SPS board president pushing back after group of parents file petition to recall
SEATTLE — A group of parents has petitioned to recall Seattle Public Schools Board President Liza Rankin from her position.
Parents file petition to recall Seattle School Board President Liza Rankin
This filing marks the first step in recalling an elected official in Washington state. Here's what happens next.
Parents call for removal of Seattle Public School board president amid school closure backlash
Parents are calling for removing the Seattle Public Schools board president from office in a petition filed on Friday.
Seattle School Board president faces recall effort over handling of school closures
As Seattle Public Schools faces continued public backlash over proposed school closures, a group of parents is attempting to recall board President Liza Rankin.
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Seattle school board recall effort shows parents are getting serious
Complaints about poorly functioning school boards are a perennial. But in Seattle, parents are taking that to the next level and demanding a change at the top.
Plan to close 4 Seattle schools prompts pushback from parents
Parents continue to fight Seattle Public Schools' proposal to close elementary schools, even after the district reduced the number of campuses slated for possible closing from 21 to four. Why it matters: School closings force students to relocate and have been found to hurt academic outcomes,
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Parents seek help from SPS board directors regarding school closure plans
Seattle Public Schools families are pushing back against the district’s plan to shutter and consolidate schools next year.
Parents file recall petition against Seattle School Board president
The petition accuses School Board President Liza Rankin of presiding over a rushed school closure process and failing to provide district oversight.
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SPS board approves raise for Seattle superintendent despite $100M budget deficit
"The base salary increase is the same cost of living adjustment that was provided to other administrators in Seattle Public Schools," said Board President Liza Rankin. Past employment agreements ...