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Thursday, April 21, 2005 - Page updated at 2:30 p.m.

 

Seattle Public Schools is taking drastic steps to turn its finances around. Here's more information about the issues and public meetings, and a place to talk about it.


The
budget

The latest figures estimate deficits through 2009 if action isn't taken now.


 

School
closures

The city's total population is growing, but its percentage of school-age children is shrinking. One proposal is to close schools.


School
choice

Seattle's open-enrollment policy and bus service allow a family to choose a school in any neighborhood. But that's expensive.

 

Academic initiatives

A look at the district's five-year, $100 million plan to improve Seattle's public schools.

 
TALK ABOUT IT

What do you think about the plan to close schools and move programs?

QUOTABLE

"This is a bold plan and we realize it is very bold."
Seattle Public Schools chief academic officer Steve Wilson

YOU BALANCE THE BUDGET

What would you cut?
Help find $20.7 million in cuts for the 2006-07 school year.
The district is taking ideas through May 15.
Go to the budget tool >>