Links: Facilities master plan recommendations
by Erika Owens on Nov 01 2011 Posted in Latest news
Here's a quick annotated reference of links and resources for "phase four" of the facilities master plan:
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The overview of recommended changes, including the list of nine schools facing possible closure.
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The District's site for the facilities master plan, which includes a summary of the recommendations, the full report, and PowerPoint slides from the Nov. 2 presentation (8MB file size).
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Schedule of 17 meetings in affected communities from November to February.
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An interactive map of schools recommended for closure and grade configuration.
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A page compiling partnership coverage of the facilities master plan from the Notebook and PlanPhilly.
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An op-ed from community leaders in support of the facilities master plan.
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A forum for community members at affected schools to discuss plans, and the #SDPclosings Twitter hash tag to help gather reaction and news from community members.
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An overview of reaction to the plan from local political leaders.
Comments (4)
Submitted by Teach (not verified) on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 20:08.
"Rightsizing" in this case is Orwellian Newspeak. Many of the schools they claim are underpopulated aren't - the the plan seems to be to send the students occupying them to schools that are already overcrowded. Nothing, but nothing the SDP does is for the benefit of students. It is really heartbreaking.
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 07:45.
It's all bought and paid for cronieism --I made up the word, of course. Yes, it is disgraceful and we all need to start resisting this corporate take over and yes, that's REALLY what it is. Separating the haves from the have nots is nothing new but this is so massive and blatant. Saving money, my butt. Saving money to give to the rich is much more accurate a description.
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 09:06.
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We're one of 5 high schools in the country eligible and we need your support to stay in first place in the voting!
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 12:18.
I'm as critical of the District as the next person but something has to be done. I've been to many schools that are half empty which isn't ideal either. Gonna reserve judgment until I see the recommendations. I work there too and constantly complaining without doing anything is not helpful. We're not all lazy under qualified idiots. Many of us work hard and care. Fear mongering and perpetuating stereotypes is not what helps our kids. Seems like the notebook has become a venting space for adults who are only interested in their own interests rather than true collaboration and considering what is needed for the entire district. I'd love to hear actual recommendations as to how to solve the facilities issue without consolidations, closures, or reconfigurations. Where are the suggestions? I don't know that much about rightsizing but would love for people to provide alternatives.
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