WEST SEATTLE SCHOOLS: Feedback time for new illuminated sign planned for Louisa Boren STEM K-8

That’s the present check in entrance of Louisa Boren STEM Ok-8 at 5950 Delridge Approach SW, however the district is proposing altering to a decrease signal with an illuminated message board, as proven on this rendering:

Since that will require a zoning departure (exception), metropolis evaluate and approval are required, and public suggestions is being sought proper now. The district cites these causes for switching to the message-board signal:

1. Altering picture indicators make it simpler to alert households and the group to occasions happening on the faculty.
2. Messages will be displayed in a number of languages.
3. That is an equitable technique to talk about faculty occasions since not all households have equal entry to expertise.

The 2-sided signal would use one shade of lighting, no flashing allowed, and would solely be illuminated between 7 am and seven pm, and solely on days when faculty is in session, the district says. The message-board a part of the signal can be 5’6″ broad and three’8″ excessive. You may see extra details about the signal right here, and you may e-mail feedback by June twenty fourth to Nelson Pesigan on the metropolis Division of Neighborhoods, nelson.pesigan@seattle.gov.