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Board approves Community High School garden contract despite trustee concerns over cost
Summary
Trustees approved a renewed contract with the Me Earth organization to provide garden‑based instruction at Pacific Grove Community High School, after staff described a multi‑year partnership and curricular supports; at least one trustee asked staff to seek lower rates for spring semester and to clarify instructional deliverables.
The board approved a contract to continue a garden‑based instructional partnership at Community High School with Me Earth (Me Earth organization) on Sept. 4, but several trustees questioned the hourly and per‑visit rates and sought clearer written curricula and shorter‑term options.
Principal Greg O’Meara and other staff described the relationship as a 2½‑year collaboration that goes beyond a single weekly visit by a contractor.…
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