Seattle Schools Community Forum

There is a Capacity Management item on the Board agenda for Wednesday. Here is one of the new Superintendent Procedures about new schools. In total, it says: "The new Capacity Management Policy (H 13.00) contemplates actions that might be taken to address fluctuations in enrollment, including the possibility that new schools may need to be opened to accommodate enrollment growth. While all final decisions about a new school’s programmatic direction, budget, facilities modifications and principal selection are the purview of the Superintendent, it is important to gather community input on the new school. The level of public participation is defined as “Involved” indicating the District will work directly with the public through the process to ensure that public concerns and aspirations are consistently understood and considered. If and when new schools are opened, the following actions shall occur: • An Instructional Director will be appointed to guide the opening process • ...