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Friday, February 15, 2013

Seattle Schools Community Forum: Update on Eckstein Capacity Issues + Friday Open Thread

Seattle Schools Community Forum: Update on Eckstein Capacity Issues:


Update on Eckstein Capacity Issues

I hope this to be the last word on capacity issues at Eckstein (but I suspect not as these parents are quite persistent). 

From the  DPD/FMO.  (I am not posting the entire thing but here's pertinent info.)

"During inspection, staff walked the halls and observed class sizes and hall traffic between classes.   No signs of overcrowding in halls or classrooms was observed with respect to allowing safe exiting in the event of emergency. "

"For purposes of safe exiting, the more doors you have off (classrooms and offices and hallways), the more 

Friday Open Thread

Back from the (un) Walking Dead (4 days of a massive migraine culminating in a trip to the ER to get relief - hence, my lack of engagement here).

Anyone attend any Board Committee meetings this week?

Reminder that Director DeBell and President Smith-Blum both have community meetings tomorrow morning.

Superintendent Banda issued a thank you to Seattle voters for the overwhelming support for the two school levies this week.  He also said thanks to FACMAC, the BEX Oversight Committee, volunteers and staff.

Did you know The Source got updated?  Here's info.

What's on your mind?