Comments on: Boundary talks heat up http://snovalleystar.com/2009/01/28/boundary-talks-heat-up Website for the SnoValley Star Newspaper Tue, 22 May 2012 16:10:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Myles Kahn http://snovalleystar.com/2009/01/28/boundary-talks-heat-up/comment-page-1#comment-1863 Myles Kahn Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:04:12 +0000 http://snovalleystar.com/?p=2625#comment-1863 The only other person who spoke against the petition, Ms. Colvin is a resident of Carnation. I am not sure of her motivation other than to create fear of a "domino effect" which is not a factor that can or should be considered in the petition decision process according to the guidelines. Why have a poetition process if you are nto going to look at each case on its merits. The SVSD had NEVER granted a petition to date, except for an area looking to petition INTO the district, Aldarra, who also is now seeking to get out. They do not nearly have the compelling fact pattern that the Broadhurst group has. The only other person who spoke against the petition, Ms. Colvin is a resident of Carnation. I am not sure of her motivation other than to create fear of a “domino effect” which is not a factor that can or should be considered in the petition decision process according to the guidelines. Why have a poetition process if you are nto going to look at each case on its merits. The SVSD had NEVER granted a petition to date, except for an area looking to petition INTO the district, Aldarra, who also is now seeking to get out. They do not nearly have the compelling fact pattern that the Broadhurst group has.

]]> By: Myles Kahn http://snovalleystar.com/2009/01/28/boundary-talks-heat-up/comment-page-1#comment-1862 Myles Kahn Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:01:07 +0000 http://snovalleystar.com/?p=2625#comment-1862 Lastly it should be noted that Mr. Spalding who made a point of how he enjoys the long drives to the valley from Broadhurst and actively participates in his child's educational activities in the SVSD schools, while young, is retired with plenty of time on his hands unlike most Broadhurst residents who have working parents, the vastmajority of which work inthe other direction. SVSD does nto supply bus service for after school activities, even for the long dangerous ride in 202 in the dark, icy winters. Lastly it should be noted that Mr. Spalding who made a point of how he enjoys the long drives to the valley from Broadhurst and actively participates in his child’s educational activities in the SVSD schools, while young, is retired with plenty of time on his hands unlike most Broadhurst residents who have working parents, the vastmajority of which work inthe other direction. SVSD does nto supply bus service for after school activities, even for the long dangerous ride in 202 in the dark, icy winters.

]]> By: Myles Kahn http://snovalleystar.com/2009/01/28/boundary-talks-heat-up/comment-page-1#comment-1861 Myles Kahn Thu, 29 Jan 2009 20:57:38 +0000 http://snovalleystar.com/?p=2625#comment-1861 It should also be noted that not everyone who asked to be heard was given an opportuinity in this "public" hearing. The Board acknowledged that there were 10 individuals who asked to be heard in favor of the petition who were not given the opportunity to be heard and no others against were present. Additionally the Petitioners were supporeted by a highly qualified uncompensated, independent educational researcher and consultant, David Spring, a resident of North Bend, who argued that the current situation is not in the best interest of the Broadhurst children as it related to their educational experience. It should also be noted that not everyone who asked to be heard was given an opportuinity in this “public” hearing. The Board acknowledged that there were 10 individuals who asked to be heard in favor of the petition who were not given the opportunity to be heard and no others against were present.

Additionally the Petitioners were supporeted by a highly qualified uncompensated, independent educational researcher and consultant, David Spring, a resident of North Bend, who argued that the current situation is not in the best interest of the Broadhurst children as it related to their educational experience.

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