PPS board opens door to closing up to 20 schools

Published on: 09/02/2026

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School board member Virginia La Forte speaks at a community meeting on school closures. Also at the table are board members Michelle DePass, Stephanie Engelsman and Rashelle Chase-Miller.

Five of the seven Portland Public Schools board members directed the district Tuesday night to continue working on scenarios that could close up to 20 schools.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/education/2026/09/portland-school-board-backs-planning-for-up-to-20-school-closures.html

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