tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post2833750437582416255..comments2024-03-28T02:21:17.452-07:00Comments on Seattle Schools Community Forum: Seattle Schools This WeekMelissa Westbrookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-92052509790992957172015-11-03T08:23:12.348-08:002015-11-03T08:23:12.348-08:00Technically, the friend of the court brief was fil...Technically, the friend of the court brief was filed by ALL of the living former AGs, not just some. They must be on the take.<br /><br />--- akaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-3096570735904926282015-11-03T07:46:45.338-08:002015-11-03T07:46:45.338-08:00Lastly, whenever there is slime, you can usually f...Lastly, whenever there is slime, you can usually find Michael Tolley.Watchingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-86341002266683125552015-11-03T07:44:56.256-08:002015-11-03T07:44:56.256-08:00"I think CA was indeed a test run at district... "I think CA was indeed a test run at district as charter authorizer."<br /><br /> Lisa MacFarland and Burgess was involved with original endeavor- and pushed by Michael DeBell...they guy that consistently attempted to shift oversight away from the board. The original version of Creative Approach schools took financial oversight away from the board. Citizens filed a law suit and won. Now, financial oversight is within the hands of the board, and I'm supportive of this model. <br /><br />Clearly, there is an attempt of this administration to undermine alternative forms of education. The district closed Middle College and put Creative Approach Schools on the chopping block during CBA negotiations...this little fact was buried in papers and the public hadn't been made aware.<br /><br />Lastly, in relation to Interagency Schools, I noted that Murray has declared a state of emergency due to increasing rates of homelessness. Seattle PUblic Schools serves 3000 homeless students. Interagency Schools serve approximately 179 homeless students. <br /><br />Teachers at Middle College assured students were safe in hotels/motels because homeless shelters are dangerous. The W. Seattle Blog reports that the district disallowed students from enrolling, and then claimed there were insufficient students for this school.<br /><br />One word to Michael Tolley: Karma.Watchingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-32458274867649199582015-11-03T07:37:19.997-08:002015-11-03T07:37:19.997-08:00Unfortunately SPS Parent, the charter supporters a...Unfortunately SPS Parent, the charter supporters are continuing to draw this out. There was a fairly late friend of the court filing by some former AGs. Well, the Court may have been ready to rule at the end of October but had to consider that filing. And now it's November and we are still paying to run schools that the Court say are unconstitutional.<br /><br />My bet is that the Court will uphold their ruling BUT say, in the interests of these kids, that the Leg should fund them thru the school year. <br /><br />Melissa Westbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-7025933877630964422015-11-03T06:40:57.252-08:002015-11-03T06:40:57.252-08:00The state supreme court has already spoken on this...The state supreme court has already spoken on this issue. Given the supposed shortage of tax funding for public schools diverting state and local taxes to charter schools, many of whom are also partially funded by private donations from companies that avoid legal taxation using offshore hedge funds, it is difficult to rationalize any tax money for charter schools. <br /><br />_SPS ParentAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-40864141532753228932015-11-03T06:28:26.827-08:002015-11-03T06:28:26.827-08:00Aka -
Perhaps the more correct sentence would be...Aka - <br /><br />Perhaps the more correct sentence would be: "....that COULD otherwise be slated...."<br /><br />-SPS ParentAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-43402672011890289392015-11-03T02:38:00.151-08:002015-11-03T02:38:00.151-08:00NBPTA, was it a math waver that you supported.......NBPTA, was it a math waver that you supported.... Ya know, math that waves at you? Or, a math waiver? Did you support sped students, or did you simply support some sped students.... as in, your own kids instead of others?<br /><br />AskingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-6880638905554035212015-11-02T23:59:09.631-08:002015-11-02T23:59:09.631-08:00Does anyone know when they post the Friday Memo? L...Does anyone know when they post the Friday Memo? Last week's is not there yet, but I don't know if that's unusual.GarfieldMomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-70198218684131517792015-11-02T20:04:29.528-08:002015-11-02T20:04:29.528-08:00I guess, you would know better than I. But I alw...I guess, you would know better than I. But I always wished that the Alts had just taken that opening and run with it. I thought they could have pre-empted some of the charter hype. Choice you know. ...Maureennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-67975455675285603052015-11-02T18:26:31.290-08:002015-11-02T18:26:31.290-08:00Maureen, ask yourself what the intention of the di...Maureen, ask yourself what the intention of the district (and the behind-the-scenes supporters) was in pushing Creative Approach. The district hasn't been a supporter of traditional alts. I think CA was indeed a test run at district as charter authorizer.seattle citizenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16724175257161649500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-19519053452367767292015-11-02T18:06:14.558-08:002015-11-02T18:06:14.558-08:00I'm in favor of Creative Approach Schools--I s...I'm in favor of Creative Approach Schools--I see them as a way of keeping the old Alt Schools going (though I've been disappointed in how many of them have applied.) I am totally against charters. So I don't see that support as a smoking gun.Maureennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-711009246940198652015-11-02T18:03:35.268-08:002015-11-02T18:03:35.268-08:00I'm curious, SPS Parent, which funds charter s...I'm curious, SPS Parent, which funds charter schools siphon off "that would otherwise be slated for public education"?