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Coalition Meeting Agendas
Browse past NESC coalition meeting agendas to see how partners have gathered, shared updates, aligned resources, and shaped the STEAM pathway over time. These agendas offer a record of our coalition work, including partner discussions, program updates, community priorities, and planning conversations.
January 9, 2026 Coalition Meeting
The coalition finalized the 2026 meeting calendar and established “Audience and Influence” as the primary strategic theme for legislative engagement.
February 13, 2026 Coalition Meeting
This meeting focused on tracking education bills during the Oregon Short Session and coordinating partner testimony for maximum regional impact.
March 13, 2026 Coalition Meeting
Partners explored Climate Justice pathways and the PCEF funding cycle, identifying ways to connect youth to renewable energy and ecosystem restoration careers.
April 10, 2026 Coalition Meeting
The session focused on operationalizing Summer 2026 programming, including space-sharing agreements at PCC Makerspace and reviewing the Safer Portland grant.
Partners audited middle school summer program coverage across regional catchments, reviewed browser-based STEM simulation pilots, and formulated advocacy strategies regarding state summer funding inequities.
June 12, 2026 Coalition Meeting
The June 12 NESC meeting focused on responsible AI use, emphasizing human judgment, privacy, developmental appropriateness, and a tiered risk framework for organizational use. The group also reviewed upcoming funding opportunities, and next steps for AI policy input, shared partner tracking, and makerspace scheduling.
August 14, 2026 Coalition Meeting
Partners revisited AI governance in schools and data center workforce development. We discussed the Regence Boys & Girls Club closure, and current grant opportunities.