Portland school board to weigh 2026-27 calendars, cell phone policy update
The Portland Public Schools Board of Public Education has several meetings on its calendar, but no decisions have been published yet. The board's next business meeting on Aug. 25 will consider adopting the 2026-27 district and board meeting calendars and hear updates on the cell phone policy and Portland Adult Education's strategic plan.
Recent meetings
All three recent meetings were agenda-only, with minutes not yet published. No votes or actions have been reported.
Business meeting (Aug. 11)
The board met in a hybrid session at Casco Bay High School. The agenda included a review of the 2025-2026 school year, a strategic plan update, and a middle school design update with a Harriman Facilities Overview. Action items listed were approval of meeting minutes, personnel items (probationary teachers, one-year-only teachers, school administrators), and the 2026-27 board calendar. The board also planned executive sessions to discuss the superintendent's evaluation and contract negotiations for the Portland Administrators' Association, Special Education Coordinators, Multilingual Specialists, Educational Technicians, and Student Enrichment Coordinators.
Curriculum and Student Success Committee (Aug. 17)
The committee met remotely to review and approve its 2026-2027 agenda plan and to preview its purpose and focus. The agenda included a public comment period and a vote to adjourn, with no major policy decisions or contracts listed.
Attendance Boundaries Advisory Committee (Aug. 21)
The committee met remotely to select a vendor for an equity audit and to discuss closing out and next steps. No other business items were listed.
Coming up
Business meeting (Aug. 25)
The board will consider adopting the 2026-2027 district and board meeting calendars. It will also receive updates on the cell phone policy implementation and a presentation on Portland Adult Education's strategic plan. Personnel items on the agenda include teacher candidates, resignations, terminations, position shifts, and other hires. An executive session is scheduled to discuss contract negotiations with multiple employee groups.
The meeting is the only one listed on the public calendar for the next two weeks. Residents can attend in person or remotely; the agenda does not specify a location or virtual link. Minutes from the Aug. 11 meeting are expected to be approved at this session.