After months of negotiations and a pair of 5-hour meetings, an agreement has been reached.
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South Portland teachers call on board to reach a contract agreement
The district and the union are now in a fact-finding phase of negotiations that have dragged on since March, but can continue talks during the 6- to 10-week process and potentially come to terms on a new contract sooner.
South Portland teachers started the school year without a contract
The school district and the South Portland Teachers Association entered a fact-finding process last week after mediation stalled. Negotiations are ongoing.
South Portland School District names interim superintendent
George H. Entwistle will assume the role on Aug. 6.
South Portland school board approves multiple choice athletic bond question
But some expressed concern about moving forward with the bond at a time the district plans to lay off employees to balance its budget.
South Portland will give voters a choice: Natural grass, synthetic turf or neither
After approving a substitute motion Monday, the school district now plans to give voters a choice between a $4.3 million natural grass athletic complex or a $5.1 million version with a synthetic field — or to oppose both options.
South Portland aims to diversify by reshuffling school districts
But the ongoing process, meant to address racial, socioeconomic and achievement disparities, leaves some stakeholders worried about the effects of the fix.
Letter: Claire Holman is invaluable member of South Portland School Board
I encourage all South Portland voters to reelect Claire Holman to the school board. She has been devoted to young people’s education for more than 20 years. She is a thoughtful, creative thinker, ready to continue to serve our community. We who know her can tell you that she has been an invaluable mentor and […]
Six candidates vie for South Portland Board of Education seats
There are open seats for South Portland’s Board of Education, some unopposed.
South Portland Board of Education salutes summer programs
South Portland Board of Education celebrated summer learning programs as it makes plans for the new middle school.