S2 E13 - School Board Director Gina Topp

Seattle Hall Pass Bids Farewell

See our press release [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1laj_9UueCUFKs3BhlzyAAULMJC7Gvo0TJEXvKHVPczE/edit?usp=sharing].

S2 E14 - Data Night with Dr. Hart (plus, Planning for the new Strategic Plan)

In this episode of Seattle Hall Pass, hosts Christie, Jane, and Jasmine dive into the data-rich presentation on Seattle Public Schools' student outcomes, delivered by Dr. Ray Hart, Executive Director of the Council of Great City Schools, at the October 23rd special school board meeting. They break down the findings on student performance trends, equity gaps, and economic factors affecting achievement. The hosts also explore the subsequent board discussion, where school directors reviewed draft goals proposed by district staff for the upcoming strategic plan. See our Show Notes [https://docs.google.com/document/d/13cv65pNLY7q9kSn641nCTPkLWU1bLeDLt7XSU6SOnj8/edit?usp=sharing] Contact us [//hello@seattlehallpass.org]

S2 E13 - School Board Director Gina Topp

In this episode of Seattle Hall Pass, school board director Gina Topp discusses the school closure plans with co-hosts Christie and Jane. The three also discuss Seattle Public Schools’ $94 million budget gap, the upcoming legislative session, community engagement, and student outcomes-focused governance. See our Show Notes [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1obhyLBxb3qoQ2x389m9batNANMR3ebQutPxPCr9meFU/edit?usp=sharing] Contact us [//hello@seattlehallpass.org]

S2 E12 - 4 Schools

In this episode of Seattle Hall Pass, we dive into Seattle Public Schools' proposal to close and consolidate four elementary schools: North Beach, Sacajawea, Stevens, and Sanislo. Christie, Jane, and Jasmine explore critical questions surrounding the district’s decision-making process, including the criteria used for selecting these schools, the potential impacts on special education services, and how transitions might affect students and staff. We discuss community concerns, staffing changes, and the broader implications for the SPS landscape. See our Show Notes [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1q1Kvcx9mfuolzC_gu2M6Qu-MgTv9E1YgdLCc0Wae4yk/edit?usp=sharing]. Contact us [//hello@seattlehallpass.org].

S2 E11 - Can SPS go bankrupt? with Stephen Nielsen

In this episode of Seattle Hall Pass, we sit down with former Seattle Public Schools Deputy Superintendent Stephen Nielsen to understand the implications of “binding conditions” and potential state oversight for Seattle Public Schools if it can’t close its budget gap. Nielsen shares his insights on what financial oversight might look like, the difficult cuts that could follow, and the complex history of Washington's education funding. See our Show Notes [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qfb1RYyWcYWC99_MvTkV8fvCoZpnP-8lualK9PCmdQk/edit?usp=sharing] Contact us: Send corrections, suggestions, and comments to hello@seattlehallpass.org [hello@seattlehallpass.org].  Disclaimer: Seattle Hall Pass features a variety of voices. Each person’s opinions are their own.