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Forest Grove board debates joint testimony, advocacy plan amid short legislative session
Summary
Board members discussed whether to submit joint testimony on House Bill 4011 (class-size bill) and how to develop a proactive advocacy plan, agreeing to explore regular regional coordination, clearer processes for board testimony and a small subcommittee to draft next steps.
Forest Grove School District board members spent significant time Feb. 10 discussing advocacy strategy and whether the board should submit testimony together on House Bill 4011, a class-size bill scheduled for a hearing the following day. The chair told the board she had already signed up to testify and sought consensus on submitting that testimony as a board rather than as an individual.
Several board members said a single, coordinated message carries more weight with…
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