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Portland board starts districtwide 'Growing Great Schools' rightsizing conversation with goal for fall proposal
Summary
Superintendent and staff outlined a districtwide rightsizing process ("Growing Great Schools") with a six‑phase public engagement timeline and a target for board action in late fall or early winter, asking directors whether to scope the work district‑wide and how to vet guiding principles with communities.
Portland Public Schools staff presented the framework for a districtwide rightsizing effort the board labeled 'Growing Great Schools' during the March 10 meeting and asked directors for guidance on scope, engagement and timing.
The program is organized as a six‑phase process: exploration and data compilation; convening an advisory committee; developing guiding principles and criteria; studying options and scenarios;…
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