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Portland schools renew TeachTown special‑education contract; district clarifies tutoring hiring models
Summary
Portland Public Schools approved the consent agenda June 24, including renewal of a TeachTown contract (Jigsaw Learning) used for students with significant disabilities and a Reading Results tutoring partnership.
Portland Public Schools approved the consent agenda June 24, including renewal of a TeachTown contract (Jigsaw Learning) used for students with significant disabilities and a new partnership with Reading Results for high‑impact tutoring.
The consent agenda passed 7–0, with the student representative recorded as voting unofficially in the affirmative. Director Britton Edwards moved the consent agenda and Director Holland seconded the motion; the board president called for a voice vote. "Yes," members replied when prompted. The board recorded the outcome as approved by a vote of 7 to 0.
Why it matters: the TeachTown renewal covers a curriculum resource the district uses with students significantly impacted by disabilities. The Reading Results contract…
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