Seattle Schools Community Forum

Apparently there is a move among middle/high school students in Seattle schools to walk out in protest during the presidential inauguration this Friday, the 20th of January.

Dear Garfield families, The Seattle School District has announced its intention to withdraw one full-time teacher from Garfield, effective Monday, October 25, 2014 - leaving 150 students without a class for the rest of the semester, unless Garfield produces $92,000 by Friday, October 24 . This cut will occur despite the fact that SPS holds $8.5 million in reserves that could be used to cover this expense. Garfield High School is already the lowest funded High School in Seattle .  At $5,951 per student, we are a full 15% below the average of $7,004 per student per the 2014/2015   district funding report (page 44). High Schools   Proj Enrol lment FTE  Grant Budget  Non-Grant Budget Total Budget Budget per Student Ballard 1572 106.1 $71,500 $9,472,548 $9,544,048 $6,071 Center 271 20.3 $12,500 $1,866,756 $1,879,256 $6,935 Chief Sealth 1170 97.2 $186,500 $8,673,628 $8,860,128 $...