Growth is already substantial, and when you add to that the projection of the SRCI it gets scary. Bonds require two-thirds voter approval to build, and any negative thing can kill a bond. The public is often skeptical of projected student numbers. BSU is coordinating a distance learning system to link 10 school districts. EDNet is Oregon's distance learning network.
Schools can be more proactive in the planning process.
They can approach builders and real estate folks to support school planning as an integral part of development. Developers could even set aside property for schools. Current voters seem to want new growth to pay for new needs, i.e. impact fees. We need to increase communication between cities, counties, businesses, and schools. Distance learning and teleconferencing is one place to cooperate.