tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post6966091974711175379..comments2024-03-28T02:21:17.452-07:00Comments on Seattle Schools Community Forum: Legislative Updates from Senator Jamie PedersonMelissa Westbrookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-78192615744392210892016-02-06T23:13:28.462-08:002016-02-06T23:13:28.462-08:00Patrice,
Chad Magendanz claims HB 2367 will be he...Patrice,<br /><br />Chad Magendanz claims HB 2367 will be heard on Feb. 19th. Keep an eye on this bill.<br /><br />Meanwhile, Lisa MacFarland and charter supporters are making threats:<br /><br />"Behind the scenes, they (the WEA) know there needs to be a fix," said Lisa McFarlane, state director of Democrats for Education Reform.<br /><br />"If the Democrats don't get on board with this, they're going to get rolled over," Michael Orbino, chairman of Summit Public Schools Washington, said on a panel at Roanoke. Orbino, a self described liberal voter, is a Bryant backer.<br /><br />http://www.billbryantforgovernor.com/seattle_pi_charter_schools_tricky_dangerous_issue_for_gov_jay_inslee<br /><br />Those with deep pockets are so lovely and charming....;)<br />NO 1240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-68928563869088840252016-02-05T17:28:38.962-08:002016-02-05T17:28:38.962-08:00Steve, I only know this from what I heard at the E...Steve, I only know this from what I heard at the Ex Ctm meeting. Why West Woodland, I don't know.<br /><br />Thanks, Pat. Yes, I see some behind-the scenes meddling as a reason for a lot of this.Melissa Westbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-25006309660838667682016-02-05T17:03:31.869-08:002016-02-05T17:03:31.869-08:00Cutoff for bills passed in the opposite house is F...Cutoff for bills passed in the opposite house is Feb. 26. The companion bill for the senate-passed 6194 is HB2367 sponsored by (who else?) Rep. Pettigrew of the 37th district. 2367 has not been scheduled for a hearing. If you are in the 37th, you might want to let Pettigrew know your dissatisfaction.<br />Don't know the outcome of the hearing this morning on the constitutional amendment to delete OSPI from being an elected office. I understand it might be a hissy-fit by those tired of Dorn's outspokennes of funding McCleary. Or it could very well be charter advocates who want more power over selecting a person to oversee OSPI. If appointed the Senate would have to confirm.mollyspringerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16594349809480586362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-33625850262478814662016-02-05T16:55:50.033-08:002016-02-05T16:55:50.033-08:00I hadn't heard anything about funds for expand...I hadn't heard anything about funds for expanding West Woodland. Can anyone shed light on this? We're in neighboring B.F. Day, and we have room in our school. I wonder if it is more cost-effective to expand the BF Day boundary and do more to make the school more attractive to neighborhood parents. A fully-enrolled BF Day helps West Woodland (and other nearby schools) with their capacity problems.<br /><br />(And by the way, we're really happy at BF Day. School tours on Feb. 10 & 17 beginning at 9:30. Come check us out!).<br /><br />- SteveStevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05105365816526108707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-59147863574976332432016-02-05T14:08:11.629-08:002016-02-05T14:08:11.629-08:00The Republicans seeking the Federal courts' he...The Republicans seeking the Federal courts' help on a state constitution matter. Strange bedfellows.<br />Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16260807460417787614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-37128142812660084862016-02-05T11:52:31.014-08:002016-02-05T11:52:31.014-08:00Watching, that shows you just how desperate some i...Watching, that shows you just how desperate some in the legislature are. They want to drag this out for years and years.<br /><br />I hope the courts side with the children.Melissa Westbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-17515418630042977752016-02-05T09:53:09.933-08:002016-02-05T09:53:09.933-08:00"Senate Republicans, unfortunately, have amen... "Senate Republicans, unfortunately, have amended the bill to remove our deadline for compliance and disclaim responsibility for school construction. Although disappointing, that is not surprising -- 19 of the 26 members of that caucus signed a letter last summer urging the legislature to commence federal litigation to overturn the McCleary decision. I fear that we will resolve this issue only with a change in control of the Senate or a more drastic intervention by the Supreme Court. '<br /><br />I'm finding it odd that some in the Senate seek to commence federal litigation to overturn McCleary.Watchingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-79059418600541955872016-02-05T08:57:32.445-08:002016-02-05T08:57:32.445-08:00Greg, I am not good at this either but I know ther...Greg, I am not good at this either but I know there is an accompanying House bill for each Senate bill. I think the House still has a chance to bring forward their charter bill but Chopp may not let it see the light of day. <br /><br />Anyone else?Melissa Westbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-2777751739165053632016-02-05T08:38:47.546-08:002016-02-05T08:38:47.546-08:00I've been trying to follow the Senate Charter ...I've been trying to follow the Senate Charter Bill closely, and am also not 100% up to speed on the rules and regulations of the State Legislature -- but I believe that the cut-off is for bills in the chamber of origin? Meaning that the Senate Charter Bill is still alive in the House? If I read the rules right I think the House has until February 26th to either move it out of committee or let it die. Am I correct on this?Teacher Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16846356906946665000noreply@blogger.com