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I am excited to share that the SBCTC received an outstanding number of applications for the Free/Reduced-Price Meal Pilot Program. The applications submitted have provided a robust and comprehensive look at both local and systemic need and vary in the diversity
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This afternoon the review committee came together for review and recommendations. The committee has identified several applications that strongly meet the criteria and were unable to make recommendations for only four CTCs today.
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Previously, the SBCTC announced our goal was to notify the CTCs selected by today, July 31<sup>st</sup>. The committee has requested additional time to review and evaluate the top applications against the selection criteria. The committee has a plan for further
review and solidifying recommended CTCs this week. </p>
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The SBCTC anticipates final announcement of the selected CTCS no later than this Friday, August 4<sup>th</sup>.
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We appreciate your understanding and patience. </p>
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<img width="79" height="121" src="cid:image003.jpg@01D9C3D5.EA75F670" align="left" hspace="12" style="width:.8229in; height:1.2604in"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt; color:#44546A">Jennifer Dellinger</span></b><span style=""><br>
<b>Policy Associate, Student Services </b></span></p>
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<span style="">WA State Board for Community & Technical Colleges</span></p>
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<span style=""><a href="mailto:jdellinger@sbctc.edu"><span style="color:#0563C1">jdellinger@sbctc.edu</span></a> / 360.704.4339</span></p>
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<i><span style="color:#1F3864">SBCTC Vision:</span></i></p>
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<i><span style="color:#1F3864">“Leading with racial equity, our colleges maximize student potential and transform lives within a culture of belonging that advances racial, social, and economic justice in service to our diverse communities.” </span></i><span style=""></span></p>
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