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Portland overwhelmingly approves $179.3M school budget
The teachers union initially opposed the budget, but reversed course last week when the district committed to adding back several ed tech positions.
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Portland teachers union now calling for ‘yes’ vote on district budget
The union, which last week encouraged people to vote down the school budget, changed course when the district committed to adding back ed tech positions.
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Portland seeking input on middle school reorganization
The school district is holding two public meetings — a virtual session Monday and in-person meeting Tuesday at Ocean Ave Elementary — to gather feedback on potential changes to its middle school offerings.
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Portland teachers union urges voters to reject school district budget
The union’s executive board says the $179.3 million budget is top-heavy and cuts ‘essential, student-facing support positions.’
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Portland council moves $179M school budget forward
The spending plan, which requires a 5.68% increase in the school portion of the property tax rate, will go to voters on June 9.
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Without naming her, parents and colleagues call on school board to reinstate Portland teacher
Lyman Moore social studies teacher Josephine Tibbetts believes she was discriminated against when the district declined to renew her contract. The community turned up at a board meeting Tuesday to advocate for her return.
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10 Maine governor candidates talk education at Portland schools forum
The slate of hopefuls from the crowded gubernatorial field took students’ questions about their positions on public education in Maine and their support for the state’s largest, most diverse district.
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Portland middle school students walk out in protest of teacher’s nonrenewal
Lyman Moore social studies teacher Josephine Tibbetts believes she was retaliated against when administrators declined to renew her teaching contract this week.
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Portland school board advances $179M budget that would increase tax rate by 5.68%
The budget passed after a series of amendments Tuesday. It now goes to the City Council and then to voters in June.