Kindergarten placement notifications were emailed on Wednesday and some families are in for a disappointment. Just one year after rezoning, P.S. 8 will have a waitlist for the 2017-2018 academic year. This year 22 children received an alternate placement (vs. 50 children in 2015). The grapevine indicates children were offered seats at P.S. 307. P.S. […]
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CEC13 Issues Post Re-Zoning Statement, Kindergarten Admission Update
As a follow up to the January 5th 6 to 3 “yes” vote to re-zone P.S. 8 and P.S. 307, the CEC13 has issued a statement thanking “parents, community members, local organizations and elected representatives” along with school administrations and staff for their dedication and engagement over the many months of meetings, dialogue and debate. […]
District 13 CEC Votes 6 to 3 in Favor of P.S.8/P.S. 307 Re-Zoning
After months of meetings, public discourse and national news coverage, the District 13 CEC has voted in favor of the re-zoning in a 6 to 3 split. The Fort Greene-Clinton Hill Patch live blogged the proceedings. The CEC first held a Working Session where they attended to other district business including the Superintendent’s Report. The […]
Over-Development Dominates Squadron Town Hall Discussion
As a follow up to his Seventh Annual Community Convention held this past April, State Senator Daniel Squadron held a Town Hall at Brooklyn Law school on Wednesday night. The full Convention Report was made available to all attendees. In his opening remarks, Senator Squadron emphasized his belief in “participatory government” adding, “State Government has […]
Re-Zoning Update: CEC Meeting Tonight at P.S. 8
As previously reported, the re-zoning vote has been pushed back for two months so the CEC and DOE can hear more feedback from the P.S. 8 and P.S. 307 communities. Tonight’s CEC meeting is an opportunity to weigh-in on the re-zoning and also participate in the conversation about the DOE’s plan to re-locate M.S. 313 […]
District 13 Re-Zoning & Kindergarten Admissions: What Parents Need to Know
RE-ZONING VOTE DELAYED: Turns out what was thought to be the “Official Re-Zoning Proposal” (presented to a panel of District 13 CEC members on September 30th) was actually, not. WNYC’s Schoolbook reports the DOE has extended the re-zoning timeline for two months. (The CEC confirmed the change came mere hours before their Working Session Meeting […]
The Elephant in the Room Part 2: Second Re-Zoning Town Hall Held at P.S. 8
On Monday night, the District 13 CEC and DOE’s Office of District planning held the second of two Town Hall meetings at P.S. 8 to present the draft re-zoning proposal for the school. As with the meeting held at P.S. 307 on September 16th, issues of race and class emerged. Now, the debate has caught […]
The Elephant in the Room: P.S. 8 Re-Zoning Town Hall Meeting Re-Cap
On Wednesday night, at the first of two town scheduled town hall meetings, representatives of the DOE’s Department of District Planning presented their draft re-zoning proposal for Brooklyn Heights’ P.S. 8 at P.S. 307 in Vinegar Hill. The proposal was presented to the CEC on September 1st. As previously reported, it essentially cuts the current […]
HEAR YE, HEAR YE! CEC & DOE To Hold Re-Zoning Town Hall Meetings
UPDATE: The CEC13Brooklyn has updated their website with a comprehensive overview, FAQ’s and time-line of the proposed re-zoning. The CEC and DOE’s Office of District Planning has scheduled two Town Hall meetings to discuss the proposed re-zoning of Brooklyn Heights’ P.S. 8 and gather vital feedback from the community. Wednesday, September 16th: 6 pm at […]
Re-Zoning Update: DOE to Discuss Draft Scenarios at CEC’s 9/1 Business Meeting
CEC13Brooklyn made the following announcement on Sunday morning: “On Friday, August 28, the New York City Department of Education’s Office of District Planning (DOE – ODP) requested placement on the Agenda for the CEC’s public business meeting on Tuesday, September 1. The ODP intends to share with the CEC and the public at least one […]
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