Seattle Public Schools has scheduled two community meetings to provide information about how schools are funded and strategies to close the funding gap for the 2010-11 school year. We will also seek feedback on plans to address the shortfall.

In addition, families are invited to share their ideas on what SPS programs and services are most important for them to have protected as the district begins to address a projected $26 million budget gap for the 2011-12 school year.

Interpreters will be available at both community meetings, which will include a question-and-answer session. Dates, times and locations are as follows:

Saturday, April 17, from 1 to 3 p.m.
Aki Kurose Middle School
3928 S. Graham St.
Seattle, WA 98118

Tuesday, April 20, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Roosevelt High School
1410 N.E. 66 St.
Seattle, WA 98115