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TTSD warns SNAP interruption, PERS costs may squeeze district budget; staff preparing for state updates
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Udo told the Tigard‑Tualatin School Board that interrupted SNAP benefits and rising PERS obligations, combined with weaker-than-expected state revenue, are creating budget pressure; the district is coordinating local food resources and expects state updates in mid‑November and PERS contribution details in December.
Superintendent Dr. Udo told the Tigard‑Tualatin School Board that the district is bracing for a rise in household food insecurity after SNAP benefits were interrupted starting Nov. 1 amid a federal shutdown, and that that pressure comes on top of growing retirement and wage costs that are tightening the district’s budget.
"One in six Oregonians depend on some form of SNAP benefits," Dr. Udo said, and she described work with the city of Tigard and local partners, including Pack with Pride, to make sure families…
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