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.

• December 13, 2004
  This presentation introduces student assignment plan concepts aligned with academic plans and Board established core values of assignment plan.

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. 

• January 11 Forum at McClure
• January 18 Forums at Eckstein and Madison
• January 20 Forum at Meany
• January 25 Forum at Aki Kurose
• January 26 Forums at Hamilton and Ingraham

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. 

• Glossary for Criteria Discussion
     This glossary gives details on the acronyms listed in criteria development 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