We’d Really Like Your Feedback!
Just over a month ago, the District launched a new web site and wanted to give parents some time to get used to the new site before asking your opinion.  Please take a moment to help with feedback through this quick and easy survey.  The survey takes about two minutes to complete.  http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/V88MLQT  Thanks!
 
Boundary Review Update
District staff is starting work to prepare for a Boundary Review process.  The process to review boundaries of all schools in the district is expected to take 18 months or more.  The District has identified staff members to form a technical team and will identify what information may be needed to develop a springboard proposal to present to a citizen committee to use as a starting point.  The charge of the Boundary Review Committee would be to develop a district-wide school boundary recommendation to the Superintendent.  A tentative timeline would launch applications for the citizens-based Boundary Review Committee in spring 2012 with committee meetings potentially beginning in the late summer of 2012.  Read background on issue and the process.
 
Deadline extended for advisory
Title IX Advisory Committee
Equity is an important value in the Bellevue School District and the District regularly engages in reviews to ensure we keep this value in sight.  One area which needs review is the District’s federal Title IX compliance.  Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 protects people from discrimination based on sex, in education programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance.  The District is establishing a committee to serve in an advisory capacity as the District reviews its Title IX compliance efforts.  Learn more and apply
 
Compassion is the Virtue of the Month--Bullying Prevention Parent Info Night (New Time)
The next Bullying Prevention Parent Information Night will be held Tuesday, January 24 at 7 pm (new time) at the Sammamish High School Library.  Come learn about the District’s new Bullying Prevention and Social Skills curriculum, see how students are putting what they’re learning into practice during “No Name Calling Week”, and take part in a conversation about inclusive communities.  Read more