PORTLAND, Ore. — On Tuesday, August 10, 2021, members of the CHS PTA and Foundation met with a group of concerned parents to discuss safety at the Cleveland High School Athletic Field.
This session was brought about by an email sent to the PTA by a parent. During the meeting, parents and students talked about the safety issues they're facing when visiting the field. The group then brainstormed solutions and reviewed strategies for reporting and effective advocacy.
KATU News was on the scene and interviewed CHS PTA President Melissa Toledo: "The situation is bad over here. We're not happy. We're concerned for the safety of our students and all the staff. And just for the community. We're hoping that the city will come out and do something about it," …
KATU interviews CHS PTA President Melissa Toledo at the Cleveland High School Athletic Field. August 10, 2021.
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