Seattle Schools Community Forum

Notes from an attendee who seemed to think that it was mostly calm.  The upshot is the district will need to have real plans for those who have major concerns but Interagency is going into the Queen Anne gym. From this person's notes:

Director Peters sent me these updates and I thought I would pass them along: At the Nov. 19 School Board meeting, noting that the John Hay community members in attendance did not have the opportunity to give public commentary (the roster was already full), I addressed the topic during my Director's Comments and acknowledged that the district needs to do a better job at communication. I also stated that the district has an obligation to meet the academic, emotional and safety needs of all 52,000 of our students. (I note there that at the last Board meeting one director - I believe it was Peaslee - said she wished that people who came to testify (whether they did so or not) would stay for Board comments as often members DO weigh in on issues.) Also , she will attending Wednesday community meeting on Interagency at John Hay Elementary. Here's her letter to those who wrote to her on that topic:

From SPS Communications: John Hay Families and Neighbors Community Meeting On the Interagency Recovery School Program Date : Wednesday, December 10, 2014 Time : 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Please Note Location Change : McClure Middle School Lunchroom  (1915 1 st Ave W) Dear John Hay Community, You are invited to attend a meeting to learn more about Seattle Public Schools’ Interagency Recovery School Program, scheduled to be located in the old Queen Anne gymnasium building, beginning in early 2015. School district staff will share information and answer questions you may have. Interagency Recovery School is a small program, designed to support high school youth who are committed to recovery from drug and alcohol dependency. Students have self-selected to attend Interagency Recovery School in order to actively work toward their academic and personal goals, while attending school in a clean and sober environment. The program will offer the support of specially trai...