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Voters approved $54 million South Portland school budget
The vote precedes the final municipal budget workshop this week by the City Council.
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It was a quiet voting day Tuesday at the South Portland Community Center, as voters decided to approve the school department’s $54 million proposed 2021-2022 budget. City Clerk Emily Scully, seated at right, estimated a turnout of just 2.1%
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South Portland voters approved the school department’s $54 million proposed budget for the 2021-2022 school year Tuesday as the city council held its final budget workshop to determine the size of the proposed municipal budget.
According to Town Clerk Emily Scully, 351 voters approved the, while 105 said no. The budget is up 1.34% over this year’s budget, adding 18 cents to the property tax rate, according to Superintendent Ken Kunin. For the owner of a $200,000 home, he said, the budget, if approved, would lead to a $36 increase to the tax bill.
South Portland breaks ground on new middle school
Construction has started on the state-funded school, which is expected to be completed in 2023.
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Future students of the new middle school in South Portland from Skillin Elementary School at the groundbreaking ceremony on June 3. They are accompanied by Michael Johanning, architect for WBRC. The school is expected to be completed in the fall of 2023.
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SOUTH PORTLAND After 15 years of organizing and planning, construction on the new South Portland middle school has begun, with Skillin Elementary students, future attendees, breaking ground on June 3.
Construction of the $69.3 million school is underway behind Memorial Middle School on Wescott Street. Groundbreaking ceremony attendees were standing on what would be the new school’s cafeteria, said Superintendent Ken Kunin.
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South Portland City Council resolution condemns anti-Asian violence
Councilors said they were against any form of racism and bigotry, and voiced support of the Asian American community.
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SOUTH PORTLAND At the Human Rights Commission’s request, the city council passed a resolution condemning acts of hate against Asian Americans on April 20.
“The City of South Portland pauses in its work to condemn recent acts of violence and terror targeting Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders,” the resolution said. “We unequivocally grieve the loss of life and stand in solidarity with our Asian American and Pacific Islander residents in our community.”