February 23, 2026 Public and Legislative Affairs Committee Meeting

Portland Public Schools Public & Legislative Affairs Committee · February 24, 2026

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Chair Sarah Lentz called the virtual Public & Legislative Affairs Committee meeting to order, asked members to introduce themselves, and confirmed attendees. Members who introduced themselves: Sarah Lentz (chair), Jane Sautel (board member at large), Fatuma Noor (District 4), Grace Valenzuela (executive director for family engagement and community partnership), Sarah Warren (chief of strategy and operations), Safa Mohammed (Deering board rep), and Ali Ali (District 2).

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Portland Public Schools Public & Legislative Affairs Committee met virtually on Feb. 23, 2026, to discuss state school funding and the Education Funding Formula (EPS) recommendations from MEPRI, review the legislative calendar, and plan possible advocacy. The committee heard that Portland faces an estimated $4,100,000 reduction in EPS funding year-over-year and discussed advocacy, updated student counts, and upcoming informational events.

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