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South Portland superintendent reports enrollment dip, payroll errors and pending audit
Summary
Superintendent told the South Portland School Board that enrollment stands at 2,771 and that district staff discovered payroll errors; the board expects an external audit the week of Sept. 15 and staff will review spending areas including utilities and overtime.
Superintendent reported that South Portland Public Schools enrolled 2,771 students for the 2025–26 school year and said total enrollment declined by “about 80,” with roughly 77 fewer students at the high school.
The superintendent apologized publicly for recent payroll errors, saying, “I do apologize for that and I assure you that we will correct those errors as quickly as humanly possible.” He told the board staff are considering an audit of payroll procedures to prevent a repeat.
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