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Jun 15, 2011

Still no plan for destroyed Marysville School after bond failure 

Since the May 17 failure of a bond measure that would have provided $548 million for school upgrades, Portland Public Schools has not presented an alternative way to pay for several promised construction projects, including Marysville School, a K-8 school in Southeast Portland that was destroyed by a fire in November 2009. Some community members are becoming frustrated.

May 18, 2011

$548M Portland Public Schools construction bond fails

Portland voters on Tuesday rejected a $548 million bond measure being pitched by Portland Public Schools for full reconstruction of eight schools and upgrades at the other 77. But even though the no vote takes away potential construction jobs, some industry professionals questioned how much work it would have actually created.

Apr 4, 2011

Legislators work on $150M plan for green retrofits in schools

Amid a budget crunch, Oregon public schools are facing across-the-board funding cuts for programs and staff. But there may be some good news for schools this legislative session 鈥� money for green retrofits.

Feb 9, 2011

Portland school district seeks more aid

The Portland Public Schools board has approved its second financing option that will be included in the May ballot. That option, a local option levy, would help the district overcome a huge shortfall expected after it completes several construction projects.

Jan 31, 2011

Portland school district site attracts PDC

The Portland Development Commission is looking into the possibility of purchasing a Portland Public Schools site in Northeast Portland from the school district and redeveloping it.

Jan 28, 2011

Urban renewal to rear head at Oregon Legislature

An Oregon senator from Portland sponsored and introduced a bill this month that would permit urban renewal plans to include school construction or reconstruction projects.

Jan 17, 2011

Job Opening – Portland Public Schools

Portland Public Schools is hiring for a聽Facilities and Asset Management – Document Control Coordinator. Click here to see the full job posting and requirements.

Dec 15, 2010

4 vying to redevelop Washington High

Four developers next year will vie for the right to redevelop the historic Washington High School building into housing.

Dec 14, 2010

Portland school construction bond makes ballot

The Portland Public Schools Board on Monday night voted unanimously to put the bond measure on the May 2011 ballot. The funds, which will come from property taxes, will pay for structural, safety, security and accessibility improvements at 75 schools throughout the district between 2011 and 2017.

Dec 3, 2010

Fans of school renovation bond speak up

There weren't many naysayers at a school board meeting held to take comments on the proposed $548 million bond to renovate buildings in Portland Public Schools' system. Of course, that could be because many of the 60 people who signed up to testify were principals or other officials from several of those schools.

Nov 10, 2010

School bond would create jobs, but at a high cost

A proposed $548 million bond for Portland Public Schools could create construction contract work in the district, but the bond could face opposition from homeowners, who on average would pay an extra $340 per year if it passed.

Jun 9, 2010

Donations requested for storm-water facilities

Portland will ask water and sewer customers for voluntary donations to keep up maintenance of Portland Public Schools green roofs and rain gardens. The request for donations, made through a program called Greenbucks, is a response to the school district's budget shortfall.



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