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    Community Engagement

    Welcome to Community Engagement we encourage your involvement!

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    Add Your Voice

    Do you want to help make a difference in the future of Seattle Public Schools? Add your voice to the discussion by sharing your priorities and ideas with us.

    As new opportunities to inform district decisions arise, we will be inviting you to participate and listing a summary on this page.

    Seattle Public Schools and the Board of Directors believe community engagement and two-way communication are essential to improving district decisions and outcomes for students.

    Proposed Partnership with TAF and Seattle Public Schools

    The district is exploring a proposed partnership with the Technology Access Foundation (TAF)  to support several elementary schools including Thurgood Marshall, Baily Gatzert, John Muir, Leschi, and Madrona.

    Seattle Public School has the exciting, potential opportunity to partner with TAF to implement the STEMbyTAF educational model to contribute to our strategic plan priority to “support students of color who are furthest from educational justice.” 

    In May 2019, Seattle Public Schools and TAF entered into an agreement to explore the possibility of having TAF at Washington Middle School. No decisions have been made, except to be in discussion with each other. Visit the district news announcement to learn more.


    Recent District Announcements

    A partial map of District 7 with text "District VII School Board Director Appointment"

    Three Finalist District VII (7) Candidates

    At a public meeting on Wednesday, August 21, the Seattle School Board selected three finalist candidates for the District VII School Board Director position. Brandon Hersey, Emijah Smith, and Julie van Arcken will proceed in the appointment process for the school board seat that represents Southeast Seattle
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    Graphic with text "Get Involved"

    Student and Community Workforce Agreement Task Force Application

    Seattle Public Schools is seeking community and staff participation in the Student and Community Workforce Agreement (SCWA) Task Force. This task force will provide guidance and support to the District Capital Projects and Planning Department by reviewing collaboration models and practices that align with the Seattle Public Schools mission and workforce opportunities of Seattle skilled labor sectors.
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    Attend a School Board Meeting

    You are invited to attend the public Seattle Public Schools Board meetings to gain a better understanding of school business and the role of the Board. The Seattle Public School Board welcomes members to address the Board on agenda items and other issues of concern during public testimony.

    The final list of public testimony will be posted on the meeting's agenda by the close of business the day before the regular Board meeting. All meeting agendas are located on the Board Agenda webpage and posted the Friday before Board meetings. 

    Visit the Attend a Board Meeting for a list of upcoming meetings and details on how to sign up for public testimony.


    Contact Info

    If you have questions about community engagement or need ADA accommodations or language support, please email communityengagement
    @seattleschools.org

    Additional Resources

    Advisory Boards, Committees, and Task Forces

    Seattle Public Schools has a number of task forces and committees created to address specific issues, programs and School Board priorities.  Task forces meet for one year or less. Advisory committees are ongoing. 

    Visit the Committees and Task Forces page for a complete listing and join us!