Chandra worked in the banking industry through 2011 and then as an independent contractor. The process, which took about a week, displayed an egregious lack of respect for her responsibility as an elected official to give the public notice of the pending decision or offer an opportunity for public comment on the plan. Annual Financial Report to Board per Board Policy No. Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) Beginning Educator Support Team (BEST) Grant Approval. 4218, Speakers of Diverse Languages, and renaming policy Language Access, BEX V, Resolution 2022/23-4: Approval of General Contractor/Construction Manager (GC/CM) Delivery Method; Award GC/CM Contract P5191 to Cornerstone General Contractors, Inc; and Approval of Budget Transfer for the Alki Elementary School Addition and Renovation project, BEX V, Distressed School Grant, Resolution 2022/23-5: Approval of General Contractor/Construction Manager (GC/CM) Delivery Method; Award GC/CM Contract P5193 to Lydig Construction, Inc.; and Approval of Budget Transfer for the John Rogers Elementary School Replacement project, BEX V, Resolution 2022/23-2: Approval of General Contractor/Construction Manager (GC/CM) Delivery Method; Award GC/CM Contract P5199 to Skanska USA Building, Inc.; and Approval of Budget Transfer for the Montlake Elementary School Modernization and Addition project, BEX V: Approval of the Site-Specific Educational Specifications for the Asa Mercer International Middle School Replacement project, BEX V: Resolution 2022/23-8 Racial Imbalance Analysis for Asa Mercer International Middle School Replacement project, Approval of the revised 2022-2023 School Year Calendar, Minutes of the September 14, 2022 Regular Board Meeting and September 21, 2022 Board Special Meeting, Approval of the 2022-2025Collective Bargaining Agreements between Seattle Public Schools and Seattle Education Association Certificated Non-Supervisory Employees, Paraprofessional Staff, and Seattle Association of Educational Office Professionals. October 29, 2022 3225, School-Based Threat Assessment; Amendment and Renaming of Board Policy No. The threat and emails were quite a departure for Hampson who in 2016 served on a committee that tried to remove homeless encampments from parks in her own affluent neighborhood of Magnuson Park, encampments only blocks away from her home. This morning, The Seattle Public Schools Board of Directors voted this morning to approve authorization to negotiate an employment contract with Interim SPS Superintendent Dr. Brent Jones for the permanent position of SPS superintendent. The school board held an open comment session for families receiving special education services onFebruary 22. 206-252-0000, Distributing Information to Students and Schools, Northwest Coast Art by Andrea Wilbur-Sigo, Squaxin/Skokomish, View a calendar of upcoming Board meetings. Where does Director Rankin Represent? I want that same vision of opportunity and prosperity for every child in District 7 and beyond. Meanwhile, SPS superintendent Denise Juneau admitted in an email to neighbors obtained by The Post Millennial that "We realize people living unsheltered in encampments can create health and safety hazards for their occupants and the general public.". Like many families of color, education was our sole means of mobility and opportunity. Please be aware that written communications sent to Board Directors, including emails sent to this email address, are potentially subject to public disclosure, in whole or in part, pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, RCW 42.56. Ive watched these young men develop into future leaders. This is a critical moment, as the board works to implement a promising new governance structure, launches the search for yet another new superintendent and attempts to finally eliminate entrenched inequities and racial disparities in student outcomes. 2445 3rd Ave. S, Seattle, WA 98134 3115, Homeless Students: Enrollment Rights & Services, and renaming it Students Experiencing Homelessness: Enrollment Rights and Services, Amend Board Policy No. Love this campaign! BEX V: Final Acceptance of Contract P5183 with Northwest Playground Equipment, Inc., for the Playground Installation at Schmitz Park Interim School Site project. Public Hearing: School Board Director District Redistricting Plan. Embattled Seattle School Board President Chandra Hampson deleted critical comments from her Facebook page. Please use our online form if you have questions for the Seattle School Board. . Made up of all volunteers, the Board consists of current and past parents, alumni, and friends of the school and Association Church members. Enrollment ('17-'18) 54,573 students. Amendment of Board Policy Nos. Dead rats have been seen in the encampment tied to sticks. Arts and Humanities Research Computing (DARTH) provides consultation, instruction, project management, and