ANC 5C votes to oppose LAYC at the Cook School — a unanimous vote
October 21, 2009
A short note here. At last night’s ANC 5C meeting, there was a unanimous vote to oppose LAYC coming to the JF Cook School.
Category: JF Cook School
Washington City Paper on the LAYC/ BACA Meeting
October 10, 2009
See: Truxton Circle Residents Left out to Dry when Choosing Neighbors? Posted by Dana Liebelson Washington City Paper on Oct. 8, 2009, at 1:47 pm The Issue: A former elementary school building seeking new residents has hooked a fish—and the local Truxton Circle/Bates community wants to throw it back. About two years ago, residents met … More Washington City Paper on the LAYC/ BACA Meeting
LAYC responds on Youth Build program
October 9, 2009
From Mai Fernandez of LAYC: In response to the previous post, I would like to take the opportunity to clarify the relationship between the Latin American Youth Center (LAYC) and the LAYC YouthBuild Public Charter School (YBPCS). Founded in 1968 and incorporated as a non profit in 1974 for the purpose of serving youth, the … More LAYC responds on Youth Build program
Storm over Cook Part II, and other issues
October 8, 2009
Resolution against the LAYC moving into the Cook School was approved almost unanimously at the BACA meeting two nights ago. There was one voice who opposed the resolution. Attached here is a copy of it. This or a close version of it has been approved by the BACA, the Hanover Association, the Dunbar Homeowners Assn, … More Storm over Cook Part II, and other issues
The Fenty Session
October 7, 2009
Scott Roberts’ speediness in posting his account of the Monday night BACA meeting has spared me the necessity of doing likewise. I’m assuming that everyone has read Scott’s piece, and/or heard about the meeting or was there. So I thought I’d post some thoughts and questions: What were the criteria for evaluating the proposals for … More The Fenty Session
BACA Meeting last night -Meeting Recap
October 6, 2009
All, until your friendly moderator can take a breath and write up her own account of the events, please see Scott Robert’s accounts of last night’s BACA meeting. It was an important meeting for development in our neighborhood. http://bloomingdaleneighborhood.blogspot.com/2009/10/baca-votes-to-oppose-layc-at-cook.html
difference between LAYC and the Youth Council …?
October 5, 2009
I attended this evening’s well attended and spirited Bates Area Civic Association meeting, which centered upon the Latin American Youth Council (LAYC) moving into the JF Cook School. A new name emerged during tonight’s meeting: Youth Council. Perhaps someone could explain the difference between LAYC and the Youth Council. Thanks.
City ignores concern over Cook
August 27, 2009
Despite concerns against having the the Latin America Youth Center run programs out of the John F. Cook School at 30 P St. NW, it appears the city has given $1.74 million to LAYC for the school’s renovation. ANC5c02 Commissioner Sylvia Pinkney has gathered hundreds of signatures against LAYC at Cook. Bates Area and Hanover … More City ignores concern over Cook
A complicated discussion: LAYC or KIPP at JF Cooke
August 23, 2009
Following Kris Hammond’s comment about LAYC coming to the JF Cooke School, 30 P Street NW — see this comment from Bloomingdale resident Rene Wallis: A Complicated Discussion: LAYC or KIPP at J.F. Cooke I want to address the posts on wondering what motivated DC to award J.F. Cooke to LAYC, and appreciate that the good … More A complicated discussion: LAYC or KIPP at JF Cooke
Another opinion on LAYC at Cook
August 22, 2009
See this message from Eckginton resident and former ANC Commissioner Kris Hammond: It appears that the North Capitol Street corridor– Truxton Circle/Hanover/Bates, Bloomingdale, Eckington –is getting another raw deal with the D.C. government’s award of the J.F. Cooke School site (30 P St., N.W.) to the Latin American Youth Center. It’s time to demand some … More Another opinion on LAYC at Cook
Bates Area Civic Association 