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Washington Charter School
initiatives failed public votes by slim margins in both 1996
and 2000. This past spring, 2003, the concept of charter schools
finally gained legislative support in both the State Senate
and the State House of Representatives. Legislation has been
readied for a final vote only to be delayed by state-wide
economic concerns and special attention being focused on Boeing
the budget. After concluding the regular legislative session
and a special legislative session this spring, House Speaker,
Frank Chopp, failed to bring the legislation to the House
floor for a final vote, twice. Washington State House of Representative
and Senate leaders are ready to vote in favor of approving
Washington charter school legislation. Supportive votes for
Washington charter schools are there and ready to be counted.
As it has been before, it is only a matter of time before
Washington charter school legislation is approved.
Knowing this would eventually
happen, Northshore Charter School leadership has been striving
to develop charter school plans since the fall of 2000.
Science Olympiad is the primary component of the school's
curriculum. Now, Northshore Charter School is ready to begin
selecting board members. If you are interested in playing
a role in the future of Washington charter schools, and
more specifically, Northshore Charter School and/or would
like more information please send an e-mail message to Northshore
Charter School Interim Senior Co-Director, Jason
Colberg. If you are inquiring about participating as
a board member, please include a brief summary of the qualifications
which you believe would benefit Northshore Charter School
students. Thank you!
NORTHSHORE CHARTER SCHOOL:
March 17, 2004 - Governor Gary Locke is expected
to sign the 2004 Washington Charter School legislation just
passed by both the Washington House of Representatives and
the State Senate tomorrow, March 18th at Highland Middle
School in Bellevue around 12:15 pm. I am currently planning
on being there to celebrate!!!
September 3, 2004 - Northshore Charter School is searching
for a new Interim Co-Chair and/or Interim Co-Director. If
you are interested in participating in the development of
Northshore Charter School by filling one, or both of these
positions please send an e-mail inquiry to Jason
Colberg. Thank you!
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