software development for faculty engaged in digital humanities projects. Please be aware that written communications sent to Board Directors, including emails sent to this email address, are potentially subject to public disclosure, in whole or in part, pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, RCW 42.56. The need for fact-based journalism and thoughtful analysis has never been greater. BUT we do need some support we are bringing students back to classrooms and school buildings/campuses in a matter of a few weeks. Directors often prioritize individual responses on topics overseen by their committees or received from their Director districts (please specify the Director district or relevant school). State of the District Address: Tuesday, March 15, 6 p.m. Tammy is a 1988 grad of SLHS and works for the Chief Seattle . 206-252-0000, Distributing Information to Students and Schools, Northwest Coast Art by Andrea Wilbur-Sigo, Squaxin/Skokomish, Student Services, Curriculum & Instruction Committee, Genessee Hill Elementary (formerly Schmitz Park). I understand that the Council has allocated and assigned a lot of funding to support our neighbors experiencing homelessness. Building Excellence (BEX) V, School Construction Assistance Program (SCAP) & Distressed School Grant: Resolution 2022/23-3 New-in-Lieu Replacement option for the Alki Elementary School Addition and Renovation, John Rogers Elementary School Replacement, and Montlake Elementary School Addition and Modernization projects. June 15. 4:15 p.m. Past Event: Past Event: His contract takes effect immediately. "I want to state very clearly this is not an ask for a sweep! 206-252-0000, Distributing Information to Students and Schools, Northwest Coast Art by Andrea Wilbur-Sigo, Squaxin/Skokomish, February 28, 2023 Billy Frank Jr. Day Recognition; Executive Session: To review the performance of a public employee. 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. The opinions expressed in reader comments are those of the author only and do not reflect the opinions of The Seattle Times. Past Event: November 2, 2021. November 30, 2022 6030, Annual Disclosure of Financial/Conflict of Interest for the Board and Executive Administrators, Board Director Questions and Staff Responses for February 8, 2023 Regular Board Meeting (Materials to be added prior to meeting), Minutes of the November 16, 2022 Board Special Meeting and the December 14, 2022 Regular Board Meeting. In emails sent by neighbors and employees to The Post Millennial, Hampson and Director Zachary DeWolf demanded Mayor Jenny Durkan not allow the encampments to be removed from school grounds. District 3 - Chandra N. Hampson. In the classroom, I have learned the profound effect that leadership and policy founded in equity can have on students. All applications are due by March 17, 2023 . "Members of the Seattle School Board demanded the mayor's office not sweep dangerous and growing homeless encampments on two school properties," Rantz reported Tuesday. Vice . Approval of Perch Behavioral Health Contract Amendment for 2021-2022. 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. Read more about the interim superintendent. With strong community participation values, Chandra dedicated the past nine years to advocating for better education and community services for families furthest from social justice here in Seattle. 3116, Students in Out-of-Home (Foster) Care, and rename it Dependent Students (Foster Care), Adoption of School Board Policy No. The seven-member elected School Board expects the new superintendent to continue the districts progress on the 2019-24 Strategic Plan,Seattle Excellence, and implementation of Student Outcome Focused Governance. District 2 - Tammy J. Morales. WATCH LIVE: Merrick Garland testifies before Senate Judiciary Committee. Liza Rankin was born and raised in Seattle, and is a former Seattle Public Schools (SPSSeattle Public Schools More) student. After seven years in corporate banking, Chandra joined Craft3, a non-profit community development financial institution serving Oregon and Washington. October 15. Principal Chanda Oatis told KOMO News that campers had broken into the school and taken electronics from a classroom. Seattle School Board President Zachary DeWolf announced last week that the the . 4:30 p.m. Work Session 5011, Sexual Harassment of Staff Prohibited, Minutes of the March 23, 2022 Board Special Meeting and April 6, 2022 Regular Board Meeting, Amendment to Board Policy No. The committee kept detailed logs of "hot spots" and crimes committed in the area. She was also a lecturer in the Department of Drama, Theater, and Dance at CUNY: Queens College. I have learned that if our state continues to fail to fully fund education, we must go to Olympia and fight for it.Our community needs leaders with classroom experience who are willing to advocate for the students, families and educators of south Seattle. One of the responsibilities of the School Board is the hiring and evaluating the superintendent. Wednesday's selection of Seattle Public . 