> To keep or to cut: Seattle Public Schools engages parents to envision 'well-resourced schools'
To keep or to cut: Seattle Public Schools engages parents to envision 'well-resourced schools'
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Ahead of a new academic year in September for 106 Washington schools, the largest public school district in the state is getting ready to make some tough calls.
As Seattle Public Schools grapples with a $131 million budget shortfall and declining enrollment, they kicked off a series of community meetings Tuesday night to establish a vision for what they're calling "well-resourced schools."
"You all are gonna help us define 'well-resourced schools,'" said SPS Superintendent Dr. Brent Jones.
Jones said he hopes to use these community meetings to help him identify priorities for spending within their schools.
Parents shared with KING 5 how they were feeling heading into the meeting.
Read the full story here: https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/seattle-public-schools-resources-community-meetings/281-36e6bba2-7b32-49f3-89a3-24575e0c9579