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id: 56f05937cf
section: schools
first_reported: 2026-11-06 15:06 PST
updated: 2026-11-06 15:06 PST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# Kotek urges Portland Public Schools to cut costs before closures

Governor Tina Kotek urged Portland Public Schools to detail cost cuts and student benefits before any school closures. She rejected using one-time state reserves.

Section: [Schools](/portland/section/life.md) · Entities: [Tina Kotek](/portland/wiki/tina-kotek.md), [Portland Public Schools](/portland/wiki/portland-public-schools.md)

## Coverage

- [KATU 2 (ABC)](https://katu.com/news/local/kotek-urges-pps-to-cut-administrative-costs-before-moving-to-close-schools-oregon-governor-portland-local-community-education-closures-consolidation-students-teachers-parents), 2026-11-06 15:06 PST: Kotek urges PPS to cut administrative costs before moving to close schools

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