I can’t afford to travel or relax on my Paraeducator salary, so I’m going to use my 4 furlough (unpaid) days to keep building a business of my own.

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Another key board meeting for seismic is coming up this Tuesday! #portland #pdx #portlandpublicschools #cascadiasubductionzone

Portland Public Schools outlines FY27 budget with proposed counselor cuts and $5.9M CIP noted District finance staff presented a FY27 draft that assumes a $4.1M loss in state funding, proposes targeted additions (early‑childhood, equity work) and eliminations including 2 guidance counselor positions tied to enrollment, and estimates a 7.18% increase in school funding from property taxes absent other revenue changes.

Portland Public Schools is grappling with a $4.1 million state funding cut, leading to tough decisions on counselor cuts and new investments in early childhood education.

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Portland Public Schools warns of $4.1 million EPS shortfall as MEPRI proposes formula changes Portland Public Schools told its Public & Legislative Affairs Committee it faces an estimated $4,100,000 drop in state EPS funding and reviewed MEPRI recommendations that could reallocate funds through regional adjustments, alternative valuation/income weightings, higher disadvantaged-student multipliers and special education funding changes.

Portland Public Schools faces a staggering $4.1 million funding shortfall, prompting urgent calls for community engagement and advocacy to protect essential education programs.

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Portland Public Schools ad hoc committee outlines RFP and timeline to hire equity investigation firm The ad hoc committee agreed on a five-year review window, prioritized inclusive qualitative interviews and outcome-focused RFP language, and asked staff to draft an RFP template; staff estimated the procurement will take about 10–12 weeks.

Portland Public Schools is taking a bold step toward equity by hiring an external firm for a districtwide investigation, focusing on inclusive practices and student well-being.

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Portland Public Schools updates rollout of Purposeful People SEL and plans districtwide tier‑2 supports District staff told the Curriculum & Student Success Committee that the Purposeful People elementary SEL curriculum launched successfully, that tier‑2 supports piloted at four schools will expand next year, and that the district is evaluating a Youth Strengths and Needs Screener for elementary use.

Portland Public Schools is making waves with its successful launch of the Purposeful People SEL curriculum and plans to expand vital support resources for elementary students next year!

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Portland Public Schools committee reviews governor's budget headlines and MEPRI recommendations amid sharp funding swings Committee members reviewed Governor Mills' education proposals and MEPRI's EPS funding recommendations, heard district leaders quantify an $11.8 million valuation-related funding swing, and agreed to pursue targeted advocacy with the Portland legislative delegation.

Portland Public Schools faces an alarming $11.8 million funding swing due to property valuation changes, prompting urgent discussions on new state education proposals.

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Portland Public Schools to submit written testimony supporting LD2124 emergency shelter funding The committee voted Feb. 2 to submit written testimony in support of LD2124, which would use real-estate-transfer-tax revenue to boost emergency shelter funding; staff were directed to prepare testimony and explore coordinating with the city.

Portland Public Schools is taking a bold step by backing LD2124, a vital initiative aimed at boosting emergency shelter funding to support families in need.

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Portland Public Schools board approves remote‑learning protocol for a fourth snow day and for students with sustained absences The board approved a contingency remote‑learning plan to activate on the fourth snow day and to offer targeted virtual options for students missing multiple days amid recent local immigration‑enforcement activity; the plan emphasizes in‑person learning while creating cohorts, Google Classroom support and social‑worker check‑ins for affected students.

Portland Public Schools just approved a groundbreaking remote-learning plan to support students facing multiple absences due to safety concerns and weather disruptions.

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Portland Public Schools board declines immediate emergency remote activation, sets 20% absence trigger The Portland Public Schools board voted unanimously Jan. 29 to delay activating an emergency remote‑learning option, instead directing staff to continue planning, monitor daily attendance starting Feb. 2 and shift resources toward tutoring and other interventions if absences rise. The motion will trigger another emergency meeting if district absences reach 20% or a high single‑school threshold.

The Portland Public Schools Board has decided to hold off on activating emergency remote learning, focusing instead on targeted interventions as they monitor rising absenteeism.

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At the recent Facilities Improvement & Oversight Committee meeting, we learned that PPS is moving forward with the plan presented in November for 2025 bond seismic improvements.

Here is what we know.

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Foundation reports rising donations and pilots arts partnership in Portland Public Schools The Foundation for Portland Public Schools described an arts‑partnership pilot operating in dozens of classrooms, distributed nearly 880 grocery gift cards through the food fund and received a $120,000 anonymous gift to expand the Families in Crisis fund.

Portland Public Schools' foundation is transforming classrooms with exciting arts partnerships and has raised over $146,000 to support families in need!

