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Citing a shortage of staff, Seattle Public Schools announced they would be closed Friday, Nov. 12, in addition to a planned closure for Veterans Day on Thursday, Nov. 11, essentially giving students a four-day weekend.
An announcement on the district website said, "There will be no in-person or remote instruction on these two days. We are aware of a larger than normal number of SPS staff taking leave on Friday, and do not believe we have adequate personnel to open schools.
"This is a change from the 2021—22 calendar of school year dates approved last spring, and we recognize the late notice creates challenging circumstances for many families."
The day will be added to the end of the school calendar.
In addition, the district said that SPS school lunches would be available at 20 sites Friday, Nov. 12; see the following SPS webpage for a complete listing of where to pick up free school sack lunches.
Application Deadline: Nov. 19
From the Seattle Foundation: "The Fund seeks to support 20 organizations, movements, and/or coalitions for the next 3—5 years with grants of $200,000 a year. Funds are flexible and can be used to support project, program, or general operating costs necessary to support the applicant's community power and base-building efforts. We see these resources as critical investments in supporting organizations, movements, and/or coalitions capacity and infrastructure to take on deeper base building and future policy work.
"The Seattle Foundation is now seeking Letters of Inquiry for our first phase of funding. Please review information about this funding opportunity here or go to our online application system to submit a Letter of Inquiry by Nov. 19, 2021.
"Organizations, movements, or coalitions should apply if they:
Survey Deadline: Nov. 17
Sound Transit is currently studying how to make fare compliance more equitable and is seeking public input. The agency found that their fare enforcement disproportionately affected People of Color, particularly Black riders, who were more likely to be cited, fined, or referred to the courts.
Sound Transit has also launched a community survey for riders to share their feedback at bit.ly/soundtransitfare. Responses are due by Nov. 17. If you'd like to talk with the Emerald about this issue or your experience with fare enforcement, please contact tips@seattleemerald.org.
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