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North Clackamas CARE program faces at least $65,000 loss; staff propose 7–8% fee increase and scholarship cap
Summary
District staff told the board CARE after‑school programs doubled since 2018 and are projected to lose at least $65,000 this year; staff proposed a 7–8% fee increase effective Sept. 1, noted expanded scholarship costs of $244,000 (50 scholarships) and cited staffing and PERS cost pressures.
Natalie Whisler, director of community services, and Chief of Operations Teresa Webster presented the annual CARE program update and told the board the program is entirely fee‑funded and designed to be self‑sustaining. The program has doubled in size since 2018; spring program quality scores averaged 4.56 on a 1–5 scale, staff said.
Whisler reported that the program is projecting at least a $65,000 loss this year, primarily because…
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