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PPS leaders warn of a $50 million shortfall and outline budget principles for hard choices
Summary
Chief Morrison told the board Portland Public Schools faces a roughly $50 million budget deficit — about $10 million worse than last year — and previewed new monthly/quarterly financial reports, contract monitoring, reserve policy and a public engagement timeline for proposed reductions starting in January.
Chief Morrison briefed the board that Portland Public Schools is facing a projected budget shortfall of approximately $50,000,000, an increase of roughly $10,000,000 from last year’s projection. Morrison said the district will present additional community engagement in January as it develops proposed reductions.
The chief highlighted fiscal transparency steps: new monthly financial reports, quarterly progress reports, and plans to add contract monitoring to regular…
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