The 4-school bond, his signature work on behalf of our city, took months of commitment, communication and collaboration.
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Our Endorsement: Kate Snyder is our choice for Portland mayor
Snyder’s experience on the Portland school board during some tough budget years shows why she is best suited for the position.
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Portland schools look to large-scale solar providers for energy
The School Department is partnering with the city and others to get the best possible pricing.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education, Uncategorized
Portland students beautify vulnerable spaces: School bathrooms
Murals at King Middle School, completed through a public art project, are reminding kids of their worth and offering messages of hope.
Posted inThe Forecaster
School district approves Portland teachers contract
PORTLAND — The School Board approved a new, three-year contract with the teachers union on Sept. 24. The vote confirms a tentative agreement reached this past summer. Highlights of the contract include a 1% increase in salary the first year and a 2.5% increase in the second and third years, among other provisions. “Both parties […]
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Portland schools to borrow $2 million for capital projects
PORTLAND — The School Board has authorized borrowing just over $2 million from the state to cover the cost of capital projects that have been on the district’s to-do list for nearly three years. The money, if it’s ultimately approved by the state, would come from the School Revolving Renovation Fund that’s administered by the […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
School district approves Portland teachers contract
PORTLAND — The School Board approved a new, three-year contract with the teachers union at its Sept. 24 meeting. The vote confirms a tentative agreement reached this past summer. Highlights of the contract include a 1% increase in salary the first year and a 2.5% increase in the second and third years, among other provisions. […]
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After enrollment shift, Portland conducted a school survey. Here are some results.
Superintendent Xavier Botana presents the results of a district survey to the school board as it begins to discuss the policy of allowing students to choose whether they want to attend Deering or Portland High.
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School day carries on around Lyseth construction project
The goal is to keep disruptions to the learning environment at the Portland elementary school to a minimum.
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Communication cards help Longfellow students start a conversation
The cards being used at the Portland school are designed to help students who have difficulty communicating.