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Portland Parks official tells Parkrose board SUN sites provide stability but face funding threats
Summary
A Parks and Recreation site manager described SUN after‑school programming, its role in community partnerships and staffing stability, and warned city and county budget cuts could jeopardize services at local school sites.
A representative of Portland Parks and Recreation described the city’s SUN after‑school sites and told the Parkrose School District Board that stable funding and experienced site managers are critical to program continuity.
Travis Richardson, introduced as the district’s SUN extension coordinator and a long‑time Parks site manager, outlined how Parks‑run SUN sites differ from other lead agencies: Parks’ sites receive consistent funding and collective‑bargaining protections for staff, Richardson said, which reduces turnover and helps maintain programming continuity.…
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