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November Regular Meeting

Monday, November 9, 2026

6:00 PM · South Portland High School / Lecture Hall

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Marching Band Recognition: The board will recognize the marching band for receiving a Gold Medal at the State Finals Competition.
District Strengths Review: The board will review an assessment of district strengths and challenges conducted by the Zeal Ed consulting group.
Elementary Boundaries Memo: A memo will be presented regarding potential elementary school boundary changes and reconfiguration.
Law Enforcement Policies: The board will hold a first read and vote on new policies governing the district's relationship with law enforcement authorities, including for immigration purposes.
Donations and Grants: The board will vote to accept over $3,000 in donations and grants for school libraries, student support, and essential items.

2026-2027 School Year

November 2, 2026

Workshop Meeting

The Board of Education held a workshop to review the findings of the Elementary Reconfiguration Committee. The board discussed two potential plans for the district's elementary schools—maintaining current boundaries or adopting a grade-banded model—and considered a proposal to reopen Kaler Elementary as an early learning campus, but took no formal action.

Elementary School Reconfiguration

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October 26, 2026

Special Board Meeting

The Board of Education held a special meeting to discuss its inclusion in a proposed City of South Portland ordinance restricting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. After hearing public comment overwhelmingly in favor, the board voted unanimously to recommend the School Department be included in the ordinance.

Student Demographics

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October 14, 2026

October Regular Meeting

The board discussed the ongoing elementary reconfiguration process, reviewed the district's approach to bullying, and debated a potential moratorium on student AI use, which was ultimately withdrawn. Public comment focused on support staff negotiations, public participation rules, and the impacts of recent budget cuts.

Elementary School Reconfiguration Bullying Prevention and Response Artificial Intelligence Policy SPESPA Collective Bargaining Public Participation Policy

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September 21, 2026

Board Retreat & Executive Session

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September 14, 2026

September Regular Meeting

The board celebrated a smooth start to the school year and discussed the successful implementation of the new secondary school cell phone policy. Public comment was dominated by school board candidates and ongoing concerns about the budget, elementary reconfiguration, and proposed changes to public participation rules.

FY26 Budget Student Cell Phone Policy 2026 Public Participation Policy SPHS Athletic Complex

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August 17, 2026

August Regular Meeting

The South Portland Board of Education met to discuss preparations for the upcoming school year, highlighting updates on athletic facilities, enrollment trends, and the implementation of the new personal electronic devices policy. The board also reviewed community feedback on elementary reconfiguration and approved the comprehensive emergency management plan.

SPHS Athletic Complex SPMS Athletic Field Remediation Student Enrollment and Class Size Student Cell Phone Policy 2026 Elementary School Reconfiguration

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2025-2026 School Year

July Regular Meeting

The board welcomed new Superintendent Angela Atkinson Duina, received a cautiously optimistic financial update for FY26, and approved the new bell-to-bell cell phone policy. The meeting concluded with an extensive workshop on elementary school reconfiguration, where board members and the public discussed priorities for balancing equity, academic outcomes, and community needs.

FY26 Budget Student Cell Phone Policy 2026 Elementary School Reconfiguration Superintendent Appointment 2026

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June Regular Meeting

The board addressed community backlash over a $12,000 compensation package for an administrator amidst a year of significant budget cuts and staff reductions. The meeting also included reports on school activities, the first read of a new bell-to-bell cell phone policy, and passionate public commentary on district priorities and staff morale.

Assistant Superintendent Compensation Student Transportation Educational Equity Policy Student Cell Phone Policy 2026 FY27 Budget

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Special Board Meeting

The board approved a modified end-of-year schedule for Kaler Elementary to facilitate its closure, appointed an interim superintendent for July, and recognized the assistant superintendent for her exceptional service during a challenging year.

Kaler Elementary School Closure Superintendent Transition 2026 Assistant Superintendent Compensation Director of Operations and Safety Resignation

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Executive Session & Special Meeting

The board approved the contract for new superintendent Dr. Angela Atkinson Duina and, after a contentious debate that included a failed initial vote and a motion to reconsider, passed the administration's proposal for reassigning Kaler Elementary students for the 2026-27 school year.

