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North Clackamas used $1 million summer grant to expand programs, but warns funding may be uncertain
Summary
District staff said it received $1,000,000 in summer-learning grant funds that supported high-school summer school, a rising sixth-grade transition program and scholarships, serving hundreds of students; presenters warned inconsistent federal/state funding could jeopardize future programs.
North Clackamas officials told the Oct. 9 board meeting that the district was awarded $1,000,000 in summer-learning grant funds and used the money to expand a range of programs, including high-school summer school, rising sixth-grade transition programming, kindergarten exploration and expanded care with added mental-health and nursing supports.
Natalie Whistler, director of community service, described an accelerated planning timeline: the district applied for wait-listed funds on May 12 and launched programs on June 23. She said the award came with new program criteria and a threshold for hours of…
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