Vote for the Week 8 High School Athlete of the Week. There are 3 MDI, 2 Orono Nominees and 1 each from Bangor, Bucksport, Hampden Academy and John Bapst High Schools.
But two parents who spoke at the school board meeting Tuesday night said the policy only further divides the Deering and Portland school communities and does nothing to bring the school district together.
Many schools are taking a proactive approach with students, while Portland Public Schools recently imposed a strict policy for students in reaction to 'verbal and physical altercations.'