4:15 p.m. Past Event: 2194, Rigorous High School Course Enrollment, Adoption of Board Policy No. Past Event: 4:15 p.m. Past Event: John Stanford Center for Educational Excellence A primary was scheduled for August 3, 2021. Brault served as Vice President of the Board in 2014 and as President in 2015. Summary: The Seattle School Board of Directors has selected Dr. Brent Jones to be the new superintendent of Seattle Public Schools. The Seattle Times editorial board. Director Chandra N. Hampson (She/Her/Hers). Map of the seven director districts. 5207, Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying, Amend Board Policy No. (posted: September 16, 2022), Work Session: Seattle Education Association Tentative Agreement Summary, Presentation on 2022 School Board Director Redistricting Process, Board Retreat Paralegal. District 6 - Dan Strauss. Superintendent Message to Community on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Leaders Who Lunch: Superintendent and Mayor at Denny, Gratitude and Best Wishes as We Close the 2021-22 School Year. Share it with your network so we can fix the internet! She was elected to a four-year term in the November 2019 general election. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is seeking applications for a Business Systems Analyst for the Office of OneIT. We need to work together as a board, staff, principals, teachers, parents and other jurisdictions: state, city, and other communities to meet each childs needs and potential, regardless of background, ethnicity, neuro- and physical diversity, and geographic location. The Seattle School Board of Directors has selected Dr. Brent Jones to be the new superintendent of Seattle Public Schools. The school board created several opportunities both leading up and during mid-winter break (February 21) for families to share their input on the superintendent search process. Please be aware that written communications sent to Board Directors, including emails sent to all email addresses listed above, are potentially subject to public disclosure, in whole or in part, pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, RCW 42.56. Approval of use of Capital Fund excess resources from BTA IV to purchase maintenance fleet vehicles and auto repair shop equipment. March 8, 2023 The investigations Garland will likely be grilled on . A group of nonprofit and education leaders across . District 5 - Debora Juarez. Here are further demographic highlights of the leadership team: The Seattle Public Schools executive team is 40% female and 60% male. 1 and International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local No. February 8, 2023 Upon agreement, the board will vote on whether to approve the contract at an upcoming public meeting. More Real Estate News articles. (Updated Since Introduction), Approval of 2023-2024 School Year Calendar, Approval of courses with new content as defined by Superintendent Procedure 2026SP, Approval of the 2021 2023 Collective Bargaining Agreement (hereinafter CBA or Agreement) between Seattle School District No. Of particular interest to me are: alternative education, program placement, mentorship opportunities, increased access to: career and technical programs and more participatory sports, including funding and trainers for Unified Sports and club sports for all who wish to participate and assist. My mission is to create the conditions for students to thrive, Dr. Jones said at the conclusion of the meeting. The Seattle School Board of Directors has selected Dr. Brent Jones to be the new superintendent of Seattle Public Schools. 4:30 p.m. Work Session The school district has also offered a cost-of-living adjustment. 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. Seattle Public Schools serves over 52,000 students at 104 schools and with a combined capital and operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion dollars. District 6 - Leslie S. Harris. As an educator myself, I work to provide that same access and opportunity to my students. Chandra graduated from the University of Washington MBA program in 2000 with an emphasis in finance and marketing. RCW 42.30.110(1)(g)., Work Session: Student Outcomes Focused Governance Progress Monitoring, June 29, 2022 Board Special Meeting: Public Hearing: 2022-23 Recommended Budget, June 23, 2022 Board Special Meeting: Goals and Guardrails Review, June 8, 2022 Board Special Meeting: Executive Session, Canceled June 1, 2022 Board Special Meeting: Executive Session, May 26, 2022 Board Special Meeting: Executive Session, Canceled May 25, 2022 Work Session: Budget, May 11, 2022 Work Session: Student Outcomes Focused Governance Interim Metrics, March 11, 2022 Board Special