Cory Abbe

The meeting featured proclamations for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, along with recognitions of community partnerships for various cultural events. Key discussions included updates from committee liaisons regarding equity and engagement efforts, the district's financial aid program, and progress on trail development projects. The board also addressed budget constraints and received community feedback on local athletics and facilities.

The Budget Committee discussed the proposed budget for the district, focusing on operational planning, capital projects, and maintaining financial stability. Key topics included long-term capital forecasting and the discrepancy between planned capital projects and actual budget projections, strategies for revenue diversification, including grant funding and sponsorship programs, and the transition of administrative operations to the new Parkside building. The committee also examined resource growth assumptions and the importance of steady property tax revenues to support district services.

The board meeting focused on several key items, including the authorization to acquire property in the district's southwest quadrant, various proclamations recognizing volunteers and their contributions, and updates on district activities. Specifically, staff provided reports on the operational status and user feedback for aquatic centers and detailed the long-range planning efforts and public feedback regarding the Westside Trail alignment project.

The board meeting primarily focused on public comments regarding the proposed alignment plan for the Westside Trail, with residents expressing concerns about property impact, security, privacy, and liability. Additionally, a parent and community liaison representative addressed the need for greater equitability in pool access and practice times for Beaverton School District student athletes.

Key discussion topics for the meeting include the approval of February 2026 minutes, followed by guest comments and committee member check-ins. New business items feature a presentation on the upcoming THPRD bond measure by the Planning & Development Manager, a presentation regarding a potential SW Brugger St to SW Florence Ln trail connection and a request for a letter of support, feedback on the Rock Creek Powerline Park Soccer-pollinator project funded by a Metro Community Choice Grant, revisiting group brainstormed topics of interest for the current year, and discussing details for potential advisory committee grant spending proposals. Old business involves deciding on signing a letter of support for the Westside Trail concept plan segments 14, 16-18.