APS 4th HS

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:A PP said it best -- convince everyone you know to show up at the Democratic caucus in May and vote. Two candidates are challenging incumbent James Lander. Maura McMahon has publicly and repeatedly committed to the need for a 4th comprehensive HS. In the same way that part of the reason Trump one is that millions of people assumed Clinton would win and didn't bother to vote, you can't assume the right thing will happen if you don't vote.

Won't the decision on the 4th school be made BEFORE the election?

Not before the caucus. If I'm reading the timeline correctly, the recommendation will be made in June, so if the incumbent is defeated in May, that's a message to the sitting members. I don't know if it will work, because I think they've already decided and this is all for show, but frankly, there are lots of reasons not to vote for the incumbent and there are two qualified challengers. And we should have been voting all along, in higher numbers that the old reliables. That's how this works. He who pays the piper calls the tune.

Also, it couldn't hurt to give feedback via engage. Seems like the Kenmore site is the least terrible, and most flexible for the future, because it is the largest.

Are you on MONA? It would be great to get this info out to that group and on NextDoor.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:A PP said it best -- convince everyone you know to show up at the Democratic caucus in May and vote. Two candidates are challenging incumbent James Lander. Maura McMahon has publicly and repeatedly committed to the need for a 4th comprehensive HS. In the same way that part of the reason Trump one is that millions of people assumed Clinton would win and didn't bother to vote, you can't assume the right thing will happen if you don't vote.

Won't the decision on the 4th school be made BEFORE the election?

Not before the caucus. If I'm reading the timeline correctly, the recommendation will be made in June, so if the incumbent is defeated in May, that's a message to the sitting members. I don't know if it will work, because I think they've already decided and this is all for show, but frankly, there are lots of reasons not to vote for the incumbent and there are two qualified challengers. And we should have been voting all along, in higher numbers that the old reliables. That's how this works. He who pays the piper calls the tune.

Also, it couldn't hurt to give feedback via engage. Seems like the Kenmore site is the least terrible, and most flexible for the future, because it is the largest.

Are you on MONA? It would be great to get this info out to that group and on NextDoor.

MONA is non-political so couldn't organize anything to support/oppose this.

[Anonymous]

why does the 4th HS have to be a 'comprehensive' HS? i think that's what SB is telling us. is a HS not 'comprehensive' enough without a football team and a pool? HB doesn't have those neither does AT@CC, but I believe they are still a popular/viable option for many families.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:A PP said it best -- convince everyone you know to show up at the Democratic caucus in May and vote. Two candidates are challenging incumbent James Lander. Maura McMahon has publicly and repeatedly committed to the need for a 4th comprehensive HS. In the same way that part of the reason Trump one is that millions of people assumed Clinton would win and didn't bother to vote, you can't assume the right thing will happen if you don't vote.

Won't the decision on the 4th school be made BEFORE the election?

Not before the caucus. If I'm reading the timeline correctly, the recommendation will be made in June, so if the incumbent is defeated in May, that's a message to the sitting members. I don't know if it will work, because I think they've already decided and this is all for show, but frankly, there are lots of reasons not to vote for the incumbent and there are two qualified challengers. And we should have been voting all along, in higher numbers that the old reliables. That's how this works. He who pays the piper calls the tune.

Also, it couldn't hurt to give feedback via engage. Seems like the Kenmore site is the least terrible, and most flexible for the future, because it is the largest.

Are you on MONA? It would be great to get this info out to that group and on NextDoor.

MONA is non-political so couldn't organize anything to support/oppose this.

Is it against their terms to email the group about the issues/events though? Goodness knows I don't talk politics with some of my neighbors, but I do periodically email them about school-related stuff (like filling out the survey) because some of them don't have kids in the schools yet and are not as keyed in.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:why does the 4th HS have to be a 'comprehensive' HS? i think that's what SB is telling us. is a HS not 'comprehensive' enough without a football team and a pool? HB doesn't have those neither does AT@CC, but I believe they are still a popular/viable option for many families.

It becomes an issue if that 4th high school has an assigned neighborhood vs. being an option/lottery school. People who choose HB/AT have decided the benefits of those programs are worth the trade-offs for the things you don't get. But, there would be a big outcry if 1/4 of the county is zoned to a HS that does not offer the same opportunities as other schools. Although, given space, I do think they'll have to be resigned to not having a 4th football stadium.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:A PP said it best -- convince everyone you know to show up at the Democratic caucus in May and vote. Two candidates are challenging incumbent James Lander. Maura McMahon has publicly and repeatedly committed to the need for a 4th comprehensive HS. In the same way that part of the reason Trump one is that millions of people assumed Clinton would win and didn't bother to vote, you can't assume the right thing will happen if you don't vote.

