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Community member invites board to see pocket forests; Sam Barlow teams recognized
Summary
A resident invited the board to view pocket forests as outdoor classrooms and the board recognized multiple Sam Barlow High School sports teams for conference and state achievements.
During public comment, community member Anne Nesse described pocket forests already planted in Gresham and invited board members to visit them as models for outdoor classrooms that can support student learning.
The board also recognized several Sam Barlow High School athletic teams for accomplishments in the Mt. Hood Conference. Dr. Sara Deboy Van Horn led the recognitions and noted the Girls Flag Football team was named Oregon State Champions; staff and board members applauded the student-athletes.
The public comment and recognitions drew brief remarks thanking staff and volunteers for supporting extracurricular programs and community partnerships that expand learning opportunities.
