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Update : I almost hate to post this but the Times decided to opine on this issu e.  I'm not sure most of you will appreciate it.  Basically: The district is not eliminating staff positions because of lower-than-expected enrollment but instead is moving some teachers and staff to the schools with the most demand. But they also say this which is funny considering they NEVER hold senior leadership accountable for lack of transparency in spending: While it’s clear the state must put more money into education, it’s also true that individual school districts must spend every dollar as effectively as possible — for the benefit of students. end of update From SPS Communications (Editor's note: I broke up this press release into more paragraphs for easier reading): SEATTLE– Seattle Public Schools will add certified staff to five schools next week, and reassign only seven certified staff to other schools, out of nearly 1,100 general education staff (elementary, middle,...