South Portland School Department
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PublishedJanuary 24, 2024
Racist letter sent to South Portland DEI director came from known white supremacist
Ryan Murdough, who lives in New Hampshire and is the founder of the New England White Network, sent an email to Mohammed Albehadli last month that prompted him to fear for his safety and resign his post.
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PublishedJanuary 23, 2024
South Portland schools DEI director says hateful message forced him to leave job he loved
Mohammed Albehadli says he has gotten other racist messages before, but an email sent from another state in December made him concerned for his and his family's safety.
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PublishedJanuary 18, 2024
South Portland schools DEI coordinator resigns after receiving racist email
Mohammed Albehadli, the district's diversity, equity and inclusion coordinator, received 'the most vile email' Superintendent Timothy Matheney has seen in his 35 years as an educator.
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PublishedJune 22, 2023
South Portland council approves city budget with 5.2% tax increase
The $127.5 million combined municipal and school budget includes a 6% pay raise for non-union employees.
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PublishedJune 2, 2023
Assistant superintendent from Philadelphia chosen as Portland’s next schools leader
Ryan Scallon, who is an assistant superintendent in the Philadelphia school system, will replace former superintendent Xavier Botana.
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PublishedNovember 30, 2022
South Portland seeks new School Board member to fill Bitjoka’s spot
Hannah Bitjoka said other board members did not address her concerns about issues at the schools.
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PublishedOctober 20, 2022
Riehle, Rauscher compete for South Portland School Board seat
South Portland voters will decide on the open District 1 school board seat.
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PublishedMay 19, 2022
South Portland council declares racism as health crisis, OKs school budget
The council Tuesday also revises its newly proposed dog rules and tweaks the language of its ban on nude swimming to make it gender-neutral.
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PublishedApril 6, 2022
South Portland’s proposed budget increases tax bills 5.85%
The $115.6 million combined city and school budget is up 9.4% over this year's spending plan, which officials say is attributed to rising costs and a growing and changing school population.
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PublishedMarch 30, 2022
Vacancies on the South Portland School Board
Two board members have resigned and seats remain unfilled.
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