tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post656011064617533248..comments2024-03-28T02:21:17.452-07:00Comments on Seattle Schools Community Forum: Seattle Public Schools - Dr. Nyland Can't Get Here Soon EnoughMelissa Westbrookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-89408559489642098082014-07-26T11:56:18.823-07:002014-07-26T11:56:18.823-07:00As you see in my post I sent my email to :arne.dun...As you see in my post I sent my email to :arne.duncan, Randy.Dorn, Jay.Inslee, joby.shimomura, superintendent<br /><br /><br />Guess who is the only person to respond ??<br /><br /><br />Arne Duncan <br /><br />I can guarantee you the Feds will be on site soon.<br /><br />Now we need a huge citizen complaint effort to seal the deal.<br /><br />Cooking BooksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-64359073711946779862014-07-26T11:05:48.435-07:002014-07-26T11:05:48.435-07:00
http://www.seattle.gov/council/issues/Preschoolfo...<br />http://www.seattle.gov/council/issues/PreschoolforAll/default.html<br /><br />PSPAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-34691266387849369622014-07-25T16:48:57.981-07:002014-07-25T16:48:57.981-07:00To note, I sent the updated information to the Sta...To note, I sent the updated information to the State Auditor's office so that they will have the best picture of what happened/is happening. <br /><br />I'm sure staff will try to find the best CYA story they can for the Auditor but I can't see how (unless some generous donor pays for ALL of the trip). Don't think that will happen.Melissa Westbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-53231841136476708672014-07-25T15:31:59.821-07:002014-07-25T15:31:59.821-07:00As I understand it, Prop 1 is to fund the parks. ...As I understand it, Prop 1 is to fund the parks. Prop 1 will create the ability for the city to raise property tax $0.75 per $1000 property value to fund parks. In doing so, this allows the city to levy funding for pre-K. The mayor and his mayoral appointments are putting their noses under the education tent, and they don't belong there.<br /><br />Vote NO on Prop 1 and Universal Pre-K.<br /><br />The city's plan will create additional layers of bureaucracy. Best to fund present programs and expand; not create a new level of bureaucracy.<br /><br />Still angry that staff spent Title 1, Strategic Plan dollars etc. to fund a preschool trip.Disgustednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-52634393369597302012014-07-25T15:24:12.431-07:002014-07-25T15:24:12.431-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-16140545042085893352014-07-25T12:54:32.704-07:002014-07-25T12:54:32.704-07:00On the pre-K trip;
Really, given the lack of lea...On the pre-K trip; <br /><br />Really, given the lack of leadership shown by the superintendent the last several years, we don't blame staff in Early Education from seeking to learn more about what other cities are doing.<br /><br />What seems worse are the machinations of the secretary (regardless of whose friend she is) who apparently works for Wright demanding that everyone hurry up and find ways to get around any semblance of fiscal accounting to find "spending exemptions" for her boss to do whatever he pleases.<br /><br />I saw precious little push back from anyone and Banda just a rubber stamp. He was apparently busy looking for his next job.<br /><br />Its shameful, lawless and hopefully the Auditor will help nudge Charles and his ilk, to California with Banda.<br />Monicanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-74264441662655892872014-07-25T04:46:39.248-07:002014-07-25T04:46:39.248-07:00Oh, wait, I understand. Charles Wright couldn'...Oh, wait, I understand. Charles Wright couldn't take the trip because he was busy making a table of all of the other projects that would be delayed or ended if the District staff took on Preschool for All.Charlie Mashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17173903762962067277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-76372620567882603292014-07-24T22:58:02.716-07:002014-07-24T22:58:02.716-07:00Melissa,
A staff member took a trip to Ypslanti t...Melissa,<br /><br />A staff member took a trip to Ypslanti to look at a preschool curriculum. Do we know the costs of this trip and which funds were used?<br /><br />Leonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-36237158020864293992014-07-24T22:31:57.375-07:002014-07-24T22:31:57.375-07:00Maybe Charles Wright should reimburse the district...Maybe Charles Wright should reimburse the district for the expense of the trip he didn't take.Charlie Mashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17173903762962067277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-16727296686473392132014-07-24T20:04:38.031-07:002014-07-24T20:04:38.031-07:00We're looking at state and federal K-12 dollar...We're looking at state and federal K-12 dollars being used for pre-K trips. WTH?Angry Taxpayernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-54986856491183178722014-07-24T20:00:11.229-07:002014-07-24T20:00:11.229-07:00It is outrageous to acknowledge that we have peopl...It is outrageous to acknowledge that we have people working within SPS administrative levels shifting dollars. Can we/ should we trust these individuals with taxpayer dollars?<br /><br />Isn't it awful that the state is under a court order to fund education and we have individuals using precious and scant public dollars, intended for children's K-12 support, being used for pre-K trips?<br /><br />Isn't this type of thing called "cooking the books"<br /><br />At a minimum, Charles Wright needs to be fired.Angry Taxpayernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-28931473193650247702014-07-24T16:58:19.274-07:002014-07-24T16:58:19.274-07:00to arne.duncan, Randy.Dorn, Jay.Inslee, joby.shimo...to arne.duncan, Randy.Dorn, Jay.Inslee, joby.shimomura, superintendent, bcc: garyg<br />Mr Duncan and others, I'm the parent of students in the Seattle school district currently assigned to IDEA covered<br />services, so I'm pleased to hear Mr. Duncan's dedication to meaningful academic outcomes for special needs<br />students.<br /><br />I have been advocating for students over the recent school year and it's not easy dealing with such a dysfunctional district like Seattle.<br /><br />For the past calendar year the Seattle school district has been under level four determination and thus a comprehensive corrective action plan.<br />As you know special education funds are critical for success of disabled students and without funds many programs would not exist.<br />Recent internal and external audits have revealed substantial fiduciary issues involving Federal IDEA funds awarded to the Seattle school district.<br /><br /><br />Please see (link to internal report)<br /><br /> http://www.seattleschools.org/modules/groups/homepagefiles/cms/1583136/File/Departmental%20Content/Internal%20Audit/Final%20SPED%20Report%20with%20Management%20Responses.pdf?sessionid=2c33cd69fa6eee49215ffa6776fdf27b<br /><br /><br /> ( link to external report)<br /><br />http://www.seattleschools.org/modules/groups/homepagefiles/cms/1583136/File/Departmental%20Content/special%20education/014%2007%2021%20Combined%20_Report%20Version%208-final%20%282%29.pdf<br /><br /><br />I have via public disclose requested documentation detailing the use of federal funds for external services and to date the district has been unable to provide<br />any reports accounting for where and how the district spends the Federal funds they receive.<br /><br />Considering the distressed state of special education in Seattle public school district, lack of basic accounting practices and recent embezzlement, I appeal<br />to the Federal Dept of Education to launch a full investigation into this serious issue.<br /><br /><br />Thank you,<br /><br />Cooking BooksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-30954606078668074092014-07-24T16:15:33.225-07:002014-07-24T16:15:33.225-07:00Oh, let's not forget the math mutiny when a nu...Oh, let's not forget the math mutiny when a number of principals, with the support of Executive Directors, Michael Tolley and Shauna Heath, tried to overturn the School Board's elementary math instructional materials adoption. That was a charming episode as well.Charlie Mashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17173903762962067277noreply@blogger.com