The Oregon Military Department's contract with Bend LaPine School District for Youth Challenge Program teaching services appears to have grown dramatically from its original $499K value to over $3 million through amendments. This six-fold increase raises questions about whether the original contract scope was poorly planned or if the program expanded significantly beyond initial expectations.
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