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Board unanimously approves purchase of 1 North for Center for Black Student Excellence
Summary
Following strong community testimony and staff due diligence, Portland Public Schools unanimously authorized the superintendent to complete acquisition of the 1 North building for the Center for Black Student Excellence (CBSE), with staff noting operational costs and an estimated short-term tax liability covered by bond funds.
The Portland Public Schools board voted unanimously Dec. 2 to authorize the superintendent to complete the purchase of the 1 North building as the permanent home for the Center for Black Student Excellence.
The vote on resolution 7215 came after more than an hour of public comment from community leaders, elected officials and researchers who urged the board to honor voter intent and community planning. State Rep. Travis Nelson and community leaders called the CBSE a generational investment in culturally responsive education and community infrastructure.
"Our kids deserve it, and our…
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