The Seattle School Board has proposed new boundaries for all Seattle public schools. The changes would return the district a neighborhood-based system of assigning student school placements, rather than the current system of allowing students to apply to any school of their choice, with no guarantees.
The board also plans to reopen five schools that have been closed in recent years.
The board plans to hold a series of public meetings to hear from parents and the community. Comments may also be submitted by email to newassign@seattleschools.org and by U.S. mail to Seattle School Board, P.O. Box 34165, MS 11-010, Seattle, WA, 98124-1165.
Community Feedback Meetings:
Saturday, Oct. 10, 10 a.m. to noon, Eckstein Middle School
Saturday, Oct. 10, 2 to 4 p.m., Washington Middle School
Monday, Oct. 12, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., McClure Middle School
Tuesday, Oct. 13, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Aki Kurose Middle School
Wednesday, Oct. 14, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Ballard High School
Thursday, Oct. 15, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., West Seattle High School
Friday, Oct. 16, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Denny Middle School
Saturday, Oct. 17, 10 a.m. to noon, Mercer Middle School
Saturday, Oct. 17, 1 to 3 p.m., Mercer Middle School
Thursday, Nov. 5, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Roosevelt High School
Saturday, Nov. 7, 10 a.m. to noon, Rainier Beach High School
SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS
School Board meetings are also open to the public. Workshops do not allow for public comment, but others do if you sign up in advance. For more information about how to testify see www.seattleschools.org/area/newassign/index.html
School Board Workshop: Attendance Area Boundaries Tuesday, Nov. 3, 4 p.m., John Stanford Center Auditorium
School Board Meeting: Introduction of Attendance Area Boundaries Wednesday, Nov. 4, 6 p.m., John Stanford Center Auditorium
School Board Public Hearing: Attendance Area Boundaries Monday, Nov. 9, 6 to 8 p.m., John Stanford Center Auditorium
School Board Meeting: Action On Attendance Area Boundaries Wednesday, Nov. 18, 6 p.m., John Stanford Center Auditorium
