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PPS audit committee narrows 2025–26 performance‑audit priorities to substitutes, principal support and student measures
Summary
At its latest meeting, the Portland Public Schools Audit Committee narrowed a list of proposed performance audits to three priorities: substitute/teacher‑absence protocols, principal support systems, and a series of student‑performance audits tied to board goals. Staff will build proposals for the committee to choose two in November.
The Portland Public Schools (PPS) Audit Committee narrowed a slate of proposed performance‑audit topics and asked staff to prepare detailed proposals on the top choices for a November decision.
Chair Patty Sullivan opened the meeting and said the committee would focus this year on ensuring the internal performance audit work aligns with board goals and delivers actionable recommendations. Janice Hanson, the district’s internal auditor, presented the audit work plan and a menu of suggested topics.
Committee members gave strongest support to three topics: an audit of teacher absences and substitute‑teacher protocols, a review of support systems for principals,…
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