The district finally pulled the plan and our neighborhood stays at Sunset. My hands are still shaking from the relief of this news but I am deeply grateful to the community for sticking with me through the draining months of uncertainty. We will keep watching the board to ensure they …
December 26, 2015
Final supporters
Dear Beaverton School District Representatives,
Families in the West Tualatin View Elementary (West TV) community are asking for your support in favor of keeping homes north of Highway 26 in the Sunset High School boundary. The proposed plan does not align with Beaverton School District Criteria for Boundary Adjustments.
Negative Impact on Safety, Transportation, and Proximity to School
Under the proposed plan, students in the West TV community would have to commute further through highly trafficked and dangerous areas during peak rush hour times via Cedar Hills Blvd or Route 217. It would increase transportation costs, as additional busses would be needed to compensate for the extra trips outside their typical boundaries. Additional time for drivers would have to be allotted due to bus transfers, safe transportation, and traffic delays. Furthermore, our children would have significantly less time to participate in extra-curricular activities, complete their homework, and get sufficient sleep.
Sunset HS is closer, more accessible, and much quicker to travel to and from the West TV neighborhood than Beaverton HS.
See: Data from the Oregonian regarding traffic on Route 217
Minimizing transitions/Impact on the Continuity in Coursework
Many families move into the West TV community because of the strong community bond with the schools. Our families have donated our time, money, and resources to support Sunset High School for generations. Our children have siblings that go to Sunset High. They play for Sunset Youth teams. They attend Sunset High Athletic events. The proposed boundary change would sever the long-standing bond with Sunset HS.
Children are taught through the PYP program at West TV, and they continue their academic work through the MYP program at Cedar Park. Sunset HS further continues this academic path with its IB program. Beaverton HS does not have an IB program. Since the educational objectives differ significantly between IB and AP programs, the students’ education would be significantly disrupted.
Negative Impact on Neighborhood Unity
The proposed plan divides our neighborhood in two. Cedar Mill includes the area north of the Sunset Highway which includes the West TV community. The proposal moves the part of Cedar Mill south of Cornell Road to Beaverton HS, cutting the neighborhood in half. We are part of the Cedar Mill Community. We support it’s local economy. Cedar Mill is where we shop, go to the library, farmer’s market, and post office.
Negative Financial Impacts
These changes would likely have a financial impact on families in the West Tualatin View Elementary community. Many families decide where they buy a home based on the school they want their kids to attend. Beaverton HS is a fine school, but it is not what families intended when they chose to move to the West Tualatin View neighborhood. Families may decide to leave this community so their kids can attend their preferred school resulting in a decline in real estate values.
Given all these negative impacts, we request that you vote to keep feeding the West TV community into Sunset HS and move the new boundary south of Highway 26.
We would appreciate your support in this decision.
Respectfully,
Residents of West TV community
Updates
December 4, 2015
We hit five hundred signatures today and it has been draining to keep fighting for these boundaries against such a wall of silence. I am exhausted by the constant uphill climb but seeing this level of support keeps me moving forward.
Reached 500 supporters
December 2, 2015
Reached 100 supporters
November 12, 2015
8 Comments
By the way, the School Board voted NO for the boundaries. We are saved-for now...
It is my understanding that Sunset is LESS diverse in this scenario. The West TV Neighbors FB page is featuring a mapping tool that can look at many scenarios. It was featured at a meeting this week and all the district FRL were met in other scenarios as well.
My husband and I have volunteered in many activities and areas at Sunset since our older child was a freshman 7 years ago. Our younger child will graduate from Sunset High next year so this proposal will not directly affect our family, but I am very concerned for the future of the Cedar Mill community as this change would have many adverse effects on the safety, health, education, and mental/emotional well-being of our citizens of all ages.
We have voted for every school funding measure since moving to Cedar Mill 18 years ago. We are opposed to this plan to force kids living north of 26 to commute to Beaverton HS rather than Sunset. This proposal doesn't affect our nearly grown kids, but we (and hopefully many others) will let the school district know that we aren't planning to vote for future school funding measures if they ignore our neighborhood's needs.
The traffic on 217 is already a nightmare. Sending our kids in the opposite direction during morning rush hour makes zero sense. Please keep West TV at Sunset.
My wife and I bought our home in the West TV area so that our future children (Boy due in July) would go to the same schools that we did. (Highschool sweethearts). (Her: West TV, Cedar Park, Sunset. Me: Cedar Mill, Cedar Park, Sunset.) We bought a home that was almost uninhabitable and have spent four years trying to make it a home we can stay in forever. The boundary lines that have our future children going to Beaverton High School not only make it so our children would not attend the same highschool as us, but it makes all of the blood sweat and tears feel like it was all a waste of time. We will likely move or send our Children to private school if the boundaries remain as purposed. We both work for Nike and plan on being heavily involved in sports programs and volunteering as much as possible......I just hope it isn't at Jesuit High School ;( Thanks Andy Stewart
Our West TV neighborhood should remain in the Sunset HS boundary.
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The district finally pulled the plan and our neighborhood stays at Sunset. My hands are still shaking from the relief of this news but I am deeply grateful to the community for sticking with me through the draining months of uncertainty. We will keep watching the board to ensure they …
December 26, 2015
Final supporters
Dear Beaverton School District Representatives,
Families in the West Tualatin View Elementary (West TV) community are asking for your support in favor of keeping homes north of Highway 26 in the Sunset High School boundary. The proposed plan does not align with Beaverton School District Criteria for Boundary Adjustments.
