A study by an outside group intended to help identify cost-cutting opportunities finds that Portland and Deering high schools have far fewer students than they were designed for.

If approved, construction will start this spring on the first of four elementary schools designated for refurbishment under a $60 million bond approved by city voters.

In her State of the Schools address, Anna Trevorrow recounts successes in the district and says expanded pre-K would ‘help make a difference to all students.’

Redistricting, school closure and program changes could be among the possibilities considered in a major facilities assessment.