PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Classes are canceled on Thursday for Evergreen Public Schools as the support staff union and the school district continue ongoing negotiations.

The support staff, which includes para-educators, bus drivers and maintenance staff, will continue to be on strike. The start of the school year has been delayed by more than a week amid the negotiations.

In a statement, Evergreen Public Schools said that the school buildings will be closed. However, there will be breakfast and lunch made available for students at no cost each school day during the strike, available for pickup at Heritage High School, Mountain View High School and Marrion Elementary School, in the morning.

In addition, middle and high school athletic practices and football games at McKenzie Stadium will c

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