Superintendent Appointment 2026 Kaler Elementary School Closure Kaler Elementary Student Placement

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May Regular Meeting

The South Portland Board of Education celebrated its top high school scholars and bid farewell to its student representatives. The board also authorized superintendent negotiations, received updates on the FY26-27 budget and elementary reconfiguration, and heard public concerns about severe bus overcrowding for student athletes.

Superintendent Search 2026 FY27 Budget Elementary School Reconfiguration Student Transportation Safety Educational Equity Policy

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Executive Session

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Special Meeting

The South Portland Board of Education approved a 6% tax increase for the FY2027 budget and voted 5-1 to delay the implementation of the PK-4 elementary school grade reconfiguration to the 2027-2028 school year. The meeting featured intense public comment regarding the closed superintendent search process and the equity implications of the reconfiguration delay.

FY27 Budget Elementary School Reconfiguration Superintendent Search 2026

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Executive Session

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Executive Session

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April Regular Meeting

The South Portland Board of Education announced plans to delay the elementary school reconfiguration until fall 2027 in response to significant community feedback. The board also discussed its upcoming budget presentation to the City Council, ultimately voting to request an additional 1% tax increase for the contingency fund and to explore shifting certain municipal service costs.

Elementary School Reconfiguration FY27 Budget Kaler Elementary School Closure FY26 Budget Board Leadership Change

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Executive Session

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Special Budget Meeting

The South Portland Board of Education voted 4-2 to advance the FY27 budget to the City Council after a lengthy meeting dominated by a budget update, extensive public comment, and board debate over the controversial and hastily approved school reconfiguration plan.

FY27 Budget Elementary School Reconfiguration Board Transparency Special Education Staffing

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Executive Session

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Special Budget Meeting

The South Portland Board of Education navigated a highly contentious meeting, voting to remove a controversial early release proposal and postponing the adoption of the FY27 Superintendent's Budget to seek further guidance from the City Council.

FY27 Budget Elementary School Reconfiguration

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Special Budget Meeting

In a tense special budget meeting, the South Portland Board of Education voted to close Kaler Elementary School and reconfigure the district into a primary/intermediate model. However, the board ultimately rejected the Superintendent's FY27 budget proposal, setting the stage for further debate.

FY27 Budget Kaler Elementary School Closure Elementary School Reconfiguration

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Budget Workshop II

The South Portland Board of Education held a tense FY27 budget workshop, presenting a plan that includes significant staff reductions and the proposed closure of Kaler Elementary School. The board and an extensive public audience debated two potential elementary school reconfiguration models to address the district's financial crisis.

FY27 Budget Elementary School Reconfiguration Kaler Elementary School Closure Special Education Staffing

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Executive Session

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March Regular Meeting

The South Portland Board of Education reviewed a difficult FY27 budget proposal featuring the reduction of 78 staff positions and the closure of Dyer Elementary School. The board heard extensive and emotional public testimony from teachers, parents, and residents concerned about the scale of the cuts, the speed of the process, and the long-term impact on the community.

FY27 Budget Dyer Elementary School Closure Elementary School Reconfiguration

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Budget Workshop I

The South Portland Board of Education held its FY27 BUDGET WORKSHOP I to discuss the Redesign of Elementary School Grade Level Configuration. The administration presented nine scenarios to address a projected $7-8 million budget gap, sparking intense debate over potential school closures and grade-level reconfigurations.

FY27 Budget Elementary School Reconfiguration Skillin Elementary School Closure

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February 24, 2026

Special Meeting

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February 9, 2026

February Regular Meeting

The South Portland School Board discussed the upcoming FY27 budget challenges, including a potential elementary school reconfiguration, and approved the expansion of the community school model. The board also took formal action to support a City Council resolution on community safety and made plans for student representative involvement in the superintendent search.

Superintendent Search 2026 Community School Model FY27 Budget Elementary School Reconfiguration FY25 Audit

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February 4, 2026

February Regular Meeting

The South Portland School District hosted a community forum to address a projected $7.2 million budget shortfall for FY27. The administration presented several major cost-saving ideas, including the potential reconfiguration of elementary schools, to tackle the challenges of declining enrollment and rising operational costs.

