portland public schools
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PublishedMarch 27, 2024
City counterparts get first look at Portland school budget that cuts staff, but raises taxes
Superintendent Ryan Scallon's proposed $161 million budget would eliminate nearly 30 positions. The City Council ultimately has to sign off on the budget before sending it to voters this summer.
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PublishedMarch 19, 2024
Portland parents voice concerns about staffing cuts in proposed school budget
About 25 parents and educators ask the district board to preserve positions in a $161 million budget that would eliminate nearly 30 positions and raise the schools' portion of the tax bill 6.85%.
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PublishedMarch 19, 2024
Portland Superintendent’s Notebook: Five principles guided reductions, restructuring
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PublishedMarch 13, 2024
New ‘live fire’ facility will improve training for WRVC students, county’s firefighters
Westbrook Regional Vocational Center expects $1.5 million in federal funding to build a "live fire" facility.
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PublishedMarch 11, 2024
Staffing cuts in proposed budget worry Portland school board members
Their concerns focus on cuts to employees who work directly with students and to programs that support the district's marginalized populations.
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PublishedMarch 5, 2024
Portland superintendent proposes $161 million school budget that would require significant cuts
The budget would be made up of $153.3 million in local taxpayer money and $7.8 million in state funding.
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PublishedMarch 4, 2024
Portland students’ academic challenges compound difficult budget preparations
District leaders say an outside review that found students are struggling in numerous areas already is out of date, but the findings heighten the stakes as the district prepares to unveil its 2024-25 budget.
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PublishedMarch 4, 2024
Portland school district settles lawsuit with former employee for $100,000
Eric Poulin had sued the district alleging wrongful termination after he spoke publicly about staffing shortages in the program for high-needs students.
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PublishedFebruary 27, 2024
New fund seeks to make school sports accessible to more Portland students
The Foundation for Portland Public Schools' initiative, named in honor of longtime Portland High School girls' basketball coach Ed Feeney, will provide athletic gear to students who need it to participate.
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PublishedFebruary 26, 2024
Former Portland teacher settles federal lawsuit against the district
Eric Poulin alleged that he was fired in retaliation for speaking publicly about staff shortages after an education technician was accused of abusing a student.
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