Q&A
Discussion on added three-k seats and their occupancy
2:02:16
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Council Member Shahana K. Hanif inquires about the occupancy of newly added three-k seats and the challenges faced by families in securing nearby placements.
- DOE added 1,503 three-k seats in areas with long wait lists for the previous year's application process
- By August, all families who applied to three-k on time received an offer
- 16% of families did not receive a seat at any of their ranked sites
- Some constituents in Hanif's district claimed that the seats they secured were far from their homes
- Deputy Chancellor Hawkins is unable to provide immediate information on how many of the added seats are occupied this school year
Shahana K. Hanif
2:02:16
Okay.
2:02:17
I understand that DOE added 1,503 ks seats in areas with long wait lists for last year's three ks application process and by August, all families who applied to three k on time received an offer.
2:02:32
Some of those constituents were in my district and claimed that the seats they secured were all locations far from their homes.
2:02:41
And we know that 16% of families did not receive a seat at any of their ranked sites.
2:02:47
Could you confirm how many of the added seats are occupied this school year?
Simone Hawkins
2:02:53
Let me I might have to get back to you on specifically, that number I might have to get back to you on.