PORTLAND — David Galin, chief academic officer of the Portland Public Schools, is inviting the public to comment on the schools’ academic plan.


The plan, drafted by Galin, proposes goals for the district for the next five years. Each of Portland’s public schools will use the goals to create work plans detailing their individual goals for one year, three years and five years. 


Galin was appointed as the district’s first chief academic officer in June and has since met with students, parents, teachers, support staff, administrators and community members to gather information about the district. He has reviewed the data collected and the community goals set during the Future Vision event last year to compile this plan.


The proposed plan includes goals such as continuing to develop the district’s leadership team, demonstrating improvement in student learning, communicating effectively with the schools, committees and community, as well as developing partnerships with community organizations.


Interested residents may send comments to hardys@portlandschools.org by Nov. 19.