portland schools
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PublishedApril 4, 2017
Portland school board airs pared-down budget
The $104.8 million package, which was trimmed twice, comes with a 2.5 percent tax increase, the rate requested by the City Council's finance committee.
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PublishedMarch 30, 2017
Finance panel backs additional $800,000 in cuts to Portland school budget
Finance committee members lament the elimination of long-term improvements but endorse a $104.8 million spending plan that will increase taxes for schools by 2.5 percent.
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PublishedMarch 27, 2017
High school students give Rosie the Riveter new look and new message
The iconic World War II-era figure now wears a hijab and says 'We Belong Here' on a T-shirt designed by high school students.
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PublishedMarch 27, 2017
Portland council still at odds on $64 million bond for school renovations
For the second week in a row, the proposal fails to generate enough support to be put on the June ballot.
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PublishedMarch 21, 2017
Superintendent revises budget to get tax impact below 5 percent
Xavier Botana says he was able to shave $1.1 million from the budget without cutting academic programs or teachers.
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PublishedMarch 20, 2017
Renovating Portland elementary schools: Needs abound as bond options decided
Councilors may determine today how many borrowing plans to put before voters, and it could be three or none at all.
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PublishedMarch 18, 2017
Our View: Portland City Council should back four-school bond issue
A firm commitment to quality schools is what's needed to attract and retain families.
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PublishedMarch 16, 2017
Commentary: Portland taxpayers would gain from go-slow approach to school renovations, Councilor Duson says
The city could still commit to rebuilding four schools in eight years without giving up on state funding.
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PublishedMarch 16, 2017
Commentary: Bring all four Portland schools up to date with $64 million bond, Mayor Strimling urges
The city can't wait any longer to start making improvements to rundown facilities.
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PublishedMarch 10, 2017
Commentary: Idea for two local bonds to renovate four Portland schools is unworkable
Letting residents decide in a single vote will avoid the uncertainty of the state funding process and local political changes.
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