Assistant Superintendent for Student, Family, and Community Partnerships
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Jan 13, 2027·BoardMeeting
Board
The Portland Board Of Public Education Business Meeting And Workshop
The board meeting and workshop included reports from the Chair, Superintendent, and Secretary. Presentations were given on the Preventing Homelessness Grant and an update regarding The Foundation for Portland Public Schools. Personnel actions included the election of probationary teacher candidates. The board approved a resolution concerning Child Development Services. Additionally, the board conducted first reads for the Capital Improvement Plan and several policies related to harassment, discrimination, and staff conduct with students. A workshop followed, focusing on the Capital Improvement Plan and specific policy updates.
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Portland Board of Education Policy Committee Meeting
The Policy Committee meeting primarily focused on the discussion of school policies regarding animals. Key topics included the review of Policy ACAC, which covers service animals, and the development of a new policy, Policy IMG, concerning animals in schools. The committee discussed the importance of crafting a policy that balances the educational inclusion of animals with cultural and religious sensitivities, particularly regarding the presence of dogs. The discussion highlighted the need for an inclusive approach, specifically utilizing 'opt-in' rather than 'opt-out' language for classroom interactions with animals. Additionally, the committee decided to delay the discussion on the 2027-2028 school calendar to allow for further staff engagement through surveys.
Oct 13, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board of Public Education Business Meeting And Executive Session
The meeting included extensive updates on the Wabanaki studies curriculum and ongoing efforts to integrate local Black history into classroom units. A proclamation was presented to recognize educators awarded arts partnership grants. Public comment focused on requests for playground upgrades at East End Community School. The board reviewed upcoming community engagement sessions, discussed the economic challenges facing multilingual families, and encouraged participation in the upcoming election. Additionally, the superintendent honored the memory of a student, and plans were shared regarding the high school of the future application and middle school design work.
Oct 5, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Portland Board of Public Education Curriculum And Student Success Committee Meeting
The committee meeting focused on a strategic plan initiative 2.5 update regarding special education. Key discussions included an analysis of student demographics, specifically the population of students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and the impact of specialized program locations. The committee reviewed professional development initiatives for staff and the implementation of new instructional curricula, such as the Autism Curriculum Encyclopedia (ACE), Character Strong for social-emotional learning, Key Math for resource teachers, and the Unique Learning Systems program for functional life skills. The presentation also addressed district leadership structures and upcoming engagement efforts with parents.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
