Riverview School District will host a community forum, 7 to 8 p.m., Monday, March 13, at its Educational Service Center (ESC) in Duvall, on proposed boundary changes between Cherry Valley and Stillwater Elementary Schools.

Steady enrollment growth in the Riverview School District over the past few years — a 2.4 percent increase this year alone — combined with anticipated growth in the next few years have prompted school district officials to consider a boundary change process to address capacity needs.

About four months ago, the Riverview School District convened a boundary review committee to provide recommendations aimed at reducing future crowding at Cherry Valley Elementary, based on projected housing growth in the city of Duvall.

The boundary review committee, which includes parents, teachers, city staff and district administration, has proposed a change in the area of Big Rock Road, across from Safeway, extending up the hill east, to 275th Avenue NE.

The area includes land that is in the process of being permitted for the construction of approximately 500 housing units over the next two to five years.

At the community forum, committee members will present a summary of the group’s work, then participants will have an opportunity to share their comments and concerns.

The Riverview School Board will review all recommendations at its March 28 meeting and is expected to make a final boundary decision at its April 25 meeting.

Both Cherry Valley and Stillwater are currently at capacity and both are already housing some students in portable classrooms.

According to the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), Stillwater enrollment this year is about 449 students, and Cherry Valley enrollment is at 516.

The Riverview School District covers the communities of Duvall and Carnation and includes Cedarcrest High School in Duvall, Tolt Middle School in Carnation, three elementary schools, one multi-age school and alternative education programming.

Learn more at www.riverview.wednet.edu.