S3—Supporting Student Success
The Oregon S3 Team is a grant funded project to condcut a complete review of existing after school programs, federal and state funding streams, and the current Oregon statutes that have relevance to after school expanded learning opportunities. During the eighteen-month period of the grant, the Team and the agency staff supporting that team will construct a state report with recommendations for system integration and policy change. The S3 Team will work toward the following outcomes: Expected Outcome: Identification and alignment of current Oregon statutes regarding after school, expanded learning opportunities, and school-age childcare programs. The Afterschool Nutrition Initiative will be our first area of focus. Create:
After School Nutrition Initiative: USDA eligibility - Changes to the At-Risk Snack/Supper Program (which is a component of the Child and Adult Care Food Program):
- The Summer Food Service Program ("simplified" and traditional)
- Connections to 21st CCLC
Expected Outcome: Establishment of data collection processes on expanded learning opportunities in the State of Oregon Expected Outcome: Funding for and the creation of pilot projects to promote increased coordination at the local level. Oregon S-3 Team- Ed Dennis, Deputy Superintendent, Oregon Department of Education
- Danny Santos, Senior Policy Advisor, Office of the Governor
- Beth A. Unverzagt, Network Director, OregonASK
- Senator Suzanne Bonamici, Education and General Government Committee
- Representative. Chuck Riley, Revenue and Consumer Protection, Vice Chair
- Patti Whitney-Wise, Executive Director Hunger Task Force
- Kitty Piercy, Commissioner Commission for Child Care & Mayor of Eugene Oregon
- Iris Bell, Deputy Director State Commission on Children and Families
- Krina Lemons, Director-5th Congressional District, Oregon School Board Association; Chair, Salem-Keizer School Board
- Regan Gray, Legislative Policy Analyst, Children First of Oregon
- Joyce Dougherty, Director Oregon Department of Education - Child Nutrition Program
- Margret Carter, Deputy Director, Department of Human Services
- Sandy Bell, President, Oregon PTA
- Judy Volta, OregonASK Steering Committee and OCEA President
Meeting Summaries
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