Portland Public Schools is confronting a significant budget shortfall, potentially leading to the consolidation or closure of up to twenty schools. Superintendent Dr. Kimberlee Armstrong stated the district anticipates needing to make up to $65 million in reductions. This comes after a year already marked by budget cuts and staff layoffs. The district will spend the next several months evaluating potential cuts and "right-sizing" its facilities. A draft list of affected schools is expected in November.
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