They say rumors about a handful of incidents last fall led to a drop in enrollment.
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Portland superintendent issues letter on Deering High enrollment drop
Xavier Botana tells the school community that he will lead a discussion with the school board about the high school selection process.
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More students opt for Portland High over Deering, perceiving safety issues
Superintendent Xavier Botana attributes the enrollment shift to ‘a number of high-profile incidents.’
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Portland district, teachers tentatively agree on 3-year contract
Officials with the district and the union are pleased to reach an agreement on a new contract, which is expected to be approved after teachers return to school on Aug. 26.
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Portland enrolls asylum-seeking students in summer school
The district could add 77 students who are part of the recent wave of migrants from Africa as it explores how to handle the influx of English language learners for the coming school year.