Won't the decision on the 4th school be made BEFORE the election?

Not before the caucus. If I'm reading the timeline correctly, the recommendation will be made in June, so if the incumbent is defeated in May, that's a message to the sitting members. I don't know if it will work, because I think they've already decided and this is all for show, but frankly, there are lots of reasons not to vote for the incumbent and there are two qualified challengers. And we should have been voting all along, in higher numbers that the old reliables. That's how this works. He who pays the piper calls the tune.

Also, it couldn't hurt to give feedback via engage. Seems like the Kenmore site is the least terrible, and most flexible for the future, because it is the largest.

Are you on MONA? It would be great to get this info out to that group and on NextDoor.

MONA is non-political so couldn't organize anything to support/oppose this.

Is it against their terms to email the group about the issues/events though? Goodness knows I don't talk politics with some of my neighbors, but I do periodically email them about school-related stuff (like filling out the survey) because some of them don't have kids in the schools yet and are not as keyed in.

MONA can definitely let members know that this decision is being debated and how to be involved but they cannot advocate for one outcome over another.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:why does the 4th HS have to be a 'comprehensive' HS? i think that's what SB is telling us. is a HS not 'comprehensive' enough without a football team and a pool? HB doesn't have those neither does AT@CC, but I believe they are still a popular/viable option for many families.

It becomes an issue if that 4th high school has an assigned neighborhood vs. being an option/lottery school. People who choose HB/AT have decided the benefits of those programs are worth the trade-offs for the things you don't get. But, there would be a big outcry if 1/4 of the county is zoned to a HS that does not offer the same opportunities as other schools. Although, given space, I do think they'll have to be resigned to not having a 4th football stadium.

Neither of you are taking into consideration that the HB kids can do all of those things at their base schools. They can play sports if they choose.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:A PP said it best -- convince everyone you know to show up at the Democratic caucus in May and vote. Two candidates are challenging incumbent James Lander. Maura McMahon has publicly and repeatedly committed to the need for a 4th comprehensive HS. In the same way that part of the reason Trump one is that millions of people assumed Clinton would win and didn't bother to vote, you can't assume the right thing will happen if you don't vote.

Won't the decision on the 4th school be made BEFORE the election?

Not before the caucus. If I'm reading the timeline correctly, the recommendation will be made in June, so if the incumbent is defeated in May, that's a message to the sitting members. I don't know if it will work, because I think they've already decided and this is all for show, but frankly, there are lots of reasons not to vote for the incumbent and there are two qualified challengers. And we should have been voting all along, in higher numbers that the old reliables. That's how this works. He who pays the piper calls the tune.

Also, it couldn't hurt to give feedback via engage. Seems like the Kenmore site is the least terrible, and most flexible for the future, because it is the largest.

Are you on MONA? It would be great to get this info out to that group and on NextDoor.

MONA is non-political so couldn't organize anything to support/oppose this.

Is it against their terms to email the group about the issues/events though? Goodness knows I don't talk politics with some of my neighbors, but I do periodically email them about school-related stuff (like filling out the survey) because some of them don't have kids in the schools yet and are not as keyed in.

MONA can definitely let members know that this decision is being debated and how to be involved but they cannot advocate for one outcome over another.

SALA RULES AND MONA DROOLS!


viva sala

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Neither of you are taking into consideration that the HB kids can do all of those things at their base schools. They can play sports if they choose.

As the population grows, having all those kids competing for spots at only 3 schools will make participation in (important for college) extracurriculars not an option for most of the students.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:A PP said it best -- convince everyone you know to show up at the Democratic caucus in May and vote. Two candidates are challenging incumbent James Lander. Maura McMahon has publicly and repeatedly committed to the need for a 4th comprehensive HS. In the same way that part of the reason Trump one is that millions of people assumed Clinton would win and didn't bother to vote, you can't assume the right thing will happen if you don't vote.

Won't the decision on the 4th school be made BEFORE the election?