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Portland Public Schools committee says state housing grants helped hundreds of families; urges continued funding Portland Public Schools staff told the committee that two state grants—PAP/FAP and SHOP—have helped hundreds of families secure or maintain housing, but staff warned funds are running out and called for continued state investment and staffing to sustain services.

Portland Public Schools has provided crucial housing support to nearly 800 families, but urgent calls for continued funding highlight the precarious future of these vital programs.

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Portland Public Schools committee reviews draft temperature policy setting 65–82°F limits Portland Public Schools policy committee reviewed a draft temperature-standards policy required by new state law that sets a proposed maximum of 82°F and minimum of 65°F. Staff said the policy is high-level; procedures will specify steps (cooling locations, breaks, relocation, cancellations) and the committee asked for clarifications on renters, vehicles and district facilities.

Portland Public Schools is setting new temperature standards, proposing a maximum of 82°F and a minimum of 65°F to ensure student safety—are you curious about the details?

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Portland school board meeting erupts over pledge, ICE and discriminatory public comments Public comment at the Portland Public Schools board meeting turned heated as some speakers criticized board members for not reciting the pledge and one remote commenter used white‑supremacist language; others defended the right not to recite the pledge and urged support for immigrant and LGBTQ students.

Tensions flared at a Portland school board meeting as public comments clashed over the Pledge of Allegiance and immigration enforcement, revealing deep divides in the community.

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Today at 4:30 the Facilities Improvement and Oversight Committee will have a meeting and SEISMIC IS ON THE AGENDA!

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Portland board adopts resolution committing to equity, directs external audit The Portland Public Schools Board of Education unanimously passed a resolution Dec. 16 affirming commitment to equity, directing an external equity audit and creating an ad hoc appointments committee to solicit proposals and report quarterly to the board.

Portland Public Schools is taking bold steps toward equity by adopting a new resolution that includes a district-wide audit and regular training to combat discrimination.

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Portland Public Schools recommends joining state CDS cohort for 4‑year‑old special‑education services District staff recommended Portland Public Schools join the state’s cohort 3 to assume responsibility for early childhood special‑education services for 4‑year‑olds next year and phase in 3‑year‑olds the following year; staff cited state funding, capacity needs and a phased timeline while asking the full board for an endorsing resolution.

Portland Public Schools is taking a bold step towards enhancing early childhood special education by proposing to take on Child Development Services for 4-year-olds next year and phase in 3-year-olds shortly after.

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Portland committee reviews state-aligned truancy policy after Sept. 1 law changes Staff recommended Portland Public Schools adopt a legal-team model for policy JHB (truancy) to align with state law changes that took effect Sept. 1, including a revised definition of truancy and removal of a superintendent notice requirement. The committee discussed designating the student support team (or equivalent) as the districts point for a

Portland Public Schools is poised to transform its truancy policy after significant changes in state law—are they ready to adopt the new model?

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Portland Public Schools rolls out behavior response protocol, expands PBIS supports and joins advanced tiers cohort The district has implemented behavior response protocols developed by the progressive discipline task force, expanded verbal de‑escalation training tailored to school data, enrolled seven schools in a state DOE advanced tiers cohort and outlined PBIS tiered supports including check‑in/check‑out and functional behavior analysis training.

Portland Public Schools is revolutionizing student support with a new behavior response protocol and enhanced training for staff, promising better outcomes for everyone involved.

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Now is the time to right this wrong and retrofit our riskiest buildings. We can't let more decades pass. #Portland #portlandpublicschools #cascadiasubductionzonequake #pps #pdx

The 19 worst school buildings among PDX elementary and middle schools are.... #portland #pdx #portlandpublicschools

Seismic work has been in school bonds for decades now, yet some schools are still incredibly dangerous. Why?

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You can attend in person or watch online on the PPS Board of Education YouTube Channel.

Dr. Matthew Prophet Education Center
501 N. Dixon St.
Portland, OR 97227

4:30 - 6 pm.

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Our own Neon Brooks on KATU saying what a lot of us are feeling: the risk to our schools in even a moderate seismic event is terrifying. It's our job to get out there and participate to make sure we see this issue addressed in a meaningful way.

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***Note that we will not be able to offer any new information on the recent risk scores or discuss the recent reporting, this meeting will be purely for community organizing.***

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The important thing is for as many people as possible to let the PPS Board know that this issue is important to them. The antidote to fear is action! #portlandoregon #pdx #portlandpublicschools #earthquake #cascadiasubductionzone

RHS enrollment steady, as PPS faces downtrend - North Peninsula Review Share thisBy Mark Kirchmeier Enrollment and accolades have soared for Roosevelt High School and its feeder schools in recent years, despite a declining number of school-age kids in the city and nation...

RHS enrollment steady, as PPS faces downtrend northpeninsulareview.com/rhs-enrollme... #PPS #Portlandpublicschools #PDX

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