Meeting: Action Item: Hiring of Dr. Brent C. Jones as Superintendent and Approval of Superintendents Employment Agreement, March 10, 2022 Board Special Meeting: Executive Session, March 4, 2022 Board Special Meeting: Action Item: Authorization to negotiate an employment contract for a Superintendent, March 1, 2022 Board Special Meeting: Executive Session, February 28, 2022 Work Session: Superintendent Search Process, February 23, 2022 Board Special Meeting: Superintendent Search Public Comment Session, February 16, 2022 Board Special Meeting: Executive Session; Work Session: Student Outcomes Focused Governance Progress Monitoring Training, February 17, 2022 Board Special Meeting: Superintendent Search Public Comment Session, Minutes of the February 28, 2023 Board Special Meeting and March 1, 2023 Regular Board Meeting, Warrants Report January 16 thru February 15, 2023, Appointment of Disciplinary Appeal Council Membership for Remainder of 2022-23 School Year, Annual Approval of Schools per WAC 180-16-220, BTA V: Approval of the Buildings, Technology, and Academics/Athletics (BTA) V Capital Levy Implementation Plan, Clean Energy Plan from the Clean Energy Task Force, Board Director Questions and Staff Responses for March 15, 2023 Regular Board Meeting, Minutes of the January 25, 2023 Board Special Meeting, February 1, 2023 Board Special Meeting, and February 8, 2023 Regular Board Meeting, Acceptance of Learn to Return (L2R) Labor Support Fund grant from the Office of the Superintendent for Public Instructions (OSPI), Acceptance of the Year 3 Subgrant to the Office of African American Male Achievement from the Philanthropic Partnership for Public Education at the Alliance for Education, Board Director Questions and Staff Responses for March 1, 2023 Regular Board Meeting, Minutes of the January 11, 2023 Board Special Meeting and January 18, 2023 Regular Board Meeting, Acceptance of Project AWARE (Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education) Grant. 2140, Guidance & Counseling, Approval of OSPI School Waiver Applications and Resolution No. Up through the 17th century, the area was the territory of the Wampanoag Native American people. July 12. John Stanford Center for Educational Excellence She was first elected to the Seattle School Board in 2015 and was elected to a second four-year term in November 2019. 174 (Teamsters 174). Brandon Hersey (he/him)School Board President. 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. However, factors such as institutional racism, income inequality and inequitable practices, place students of color further away from educational equity and justice. Montessori School of Denver (MSD), located in beautiful Colorado, is seeking a Middle School Math Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year.The position is set to start in August 2023. 1240, Committees; 1220, Board Officers and Duties of the Board; 1250, School Board Student Members; 1310, Policy Adoption and Suspension, Manuals and Superintendent Procedures; 1400, Meeting Conduct, Order of Business and Quorum; 1420, Proposed Agendas and Consent Agenda; 1620, Board-Superintendent Relationship; and 2015, Selection & Adoption of Instructional Materials; and Board Procedures 1620BP, Board-Superintendent Relationship Procedure, and 1630BP, Evaluation of the Superintendent. October 12, 2022 The superintendent is responsible for the administration and management of the largest public school district in the Pacific Northwest. 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 . Member Board of Visitors, Children's National Medical Center 2014-2016 As a member worked closely with hospital administration and development office, plan fundraising events, allocate funds for . Resolution 2022/23-10, Certification of Excess Levies and Calculation of General Fund Levy Rollback for 2023. The authorization came during a Board Special Meeting on March 4 that was called by board President Brandon K. Hersey. March 7 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm. 2L Board Member on the Moot Court Honor Board. District 2 - Lisa Rivera Smith. "City officials and school board members have declined to meet with the group of . Outgoing board president District 3 Director Chandra Hampson has provided several high-profile examples of the latter. District 1 - Liza Rankin. Superintendent Jones has served as interim superintendent for the district since May 2021. As a board, we have the responsibility to improve the educational outcomes for our students. View a calendar of upcoming Board meetings. There she founded the organizations Indian Country Initiative serving Tribal Nation government, corporate, and individual member businesses. December 3. The office also oversees the Districts Ethics/Whistleblower Program. : Steve Bannon ROARS his support for Donald J. Trump in EPIC CPAC speech, BREAKING: Biden has 'cancerous tissue' removed from chest, BREAKING: Daily Wire's Jeremy Boreing launches new chocolate company in response to Hershey's woke trans stunt, Couple sues fertility clinic after son born with cancer gene they sought to avoid, Columbia University abandons standardized tests for admissions, New Jersey woman dies after burning down house full of cats rather than face eviction. Read more about the interim superintendent. 