portland schools

Published
March 14, 2023

Portland superintendents propose $141.3 million school budget for next year

The spending plan would be an $8.2 million increase over this year's $133.1 million school budget.
Published
March 14, 2023

Portland Superintendents’ Notebook: Highlighting the value of the arts at city schools
Published
March 10, 2023

Some high schools embrace later start times as Legislature considers statewide mandate

A bill by Sen. Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, would mandate an 8:30 a.m. start time for high schools.
Published
March 6, 2023

Letter: Support Portland’s inspirational teachers
Published
February 14, 2023

Portland Superintendents’ Notebook: STEM learning rigorous and engaging at all levels

Published
February 13, 2023

Inflation, state funding cut put pressure on Portland schools budget for 2024

Maintaining current staffing levels and resources while accounting for inflation, wage increases and a $2.4 million decrease in state funding would cost an additional $10.4 million above the current budget, officials said during a preliminary budget meeting Monday.
Published
February 8, 2023

School Notebook: Feb. 8
Published
January 17, 2023

Portland school district tackles ongoing bus driver shortage

The district is consolidating routes, contracting with outside vendors and offering hiring bonuses and training as well as considering changing school bell schedules to spread out its limited resources.
Published
January 17, 2023

Portland Superintendent’s Notebook: My tenure more than payroll issues
Published
January 3, 2023

Portland school board appoints interim co-superintendents

Assistant Superintendents Melea Nalli and Aaron Townsend were appointed as temporary co-superintendents in the wake of Xavier Botana's resignation.