The Core

I was initially uneasy about the boundary process (and assumed the worst) when I looked at elementary school administrators on the committee and the schools they represent. Since then, the actions of the committee turned my assumptions upside down, they clearly listened to Indian Hills parents and it wasn't about where we're from.

Right now Eastwood is taking a hit straight to the jaw on redistribution of students and their principal is on the committee; there is no magic force field granted by the position. In fact, it must be much harder to look the parents in the eye and say, "Yes, I am part of the committee and I concur with this proposed change." Who would ask to be put in that spot?

However, I have finally been able to illustrate my initial concern in the picture below. On the left is a map of all elementary schools with North Plains far to the north and Groner way down south, on the right are elementary schools with administrators on the committee.



Next time can we include at least one elementary administrator from outside Hillsboro City Limits?

Will it make a difference in the outcome? Probably not.

Will it make a difference in how folks in unincorporated Washington County or outlying communities feel about the process? You betcha.

[edit - some changes on a couple paras for clarity]