The $161 million plan, which includes $2 million in cuts but would also raise taxes, leaves the City Council and the school board in a difficult position.
Lana Cohen
Staff Writer
Lana covers education for the Portland Press Herald. She joins the Press Herald from VTDigger, where she covered Chittenden County, Vermont’s population center. Previously she was a Report for America fellow in Mendocino County, covering environmental news for a digital outlet and a public radio station. She also reported on the environment for digital news outlet, WhoWhatWhy. In her spare time Lana enjoys hiking with her Goldendoodle, Rigby, running, surfing and baking.
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City counterparts get first look at Portland school budget that cuts staff, but raises taxes
Superintendent Ryan Scallon’s proposed $161 million budget would eliminate nearly 30 positions. The City Council ultimately has to sign off on the budget before sending it to voters this summer.
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Portland parents voice concerns about staffing cuts in proposed school budget
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South Portland High School principal announces resignation
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Staffing cuts in proposed budget worry Portland school board members
Their concerns focus on cuts to employees who work directly with students and to programs that support the district’s marginalized populations.
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Portland superintendent proposes $161 million school budget that would require significant cuts
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Portland students’ academic challenges compound difficult budget preparations
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