PPS is proposing to close up to 14 schools as part of its ‘rightsizing’ plan, including Sellwood Middle School.
This is NOT a done deal. We can protect Sellwood and our neighborhood schools, but the district decision timeline is short (the board votes in December). We need a massive showing of community support right now.
4 Ways You Can Take Action Today:
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Fill Out the Survey: Let PPS know how you feel about the proposed scenarios in their survey here.
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Email the Decision-Makers: Write to the PPS Board, local legislators, and news media. See below for links to email template and directory.
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Attend Upcoming Action Events (full list in links): Wear your school gear, bring your kids, and show up!
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Oct 13 @ 6:30 PM: Sellwood Community House Brainstorm Meeting
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Oct 15 @ 7:00 PM: Sellwood Middle School PTA Meeting (PPS Board member invited)
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Oct 19 @ 3:00–6:00 PM: Letter-Writing & Sign-Making Party at SMILE Station
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Oct 20 @ 5:00 PM: PPS Rally & Board Meeting (Rally at 5:00 PM, Meeting at 6:00 PM)
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Oct 23 @ 8:00 AM: Constituent Coffee with Mark Gamba and Mitch Green @ Duniway Elementary
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Testify at the Oct 20 Board Meeting: Speak directly to the board in person or via Zoom. Deadline to sign up: October 19 at 12:00 PM (Noon). Sign up for public testimony here.
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