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Board approves year‑long lease at Stafford Primary with Embrace Preschool despite public concern
Summary
The board approved a one‑year lease of Stafford Primary to Embrace Preschool and a one‑year lease of Bolton Primary to Clackamas ESD, with board members stressing non‑discrimination in facility rentals and staff clarifying conditional‑use and bond‑fund implications.
Staff presented a proposed one‑year lease for Stafford Primary with Embrace Preschool and explained that long‑term leases require board approval under board policy. Board members asked about conditional‑use permits, the ability to perform bond‑funded improvements on leased facilities, inventory of furniture and library books, and continued community access to gym and field spaces outside school hours. Staff said inventory is being repurposed across the district and that library books from Stafford will be used at Frog Pond.
Several board members said the district cannot lawfully discriminate when leasing vacant space and that the leases allow the district an annual off‑ramp. A member noted community concerns about religious affiliation but said the district must follow policies on facility use; another member asked staff to confirm tax implications and bond restrictions. After discussion, the board approved the Embrace Preschool lease by voice vote; staff said lease revenue will be deposited into a Special Revenue Fund (Fund 226) to cover utilities and repairs.
