Board approves design contracts for two 2020-bond-funded seismic projects after debate over sequencing and right-sizing The board approved A/E design services for Vernon and Winter Haven seismic work (funded from the 2020 bond) after directors pressed staff for more detail about how schools were prioritized and how seismic investments interact with upcoming right-sizing discussions; vote recorded 7-0.

The Portland Public Schools board has approved seismic design contracts for Vernon and Winter Haven, but concerns linger about how schools were prioritized amid consolidation discussions.

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