REMINDER: Seattle Public Schools meeting Saturday morning at CSIHS to explain plan that’s expected to result in closures/consolidations

This holiday-shortened week seems to be going fast, so here’s a semi-early reminder about a major meeting Saturday morning (June 1) in West Seattle – it’s the third in a new series of Seattle Public Schools meetings at which district officials are supposed to explain the “well-resourced schools” plan, which could close up to 20 elementaries around the city. The first version of the meeting happened last night at Roosevelt High School; the Seattle Times report indicates it was somewhat contentious. The district is still not ready to present a list of which schools it wants to close/consolidate; that’s expected next month. But it wants families to understand the rationale. Saturday’s meeting is scheduled for 10:30 am-noon at Chief Sealth International High School (2600 SW Thistle), with translation/interpretation available in ASL, Amharic, Cantonese, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese. This is the last in-person meeting in this round; the district also promises an online version at 6 pm June 4 (no link yet).

Penny May 29, 2024 (9:12 pm)

I decided at significant sacrifice to send my daughter to private school thru high school. College and grad school top tier. Clearly the best decision even Though requiring additional shifts on my part-the issues and data/ outcomes of SPD were terrible back in the 90s and clearly not much has changed. Didn’t put kids first back in the day and history continues to repeat itself

Jeepney May 30, 2024 (6:17 am)

My partner and I did the same and were very happy with the private school education our daughter received. Seattle Public Schools have historically been run poorly and the kids are the ones that pay the price.
- Mellow Kitty May 30, 2024 (1:15 pm)
  
  Parents saying that public schools are basically trash is a reason why public school teachers are quitting in droves. They don’t get paid enough to put up with the abuse from parents and kids.
  - Bradley May 30, 2024 (4:12 pm)
    
    Private attracts better parents and kids? That’s subjective.
  - Mel May 30, 2024 (7:27 pm)
    
    SPS teachers are making a lot of money for the amount of time they work. I know that’s controversial to say, but it’s what I believe based on what others in this city are making on average. I think there are some great SPS teachers out there fighting for the kids. At the end of the day, the district has challenges and I’ve never been impressed with the way the district is run. Thats not on the teachers, those issues start downtown. Add in some of the social teachings now in schools, doing away with HC and more, and it’s not a place I want my kids. We’ve made the tough decision to go private school. We’ve chosen a religious school which is more affordable than an independent school but still requires sacrifices on our part.

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