Contingency Plans and Family Night

Contingency Plans and Family Night
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Dear families,


We’ve previously shared that we are negotiating a new contract with the Portland Association of Teachers (PAT), the union representing educators. A strike by PAT could close schools as early as October 30, but we remain committed to staying at the bargaining table for as long it takes to arrive at a fair, sustainable contract and keep schools open.


We write today for two reasons.

First, we want to share fuller contingency plans -- available at pps.net/strikeresources. While all schools will close, and there will be no in-person classes or online instruction, we have identified limited core services we can continue to support with our non-striking staff. We have also assembled resources to support remote learning for those who have the ability to assist their students. We invite you to review these plans and ask any questions you have.

You can also raise questions as part of tonight’s virtual family night, 5:30pm - 6:30pm.

The session will include a bargaining update and a review of contingency plans. You will be able to find the livestream here, and you can submit your questions here. If you are not free this evening, you can check that same link afterwards and be able to watch the session.

Thanks to those of you who have submitted questions, and to those who are able to join us this evening.

Resources

Portland Public Schools
https://www.pps.net/
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