BSD Briefs
May 21, 2018
District Goal: WE empower all students to achieve post-high school success.
Ballot Measure #34-284 passed overwhelmingly by a 71.77% to 28.23% margin, and will allow Beaverton schools to preserve 300 teaching positions, maintain class sizes, and help ensure students are prepared for post-high school success.
The results affirm the great support and value from the Beaverton community regarding our children and their education. Thank you, for your efforts, contributions, and passion for our children and their education.
Budget Committee Meeting Tonight
The Budget Committee will hold its final meeting this evening at 6:30 p.m. at the Administration Office, 16550 SW Merlo Rd., Beaverton.
The Committee is expected to approve the 2018-2019 Budget tonight.
Budget Committee Meeting
Monday, May 21, 2018
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
District Administration Office
16550 SW Merlo Rd.
For more information, visit the 2018-2019 Budget page
School Board Meeting
Monday, June 18, 2018
6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
District Administration Office
16550 SW Merlo Rd.
Digital Health Connectathon Student Showcase
Seven student teams from the Health and Science School (HS2) presented their innovative solutions for improving the lives of people with diabetes and a panel of industry experts engaged each team.
In partnership with the Digital Health Collaborative and the City of Beaverton, students were challenged to use emerging technologies and their own ingenuity to innovate solutions that empower people with diabetes to reduce the hassle of managing their disease.
"The work that these students are doing is very inspiring, and it’s exciting to see how modern technology can improve the lives of diabetic patients like myself," says Emily, a 14-year-old high school student with type 1 diabetes.
The Connectathon Challenge: Diabetes is a high-tech hands-on learning experience that brings together high school students with medical and technology professionals, researchers and people who have diabetes.
School Board Briefs
The School Board held their May Business Meeting on Monday, May 14, 2018. The Board heard reports from Chehalem and Findley elementary schools, a Financial Report and a Bond Quarterly Report. They discussed the Multiyear Finance Plan and Budget Calendar, the first reading of School Board Policy IGBI – English Language Learners, the Transportation Supplemental Plans for 2018-2019, resolutions that promote a feeling of safety for documented and undocumented immigrant students, and their role on the Beaverton Education Foundation (BEF) Board.
The Board voted unanimously to approve the Supplemental Budget, the Health Education Project Team Report and Materials Adoption Recommendation and the second reading of School Board Policies FL, IGAB, IGDK, and J as well as GBEDA-AR.
Clothes Closet Last Day of Service for 2017-2018
The last day of service this year for the Clothes Closet is Wednesday, June 13, 2018. The program is located in portables on the west side of the District Administration Center, 16550 SW Merlo Rd., and is open on Wednesdays through June 14th from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Families should arrive no later than 6:30 p.m. to plan to be done shopping by closing time.
While closed to serving students during the summer, the program continues to accept donations and school lost & found. After June 19, please call Volunteer Services at 503-356-4443 to schedule lost & found drop offs. Donation bins in front of the Clothes Closet will be available Monday through Thursday during business hours for smaller donations.
The Clothes Closet will reopen on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. Admit Slips are required and available through school offices.
Farewell to William Walker Elementary School
The community had the opportunity to walk the halls of William Walker Elementary School one last time before it is torn down and rebuilt.
Former students who attended William Walker as both junior high and elementary students, along with community members who remembered the William Walker family, brought photos, year books, and other memorabilia to share.
The farewell event included:
- History display of both Walker family & school artifacts
- Plans for the new school
- Tours of the current school
- Activities for kids
- Entertainment & snacks
Follow the progress of the new William Walker Elementary School…
Cedar Mill Community Libraries’ Summer Reading Program June 1 – August 31
The Cedar Mill Community Library and the Cedar Mill Community Library at Bethany are hosting a Summer Reading Program for all ages. The program runs from June 1 through August 31. Kids, teens and adults are all welcome to join.
Register for the summer reading program online at http://librarycedarmill.beanstack.org/reader365 or come to the library starting June 1 to sign up. To learn more, visit the Cedar Mill Community Library Summer Reading webpage.
Beaverton School District
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The Beaverton School District recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups. It is the policy of the Beaverton School District that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, age, veteran status, genetic information or disability in any education programs, activities or employment.
Email: community_involvement@beaverton.k12.or.us
Website: beaverton.k12.or.us
Location: 16550 SW Merlo Rd, Beaverton, OR, United States
Phone: (503)356-4360
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeavertonSchoolDistrict/
Twitter: @beavertonsd