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December 29, 2008

New school information program starts in January
Portland Public Schools is launching a major effort to help its families prepare for key "transition" grades. Ready, Set, Connect will focus on students entering kindergarten, sixth grade and ninth grade in PPS next fall. [ Read More ]

December 19, 2008

Weather decisions: Superintendent Carole Smith explains how we make the call
An extended bout of winter weather has caused havoc for students, parents, teachers and many more of us this week. I recognize that weather-related school decisions can cause tremendous anxiety and inconvenience for families and employees alike - and I would like to let you know how Portland Public Schools goes about making those decisions. [ Read More ]

December 18, 2008

In My Opinion (Oregonian, December 17, 2008) By Carole Smith, Superintendent Portland Public Schools Holding the Line Holds Oregon Back
As The Oregonian’s editorial board noted in a recent editorial (“This time, less is more,” Dec. 11), Portland Public Schools has reserves to cushion some of the ravages of the economic downturn. The district is in that position because we scrimped and saved to build our reserves, budgeted conservatively and benefited from a little good luck. [ Read More ]

December 10, 2008

Lane, Whitman, Boise-Eliot schools win state recognition
Students at Lane Middle School in Southeast Portland let out a loud cheer Wednesday morning as Oregon Schools Superintendent Susan Castillo announced that Lane was one of only seven "Champion Schools" statewide recognized for significant progress in closing the achievement gap. [ Read More ]

December 09, 2008

Financial forecast for Portland Public Schools includes budget cuts; investment in facilities using capital dollars proposed
The economic downturn is having a serious impact on Portland Public Schools' budget, and after two years of fragile financial stability, cuts are once again in the forecast. [ Read More ]

December 01, 2008

Governor's Budget: Uncertain times ahead
Governor Ted Kulongoski this morning proposed a state budget for 2009-2011 that reflects the tough choices forced upon our state by the dismal economy, and contains some difficult news for our K-12 schools. [ Read More ] [ Gov. Kulongoski's Budget Statement ]

November 25, 2008

School Board may revise policy on disposing of surplus property
Expecting district-owned property sales to be rare in the future, the Portland School Board is considering a revision to the policy regarding the sale or other conveyance of surplus property owned by Portland Public Schools. [ Read More ]

November 24, 2008

Superintendent selects Enrollment and Transfer Advisory Committee members
Today, Superintendent Carole Smith announced her picks for a citizens committee to advise school district leaders on student enrollment and transfer issues in Portland Public Schools. [ Read More ]

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