Seattle Schools Community Forum

 Monday, December 1st   Want to get on the Speakers list for the Wednesday Board meeting ?  They take e-mails/phone calls starting at 8 am (not before so don't bother).  Phone: 252-0040 or boardagenda@seattleschools.org.   Coffee Chat with Superintendent Nyland at Neighborhood House High Point from 6-7 pm.  The notice states: Dr. Nyland looks forward to listening to your feedback, concerns, and questions. So I think bring any and all input and questions. Community Meeting with Director McLaren at Neighborhood House High Point from 7-8 pm.

The agenda for the October 13 Curriculum and Instruction Policy Committee has been posted and it's a lulu. It includes: A motion to amend Policy 3201, Disciplinary Appeal Council The motion for the annual approval of schools A motion in support of the City's pre-K initiative A draft Policy for advanced learning The annual approval of the Alternative Learning Experience Plan as well as a review of the Alternative Learning Experience policy An update on the Special Education revised C-CAP An update on MTSS An item labeled "Garfield High School Post" An assessment update Something to do with the attendance policy The quarterly report on Equitable Access And something to do with the policy on Research Activity and Test Administration

This meeting could be interesting for a number of reasons. One, it is likely the last one where we will see Superintendent Banda up there on the dais with the Board.  (The Sacramento School Board is scheduled to vote July 17th and this Seattle School Board meeting is the last until August 20th.)  It may be awkward (to say the least) as the Superintendent is now the lamest of lame ducks.  Does the Board say farewell publicly or throw him a quick party after he makes the final announcement on his departure? Two, as usual, the agenda has got some items that stand out.