REMARKS
Concerns raised about 3K program waitlists and capacity
7:31:25
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Council Member Brewer highlights issues with the 3K program, using PS 185 in Harlem as an example of capacity problems and unmet demand. Director Jiha acknowledges the need for collaborative problem-solving.
- PS 185 in Harlem has a waitlist of 250 people for 3K
- Current solutions of redirecting families to distant schools are deemed unsatisfactory
- Jiha welcomes the Speaker's offer to have meetings to address these challenges
- Emphasis on the need for all stakeholders to work together to tackle the problem
Gale A. Brewer
7:31:25
Okay.
7:31:25
I just wanna say fine.
7:31:26
Just an example.
7:31:27
PS 185 in Harlem has 250 people on the on the 3 k wait list.
7:31:35
250 people.
7:31:37
And what the city says, or DOE says, you can go to a 100 and 50th Street and they're on a 120th.
7:31:42
So just getting a school is not satisfactory.
7:31:46
They have room for another classroom.
7:31:48
So this whole 3 k thing is, as you suggested, unbalanced.
7:31:53
250 families wanna be in this school in Harlem and they can't get a slot.
7:31:58
There's something wrong with whatever you or supervising DOE is saying.
Jacques Jiha
7:32:03
We that's the reason why we welcome, the, speakers, offer to, have, like, a bible
Gale A. Brewer
7:32:11
The meetings.
Jacques Jiha
7:32:12
So that at least everybody could be in the same room seeing the same challenges, knowing exactly what are the problems.
7:32:18
So we could hear from the different players.
7:32:20
So we've been trying to tackle this problem.
Gale A. Brewer
7:32:22
Alright.
7:32:22
Thank you.
7:32:23
Main chance and clubhouses.
7:32:25
Thank you.
Jacques Jiha
7:32:26
Thank you.
