Why School Boundaries Change-and Why I Support the Bigger Picture

I’m not a board member. I’m not a district official. I’m just a dad who’s lived in this community for years. Someone who’s raising kids here, serving families here, and paying attention when things change. So when I saw the school boundary updates coming, I didn’t jump to conclusions. I asked, Why now? And honestly, once I stepped back and looked at the full picture, it started to make sense.

Growth Isn’t the Problem, Ignoring It Is

Every decision we make today shapes what our kids walk into tomorrow. Let’s lead with that in mind.

Let’s call it what it is, our district is growing. That’s a good thing. Families are choosing to live here. That means people trust our schools. But growth brings pressure. Some schools get packed. Others sit half full. Teachers get stretched thin. Buses take longer. Students lose out. We can’t act like it’s not happening. If we care about the future of our schools, we’ve got to be willing to adjust for the sake of all kids, not just the ones in our own neighborhood.

Fairness Isn’t About Sameness. It's About Stewardship

Look, I believe in hard work, personal responsibility, and smart planning. So when people throw around words like “equity,” I ask what they mean. To me, fairness doesn’t mean everybody gets the same thing. It means we’re managing what we have wisely, so that no child is set up to fall through the cracks.

If some schools are overfilled and others have open seats, and we don’t act we’re not being fair. We’re being careless. Adjusting boundaries isn’t about playing favorites. It’s about stewarding the resources we’ve already got teachers, buildings, buses, so kids can actually learn, grow, and thrive.

That’s not political. That’s just common sense.

Change Is Hard, But So Is Doing Nothing

No one wants disruption. But what’s worse - a short-term adjustment, or years of slowly declining classroom conditions? I’ve seen it in other places: Parents frustrated. Teachers burnt out. Kids stuck in overcrowded rooms. And then everyone asks, “Why didn’t they do something sooner? ”I respect that our district took time to engage the community, gather feedback, and consider adjustments carefully. It shows they’re not just reacting — they’re trying to plan ahead. That’s the kind of thinking I support; not because I love change, but because I believe in facing reality with purpose.

I’m Not In Charge But I’m Still Accountable

As a community member, I may not be the one making decisions but I still have a responsibility to care about the outcome. To understand why decisions are made. To teach my kids that change, when done wisely, can serve something bigger than our own comfort. When boundaries shift, it’s not about “losing” something. It’s about building something stronger for the long haul. And I’d rather be part of a district that plans for growth than one that avoids tough choices and hopes for the best.

Let’s Choose Vision Over Panic

You don’t have to love boundary changes to understand them. But if we’re honest, and if we care about kids beyond just our own, we’ll see the value in stepping back and supporting the bigger picture. Change is always uncomfortable. But good leadership, even at the local level, starts with us choosing to care, to understand, and to stay engaged. Let’s be those kinds of neighbors.

Because our schools, our students, and our future are worth it.