<br /><br />--- akaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-50739689234266937752015-11-02T17:55:05.117-08:002015-11-02T17:55:05.117-08:00True - I'm not for charter schools for that re...True - I'm not for charter schools for that reason. They often find ways to siphon funds that would otherwise be slated for public education. Just getting exasperated by snarky hinting this close to the election when straight talk would be appreciated. <br /><br />-SPS ParentAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-91690893808916534052015-11-02T17:24:09.330-08:002015-11-02T17:24:09.330-08:00NBPTA, I'll bet you think you are quite clever...NBPTA, I'll bet you think you are quite clever. Either state whatever it is you think you know (and how) or buzz off.<br /><br />SPS Parent, you'd have to define "siphon." Because yes, they do but I may not be as cut and dried as you might think.Melissa Westbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-32332325372388686172015-11-02T17:19:54.276-08:002015-11-02T17:19:54.276-08:00Harris supporter, really? I thought NBPTA was tryi...Harris supporter, really? I thought NBPTA was trying to suggest it was Burke! I guess it's easy to misinterpret when someone isn't clear about what they're trying to say. Who knows, maybe we're both wrong and it's...Pinkham? Geary? Mayor Murray? Goodspaceguy? I now have no idea what NBPTA is trying to say...LOLGarfieldMomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-57133464512158721272015-11-02T17:15:02.398-08:002015-11-02T17:15:02.398-08:00Garfield Mom,
Based on what I see here, Christoph...Garfield Mom,<br /><br />Based on what I see here, Christophersen is the not-so closet charter supporter. For many, the whole, half-baked "creative approach" schools push was SPS (guided by Alliance/LEV and friends) dipping its toe in the water: autonomy from union rules, waiver of curriculum requirements, etc. That suggests to me that Michael would be happy for charters if it helped his interests.<br /><br />If not him then I'd guess Marty. She supported Nyland's proposal to make SPS a charter authorizer.<br /><br />Harris supporterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-5222571809021632992015-11-02T17:12:00.515-08:002015-11-02T17:12:00.515-08:00Lauren McGuire is running for school board and som...Lauren McGuire is running for school board and some claim her to be professional. From the Geary campaign:<br /><br />"My opponent has been spreading some misinformation about me and my campaign. I can assure you these attacks aren't true. I'm sad that it has come to this. I've asked her to take responsibility for her actions and run on issues rather than attacks. Tomorrow is the big day and no matter what the outcome is, I am grateful. You all have been on this incredible journey with me and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. We have so much work to do to ensure every child in Seattle gets the education they deserve. My last request is that you make sure your friends and neighbors have turned in their ballots and join me in standing up against the status quo. Thank you for everything. Jill"<br /><br />I see no reason to put faith into McGuire.Voted Gearynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-15089697601192019242015-11-02T17:00:12.572-08:002015-11-02T17:00:12.572-08:00NBPTA... and? Nothing in what you've said demo...NBPTA... and? Nothing in what you've said demonstrates that there's a board candidate who is a "closet charter supporter." Just insinuations. Try again? GarfieldMomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-74250823468056746962015-11-02T16:50:58.520-08:002015-11-02T16:50:58.520-08:00Awww, there's your pro-charter candidate. Tha...Awww, there's your pro-charter candidate. Thanks NBPTA. If that doesn't drive the nail in the coffin...<br /><br />Harris supporterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-17844621366311316442015-11-02T15:33:59.259-08:002015-11-02T15:33:59.259-08:00Yes, both Christopherson and Burke where on the No...Yes, both Christopherson and Burke where on the North Beach PTA together. Christopherson fought for students in special education at North Beach. Burke, not so much. They both supported Saxon math and were part of a group who pushed for the math waver at North Beach. Christopherson supports Creative choice schools, you connect the dots.<br /><br />NBPTAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-38126942428311417062015-11-02T15:23:00.217-08:002015-11-02T15:23:00.217-08:00There is nothing wrong with charter schools per se...There is nothing wrong with charter schools per se - so long as they don't siphon funds from public schools.<br /><br />-SPS parentAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-89481169045883115862015-11-02T15:22:32.924-08:002015-11-02T15:22:32.924-08:00North Beach PTA, do you know Michael Christopherse...North Beach PTA, do you know Michael Christophersen by chance?<br /><br />Harris supporterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-22638218538529710432015-11-02T15:07:25.137-08:002015-11-02T15:07:25.137-08:00NBPTA - Nope I don't, can you tell us?NBPTA - Nope I don't, can you tell us?Po3noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-80279739234060241862015-11-02T15:06:00.780-08:002015-11-02T15:06:00.780-08:00NBPTA, if you have something to share about a boar...NBPTA, if you have something to share about a board candidate being a closet charter supporter, share it please, or don't bring it up here. GarfieldMomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-75965097127505051442015-11-02T14:34:54.510-08:002015-11-02T14:34:54.510-08:00Voted for Geary. She was on the line with the tea...Voted for Geary. She was on the line with the teachers during the strike.<br /><br />HPAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com