People experiencing homelessness need housing and resources not traumatic sweeps of their livelihoods and belongings. 3, 2023 at 9:04 AM PST | Updated: moments ago. Our daughter Monica is a graduate of the University of Washington and was the beneficiary of a terrifically rigorous and creative education and mentoring at SPS Pathfinder K-8 School. 2445 3rd Ave. S, Seattle, WA 98134 Wednesdays selection of Seattle Public Schools Board President Brandon Hersey should be a springboard to greater board transparency and meaningful engagement with parents and community. Since the day her eldest son enrolled in an inclusive toddler program, Director Rankin has spent nearly a decade engaging with and working alongside families and educators all over Seattle, advocating for children with and without disabilities. Chandra N. Hampson District 3 School Board Director. The Northshore School Board President Bob Swain released a statement in response: There are circles of support for Juneau. The opinions expressed in reader comments are those of the author only and do not reflect the opinions of The Seattle Times. Ive watched these young men develop into future leaders. January 18, 2023 4:15 p.m. Past Event: The new Seattle School Board elected Michael DeBell as its president at its first meeting Wednesday night. March 7 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm. These meetings will be listed on their individual Director pages, as well as on our Board calendar. District 2 - Tammy J. Morales. She and her husband live with their three kids in Northeast Seattle. January 25, 2023 The establishment media is increasingly dedicated to divisive cancel culture, corporate wokeism, and political correctness, all while covering up corruption from the corridors of power. Brandon Hersey, Seattle Schools board president, said the board must start having conversations with other local elected leaders and community members, but also be "part of the healing process . 3225, School-Based Threat Assessment; Amendment and Renaming of Board Policy No. BEX V: Final Acceptance of Contract P5163 with Waynes Roofing, Inc., for the Franklin High School Gymnasium Re-Roof and Seismic Upgrades project. . Superintendent Jones has served as interim superintendent for the district since May 2021. Approval of contracts for Private Schools Proportional Share Services. Prospects include civil rights advocate/Stonewall veteran Marsha P. Johnson and Cheryl Crow, a former educator and Seattle City Council/School Board member who came out in 2012. . Kelly was Co-Chair of Seattle's 2020 Women on Boards chapter (now called 5050 Women on Boards.) I was honored to serve Contact all Councilmembers by emailing council@seattle.gov. Yet Hampson continued to get into multiple arguments on social media with parents, neighbors and employees who were asking for the encampment's removal and even falsely claimed that the encampment was not on school grounds. . The committee kept detailed logs of "hot spots" and crimes committed in the area. Director Hampson represents District 3 in Northeast Seattle, including Sand Point, View Ridge and Bryant. 3143, Notification and Dissemination of Information About Student Offenses and Notification of Threats of Violence or Harm; and Repeal of Board Policy No. John Stanford Center for Educational Excellence She served as school board president for two terms and on the executive committee all four years of her first term, as well as VP, and chair of Audit and Finance Committee. Your input is valued and is an important part of the recruitment process. November 9, 2022 2194, Rigorous High School Course Enrollment, Adoption of Board Policy No. 4200 and SP also give the right for a hearing for those officially trespassed.". needed stability and connectivity to Seattle Public Schools during this time of uncertainty and transition," said Board President Chandra Hampson. Because when you dont, you have instances where we might be getting more in the way than we need to be.. 206-252-0000, Distributing Information to Students and Schools, Northwest Coast Art by Andrea Wilbur-Sigo, Squaxin/Skokomish, School Board Student Member Selection Committee, School Board Special Meeting: Billy Frank Jr. Day Recognition; Executive Session: To review the performance of a public employee. At the February 24, 2021 regular school board meeting, the interim superintendent contract for Dr. Brent Jones was approved. BTA V: Approval of Computing Services and Support contract through RFP No. Chandra currently serves Seattle's students as a board member and former President of the Seattle Council PTSA. 8. 012238 for the purchase of computer refresh equipment in support teaching and learning and equitable access to digital resources for students and staff districtwide. October 29, 2022 Its only been 10 months; it seems like a long time, but weve come through some real heavy, heavy times and were still standing, our students are strong, our staff are strong.. 2021/22-24 Requesting a Waiver from the 180-Day School Year Requirement for Emergency School Closures and for Parent/Guardian-Teacher Conferences, Approval of Contracts RFP022242A and RFP022242B, Student Transportation Services for 2022-2025 and Succeeding Years, Minutes of the May 11, 2022 Board Special Meeting, June 1, 2022 Regular Board Meeting, and June 8, 2022 Board Special Meeting, Acceptance of Screening and Brief Intervention and Referral to Services (SBIRT) Grant, Authorization to extend the Commercial Food Products and Supplies Contracts B052181-1 and B05281-2, BEX V Final Acceptance of Contract P5175 with Dickson Company for the Kimball Elementary School Phase 1 project, Approval of Annual Highly Capable Program Plan for 2021-2022, Approval of Amendment to Community Care Services Contract, 2022-2023 City of Seattle Summer Food Service Program Project Services Agreement, Selection of School Board Student Members, Approval of the Amended 2021-22 Superintendent Evaluation Documents, Minutes of the May 18, 2022 Regular Board Meeting and May 26, 2022 Board Special Meeting, Approval of Amendment to Gersh Academy Services Contract, Minutes of the April 27, 2022 Board Special Meeting and May 4, 2022 Regular Board Meeting, Approval of Satterberg Foundation Elementary Feeder School Grant, Amend Yellow Wood Academy Contract for the 2021-22 School Year, Amendment of School Board Policy No. Kauilani served on the Puget Sound PRSA Board from 2009-2011 and . District 1 - Liza Rankin. According to the group, most of the parents had no idea there was an encampment on school property where children would be returning to classes and the playground. The school board held an open comment session onFebruary 15for students and an open comment session onFebruary 17for all families prior to mid-winter break. When I ran for school board in 2017, I never imagined I would become the first out-LGBTQ and Native (Citizen of the Chippewa Cree Nation) President of the Seattle School Board. Past Event: Read more about the interim superintendent. 