| Purpose, Goals & Objectives |
Purpose:
The purpose of the Co-Location Transition Committee is to guide, support, and co-design the successful co-location of Camas Ridge Elementary School and Family School on a shared campus for the 2026–27 school year, ensuring student belonging, program integrity, operational coherence, and community trust throughout the transition.
Goals:
- Protect and honor the distinct identities and educational models of both Camas Ridge and Family School
- Ensure a safe, predictable, and welcoming student experience beginning on Day 1
- Design clear, functional systems for shared operations, leadership, and communication that is timely to both school communities
- Build and sustain trust through transparent engagement and responsive planning
Objectives:
- Identify and protect each school’s core program components and cultural values
- Surface and address concerns related to student experience, operations, safety, staffing, and health
- Develop shared campus norms, schedules, and space-use agreements
- Provide structured input to district leadership and the principal on transition decisions
- Serve as a two-way communication conduit between the district and school communities
Key Milestones:
- Completion of Phase 1 Culture & Values Sessions with Staff (March 2026)
- Formation of the Unified Transition Team (March 2026)
- Finalization of high-level operational design and schedules (May 2026)
- Completion of physical move and community onboarding (August 2026)
- Post-opening stabilization review (September 2026)
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| Scope |
The Committee will:
- Advise on student experience, identity protection, and shared campus design
- Provide input on scheduling, space allocation, safety, and logistics
- Support trust-building through structured engagement and communication
- Identify risks early and recommend mitigation strategies
- Elevate unresolved issues to district leadership as needed
Exclusions:
- The Committee does not revisit or reverse the School Board’s co-location decision
- The Committee does not make final staffing, budget, or personnel decisions
- The Committee does not serve as a grievance or complaint body
Metrics for Success:
- Students, staff and families report feeling safe, oriented, and supported at the start of the school year
- Families demonstrate understanding of how co-location works and what is protected
- Clear operational systems are in place prior to Day 1
- Minimal disruption to instruction during the transition
- Sustained and responsive participation and engagement from both school communities
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| Committee Membership |
The Committee includes 13 members, representing a balanced cross-section of the Camas Ridge and Family School communities, including:
- School-based staff from both programs
- Parent or caregiver representatives from both programs
- District leadership representatives (as liaisons and advisors)
Membership is intentionally limited to maintain focus and effectiveness while ensuring representation from both commmunities.
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| Liaisons |
- Superintendent’s Office
- Elementary Directors
- Appointed Principal (When available)
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| Meetings |
First Meeting: April 1, 2026
Cadence:
Format: Hybrid (in-person with Google Meet option)
Agenda:
- Student experience and belonging check-in
- Progress updates aligned to transition phases
- Identification of concerns, questions and emerging issues
- Clarification of what is known, what is in progress, and what remains to be determined
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| Process & Procedures |
- Ground Rules:
- Center students in all discussions and decisions.
- Engage respectfully, even when there is disagreement.
- Avoid personalizing structural or system-level issues.
- Maintain confidentiality when appropriate.
- Commit to honest dialogue and follow-through.
- Seek input from all voices.
- Decision-Making:
- The Committee operates in an advisory capacity.
- Recommendations are developed collaboratively and forwarded to the principal and district leadership.
- Final decisions rest with district leadership, consistent with policy and governance structures.
- Subcommittees if needed:
Subcommittees within the transition workgroup may be formed to focus on specific areas, such as:
- Student experience and schedules
- Operations and facilities
- Transportation and safety
- Communication and engagement
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| Communications |
1. Internal Communications - One voice from the committee:
- Regular updates shared with represented staff and families
- Clear summaries following major milestones or decisions
- Living Q&A document updated throughout the transition
2. External Communications - One voice from the committee:
- Coordinated messaging aligned with district communication protocols
- Family-facing updates focused on clarity, stability, and student experience
- Transparent distinction between confirmed decisions and items still under development
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