PPS Reshape Schools Southeast Facilities Meeting Wednesday Night...

[Tim Lauer, Lewis Elementary]

Important Public Meeting - January 23, 2008 - 7:00 - 9:30 pm - at
Franklin Hight School

Parents, students, community members and educators are invited to
attend a public meeting to give input on options for repairing,
remodeling and/or rebuilding Portland Public School buildings. The
meeting for schools in our area will be held Wednesday, Jan. 23 at
Franklin High School (5405 SE Woodward St Portland, OR 97206 (503)
916-5140). The meetings will be held from 7-9:30 p.m.

At the meetings, consultants hired by the District will present
findings from their analysis of both the physical conditions and
educational suitability of each school in that quadrant. They also
will summarize public input on building priorities captured at
community meetings in May and November. Based on those findings, the
consultants will present options for repairing, renovating or
replacing each school, and the costs of each option. Community members
can ask questions and give feedback on the options.Community members
interested in attending the January sessions are asked to email
RS...@pps.k12.or.us.

Specific information regarding Lewis Elementary School can be found
here.
http://www.reshape.pps.k12.or.us/.docs/pg/400/rid/10845/f/Lewis.pdf

A key that explains the report findings can be found here:
http://www.reshape.pps.k12.or.us/.docs/pg/10958

You are encouraged to read the report and then respond to a survey
which can be found here:
http://survey.dejonginc.com/PPS_Southeast_WebSurvey_01212008/pps_southeast_websurvey_01212008a_rcw.html

Following the meetings, the consultants will meet with District staff
in February to develop a recommended plan, which will be presented to
the Board of Education in March. Another round of public input
sessions on the plan will be held in April. The Board is scheduled to
adopt a final facilities plan in May.

I encourage you to please attend this meeting if possible. Also please
read the reports and respond to the survey.

If you have questions, or would like further information, please
contact me via email, tla...@pps.k12.or.us or by phone at 503 916
6360.

Sincerely,

Tim Lauer
Principal
Lewis Elementary School
http://lewiselementary.org