In Todays Editorial in the Austin American-Statesman, states the proposals of Austin School District Superintendent Meria Carstarphen has to address problems of overcrowding in Austin's schools and the under-enrolled schools in East Austin. Her Proposals are great for the Austin School District but the procedures of doing so are completely wrong. Carstarphen is addressing her proposals a bit too fast wanting to plan to fix these problems in matter of few months when it usually takes a few years. By doing so Carstarphen is rushing her proposal of fixing the overcrowded and under-enrolled Austin district schools that are "out of step with the Austin community". The Austin school district has not moved timely to address those problems in their district, the sense of urgency by Carstaphen to address these problems is acceptable. She wants to establish three in-district Charter schools to fix the problem in East Austin.Not everyone in the East Austin community is satisfied with this proposal, because they wonder how much will it cause for the district to build these charters schools, and if these charter schools will include students with disabilities and special education needs. In my opinion I think it’s a bit too fast to propose such actions so fast because the parents of the students that are being affected by this proposal have such little voice because the Superintendent wants to pass this proposal rather quickly instead of letting the community know about the proposal. Read the article and let me know what yall think.
Mr. Marin. We were crushed to not have enjoyed your presentation Monday, October 31. We nervously anticipate your arrival Wednesday.
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