Libraries, Education and Neighborhoods Committee 03/28/2024
Recap
The Department of Education and Early Learning Director Duane Chappelle and Impact Director Ismael Fajardo presented an overview of DEAL's mission, goals, and investments to the city council. Chappelle highlighted DEAL's focus on early learning, K-12, and post-secondary programs. He outlined DEAL's priorities including expanding preschool, equity and anti-racism, youth mental health, and operational excellence. The council also considered appointments and reappointments to the Community Involvement Commission. Staff liaisons Laura Jenkins and Alvin Edwards provided background and introduced the nominees Julio Perez, Martha Lucas, Awa Kone, and Heidi Morissette. The committee voted unanimously to recommend confirmation of the appointments.
Report
Date:
March 28, 2024
Councilmembers Present:
Maritza Rivera (Chair), Cathy Moore, Tammy Morales, Dan Strauss
Agenda:
Agenda Item:
Department of Education and Early Learning Presentation
Speakers:
Director Duane Chappelle, Director Ismael Fajardo
Exhibits:
PowerPoint presentation
Summary:
Directors Chappelle and Fajardo provided an overview of the department's mission, goals, investments and adopted 2024 budget. They highlighted early learning programs like the Child Care Assistance Program and Seattle Preschool Program. They discussed K-12 investments like School-Based Investments and Health Centers. Director Chappelle outlined priorities for 2024 like prenatal to post-secondary alignment and expanding mental health services.
Action:
Continue monitoring program outcomes
Vote:
None
Outcome:
Informational presentation
Agenda Item:
Community Involvement Commission Appointments
Speakers:
Laura Jenkins, Alvin Edwards, Julio Perez, Martha Lucas, Awa Kone, Heidi Morissette
Exhibits:
None
Summary:
Jenkins and Edwards provided background on the commission and introduced nominees Perez, Lucas, Kone and Morissette. They outlined each nominee's experience and goals.
Action:
Confirm appointments at next meeting
Vote:
Unanimous confirmation votes for all four nominees
Outcome:
All four nominees appointed
Public Comment:
None
Proposed Legislation:
None
Notes:
The committee meeting was informative and appointments were non-controversial.
Quotes:
"We are committed to supporting every student from prenatal to post-secondary." - Director Duane Chappelle