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Superintendent: SNAP pause could affect 36% of district families; porta-potty threat at OCHS under investigation
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Smith told the board that 36% of district students and families qualify for SNAP and could be affected by a temporary pause in benefits; she also described a written threat found on a porta-potty at Oregon City High School and said the incident is under investigation with OCPD and partner agencies.
Superintendent Dr. Smith used her Nov. 3 update to highlight immediate family needs, a safety incident at the high school and fiscal watch points for the district.
Dr. Smith said 36% of district students and their families qualify for SNAP benefits and that a pause in federal SNAP payments beginning Nov. 1 may disrupt food access; district staff have posted community resources, provided bilingual handouts and reminded families the school nutrition program continues to…
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