Anonymous
Post 09/15/2025 16:36     Subject: PCSB Sept 15 Meeting Thread
Anonymous wrote:It's all just part of not really having their act together. But also, the more advance notice people have, the more people are able to form opinions, attend the meeting, and speak up. They don't want that to happen.


Good point. They have a lot of reviews this year. Some are going to be tricky -- Rocketship, SSMA, SEED, just to name the more troubled ones in terms of academics. They really should let the public know the schedule early and release materials much more timely to give the community time to be informed and to weigh in.
Anonymous
Post 09/15/2025 16:11     Subject: PCSB Sept 15 Meeting Thread
It's all just part of not really having their act together. But also, the more advance notice people have, the more people are able to form opinions, attend the meeting, and speak up. They don't want that to happen.
Anonymous
Post 09/15/2025 16:10     Subject: PCSB Sept 15 Meeting Thread
No materials are posted yet for tonight's meeting. Seems oddly late -- even for the PCSB which often puts meeting materials out late. Nothing on the agenda appears like it would lead to a difficult discussion or vote.
Anonymous
Post 09/12/2025 16:37     Subject: PCSB Sept 15 Meeting Thread
Anonymous wrote:https://dcpcsb.org/aspire-system

Aspire points are based on CAPE (PARCC). OSSE just announced the district is switching to Smarter Balanced next school year.



I can’t find any information about OSSE switching the test. Can you post a link?
Anonymous
Post 09/12/2025 13:15     Subject: PCSB Sept 15 Meeting Thread
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:https://dcpcsb.org/board-meeting-september-2025

Agenda is up. There's not a lot on it, which probably means no school is in serious crisis (but who knows, the PCSB might be unaware!) There is an "Accountability Presentation" and the School Finance Monthly Oversight Report.



Not a lot on the agenda but the Amendments are interesting:
- Howard MS wants to amend its goals and move to a new facility. The facility proposal is included on the PCSB website but there is nothing on what the change in goals entails. I wonder how they expect public comment if the public does't know what to comment on?
- Academy of Hope seeks to increase its enrollment ceiling by 500 more students.
- Kingsman seeks to add a residential program for some of its students. That will be an interesting discussion given the concerns around SEED and its residential program.

It's also noteworthy that there's been nothing more substantial about SEED since the rather cryptic meeting at the end of last school year.


https://dcpcsb.org/notice-petition-amend-charter-goals-howard-university-middle-pcs

Sometimes the public comment section of the website is the earliest way to find out about things.


Thank you!
Anonymous
Post 09/12/2025 10:52     Subject: PCSB Sept 15 Meeting Thread
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:https://dcpcsb.org/board-meeting-september-2025

Agenda is up. There's not a lot on it, which probably means no school is in serious crisis (but who knows, the PCSB might be unaware!) There is an "Accountability Presentation" and the School Finance Monthly Oversight Report.



Not a lot on the agenda but the Amendments are interesting:
- Howard MS wants to amend its goals and move to a new facility. The facility proposal is included on the PCSB website but there is nothing on what the change in goals entails. I wonder how they expect public comment if the public does't know what to comment on?
- Academy of Hope seeks to increase its enrollment ceiling by 500 more students.
- Kingsman seeks to add a residential program for some of its students. That will be an interesting discussion given the concerns around SEED and its residential program.

It's also noteworthy that there's been nothing more substantial about SEED since the rather cryptic meeting at the end of last school year.


https://dcpcsb.org/notice-petition-amend-charter-goals-howard-university-middle-pcs

Sometimes the public comment section of the website is the earliest way to find out about things.
Anonymous
Post 09/12/2025 10:48     Subject: PCSB Sept 15 Meeting Thread
Anonymous wrote:https://dcpcsb.org/board-meeting-september-2025

Agenda is up. There's not a lot on it, which probably means no school is in serious crisis (but who knows, the PCSB might be unaware!) There is an "Accountability Presentation" and the School Finance Monthly Oversight Report.



Not a lot on the agenda but the Amendments are interesting:
- Howard MS wants to amend its goals and move to a new facility. The facility proposal is included on the PCSB website but there is nothing on what the change in goals entails. I wonder how they expect public comment if the public does't know what to comment on?
- Academy of Hope seeks to increase its enrollment ceiling by 500 more students.
- Kingsman seeks to add a residential program for some of its students. That will be an interesting discussion given the concerns around SEED and its residential program.

It's also noteworthy that there's been nothing more substantial about SEED since the rather cryptic meeting at the end of last school year.
Anonymous
Post 09/11/2025 21:47     Subject: PCSB Sept 15 Meeting Thread
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:https://dcpcsb.org/aspire-system

Aspire points are based on CAPE (PARCC). OSSE just announced the district is switching to Smarter Balanced next school year.


That sounds like a brand of margarine.


rofl. It will be just as putrid and oily, like the can’t believe it’s not butter in a spray bottle.

these poor guinea pigs. I mean kids.
Anonymous
Post 09/11/2025 19:27     Subject: PCSB Sept 15 Meeting Thread
Anonymous wrote:https://dcpcsb.org/aspire-system

Aspire points are based on CAPE (PARCC). OSSE just announced the district is switching to Smarter Balanced next school year.


That sounds like a brand of margarine.
Anonymous
Post 09/11/2025 19:17     Subject: PCSB Sept 15 Meeting Thread
https://dcpcsb.org/aspire-system

Aspire points are based on CAPE (PARCC). OSSE just announced the district is switching to Smarter Balanced next school year.
Anonymous
Post 09/11/2025 17:51     Subject: PCSB Sept 15 Meeting Thread
Anonymous wrote:Probably about Aspire. First year scores are counting. Immediately outdated because OSSE just announced they are changing assessments again.


Ugh what? Link?
Anonymous
Post 09/11/2025 17:50     Subject: PCSB Sept 15 Meeting Thread
Probably about Aspire. First year scores are counting. Immediately outdated because OSSE just announced they are changing assessments again.
Anonymous
Post 09/11/2025 12:41     Subject: PCSB Sept 15 Meeting Thread
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:https://dcpcsb.org/board-meeting-september-2025

Agenda is up. There's not a lot on it, which probably means no school is in serious crisis (but who knows, the PCSB might be unaware!) There is an "Accountability Presentation" and the School Finance Monthly Oversight Report.




Accountability Presentation? They must be talking about the new state test and what it means for charter schools and families and for holding schools accountable.


It might be about their new rating system.
Anonymous
Post 09/11/2025 12:40     Subject: PCSB Sept 15 Meeting Thread
Anonymous wrote:https://dcpcsb.org/board-meeting-september-2025

Agenda is up. There's not a lot on it, which probably means no school is in serious crisis (but who knows, the PCSB might be unaware!) There is an "Accountability Presentation" and the School Finance Monthly Oversight Report.




Accountability Presentation? They must be talking about the new state test and what it means for charter schools and families and for holding schools accountable.
Anonymous
Post 09/11/2025 10:04     Subject: PCSB Sept 15 Meeting Thread
https://dcpcsb.org/board-meeting-september-2025

Agenda is up. There's not a lot on it, which probably means no school is in serious crisis (but who knows, the PCSB might be unaware!) There is an "Accountability Presentation" and the School Finance Monthly Oversight Report.