Seattle Schools Community Forum

My comment here is that this information about community meetings was posted yesterday.  I don't know when the letters went out and I know these are changes already proposed and approved.  But it would have been nice for families to have more advanced notice about these meetings. From SPS Communications: Planning is underway for the implementation of boundary changes (Growth Boundaries) for 2015-16. Families who live in the specific areas where attendance area boundaries will change recently received a letter. The letter included information about the change, what it could mean to them, and how to get more information. Translated versions were included. Community meetings are scheduled on Oct. 6, 7 and 8 , so that affected families can learn more and get questions answered. Information about the meetings, maps of the changes, Frequently Asked Questions and copies of the letters sent to families are on the Growth Boundaries website. These boundary changes were...

If you attended either of these meetings and have comments or thoughts, here's a place for them. Early Tweets from the West Seattle Blog indicate  a much lower turnout than the other two meetings (about 60ish),  West Seattle's topography was ignored/not understood in these suggested boundaries,  people unhappy to have bought a house for School X and now getting School Y.    I'm sure the WS Blog will have a wrap-up thread so I'll link that when it is available.  Also, if you do the "Walk the Boundaries", let us know your comments.

Monday, August 12 Curriculum and Instruction Policy Committee Mtg , 4-6 pm.  Agenda A lot of BARs for various partnerships with outside entities for services.  One, for Special Ed services via the Northwest School of Innovative Learning, caught my eye because I know they were being sued in 2011while a student in the Puyallup School District was in their school.  The student's family alleged physical mistreatment.  Might be good if the Directors know the outcome of that lawsuit. Also, some discussion scheduled for Policy 313, Student Assignment, Policy 2015, Selection/Adoption of Instructional Materials and Policy 2415, High School Graduation Requirements.   Wednesday, August 14th Executive Committee Meeting - 8:30-10 am.  Agenda Review of the upcoming Board meetings for August 21st and September 4th. Discussion around amending Policy 1400 and Policy 6114, and the next Board Retreat. Policy 1400 is "Meeting Conduct, Order of Business and Quorum....