To: Northshore School District
From: Alexander Malinov (parent from Moorlands Elementary)


Following the recent announcement, and in advance of the October 26, 2026 meeting, I reviewed the publicly available data and information regarding the proposed school closures.


I am writing to formally request that the district publish the raw data and analytical models—rather than solely the final conclusions (scenarios)—for public review as soon as possible.


While the recent presentation outlines quite a few decision-making principles, quantitative metrics evaluating these principles except enrollment numbers (and projections) are absent from the slides. Currently, student enrollment is the only numerical parameter provided.


Although all three proposed scenarios recommend closing Moorlands Elementary, none provide a detailed, data-driven rationale for this conclusion that takes into consideration the decision-making principles.


Providing access to the underlying data and full analysis is essential for parents and community members to evaluate these scenarios objectively.


To: Northshore School District
From: Alexander Malinov (parent from Moorlands Elementary)


Following the October 26, 2026 board meeting, I am reiterating my request for the immediate release of the raw data and analytical models used in this process. This information is essential to independently verify whether the three proposed scenarios are truly the best options.


During the meeting, the following key points were cited regarding Moorlands Elementary:
1. The age and condition of the buildings
2. Lot size: Moorlands spans 7 acres (expandable to 12 with adjacent district-owned land), compared to the preferred 12-acre standard seen at Arrowhead
3. Lack of dedicated parking (currently relying on an agreement with a nearby church)
4. Lack of a dedicated playground (shared with a public park/City of Kenmore)


However, these points serve as conclusions rather than evidence, as they lack supporting data on actual operational impact.


For instance, parking availability alone does not measure real impact. A clearer, objective metric would evaluate drop-off/pick-up times or total traffic clearance times, which could then be compared across schools to accurately assess whether an issue exists at Moorlands Elementary.


Demand for Data Transparency in School Closure Scenarios


Without access to the raw data and analytical models used to weigh decision factors, the community cannot independently evaluate proposed Scenarios 1–3. Current public information shows demographic and enrollment trends, but fails to justify closing specific schools or quantify projected outcomes.


Because the board emphasizes a data-driven approach based on clearly quantifiable guiding principles and already selected three scenarios, the underlying datasets (and spreadsheets?) exist now and should be shared publicly within days.


Any sensitive datasets requiring anonymization should be released on a clear schedule, while unconstrained data (such as financial or traffic figures) ought to be published immediately.


Waiting until late November (next board meeting) to share data about only the presented  scenarios assumes the current three scenarios are correct. Something we actually don’t agree with. Releasing the data and analytical models now allows the public to validate the baseline assumptions rather than just choosing among pre-selected options.


Separately, the speech that a “parent” but also “a committee” member gave in support/inevitability of closing Moorlands Elementary and in support of the committee and the board does not sit right with me. Even if the actual motivation was pure and only the execution was botched.