5050 Women on Boards is a global education and advocacy campaign dedicated to increasing the . March 1, 2023 Seattle Public Schools serves over 52,000 students at 104 schools and with a combined capital and operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion dollars. Neighbors told The Post Millennial that a woman died of an overdose at the encampment in February and that her body lay in the street for hours. She was elected to a four-year term in the November 2019 general election. SPS communicated both forums to all families. 4:15 p.m. Past Event: New Seattle school board president must lead by example. I will work with my fellow board directors to narrow the opportunity gap, champion an ethnic studies curriculum that details the rich history of the communities in our city and develop both social and fiscal policy that supports our students, as well as their families and educators. Prior to receiving her Masters in Business Administration from the University of Washington in 2000, Chandra was a nonprofit manager with community development, continuing education, and family foundation organizations. (posted: February 18, 2022), Work Session She is the Seattle School Board president. 206-475-1000. 4:15 p.m. Past Event: Upcoming: The school locked a fence between the campers and the building due to drug use, used needles and the danger presented to students and families. District 2 - Lisa Rivera Smith. Having visited or volunteered at half of the schools in SPSSeattle Public Schools More, and collaborated with parents and educators from many more, Director Rankin brings deep knowledge of SPS diverse communities and far-reaching community connections. The locked gate prevented access for parents and caregivers dropping off their children including at least one elderly grandparent trying to get his grandchild to school. Responsibilities of the Board of Directors include: hiring and evaluating the Superintendent; establishing policies for governing the school district; adopting a balanced budget each year; having legal and fiduciary authority for the school district; adopting instructional materials; and, serving as community representatives to the district and on behalf of the district. 1 (District) and Seattle Education Association (SEA), Approval of Disciplinary Appeal Council Appointees, Approval of Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise (FEPP) Levy funding for Preschool Services for the 2022 2023 School Year, Amending Policy No. The Board of Directors for Seattle Public Schools is an elected body of seven citizens who serve four year terms and represent geographical regions within the City of Seattle. South Seattle is my home. Leslie S. Harris. Liza RankinSchool Board Directorliza.rankin@seattleschools.org. Its that deep connection that creates the best chance for our students to excel and reach their highest level of academic achievement.. February 28, 2023 ", Hampson and DeWolf published a joint statement condemning any potential removal of encampments from school property or anywhere else in the city "We demand sweeps NEVER be performed on school grounds, adjacent or elsewhere in this City." Posted: | Seattle City Council District 3 primary candidate Zachary DeWolf will serve as the Seattle School Board president after being selected this week by his counterparts.. Approval of Revised 2022-23 Regular Board Meeting Schedule, BEX V: Approval of the Enterprise Licenses Agreement/ Microsoft Enrollment for Education Solutions (EES) contract, Authorization to continue contracts awarded under RFQ 02954: Seattle Public Schools Alternative Student Transportation, BTA V/Distressed School Grant: Approval of General Contractor/Construction Manager (GC/CM) Project Delivery Method; Award GC/CM Contract; and Authorization for Execution of the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Amendment for the John Muir Early Learning Addition and Miscellaneous Improvements project, BEX V, SCAP: Approval of the Site-Specific Educational Specifications for the Alki Elementary School Addition and Modernization project, BEX V: Approval of the Site-Specific Educational Specifications for the John Rogers Elementary School Replacement project, BEX V Approval of the Site-Specific Educational Specifications for the Montlake Elementary School Modernization and Addition project, BEX V: Approval of the Value Engineering Report for the Montlake Elementary School Modernization and Addition project, BTA IV: Final Acceptance of Contract K5104 with Sheldrup Building Services Company for the Franklin High School Window & Door Replacement project, BEX V: Final Acceptance of Contract K5109 with Waynes Roofing, Inc., for the Van Asselt (the school was renamed Rising Star Elementary School after the contract had been executed with Waynes Roofing, Inc.) Elementary School at the African American Academy Roof Replacement project, BTA IV/BEX V: Final Acceptance of Contract P5137 with Yoy, Inc., (doing business as Verdis) for the Garfield High School Waterproofing and Door Repairs project, BEX V: Final Acceptance of Contract P5139 with Waynes Roofing, Inc., the West Seattle High School Roof Replacement project, BEX V and Distressed School Grant: Final Acceptance of Contract P5135 with Western Ventures Construction, Inc., for the Coe Elementary School Classroom Addition project, BEX V: Final Acceptance of Contract P5175 with Construction Group International for the Viewlands Elementary School Demolition and Abatement project, Minutes of the October 26, 2022 Regular Board Meeting, Minutes of the October 20, 2022 Executive Committee Meeting, Minutes of the September 19, 2022 Operations Committee Meeting, Minutes of the September 19, 2022 Audit and Finance Committee Meeting, Minutes of the September 20, 2022 Student Services, Curriculum & Instruction Committee Meeting.