City Council Approves $89.5 Million Budget

The Portland City Council voted May 5 to unanimously approve the Portland School Committee's proposed $89.5 million school budget for fiscal year 2009. The budget trims staff, replenishes funds from last year’s deficit and ensures the district’s financial stability. Click here to read a summary of the budget. Click here to read frequently asked questions about the budget.

A referendum on the school budget will take place on May 13. A new state law requires all school districts to hold referenda on their budgets, and voter approval is required. Click here to find out about absentee voting in the referendum.