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Portland schools name Beverly Cleary, Rose City Park for full seismic retrofits under $100M plan
Summary
District staff recommended prioritizing Beverly Cleary (Fernwood) and Rose City Park for full campus seismic retrofits and listed targeted retrofits at other schools, citing a formula that weights seismic risk, deferred maintenance and enrollment. The board discussed timing, swing‑space and equity as rightsizing work continues in parallel.
Portland Public Schools staff presented a seismic‑prioritization plan to the board on March 10 that would set aside $100 million from modernization savings in the 2025 bond to address the district’s highest‑risk buildings.
The district’s proposed formula gives 90% weight to a seismic safety risk score (derived from Hazus/FEMA guidance and local assessments), 5% to deferred maintenance including CSI/TSI designation as part of the facility condition index, and 5% to enrollment. Using that approach, staff recommended full campus retrofits for Fernwood/Beverly Cleary and Rose City Park and…
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