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North Wasco board approves ESD service plan, slots, budget calendar and interschool agreements
Summary
At its Feb. 24 meeting, the North Wasco County SD 21 board approved the Columbia Gorge ESD local service plan, set interdistrict slot limits (15 resident releases / 15 nonresident acceptances), adopted the FY2026–27 budget calendar, and approved a collective practice agreement with Dufour for spring track; the board also accepted a grant appropriation for high-dosage tutoring.
The North Wasco County SD 21 board took multiple routine but consequential actions at its Feb. 24 meeting.
Columbia Gorge ESD local service plan: The board voted to accept the Columbia Gorge Education Service District (ESD) two‑year local service plan for 2026–2028, which lists core services (early childhood special education, technology, school improvement and administrative services) and regional initiatives such as the STEM hub. ESD superintendent Dana Peterson explained that the ESD’s funding mix relies partly on special revenue and grants and that the ESD recently added nursing services after a hospital contract ended. Director Kramer moved to approve the resolution; Director Jones seconded and the motion passed.
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