Negative Impact on Safety, Transportation, and Proximity to School
Under the proposed plan, students in the West TV community would have to commute further through highly trafficked and dangerous areas during peak rush hour times via Cedar Hills Blvd or Route 217. It would increase transportation costs, as additional busses would be needed to compensate for the extra trips outside their typical boundaries. Additional time for drivers would have to be allotted due to bus transfers, safe transportation, and traffic delays. Furthermore, our children would have significantly less time to participate in extra-curricular activities, complete their homework, and get sufficient sleep.
Sunset HS is closer, more accessible, and much quicker to travel to and from the West TV neighborhood than Beaverton HS.
See: Data from the Oregonian regarding traffic on Route 217
Minimizing transitions/Impact on the Continuity in Coursework
Many families move into the West TV community because of the strong community bond with the schools. Our families have donated our time, money, and resources to support Sunset High School for generations. Our children have siblings that go to Sunset High. They play for Sunset Youth teams. They attend Sunset High Athletic events. The proposed boundary change would sever the long-standing bond with Sunset HS.
Children are taught through the PYP program at West TV, and they continue their academic work through the MYP program at Cedar Park. Sunset HS further continues this academic path with its IB program. Beaverton HS does not have an IB program. Since the educational objectives differ significantly between IB and AP programs, the students’ education would be significantly disrupted.
Negative Impact on Neighborhood Unity
The proposed plan divides our neighborhood in two. Cedar Mill includes the area north of the Sunset Highway which includes the West TV community. The proposal moves the part of Cedar Mill south of Cornell Road to Beaverton HS, cutting the neighborhood in half. We are part of the Cedar Mill Community. We support it’s local economy. Cedar Mill is where we shop, go to the library, farmer’s market, and post office.
Negative Financial Impacts
These changes would likely have a financial impact on families in the West Tualatin View Elementary community. Many families decide where they buy a home based on the school they want their kids to attend. Beaverton HS is a fine school, but it is not what families intended when they chose to move to the West Tualatin View neighborhood. Families may decide to leave this community so their kids can attend their preferred school resulting in a decline in real estate values.
Given all these negative impacts, we request that you vote to keep feeding the West TV community into Sunset HS and move the new boundary south of Highway 26.
We would appreciate your support in this decision.
Respectfully,
Residents of West TV community
Updates
December 4, 2015
We hit five hundred signatures today and it has been draining to keep fighting for these boundaries against such a wall of silence. I am exhausted by the constant uphill climb but seeing this level of support keeps me moving forward.
Reached 500 supporters
December 2, 2015
Reached 100 supporters
November 12, 2015
8 Comments
I have coached and sat on boards for our community for over 10 years to make it a better place for my children when they reach high school - this erodes the community we have built and the social and sports memberships our children have formed together. An advisory group or school district shouldn't be the ones to decide who determines the community structure or future ... it is the taxpayer and members of that community who should. As well, the school district should not make decisions that could significantly impact our home investments etc - like many people we have invested in the community because of the school quality, the demographics, and the well-being of our children and the peer group they belong to...
By the way, the School Board voted NO for the boundaries. We are saved-for now...
It is my understanding that Sunset is LESS diverse in this scenario. The West TV Neighbors FB page is featuring a mapping tool that can look at many scenarios. It was featured at a meeting this week and all the district FRL were met in other scenarios as well.
My husband and I have volunteered in many activities and areas at Sunset since our older child was a freshman 7 years ago. Our younger child will graduate from Sunset High next year so this proposal will not directly affect our family, but I am very concerned for the future of the Cedar Mill community as this change would have many adverse effects on the safety, health, education, and mental/emotional well-being of our citizens of all ages.
We have voted for every school funding measure since moving to Cedar Mill 18 years ago. We are opposed to this plan to force kids living north of 26 to commute to Beaverton HS rather than Sunset. This proposal doesn't affect our nearly grown kids, but we (and hopefully many others) will let the school district know that we aren't planning to vote for future school funding measures if they ignore our neighborhood's needs.
The traffic on 217 is already a nightmare. Sending our kids in the opposite direction during morning rush hour makes zero sense. Please keep West TV at Sunset.
My wife and I bought our home in the West TV area so that our future children (Boy due in July) would go to the same schools that we did. (Highschool sweethearts). (Her: West TV, Cedar Park, Sunset. Me: Cedar Mill, Cedar Park, Sunset.) We bought a home that was almost uninhabitable and have spent four years trying to make it a home we can stay in forever. The boundary lines that have our future children going to Beaverton High School not only make it so our children would not attend the same highschool as us, but it makes all of the blood sweat and tears feel like it was all a waste of time. We will likely move or send our Children to private school if the boundaries remain as purposed. We both work for Nike and plan on being heavily involved in sports programs and volunteering as much as possible......I just hope it isn't at Jesuit High School ;( Thanks Andy Stewart
Our West TV neighborhood should remain in the Sunset HS boundary.
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I have coached and sat on boards for our community for over 10 years to make it a better place for my children when they reach high school - this erodes the community we have built and the social and sports memberships our children have formed together. An advisory group or school district shouldn't be the ones to decide who determines the community structure or future ... it is the taxpayer and members of that community who should. As well, the school district should not make decisions that could significantly impact our home investments etc - like many people we have invested in the community because of the school quality, the demographics, and the well-being of our children and the peer group they belong to...