Seattle Schools Community Forum

The district is looking for new members via nominations . This committee is a commitment to transforming our current practices at a systemic level to eliminate disproportionality in education and in all aspects of its administration. These efforts require a long-term commitment from our advisors that includes both making recommendations and staying engaged as our work progresses over time. The Superintendent will appoint members to this committee. Nominations will be sought until Monday, September 15, 2014 . Download the complete information about this committee and its charge. Download the nomination form Term of Committee and Length of Term The Advisory Committee is a standing committee. The initial term of membership is September 2014—September 2015 . It is expected that one-year to two-year terms will apply. Process for Soliciting Nominations and Appointing Committee Members Nominations for the committee will be sought via public notices and program contacts. C...

From SPS Communications: Seattle Public Schools is seeking nominations for its Equity and Race Advisory Committee to the Superintendent .  To be considered for the committee, applicants should complete and submit a nomination form by Friday, Sept. 13.

When the Board adopted policy 0030, Ensuring Educational and Racial Equity , there was a bit of a stir because, at one point, the word "Racial" had been removed from the policy title. I guess some folks were concerned that if there was no reference to race in the title of the policy, there would be no focus on race in the implementation of the policy. The content of the policy was not in question, just the title.

The district is looking for volunteers for yet another committee - this on on Equity and Race.  Interesting story over at Publicola about Garfield shutting down three boys' bathrooms for three days in October based on a rumor that students were being robbed.   Apparently, according to someone who attended a PTA meeting where the principal confirmed the robberies did happen, they found the culprit and got him to return some of the items.  However, it according to this person, the culprit was not turned into police and it is unclear if he was even suspended.  If true, this is another in a growing list of questionable judgments by Principal Howard (see the Athletics department). What's on your mind?