FY27 Budget Elementary School Reconfiguration Superintendent Search 2026 Middle School Consolidation

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January 24, 2026

Emergency Board Meeting

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January 14, 2026

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January 12, 2026

January Regular Meeting

The South Portland Board of Education met to discuss graduation plans, SPMS Field remediation, and budget projections, while also approving contracts for the upcoming superintendent search and addressing community concerns regarding student safety and immigration enforcement.

Superintendent Search 2026 FY26 Budget SPMS Athletic Field Remediation Student Demographics School Calendar 2026-2027

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January 7, 2026

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December 22, 2025

Board Workshop and Special Meeting

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December 17, 2025

Board Preliminary Budget Workshop

The South Portland Board of Education held its first FY27 budget workshop, confronting a difficult financial forecast driven by declining enrollment and depleted fund balances. The board provided initial guidance to the administration to explore significant cost-saving measures while aiming for a tax increase between 3.1% and 6.4%.

FY27 Budget Elementary School Reconfiguration Superintendent Search 2026

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December 10, 2025

Board Workshop and Special Meeting

The South Portland Board of Education held a special workshop to hear presentations from three firms vying to lead the district's Superintendent Search. Following presentations from the Maine School Management Association, New England School Development Council, and ZEAL Education Group, the board deliberated and voted 4-2 to hire Zeal.

Superintendent Search 2026

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December 8, 2025

December Regular Meeting

The board welcomed new members and immediately faced a significant financial challenge, enacting a spending freeze to address a potential multi-million dollar deficit. The meeting also included an update on the Extended Learning Opportunities program, approval of over $46,000 in donations, and action on several policies.

FY26 Budget SPMS Athletic Field Remediation Extended Learning Opportunities Program Education Foundation

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December 3, 2025

Special Meeting

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December 1, 2025

December Regular Meeting

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November 5, 2025

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November 3, 2025

November Regular Meeting

The board celebrated the SPHS Marching Band's state championship, ratified the teachers' contract after a long negotiation, and heard a sobering financial forecast for the coming years. Public comment was dominated by calls to settle the contract for educational support professionals.

FY26 Budget SPMS Athletic Field Remediation SPTA Contract 2025-2028 SPESPA Collective Bargaining Education Foundation

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October 15, 2025

Special Meeting

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October 6, 2025

October Regular Meeting

The board heard extensive public comment from teachers, parents, and community members urging a fair and swift resolution to ongoing contract negotiations. The board also discussed the upcoming athletic field referendum and heard concerns about the unusable state of the middle school athletic field.

SPTA Contract 2025-2028 SPHS Athletic Field Referendum SPMS Athletic Field Remediation

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September 15, 2025

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September 8, 2025

September Regular Meeting

The South Portland Board of Education kicked off the 2025-26 school year by introducing new communication norms, hearing positive updates from schools and the nutrition department, and addressing significant budget concerns. The board also debated and ultimately sent a student concussion policy back to committee for further refinement before entering executive session.

Concussion Management Policy FY25 Budget Deficit School Safety SPTA Contract 2025-2028

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August 20, 2025

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August 18, 2025

Opening of School Year

The South Portland Board of Education ratified the administrators' union contract and elected a new Vice Chair after a contested vote. The board also discussed the district's financial deficit, a new high school cell phone practice, and approved clearer language for an upcoming athletic field referendum.

Administrators Collective Bargaining 2025-2028 FY25 Budget Deficit Board Leadership Change SPMS Athletic Field Referendum

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2024-2025 School Year

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July Regular Meeting

The board approved a superintendent transition plan, appointing an interim superintendent and thanking the outgoing one for his service. A new board chair was also elected, and the district's proactive strategy for integrating Artificial Intelligence into the curriculum was presented.

Superintendent Transition 2025 Board Leadership Change Artificial Intelligence Policy Facilities Bond Referendum 2024 FY25 Budget Deficit

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Special Meeting

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Special Meeting

The board approved a union agreement and initiated a search for an interim superintendent following two executive sessions, while also celebrating the passage of the school budget and honoring a retiring staff member.

