Portland Public Schools faces a $56.3 million budget deficit. Superintendent Dr. Kimberlee Armstrong proposed reducing 336 full-time employees. These cuts impact school-based staff, specialized programs, and central office positions. This deficit is larger than earlier projections. A $65.2 million deficit is also forecast for the 2027–28 school year.
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