School Board Meeting, May 12, 2026, Hillsboro School District

The Hillsboro School District held a school board meeting on May 12, 2026, focusing primarily on family engagement initiatives and a partnership related to athletic field development. The meeting featured presentations from parent advisory committees, particularly the Latino PAC, highlighting their efforts to support family involvement, equity, and student success through various programs and events. The board discussed the ongoing partnership with FC Portland to construct two synthetic turf fields at Quitama, a project funded and maintained by FC Portland, which will provide expanded field access for students and community use. The project is on track to begin construction in summer 2026 and complete by January 2027. Board members raised concerns about communicating the project to the community amid financial constraints and ensuring equitable access for all students. No direct contract awards or RFPs were mentioned, but the discussion included budget considerations and partnership agreements related to capital improvements. The meeting also acknowledged fundraising efforts supporting extracurricular activities and emphasized the importance of family engagement in district strategic planning.