PPS is holding the sessions to help parents, students, neighbors and community leaders learn more about the district's facilities.
The effort is part of the district's and its community partner's work to create a long-range facilities plan.
All sessions are at 7 p.m. (Download the schedule)
The sessions, organized by topic, are:
Tour of Rosa Parks • January 24, 7 p.m., Rosa Parks Elementary School
Architect John Weekes leads a tour of the newest school in Portland Public Schools. Rosa Parks was designed for and enjoys active community. It has flexible common spaces for each cluster of classrooms, a dedicated space for parents near the front door and building innovations to reduce energy use.
The Inside Story on PPS Maintenance • January 25, 7 p.m., Grant High School
PPS Director of Facilities Tony Magliano details what’s involved to protect the health and safety of students and maintain an adequate learning environment. Topics include roofs, electrical systems and heating systems as well as the process for identifying maintenance priorities.
Buildings & Learning 101 • January 26, 7 p.m., Madison High School
PPS Chief Operating Officer C.J. Sylvester and Director of Facilities Tony Magliano report on the condition of school district buildings, talk about research on the relationship between building conditions and student achievement, and provide an overview of seismic, accessibility and related financial issues, as well as answer questions.
Buildings & Learning 101 • February 2, 7 p.m. Wilson High School
PPS Chief Operating Officer C.J. Sylvester and Director of Facilities Tony Magliano report on the condition of school district buildings, talk about research on the relationship between building conditions and student achievement, and provide an overview of seismic, accessibility and related financial issues, as well as answer questions.
School Funding and Finance • February 7, 7 p.m., Blanchard Education Service Center
PPS Deputy Chief Financial Officer David Wynde deciphers the state school funding formula, explain the difference between capital funds and operating funds, and answer questions about school budgets and financial matters.
Buildings & Learning 101 • February 8, 7 p.m., Jefferson High School – Middle College for Advanced Studies
PPS Chief Operating Officer C.J. Sylvester and Director of Facilities Tony Magliano report on the condition of school district buildings, talk about research on the relationship between building conditions and student achievement, and provide an overview of seismic, accessibility and related financial issues, as well as answer questions.
Green Schools • February 23, 7 p.m., Vernon PK-8 School
PPS Resource Conservation Specialist Nancy Bond and Energy Specialist Jeff Hamman will talk about what’s being done and what is planned to make our schools more environmentally sustainable.
Buildings & Learning 101 • February 29, 7 p.m., Franklin High School
PPS Chief Operating Officer C.J. Sylvester and Director of Facilities Tony Magliano report on the condition of school district buildings, talk about research on the relationship between building conditions and student achievement, and provide an overview of seismic, accessibility and related financial issues, as well as answer questions.
Accessibility & Universal Design • March 8, 6 p.m., Grant High School
Learn about PPS needs and efforts to make schools more accessible for students and their families.
Earthquakes and Schools • March 14, 7 p.m., Blanchard Education Service Center
Learn about seismic activity in our region, implications for older buildings, seismic work accomplished with the PPS 1995 bond measure and additional work that needs to be done.
