Regular Meeting Monday, March 9, 2026

South Portland School Board · March 9, 2026

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Call to order, roll call and pledge

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Chair DeAngelis called the meeting to order, asked the superintendent to take roll, and led board members in the Pledge of Allegiance. Several board members were present; Member Feller noted to be arriving late.

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The South Portland School Board heard a detailed FY27 budget presentation and discussed a proposal that would close one elementary school and cut roughly 78 positions to meet a $8.4M reduction target; extensive public comment urged more time, transparency and alternatives to closures.

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