SPESPA Contract 2024-2027 Interim Superintendent Search 2025 Superintendent Transition 2025 Superintendent Resignation 2025

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June Regular Meeting

The board celebrated the district's progress, honored long-serving retirees, and received updates on community partnerships and upcoming security upgrades for elementary schools. Discussions also covered a decrease in federal Title funding and the upcoming school budget referendum.

Academic Performance Community Partnerships School Safety Federal Title Funding

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Special Meeting

The South Portland School Board held a special meeting to formally approve the 19 articles of the FY26 budget. After a brief discussion and a split vote on the Regular Instruction budget line, all articles were passed, advancing the budget to the City Council.

FY26 Budget Curriculum Leadership Reorganization Social Emotional Learning Programs

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Special Meeting

The board celebrated the SPHS robotics team's success and reviewed a detailed audit report highlighting financial control weaknesses and the district's corrective action plan. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to public comment from teachers, parents, and staff advocating for the renewal of two non-renewed teacher contracts.

FY24 Audit Staff Non-Renewals Academic Performance Central Office Reorganization

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Budget Adoption & Superintendent Evaluation

The South Portland Board of Education welcomed new member Eleni Richardson, approved personnel changes, and discussed the upcoming School Budget Referendum before entering executive session.

FY26 Budget Staff Resignations Central Office Reorganization

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Special Meeting

The board bid a heartfelt farewell to outgoing student representative Elliot Wertheimer, welcomed new Finance Director Abigail Chen, and discussed the upcoming school budget referendum on June 10th.

FY26 Budget Finance Director Appointment Pre-Kindergarten Special Education

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FY2026 Budget Workshop

The board grappled with the procedural complexities of sending an athletic complex bond to voters, ultimately deciding on two conflicting referendum questions with updated costs after extensive public comment and legal consultation.

SPHS Athletic Complex FY26 Budget

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Special Meeting

The South Portland Board of Education held a budget workshop for the FY2026 school year, where Superintendent Tim Metheny presented his proposed budget centered on declining enrollment and a significant district office reorganization. The meeting featured extensive board discussion and public comment on controversial cuts to student-facing positions, administrative roles, and a contentious proposal from the teachers' union.

FY26 Budget Curriculum Leadership Reorganization Diversity Equity and Inclusion Student Mental Health Student Enrollment Trends

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Budget Workshop III and Special Meeting

In a tense budget workshop, the Board of Education debated the FY26 Superintendent’s Budget, focusing on restoring cut student-facing positions like SEL teachers by potentially freezing administrative salaries. Faced with deep divisions and a last-minute offer from principals to find savings, the board failed to pass a budget and will continue deliberations at a future meeting.

FY26 Budget Diversity Equity and Inclusion Social Emotional Learning Programs Student Mental Health

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Special Meeting

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Budget Workshop II and Special Meeting

The South Portland School Board navigated a contentious FY26 Budget Workshop II, grappling with a sudden $200,000 health insurance deficit and intense public debate over administrative salary freezes and critical staff cuts.

FY26 Budget Diversity Equity and Inclusion Social Emotional Learning Programs Middle School Administration

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Budget Workshop I

The Board of Education held its first FY26 budget workshop, where the superintendent presented a budget with significant staff reductions due to declining enrollment and rising taxpayer costs. Board members, staff, and the public voiced strong concerns over the proposed cuts to student-facing roles and curriculum leadership, setting the stage for difficult decisions ahead.

FY26 Budget Property Tax Impact Social Emotional Learning Programs

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March Regular Meeting

The board celebrated the state champion girls' basketball team and award-winning student artists before the superintendent presented a difficult FY26 budget proposal. The proposal includes significant staff reductions to close a multi-million dollar gap, prompting extensive and passionate public comment from teachers, parents, and students urging the board to reconsider the cuts.

