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District proposes Los Niños middle‑school feeder change for current sixth graders
Summary
Sunnyside staff proposed rerouting current sixth graders at Los Niños to a closer middle school (Lauer) rather than Challenger, citing parent preference and current open‑enrollment patterns; transportation will be provided for affected students.
District staff presented a proposal to change the middle‑school feeder pattern for Los Niños students so that current sixth graders would be assigned to Lauer (closer to the Los Niños attendance area) instead of Challenger.
Staff said the change would affect rising seventh graders only and would not redraw boundaries. The presentation noted that 42 of the 70 Los Niños students who left the campus last year attended Lauer through open enrollment because it is geographically closer; the remaining 28 attended Challenger. Parents at a district meeting expressed support for the adjustment, citing the shorter travel distance and preference to transport their children themselves.
Staff said transportation will be provided for students who would otherwise remain at Challenger, and that families who prefer Challenger may still pursue open enrollment. Board members asked for clarification about transportation responsibility for open‑enrolled students; staff confirmed open‑enrolled students must provide their own transportation.
No vote was taken — the item was presented for board information and staff said they will notify families and send follow‑up letters to affected households.
