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Finalist Erasto emphasizes immigrant, multilingual experience and says transparency builds trust

Gresham-Barlow School District Board Strategic Planning Retreat · February 20, 2026
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Summary

Candidate Erasto, a district volunteer on the equity and budget committees, told the board his immigrant and multilingual background and community work make him prepared to represent families of color; the board will vote on an appointment at the March 5 meeting.

The board interviewed finalist Erasto for a board vacancy at the Feb. 20 retreat. Erasto described his personal history as an immigrant and parent in the district, his volunteer roles (founder of a Black Student Union family connection at an elementary school, member of the district equity committee, budget committee member), and his recent…

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