08-21T11:31:47.251-07:002014-08-21T11:31:47.251-07:00Interesting. I'm mad at myself for missing th...Interesting. I'm mad at myself for missing that meeting. So if SPS bought it for $5M, then needed another $53M in today's dollars to fix it up - it's still a load of dough for 48 downtown K-5 students. I would not be opposed to an approach like the one above for a HS (costing more of course but perhaps in phases).mirmac1https://www.blogger.com/profile/10183460709639638172noreply@blogger.com