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Staffing cuts in proposed budget worry Portland school board members

Their concerns focus on cuts to employees who work directly with students and to programs that support the district's marginalized populations.

Portland school board meetings resume after a month-long break

The Portland school board has high hopes for the upcoming school year.

Portland taps Philadelphia administrator for school superintendent post

Portland school board chooses new superintendent

Ryan Scallon, who is an assistant superintendent in the Philadelphia school system, will replace outgoing superintendent Xavier Botana.

Surge of asylum seekers means children wait weeks to be screened for school enrollment

The district has shifted some staff responsibilities and is working to hire an additional staff member to help try to keep up with the influx of new students, many of whom are multilingual learners who often need substantial support.