Lesley Stoeffler follows Rachel Kennedy-Smith, who cited the recent superintendent appointment as a factor in her resignation. Stoeffler did not give a reason for stepping down.
Schools and Education
News about schools and education from the Portland Press Herald.
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Gorham School Department seeks voters’ OK to reallocate $2.5M in unused funds
Superintendent Heather Perry announced proposed improvements at the high school and Narragansett Elementary School.
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South Portland School Department’s interim superintendent takes over amid turbulence
A week into the job, George Entwistle talks delegation and strategic planning.
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Anonymous $1M donation will support arts and music in Portland schools
The biggest one-time gift in the history of the Foundation for Portland Public Schools will be used in part for a new program to bring local arts organizations into classrooms.
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Maine’s school funding formula has long been called inequitable. Changing it is complicated.
In a July report, researchers outline issues with the formula’s reliance on property tax value, and possible solutions. Now lawmakers will be able to decide if they want to implement changes.
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Mom accuses Belgrade private school of assaulting, secluding child
A Chelsea mother has filed a lawsuit against the Belgrade-based Central Maine Learning Center, alleging school officials falsified documents to cover up her disabled son’s assault by a staff member.
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St. Dom’s parent claims diocese broke Canon Law when closing school
Canon Law is a set of laws and regulations that govern internal affairs in the Roman Catholic Church.
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Who will be on the November ballot in Portland?
There are 3 school board seats and 2 City Council seats up for grabs. Meet the candidates who are vying for them.
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Gorham school building requests fail to reach top 10 of state’s priority list
The Maine DOE funding priority list was recently released, without Gorham in the top 10. School officials will update town councilors on Tuesday, Aug. 12.
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Deep cuts possible after Lisbon rejects school budget for second time
Prior to Tuesday’s vote, Superintendent Richard Green said school ‘programs and services’ would have to be eliminated if the budget failed again.