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in the Hillsboro School District

May 30, 2022
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SELECT UPCOMING EVENTS

May

30
Memorial Day- No School

JUNE

5
12-7 p.m.

10
ES29 Naming Survey Comments Due

10
12-7 p.m.

16
Last Day for K-11/Early Release

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GRADUATION SCHEDULE

Tuesday, June 7, 2:30 p.m. – Hillsboro Online Academy (at Peter Boscow)

Wednesday, June 8, 7 p.m. – Oak Street Campus (at Hilhi)

Thursday, June 9, 7 p.m. – Liberty High School

Friday, June 10, 7 p.m. – Century High School

Saturday, June 11, 10 a.m. – Glencoe High School

Saturday, June 11, 2 p.m. – Hillsboro High School
 School Safety
On Tuesday, May 24, we shared a message from Superintendent Scott expressing heartbreak over the shooting in Uvalde, Texas and reminding students, staff, and families about the network of adults, systems, structures, protocols, and other supports we leverage to keep our schools as safe as possible. 
We wanted to take this opportunity to reinforce and expand on some of those points here. 

One of the key promises of the 2017 Hillsboro School District Bond was enhancing the safety and security of our buildings. By the end of this summer, ALL schools and district buildings will be equipped with a security trio system consisting of entry access control, intrusion alarms, and cameras. According to HSD Public Safety Systems Specialist Fred Kuest, “HSD is the fourth-largest school district in the state, but will have the top security system of all Oregon districts when the bond work is completed this summer.”

Access control means that all doors to the buildings are kept closed and locked, and access is allowed only with a key card programmed for that building. If you do not have key card access, you must use the video doorbell and present identification to be let into the building through a secure entry vestibule. This allows access to the lobby or main office only; the rest of the building is locked off from the lobby area. Intrusion alarms activate when an entry point is opened without authorization. Security cameras allow monitoring of entry points and other areas inside and outside of the school. The system also includes a lockdown and lockout system that will automatically contact law enforcement. 

Other security measures include a completed Distributed Antenna System to ensure consistent coverage for police and fire radio communications. At half the buildings, security film has already been added to main entry windows, vestibule windows, and other entry windows; this makes the glass harder to penetrate and holds shattered pieces in place, providing better protection. The other half will be completed by the end of the summer. Not to be overlooked is human vigilance - alerting administrators or safety staff to suspicious or alarming activities, including over social media.  

Through our partnerships with the Hillsboro Police Department and Washington County Sheriff’s Office, we have ten school resource officers and two sergeants who are assigned to HSD schools and are specifically trained for school shooter incidents. HPD is a recognized leader in this area of preparatory training and has shared their resources with other agencies across the region. Our law enforcement partners are working with District staff to create an updated training video on emergency drills that will be part of the required training all staff must complete before the start of the 2022-23 school year. Schools will then continue to conduct their safety drills, which include drills on how to react in the event of a lockdown or lockout, throughout the year. In addition to law enforcement personnel, HSD has our own public safety chief - Lisa Erickson - on staff full-time. Chief Erickson oversees our campus security monitors at middle and high schools, as well as our district-level security patrol monitors, Public Safety Systems Specialist Fred Kuest, and Safety & Emergency Preparedness Manager Michelle Brady. 

The safety and security of our students, staff, and buildings is our top priority and the bond work goes a long way toward physical safety. We understand that without that physical safety, we cannot attend to emotional safety and, ultimately, learning. Thank you for your passion and partnership around school safety. Together we can ensure that we never endure such unspeakable tragedy in our community. 
Featured Event: HSD Retirees
The District’s annual Retirement Celebration took place on Wednesday, May 25 in the South Meadows Middle School library. The theme was “Your Beach Awaits!”, which lent itself to tropical décor, a surfside photo booth, and island-inspired treats. Seventy-nine staff members are retiring from our district this year - 53 classified, 22 licensed, and 4 administrators/supertechs. Between them, they have more than 1,528 years of service in HSD. One retiree - Manuel Ruiz of Facilities - has over 45 years of service! Amazing! We are so grateful to all of our retiring staff members for their dedication and commitment to HSD students, families, and their colleagues. We wish them happiness, relaxation, and fun adventures in life’s next chapter. Click here to see a gallery of photos from the event.
NEWS
Community-Driven Responses to Community Firearm Violence
In a special event for OHSU’s Doernbecher Children’s Hospital on Thursday, May 26, Dr. Shani Buggs presented a lecture on the current state of community firearm violence in the United States. In it, she explained the historical and contemporary causes and consequences of firearm violence, steps to take to support survivors of such violence, and community-based strategies for enhancing safety. Access the recorded lecture here.
State Seal of Biliteracy Recipients
Congratulations are in order for eighty-three HSD seniors who have obtained their State Seal of Biliteracy by demonstrating academic proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in English and Spanish, Vietnamese, or Filipino. Each of these students will receive the seal on their graduation diploma and high school transcript. This accomplishment will ensure that future colleges and/or employers know that they are bilingual and biliterate. We applaud their accomplishments!
Hillsboro Schools Foundation 2022-23 Innovative Grant Awards
The Hillsboro Schools Foundation’s “Surprise Patrol” was out in force last week, revealing the happy news to ten applicants that their innovative grant proposals will be funded for the 2022-23 school year. In all, more than $50,000 was awarded by the Foundation for projects ranging from makerspaces, to class sets of ukuleles, to establishing a Ballet Folklorico group, to hiring a Native American playwright to adapt a cultural story into a play that can be performed by students…
Hillsboro City Council Ward Redistricting Survey
Hillsboro is changing the boundaries of its three City Council Wards based on results from the 2020 U.S. Census, which show that the number of people living in each ward has changed. Where and how the new boundaries are drawn will affect who is likely to be elected as a City Councilor and how your neighborhood participates in city government. Share your feedback via upcoming community meetings or in the online survey…
Bond Update: 2022 Construction Projects
As of today, the bond has 31 separate projects for 2022. Many have already been completed, several have recently started, and the remainder will begin as soon as school is out for the summer. Read more about the current list of 2022 projects and visit hillsboro-bond.org for ongoing information and updates...
ES29 Naming Survey
Seven names have been put forward for community feedback for ES29’s name in the round 2 survey. Have a say in the final recommendation – get your comments in before June 10!
Latino Cultural Festival
Don’t miss the 2022 Latino Cultural Festival taking place from noon to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Jun. 5, at Ron Tonkin Stadium. This free family event kicks off with a parade featuring HSD elementary students, dancers, and musicians. Also featured are food vendors serving up delicious Latino cuisine, cultural entertainment, an art village, and a competitive futsal tournament for more than 200 players. 
Pride Month and Pride Party
June is Pride Month, a nationally observed timeframe in which to recognize the meaningful accomplishments and contributions of LGBTQIA+ individuals throughout our community, the country, and the world. Celebrate at a free, all-ages, family-welcoming Pride Party hosted by the City of Hillsboro from noon to 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 11, at Jerry Willey Plaza. The festival will feature a variety of arts and crafts vendors, live music and entertainment, tasty food and beverages, community resources, and all-ages activities.
The HSD Board of Directors comprises seven elected members serving four-year terms and three student representatives serving a one-year term. Board members are community volunteers and do not receive compensation for their work. Board members establish policy based on Oregon and Federal laws governing schools. The Board approves policies for the Superintendent to implement. Email: School Board.

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