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Important Dates
June 28: McCleary Case heard in Olympia, 1:30 p.m.
June 29: Budget and Capacity Management Worksession, 5:00-6:30 p.m.
June 30: Family Connector Planning Meeting, 4:00-5:30 p.m.
June 30: College Bound Scholarships Pledge due
June 30: End of 2010-11 PTA Fiscal Year
August 16: Principal-Parent Leader Breakfast
August 19-20:
WSPTA Leadership Conference Yakima
More Information
http://www.seattlecouncilptsa.org/
(206) 364-7430
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Dear Seattle PTA and PTSA Leaders,
This Tuesday, June 28, the Washington State Supreme Court hears oral arguments in the McCleary v. State of Washington case. The plaintiff is arguing the State of Washington is not meeting its constitutional responsibility to fully fund basic education.
This Wednesday, the School Board is having a work session to discuss the budget and capacity management. The final State budget has left Seattle Public Schools with an additional ~$4M to cut, bringing the total budget reductions to ~$45M.
Please forward this information to the incoming leaders of your PTA. I hope you are taking time to spend with your family this summer.
Sincerely, Lauren McGuire President, Seattle Council PTSA president@seattlecouncilptsa.org |
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McCleary Case Oral Arguments before WA Supreme Court
Tuesday, June 28, 1:30 p.m.
Washington State Supreme Court
Is the State meeting its constitutional duty to Fund Basic Education? Are you looking for a way to have your kids learn about government this summer? Hear the arguments in the McCleary Case before the Washington Supreme Court this week. Each side has 20 minutes (or 30 if they requested more time). The Washington State PTA and Seattle Public Schools are on the McCleary side arguing that the state is not meeting its responsibility to provide sufficient funding for education. To read more from those sponsoring the case, visit
http://www.waschoolexcellence.org/
You can watch the hearing live online on the TVW website; just click on Live TV.
Location: The Court is located in the Temple of Justice in Olympia, Washington. This building is located on the Capitol Campus, directly facing the Washington State Legislative Building.
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Budget and Capacity Management Work Session
Wednesday, June 29, 5:00-6:30 p.m.
The John Stanford Center for Educational Excellence
2445 3rd Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98134
This Wednesday, the School Board is having a work session to discuss the budget and capacity management. The final State budget has left Seattle Public Schools with an additional ~$4M to cut, bringing the total budget reductions to ~$45M.
The district will also provide an update on capacity management, along with recommendations from the Demographics Task Force. |
Family Connector Planning Meeting Thursday, June 30 from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.
The John Stanford Center for Educational Excellence Auditorium
2445 3rd Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98134
-- from SPS
The Family Connectors is an innovative Family Engagement initiative that we would like to implement for the 2011-2012 school year to better support our students, their families and our schools. I am very interested in hearing your thoughts and valuable input about what the best role would be for the Family Connectors next school year. I am also interested in hearing from you what kind of training and support these family volunteers will need from the School District to be successful.
Respectfully,
Bernardo Ruiz
bjruiz@seattleschools.org
Family and Community Engagement Manager
Communications Department
Seattle Public Schools
Tel: 206.252.0693
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Save the Date: Principal and Parent Leader Breakfast
Tuesday, August 16
Time and location: TBD
Each year, the Seattle Council PTSA hosts a Principal-Parent Leader Breakfast for Principals, senior district staff and incoming PTA and PTSA Presidents. If your PTA/PTSA President is not available, they should send another parent member of their Board to attend. Schools without a PTA or PTSA are also invited to send a parent leader. An invitation will be sent later this summer as more details become available. This is a great opportunity for principals and parent leaders to get to know each other better.
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College Bound Scholarships - Deadline June 30th
The College Bound Scholarship program provides hope and incentive for students and families who otherwise might not consider college as an option because of its cost.
The amount of the scholarship will be based on tuition rates at Washington public colleges and universities and will cover the amount of tuition and fees (plus $500 for books) not covered by other state financial aid awards.
Low-income 7th and 8th grade students who sign a pledge by June 30th of their 8th grade year are eligible. Students promise to graduate from high school, demonstrate good citizenship and to seek admission to a college or university. Family income will be re-checked and college admission confirmed after the student graduates from high school.
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