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Board endorses Mt. Hood Community College bond after presentation on workforce and safety priorities
Summary
Mt. Hood Community College officials presented a May bond measure focused on career-education facilities, community service capacity, campus security and aging infrastructure; Centennial SD 28Jboard voted unanimously to endorse the measure the same evening.
Mt. Hood Community College officials briefed the Centennial School District 28J Board on an upcoming bond measure set for the May ballot and the Board moved that night to endorse the proposal.
Jennifer DeMent, MHCC vice president of finance and administration, and MHCC Board Member ShaToyia Bentley summarized the college's student demographics, dual-enrollment of district students and the bond's priorities. They listed four key goals, including "enhancing career education facilities to align with workforce demands," "strengthening MHCC's ability to serve the community," "improving campus security," and "repairing aging infrastructure." The presenters also reviewed the bond workgroup's history and the proposal's estimated household financial impact (specific dollar amounts were presented by MHCC to the board but not specified in the district record).
Board members said the short election timeline required same-evening consideration of an endorsement; Director William Mohring moved that the School Board support the MHCC bond measure as presented and Director David Linn seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Present board members who voted in favor were Rose Solowski (chair), David Linn, Claudia Andrews, William Mohring and Pam Shields.
The endorsement adds the district to a list of possible local supporters; MHCC provided endorsement forms for individuals and organizations interested in supporting the campaign. The Board did not commit district funds during the endorsement vote and asked staff to continue coordinating with the college about timelines and communications.
What happens next: the endorsement is recorded in the board minutes and the college will continue outreach ahead of the May ballot.
