The district says it needs to ensure consistent populations at its two largest high schools from year to year and to better anticipate resource and staffing needs.
After a lengthy discussion and two failed amendments, Portland's board members vote 5-2 to change the district's policy allowing students to attend the school of their choice.
The Portland Public School Board of Education voted unanimously to use $13,000 of contingency funds to pay for the administrative and equity support staff hired to replace those who left after two middle school protests.