FY26 Budget Pre-Kindergarten Expansion

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February 24, 2025

Strategic Plan Mid-Year Review

The board discussed the challenging FY2026 budget, which will necessitate employee position reductions due to funding constraints. After extensive debate, the board approved a substitute motion to place a revised, lower-cost athletic complex proposal on the November 2025 referendum, offering voters a choice between a synthetic turf or natural grass stadium field.

SPHS Athletic Complex FY26 Budget Pre-Kindergarten Expansion

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February 3, 2025

Board Workshop / Retreat

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January 27, 2025

State of the Schools

The Board of Education held a workshop to discuss the future of the SPHS Athletic Complex, debating the merits of natural grass versus synthetic turf, and later received the annual State of the Schools report, which highlighted changing student demographics, improved attendance and behavior, and the district's commitment to diversity and inclusion.

SPHS Athletic Complex Student Demographics Student Attendance Academic Performance School Climate

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January 13, 2025

January Regular Meeting

The South Portland Board of Education honored retiring staff, including beloved principal Diane Lang, and engaged in a lengthy public workshop on the future of the high school's athletic complex. The board heard passionate arguments from the community regarding the contentious choice between artificial turf and natural grass for the new fields.

SPHS Athletic Complex SPHS Graduation Venue K-4 Math Curriculum Adoption Staff Retirements

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January 8, 2025

Special Meeting

The Board of Education held a workshop to discuss the future of the SOUTH PORTLAND HIGH SCHOOL Athletic Complex, hearing extensive presentations and public comment on the contentious issue of installing natural grass versus synthetic turf.

SPHS Athletic Complex SPESPA Grievance

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December 9, 2024

December Regular Meeting

The South Portland Board of Education welcomed a new member and reviewed key district initiatives, including a new K-4 math curriculum proposal, the funding needs of the expanding Adult Education program, and progress on student mental health and attendance.

Adult Education K-4 Math Curriculum Adoption Student Mental Health SPHS Athletic Complex

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December 2, 2024

School Board Inauguration

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November 12, 2024

Technology & AI Policy Discussion

The board recognized departing member Jennifer Kinney, heard a student's inspiring scholarship proposal, and discussed key operational issues including the location of graduation and the plan for snow days. A new contract for the South Portland School District ServiceEmployeesAssociationContract was also ratified.

SPHS Graduation Venue Inclement Weather Policy Service Employees Association Contract 2024-2027

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October 15, 2024

October Regular Meeting

The board reviewed compelling data on demographic imbalances across elementary schools, sparking a renewed commitment to redraw attendance zones. Members also heard a detailed presentation on the successful Community School model at the middle school and considered its district-wide expansion.

Student Mental Health Elementary School Reconfiguration Community School Model In-School Health Clinics

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September 9, 2024

Back to School & Equity Report

The South Portland Board of Education addressed the urgent student mental health crisis following three recent student suicides, with the superintendent outlining new initiatives and community members calling for immediate expert intervention. The board also heard significant public concern regarding the environmental and health impacts of a proposed bond for artificial turf athletic fields.

Student Mental Health SPTA Collective Bargaining Facilities Bond Referendum 2024 Superintendent Evaluation Student Enrollment and Class Size

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August 19, 2024

Opening of School Year

The South Portland Board of Education reviewed successful summer learning programs and outlined preparations for the new school year, including safety upgrades and a new district theme. The board also approved a large slate of revised policies and accepted several community donations.

School Safety District Strategic Plan Special Education Freedom of Access Act

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2023-2024 School Year

July Regular Meeting

The South Portland Board of Education reviewed reports on the district's new AI initiatives and recent high school performance data, but the main event was a lengthy debate and a series of votes to send three major facility improvement projects—including a controversial $12.2 million stadium renovation with a synthetic turf field—to the City Council for a potential November referendum.

Facilities Bond Referendum 2024 Artificial Intelligence Policy Academic Performance

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June Regular Meeting

The board recognized music teacher Craig Skeffington, the state champion Boys' Track team, and the robotics team, and discussed a potential $17 million facilities bond referendum, debating the use of artificial turf for the high school stadium. The board ultimately directed the administration to prepare three separate bond proposals for safety, maintenance, and the stadium complex for further review.

