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Board hears memo on rising MESD Outdoor School costs; directors call for state engagement
Summary
Board members reviewed a staff memo showing steep increases in Outdoor School per‑student costs charged by Multnomah Education Service District and urged state lawmakers to restore or increase funding to preserve a multi‑day Outdoor School program for every student.
The board received a staff memo Oct. 14 analyzing Outdoor School costs administered through the Multnomah Education Service District (MESD). Directors and staff discussed large historic increases in MESD’s per‑student charges and the implications for the district’s five‑day Outdoor School model.
Staff and several directors said the district’s analysis shows MESD rates and program costs have risen substantially since…
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