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# Videos (web page)

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# Videos

Below are six videos that will help explain the process for Rightsizing. The videos are designed to help you understand what led to the need for Rightsizing, what informs the decisions, and how the community can engage in the conversation.

## Introduction to Rightsizing

An introductory overview of Rightsizing

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## Why do we have to Rightsize our schools?

Discusses what led us to the point of needing to rightsize our schools and the current status of our schools and resources.

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## What is the goal of Rightsizing?

Chair of the Portland Public School Board outlines what PPS is working to achieve through this process, including creating stability, sustainability and increasing student success.

[Embedded iframe: https://www.youtube.com/embed/N3Uk_YZ0LPU?si=4peB47z0HXgLaY82]

## What factors go into making decisions?

There is a lot of research and factors that PPS is utilizing to inform decisions around closures and consolidations. This data informs recommendations and will be utilized by the School Board to make a final decision.

[Embedded iframe: https://www.youtube.com/embed/sBOpHf1lp00?si=7ulW1aQp6QcZiU7G]

## What is the process for making decisions?

This video outlines the steps for rightsizing, including gathering data, engaging the community, and the timeline for making decisions.

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## How can the community engage in the discussion?

Families, students and community members have been engaging in discussion around rightsizing. Opportunities will continue through December when the School Board makes their final decision. Here’s how.

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