Portland Public Schools Faces Backlash Over $30 Million Budget Cut Announcement

Portland Public Schools is anticipating $30 million in budget cuts for the 2024-25 school year, with 50% coming from reductions in central operations and the remaining 50% from school-based budgets. Outgoing Superintendent Guadalupe Guerrero stated that the impact on students and educators is unavoidable, and some schools may see an increase in teacher-to-student ratios. The Portland Association of Teachers expressed concerns about the district's spending priorities and urged the district to prioritize classroom resources over administrative expenses. Interim Superintendent Sandy Husk will oversee the budget process, with a budget update scheduled for the Community Budget Review Committee meeting.