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District proposes standardized evaluation framework for partner contracts to measure student impact

Portland SD 1J Board of Education Audit Committee · March 6, 2026
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Summary

District staff proposed a framework that would require contract managers to document quarterly reports, obtain building-leader feedback and use agreed measures (for example, student sense of belonging) to inform contract renewals; the auditor reiterated she cannot preapprove frameworks under audit standards and will verify implementation once documentation is available.

The audit committee heard a proposal to operationalize audit recommendations for evaluating district partners and service contracts.

Chief Financial Officer Michelle Morrison introduced Dr. Renard Adams, who has led development of an evaluation framework aimed at addressing contracts-audit recommendations. Adams said the framework includes a cover memo and a template for contract managers to document review and evaluation, supervisor sign-off, submission to the purchasing and contracting department, quarterly partner…

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