Not before the caucus. If I'm reading the timeline correctly, the recommendation will be made in June, so if the incumbent is defeated in May, that's a message to the sitting members. I don't know if it will work, because I think they've already decided and this is all for show, but frankly, there are lots of reasons not to vote for the incumbent and there are two qualified challengers. And we should have been voting all along, in higher numbers that the old reliables. That's how this works. He who pays the piper calls the tune.

Also, it couldn't hurt to give feedback via engage. Seems like the Kenmore site is the least terrible, and most flexible for the future, because it is the largest.

Are you on MONA? It would be great to get this info out to that group and on NextDoor.

MONA is non-political so couldn't organize anything to support/oppose this.

Is it against their terms to email the group about the issues/events though? Goodness knows I don't talk politics with some of my neighbors, but I do periodically email them about school-related stuff (like filling out the survey) because some of them don't have kids in the schools yet and are not as keyed in.

MONA can definitely let members know that this decision is being debated and how to be involved but they cannot advocate for one outcome over another.

SALA RULES AND MONA DROOLS!


viva sala

Viva SALA! But, we don't have a cool listserv, so let's encourage our neighbors to the north to use theirs for a good cause.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:why does the 4th HS have to be a 'comprehensive' HS? i think that's what SB is telling us. is a HS not 'comprehensive' enough without a football team and a pool? HB doesn't have those neither does AT@CC, but I believe they are still a popular/viable option for many families.

It becomes an issue if that 4th high school has an assigned neighborhood vs. being an option/lottery school. People who choose HB/AT have decided the benefits of those programs are worth the trade-offs for the things you don't get. But, there would be a big outcry if 1/4 of the county is zoned to a HS that does not offer the same opportunities as other schools. Although, given space, I do think they'll have to be resigned to not having a 4th football stadium.

+1. The actual plans are clear as mud.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:A PP said it best -- convince everyone you know to show up at the Democratic caucus in May and vote. Two candidates are challenging incumbent James Lander. Maura McMahon has publicly and repeatedly committed to the need for a 4th comprehensive HS. In the same way that part of the reason Trump one is that millions of people assumed Clinton would win and didn't bother to vote, you can't assume the right thing will happen if you don't vote.

Won't the decision on the 4th school be made BEFORE the election?

Not before the caucus. If I'm reading the timeline correctly, the recommendation will be made in June, so if the incumbent is defeated in May, that's a message to the sitting members. I don't know if it will work, because I think they've already decided and this is all for show, but frankly, there are lots of reasons not to vote for the incumbent and there are two qualified challengers. And we should have been voting all along, in higher numbers that the old reliables. That's how this works. He who pays the piper calls the tune.

Also, it couldn't hurt to give feedback via engage. Seems like the Kenmore site is the least terrible, and most flexible for the future, because it is the largest.

Are you on MONA? It would be great to get this info out to that group and on NextDoor.

MONA is non-political so couldn't organize anything to support/oppose this.

Is it against their terms to email the group about the issues/events though? Goodness knows I don't talk politics with some of my neighbors, but I do periodically email them about school-related stuff (like filling out the survey) because some of them don't have kids in the schools yet and are not as keyed in.

MONA can definitely let members know that this decision is being debated and how to be involved but they cannot advocate for one outcome over another.

SALA RULES AND MONA DROOLS!


viva sala

Viva SALA! But, we don't have a cool listserv, so let's encourage our neighbors to the north to use theirs for a good cause.

Grumble ... SALA agrees...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Neither of you are taking into consideration that the HB kids can do all of those things at their base schools. They can play sports if they choose.

As the population grows, having all those kids competing for spots at only 3 schools will make participation in (important for college) extracurriculars not an option for most of the students.

Oh totally. That's why I don't think the career center is a good choice. We need a fourth FULL school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Neither of you are taking into consideration that the HB kids can do all of those things at their base schools. They can play sports if they choose.

As the population grows, having all those kids competing for spots at only 3 schools will make participation in (important for college) extracurriculars not an option for most of the students.

Oh totally. That's why I don't think the career center is a good choice. We need a fourth FULL school.

This. If choice programs are that awesome , kids should be all in. There is no home school where they can take other classes, extracurricular a. You want the smaller program, you take the good with the bad and roll the dice when it comes to college admission.

[Anonymous]

Well the 4th HS teams can definitely share athletic fields with other schools if need to. It's not perfect but even the pro teams do this so I'm sure schools/parents/kids can make it work. And it doesn't have to be entirely at the expense of WL (if at CC) or WF (if at Kenmore).