WLWV Community Update

For information about family resources available in the West Linn-Wilsonville area, please visit the district website. There, families will find a variety of community supports, food assistance opportunities, mental health resources, and more.

On June 10, the Oregon Department of Education released its initial guidance for reopening schools for the 2020-21 school year. The district will incorporate that guidance into our own plans as we work toward reopening schools in the fall. Once plans are developed, the district will submit an Operational Blueprint for Reentry to the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) and the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) for approval. We will continue to provide updates to our families as plans are created along the way, including the opportunity for parent input.

Several key elements will guide district planning for reopening, including:

1. Public Health Protocols
2. Facilities and School Operations
3. Response to Outbreak
4. Equity
5. Instruction
6. Family and Community Engagement
7. Mental, Social, and Emotional Health
8. Staffing and Personnel

We appreciate our community’s patience and understanding as we create a plan that is safe for all students, staff, and families that also ensures the best possible learning environment.

West Linn-Wilsonville School District is planning to offer a full-year, comprehensive K-12 online learning option for families who prefer to continue being their child’s learning coach at home.

The program will include a grade level, standards-based, digital curriculum for at-home learning paired with a highly-qualified WLWV teacher to support parents and students as needed. The district will provide a Chromebook for use at home. Weekly online and/or in-person office hours will be arranged by the family and teacher.

If you are interested in registering your student for the 2020-2021 school year, and to receive more information about the program, please fill out this online form.

We have received questions from the community regarding the plans for reopening school fields, playgrounds, gardens, common spaces, gyms, and other school facilities for public and/or recreational use during the summer.

As of May 28, Clackamas County has entered into Phase 1 of its reopening plan. While the plan increases the limit of gatherings to 25, schools and school campuses are to remain closed. Additionally, the Governor’s most recent Executive Order 20-25, specifically states that Executive Order 20-20 regarding K-12 schools, is still in effect.

EO 20-20 states that “public schools shall limit school facility operations only to essential functions, consistent with any social distancing requirements set forth by Oregon Health Authority”. Most requests we are receiving for recreational use or sports activities do not fall in the “essential function” category.

The District Safety Leadership Team is actively reviewing all forms of guidance and liability parameters set forth by the Governor’s Office, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Clackamas County Health, Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA), and PACE (school district insurance provider). Each of these agencies have conditions and protocols that must be met before school districts can reopen under Phase I.

To reduce the risk to our students, staff, and community to the greatest extent possible, the District will keep all sites and facilities closed until a well-designed plan can be developed and communicated to all of our students, staff, patrons, city officials, law enforcement, and the district’s insurance provider.

At this time, the West Linn-Wilsonville School District is remaining closed to any school-sponsored or community-sponsored activities or events through July 5, with one exception: high school graduation ceremonies which have been approved by OHA, ODE and city officials.

The district will tentatively plan to reopen sites and facilities beginning July 6, subject to meeting all regulatory guidelines. Until then, all district sites and facilities remain closed.

Local law enforcement will continue to monitor parks and playgrounds and enforce closures.

We thank our community for your patience and understanding as we work to make our spaces available and enjoyable once again.

The Long Range Planning Committee currently has two vacancies.

The Long Range Planning Committee meets quarterly. The citizen oversight group is tasked with guiding the development of the district's Long Range Plan, providing a rational framework for evaluating and addressing future school facility needs in Wets Linn and Wilsonville. The Long Range Planning Committee also serves as the district's Bond Oversight Committee, monitoring the progress of the 2019 Capital Bond and affiliated construction projects.

To learn more about the Long Range Planning Committee, or to apply for either of the two vacancies, please visit the district website. Terms run through June 30, 2023.

The West Linn-Wilsonville Budget Committee will hold a virtual meeting on Monday, June 22 beginning at 6 p.m. Community members can provide public comment by emailing Kelly Douglas by 4 p.m. on June 22. Meeting information can be found on the district website.

The community can familiarize itself with the proposed budget ahead of time by viewing the proposed budget online or by watching the informational budget webinar. The Budget Webinar is a pre-recorded video delivered by Superintendent Kathy Ludwig that outlines the current financial landscape, district priorities, and what community members can expect during the budget process.

Budget Webinar

Budget Webinar (Spanish)

Budget Process Timeline

• June 8— Superintendent's Budget Message during School Board Meeting (the Budget Committee receives the budget message and proposed budget document. The proposed budget is available for public review at this time.)
• June 22— Budget Committee Work Session
• June 24— Additional Budget Committee Work Session (if needed)
• June 29— Budget Hearing and Adoption

Are you in need of some personalized reading recommendations for this summer vacation? Our school and City librarians can help! Learn more by visiting the Wilsonville Public Library and West Linn Public Library websites.

June 22 — Budget Committee Meeting

June 24 — Budget Committee Meeting (if needed)

June 25 — Athey Creek Middle School at Dollar Street Bond Project Community Engagement Meeting

June 29 — School Board Meeting

• 2020-21 Registration Information

• Safety/Security in WLWV Schools

• Community Bulletin Board

• Updated 2019 Student Rights and Responsibilities

• FlashAlert

• ListServ

• Updated 2018-19 Work Plan

• Education Foundation

• Music and Arts Partners (MAP)

• Volunteer in WLWV Schools

• SafeOregon Tip Line

• Bus Routes

• Wilsonville Public Library

• West Linn Public Library

The West Linn-Wilsonville School District is nationally recognized for its high student and staff achievement, including one of the top graduation rates in the State of Oregon. West Linn-Wilsonville serves nearly 10,000 K-12 students across 16 schools in West Linn and Wilsonville, with a mission of creating learning communities for the greatest thinkers and the most thoughtful people for the world. WLWV strives to provide challenging education opportunities that prepare students to be college and career ready.

Email: kilstroa@wlwv.k12.or.us
Website: https://www.wlwv.k12.or.us
Location: 22210 Southwest Stafford Road, Tualatin, OR, USA
Phone: 503-673-7000
Facebook: facebook.com/wlwvschools
Twitter: @wlwvdistrict