Community Partnerships Federal Title Funding Facilities Bond Referendum 2024

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Board Workshop and Special Meeting

The SouthPortlandBoardof Education approved key personnel elections, including SarahGlenn as SPHS Principal and HermenegildoPaulo as DEI Director, before entering an executive session to discuss collective bargaining.

SPHS Principal Appointment DEI Director Appointment SPESPA Collective Bargaining

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FY2025 Budget Vote

The South Portland School Board celebrated outstanding student achievements before engaging in a rigorous debate over the FY25 budget and the Elementary Boundaries and Configuration Steering Committee's recommendations.

FY25 Budget Elementary School Reconfiguration FY26 Budget Student Enrollment and Class Size Facilities Master Plan

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April Regular Meeting

The school board recognized outstanding staff, approved a revised FY25 budget that includes a new mental health leadership position, and held a detailed workshop on the complex and emotional topic of elementary school boundaries and configurations to address inequities across the district.

FY25 Budget Elementary School Reconfiguration Student Mental Health Pre-Kindergarten Expansion

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Budget Workshop III

The South Portland Board of Education unanimously approved the FY25 Superintendent's Budget, which features a 5% operating increase and a 3.82% mill rate increase. The board also discussed the continuation of the Extended Learning Opportunities program through a partnership with JMG and approved a minor revision to the 2024-2025 school calendar.

FY25 Budget Extended Learning Opportunities Program Student Activity Accessibility School Calendar 2024-2025

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Budget Workshop II

The board held a budget workshop for the FY25Budget, featuring presentations from the Special Education, Adult Education, Athletics, and Operations & Safety departments. The superintendent also addressed the future of the Extended Learning Opportunities (ELO) program, committing to its continuation despite the loss of grant funding.

FY25 Budget Extended Learning Opportunities Program Special Education Adult Education

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Budget Workshop I

The SOUTHPORTLANDSCHOOLDEPARTMENT Board of Education held its first budget workshop for the FY2025 Superintendent’sBudget, focusing on staffing adjustments, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), and critical updates from the Multilingual Department and McKinney-Vento programs.

FY25 Budget Multi-Tiered Systems of Support Multilingual Programs Homeless Student Services

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March Regular Meeting

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March Regular Meeting

The board celebrated the SPHS Boys' Indoor Track & Field Team's state championship and received the Superintendent's proposed FY25 budget. The $69.4 million budget represents a 5% increase in operating costs and a projected 3.8% school tax mill rate increase for residents.

FY25 Budget Diversity Equity and Inclusion Superintendent Evaluation School Calendar 2024-2025

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February 12, 2024

February Regular Meeting

The board addressed the resignation of its DEI Coordinator following a racist incident, reaffirming its commitment to equity work. The Elementary Boundaries and Configurations Steering Committee presented its findings on significant racial and socioeconomic inequities across schools, proposing both short-term fixes and long-term studies on reconfiguration.

DEI Coordinator Resignation Elementary School Reconfiguration FY25 Budget Transportation Challenges

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January 22, 2024

State of the Schools

The board reviewed the annual State of the Schools presentation, which detailed significant demographic shifts, analyzed student academic performance and attendance data, and shared student survey results on school climate. The meeting also featured a tribute to the district's former DEI director and premiered a video highlighting the "You Belong Here" theme.

DEI Coordinator Resignation Student Demographics Academic Performance Student Attendance School Climate

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January 8, 2024

January Regular Meeting

The board celebrated School Board Recognition Month by receiving gifts of student artwork and heard updates on school activities, the upcoming budget process, and safety initiatives. The meeting concluded with the approval of several policies and a public comment urging the board to prepare for upcoming decisions on elementary school boundaries.

FY25 Budget School Safety Physical Restraint and Seclusion Policy Elementary School Reconfiguration Tobacco-Free Schools Policy

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December 11, 2023

December Regular Meeting

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December 4, 2023

School Board Inauguration

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November 13, 2023

Facilities Master Plan Presentation

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October 10, 2023

October Regular Meeting

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September 11, 2023

New Student Information System & Enrollment

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August 21, 2023

Opening of School Year

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