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Portland Public Schools' finance committee approves $162.3 million budget

The proposed spending plan cuts fewer positions but maintains the 6.85% tax increase under Superintendent Ryan Scallon's $161 million proposal through cost savings and by tapping into reserves. ....

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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. ....

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Portland school district prepares for more English language learners

Over 25% of the Portland Public School District's students are English language learners. ....

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School board committee supports revised budget proposal

They propose returning about $1 million of $3.6 million in unexpected state aid to taxpayers. ....

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Incumbent Pious Ali wins City Council at-large race, newcomers take District 3 City Council and school board seats

Pious Ali and Regina Phillips took home landslide victories in their respective City Council races. Julianne Opperman beat out incumbent Adam Burk in the race to represent District 3 on the Portland school board. ....

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