The Superintendent announced
changes to his preliminary recommendation on school closure and
student assignment on May 17. To read the complete statement
describing the changes in the Superintendent's plan, go to the
"Reshaping the Future of Seattle Public Schools"
website.
Discussion on
Potential School Consolidation Criteria
This website includes information
about the development of criteria for potential school
consolidation. This work was carried out through a series of
school board work sessions and community forums from November 2004
to February 2005.
A Superintendent's preliminary
recommendation on potential school closure and consolidation,
student assignment and transportation was presented on April
20. Visit the Reshaping
the Future of Seattle Public Schools website for detailed
information on the recommendation. Feedback on the
recommendation is welcome. Please send your feedback to reshaping@seattleschools.org.
Following are links to
presentations, data and information related to development of
criteria for potential school consolidation.
Current Board Policy on School Closures
This document
explains the steps that will occur prior to the decision to close
any school.
Criteria Used in 1989 School Closures
This document
gives details on the criteria used in identifying which school
buildings were to continue in service in 1989.
Presentation at School Board Work
Session:
-
December 2, 2004
This presentation gives a big picture of district budget
and facilities; identifies resource needs and funding options;
outlines the process and timeline associated with facilities
realignment and school consolidation; introduces potential criteria
for building retention and school consolidation.
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December 13, 2004
This presentation introduces student assignment plan
concepts aligned with academic plans and Board established core
values of assignment plan.
Data analysis on student assignment plan and capacity (updated
3/9/05)
This link
directs viewers to data and analysis provided to the school board
and in the community meetings and latest development of criteria
for school consolidation.
Presentation at January Community
Forums
The
presentation provides background on District's financial crisis and
presents school consolidation as one potential option for restoring
fiscal stability and funding academic initiatives.
Criteria Development for Potential School Consolidation by Staff -
January 2005 (updated 1/18/05)
This is a
list of draft criteria developed by staff for potential school
consolidation.
Revised Draft - 3/8/05
Superintendent's Recommended Criteria for Building
Consolidation
This is the
most current version of criteria recommended by the Superintendent
for potential school building consolidation.
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Last updated:
05/18/2005
