Residents urge board to reconsider boundary 'Scenario 1,' citing board policy 6960

More than 130 neighboring households are asking the Edmonds School District Board of Directors to reconsider boundary Scenario 1, arguing it conflicts with the district’s stated policy on preserving neighborhood groupings and could disrupt student continuity and safety.

Ashwin Kumar, who said he lives in Bothell’s Road area and spoke on behalf of local families, told the board the community remains united in one request: to keep the neighborhood at Hilltop Elementary. He said the group’s concerns remain unresolved and asked whether revisions to Scenario 1 or alternative approaches are being considered and what additional opportunities for meaningful community engagement the district will provide.

Kumar said the group had followed guidance from the superintendent and the capital-planning lead, and that the boundary review committee’s consultants had received community feedback. "Scenario 1 conflicts with board policy 6 9 6 0, particularly around preserving neighborhood groupings, minimizing disruption, and ensuring consistency and safety," he said.

The superintendent confirmed the district and the boundary review committee had received feedback and that the matter remains under consideration. The board did not take action on boundary lines at this meeting; members asked for clarity on next steps and timing for additional community engagement.

The transcript records the policy reference as '6 9 6 0.' Board staff should confirm the precise policy citation and provide the community with a clear schedule for the committee’s next steps and any opportunities for further comment.