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Oregon Education Investment Board hosting community forums to gain input
Photos and story by James Hill
The OEIB conducted a workshop last January at the Rock Creek Campus.
The Oregon Education Investment Board is hosting community forums and a webinar at which stakeholders can provide input and feedback on education funding.? The OEIB will present its vision for building a seamless P-20 system and, most important, provide an opportunity for all Oregonians to engage in the conversation and share their own expectations and priorities.
In Portland, the forum is slated from 6-8:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 18 at Marshall High School’s auditorium, 3905 91st Ave. The forum will offer a family-friendly area for parents with children, as well as light snacks and refreshments.? Anyone wishing to speak must sign in beginning at 5:30 p.m. Individuals will be heard on a first come basis. Each speaker will be given two minutes. Public comments may also be emailed to: Education.Investment@state.or.us.
There will also be a webinar from 3-5 p.m., Monday, Oct. 29. It will stream at:
www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=3310.
For more information, contact Seth Allen at seth.allen@state.or.us.
About James Hill
James G. Hill, an award-winning journalist and public relations writer, is the Director of Public Relations at Portland Community College. A graduate of Portland State University, James has worked as a section editor for the Newberg Graphic... more »