MV seeking to replicate - expand to pld Potomac Lighthouse Bldg

[Anonymous]

And therein lies the issue ... none submitted on the record yet ...

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Join the group of parents planning to speak out on the 22nd.

Takes bravery- because their kids will still be at the school, but the administration will know clearly who is not supportive of the expansion. Strength in numbers.

There are no negative comments officially submitted on the record yet from parents, but a positive one refers to a letter/flyer.
The optics of this vote actually being held AT Mundo aren't great.

[Anonymous]

Written comment deadline has passed.

Sign up to testify in-person at the public hearing on May 22, by emailing a request to [e-mail] (link sends e-mail) by no later than 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 18th.

Here are the comments received.

Also interesting is the Board's assessment that MV is not yet accredited.

https://dcpcsb.egnyte.com/fl/igcgIImBUW#folder-link/Mundo%20Verde%20Notices%20to%20ANC%20and%20Public/Public%20Comments

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Written comment deadline has passed.

Sign up to testify in-person at the public hearing on May 22, by emailing a request to [e-mail] (link sends e-mail) by no later than 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 18th.

Here are the comments received.

Also interesting is the Board's assessment that MV is not yet accredited.

https://dcpcsb.egnyte.com/fl/igcgIImBUW#folder-link/Mundo%20Verde%20Notices%20to%20ANC%20and%20Public/Public%20Comments

Interesting - 2 ANCs, a neighborhood group and some individuals neighbors are concerned about the proposed addition and traffic. Sounds like some would be ok with the move if it were limited to existing space and capped enrollment at 458 (current building limit) not 600.

[Anonymous]

Good summary of the state of play of this request here http://www.livebinders.com/play/play?id=2204514&utm_source=DCPCSB%20Staff&utm_campaign=95e8497295-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_04_20&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_67770fb6ed-95e8497295-180602393#anchor

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Good summary of the state of play of this request here http://www.livebinders.com/play/play?id=2204514&utm_source=DCPCSB%20Staff&utm_campaign=95e8497295-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_04_20&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_67770fb6ed-95e8497295-180602393#anchor

The overview confirms that I'm not the only MV family who found out about it on here. Apparently you aren't required to notify current families for a school replication? That seems foolish. Current families are concerned if a school grows too quickly. Current families are concerned an administration can be spread too thin.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Good summary of the state of play of this request here http://www.livebinders.com/play/play?id=2204514&utm_source=DCPCSB%20Staff&utm_campaign=95e8497295-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_04_20&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_67770fb6ed-95e8497295-180602393#anchor

Basically, in a nod to the ANCs' concerns, MV has amended its proposed charter amendment to not include a commitment to building an addition at the Potomac Lighthouse building. But they do want the enrollment cap lifted to accommodate 600 more students.

It now says that when they get to the point where they can't accommodate their students they will find a 3rd location or revisit an addition with the neighbors.

My bet is there won't be a vote tonight. The ANCs are supposed to meet again to discuss the revisions and the charter board will want to wait for that to happen.