tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post2325044267510832311..comments2024-03-29T02:41:52.718-07:00Comments on Seattle Schools Community Forum: Charter Petitions May Start Appearing Near YouMelissa Westbrookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-12914509382000555212012-06-17T22:18:59.005-07:002012-06-17T22:18:59.005-07:00The collectors outside Target today were raggedy t...The collectors outside Target today were raggedy types. Looked like working for sub-minimum wage. Vaguely threatening. Not paid to talk, either. Didn't know a thing except 'sign on the line.'<br /><br />Nice people the charter kids are hiring!<br /><br />No On ChartersAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-39924034952004078722012-06-17T21:28:00.310-07:002012-06-17T21:28:00.310-07:00PSP, yes, you're right. This isn't the wa...PSP, yes, you're right. This isn't the way that will happen.<br /><br />As for levy money, well, it depends on the number of charters that come in but you can bet the overwhelming majority will be in the Puget Sound region.<br /><br />Think that capital levies are hard for regions outside of Seattle to pass? Tell people their tax money will go to maintain private buildings.Melissa Westbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12588239576000641336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-15563700916540255422012-06-17T20:51:37.430-07:002012-06-17T20:51:37.430-07:00Signature gatherer,7pm Sunday in front of Ross Sto...Signature gatherer,7pm Sunday in front of Ross Store on Aurora Ave. I said absolutely not and his statement was that alot of teachers were for them. He seemed conflicted as we talked alittle. I'm not sure anyone is seeing a bigger picture. I think we should give the flexibility to the system of public schools that we have. We have some great schools that are being regulated to death. Offer extra help to students in need and cut back on the excessive testing and data collection $$$$.<br /><br />Public School ParentAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-91517128763826757812012-06-17T10:02:52.025-07:002012-06-17T10:02:52.025-07:00Clearly, the initiative will provide levy funds fo...Clearly, the initiative will provide levy funds for charter schools. The unanswered question remains..how much?Kathynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-28270546953233071982012-06-16T21:27:59.126-07:002012-06-16T21:27:59.126-07:00interesting anecdotes - I'm certain that the g...interesting anecdotes - I'm certain that the gate$ crew could get plenty of signatures around the malls out in the burbs where the 'moderates' and the 'conservatives' cluster - the people who always fall the eyeman-esque lies and vote against their own self interest. <br /><br />I was going to make a snotty comment about the political incompetence of the education powers located here in Seattle - shouldn't any group of signature gathers in Seattle be swarmed with people disseminating the truth against these KIPP bandits?<br /><br />but, from looking at my first set of comments, I realized that so many of these mistaken 'moderates' and 'conservatives' exist BECAUSE the smug elitist establishment Democrats of nicer 'hoods Seattle are only good at keeping their jobs, the dupe$ and the lackey$ of gate$ might as well <br /><br />RubOurNosesInItAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-85349520706170616452012-06-16T21:23:17.692-07:002012-06-16T21:23:17.692-07:00I don't think there are any laws that would pr...I don't think there are any laws that would prevent citizens from standing next signature collectors with a "Decline to Sign" poster.Just sayingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-31623658461391030182012-06-16T20:46:50.533-07:002012-06-16T20:46:50.533-07:00Yeah, there were FIVE signature gatherers statione...Yeah, there were FIVE signature gatherers stationed outside the upper and lower doorways to the Target near Northgate - one asked me if I was a voter, and I said yes, and he asked if I'd like to sign a charter school initiative, and I said, "Not if you paid me! By the way, what are they paying YOU to gather signatures?"<br /><br />He was flustered and said, "None of your damn business!" I don't think it impressed the shoppers, but I did notice later that they were doing a pretty brisk business signing people up, dammit. Those flyers about why we SHOULDN'T sign would have been useful there, especially if they boil down to three or so bullet points.Josh Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17242600011474990770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-67003241355902491762012-06-16T17:38:08.925-07:002012-06-16T17:38:08.925-07:00Ran into some signature gatherers along 45th in Wa...Ran into some signature gatherers along 45th in Wallingford. All young African American males in their Yes on 1240 T-shirts. I politely refused the first one who asked, but when the second one asked, I had an audience outside Molly Moon's, so I loudly said that the state couldn't pay for the schools it had, why would I want something that would siphon even more money off the public school system? I noted that no one else in that vicinity signed either - at least not while I was there. <br /><br />-CTAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-31851992050184544322012-06-16T16:22:24.449-07:002012-06-16T16:22:24.449-07:00Two comments:
In item one, I think it's wors...Two comments: <br /><br />In item one, I think it's worse than what you state. Not only do the school districts continue to be responsible for major maintenance and capital projects, the conversion charter school gets all revenue associated with its students (state, federal, and levy). One or two conversions could break a small district's finances.<br /><br />I disagree with your item (8). Section 203(1)(c), last sentence says "Contracts for management operation of the charter school may only be with nonprofit organizations." Other operations functions may be contracted with a for-profit company, but school districts do that as well (First Student for transportation, etc.)<br /><br />Signature gatherers were out at Fremont Fair today. I resisted the urge to sign as Mr. Hooper to fill up space or to make off with the entire stack of signature pages.Eric Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-4310356187144843532012-06-16T13:58:25.523-07:002012-06-16T13:58:25.523-07:00There has been a flyer created but having multiple...There has been a flyer created but having multiple ones is not a bad idea. I'm coordinating with a couple of people and we'll be putting up ways to help in your neighborhood.<br /><br />Thanks!Melissa Westbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12588239576000641336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-44383675759917675582012-06-16T13:41:53.466-07:002012-06-16T13:41:53.466-07:00Melissa.
This is a GREAT list of anti-charter bill...Melissa.<br />This is a GREAT list of anti-charter bill reasons!<br /><br /> I'd be happy to put this into a PDF format (2-up or 4-up) that people could carry around with them to hand out to people who are being approached by signature gatherers. Just say the word and I'll get one to you to post. People could print out, cut a few out and carry them with them.<br /><br />Solvay GirlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com