2445 3rd Ave. S, Seattle, WA 98134 She and her husband live with their three kids in Northeast Seattle. November 13. I will bring these lessons to the Seattle School Board in order to create effective policy to fully accomplish the vision of the Strategic Plan. Chandra is a passionate, experienced advocate for our children. School Board President. Published: Mar. The decision to negotiate a contract with Dr. Jones comes two months after the start of a national search for a new SPS superintendent. 9:00 a.m. Board Retreat 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. English colonists bought the land on which New Bedford would later be built from the Wampanoag in 1652, and the original . Broadview Thompson is one of two Seattle Public Schools that have so far reported encampments on campus. New Seattle School Board President Hersey; Where is the Action? March 2019, the Seattle School Board approved a strategic plan that sets the goals and vision of our district. This year successful candidates will be paid a stipend of $4000 for the six-week program with all other expenses being the responsibility of the student. Superintendent Jones will deliver the State of the District address on Tuesday, March 15, at 6 p.m. Though she refused to have the encampments on @SeaPubSchools properties removed in 2021, . A thoughtful and charismatic leader, Superintendent Jones has more than 20 years of experience in education and government agencies including six years at Seattle Public Schools. We are most grateful for the dedication of all of the teachers and staff of the Seattle Public Schools., Leslie S. Harris School Board Directorleslie.harris@seattleschools.org206-475-1000. Approval of contracts for Private Schools Proportional Share Services (RFQ052259), the provision of equitable services to private school students eligible for special education. Directors receive a high volume of email and frequently cannot respond directly. 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. Seattle School Board President Chandra Hampson threatened volunteers with trespassing who were distributing leaflets on Monday regarding a homeless encampment on campus and school officials refusal to address it. She is the Seattle School Board president. They have also reported theft and ongoing drug issues in the community mostly populated by families and the elderly. In addition, Ryan is a graduate of Leadership WSSDA (Washington . According to KOMO News, Meany Middle Schools custodian and safety and security specialist had dangerous interactions with campers who living just outside the building. 4:15 p.m. Public Hearing: Draft School Board Director District Redistricting Plan, Board Retreat Approval of Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise (FEPP) Levy funding for Preschool Services for the 20232024 School Year. 2445 3rd Ave. S, Seattle, WA 98134 As a black man, educator, and union member, I humbly seek this opportunity to advocate for the students and families of south Seattle as the District 7 Board Director. Your input is valued and is an important part of the recruitment process. January 25, 2023 4:15 p.m. Past Event: 68% of the management team is White. Specifically, the recall petition itself reports that Seattle school board members have: Delayed reopening Seattle schools to full-time, in-person instruction . 012238 for the purchase of computer refresh equipment in support teaching and learning and equitable access to digital resources for students and staff districtwide. Director Rankin represents the northernmost part of Seattle, between Golden Gardens to the west and Magnuson Park to the east. RCW 42.30.110(1)(g); Work Session: Policy Diet, February 1, 2023 Board Special Meeting: Executive Session: Real Estate; Work Session: Building Relationships with Youth; Executive Session: Litigation, January 11, 2023 Work Session: Time Use Evaluation Training, December 14, 2022 Regular Board Meeting, November 30, 2022 Regular Board Meeting, School Board Work Session: Risk Management Pool; Fiscal Update, September 28, 2022 Regular Board Meeting, September 21, 2022 Work Session: WSSDA General Assembly Preparation; SOFG Committee Diet, September 14, 2022 Regular Board Meeting, August 31, 2022 Board Special Meeting: School Board Student Member Oath of Office & Celebration, June 29, 2022 Work Session: School Board Student Member Training, June 28, 2022 Board Special Meeting: Executive Session: To review the performance of a public employee.