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33 East Main Street, Portland, CT  06480

Phone: 860-342-6790

Superintendent: Dr. Charles Britton, Ed. D

Email: cbritton@portlandct.us

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Exciting News
for
Portland Public Schools 
and 
Our Portland Community!
 

 

The Portland Public Schools is building strong momentum toward a spring bonding referendum that, if approved, will support the renovation of Valley View Elementary School and Gildersleeve Elementary School.

 

To help our community stay informed, the links below provide access to project cost estimates, educational specifications, and a recording of the joint meeting between the Portland Board of Education and the Portland Board of Selectmen where the proposed plans were presented.

Upcoming Events

In the coming weeks, we will continue to share additional updates and details. We look forward to engaging our community in meaningful conversations about this important investment in our schools and our students. As part of that effort, we are hosting a series of community forums:

Monday, March 9

​Location: Valley View Cafeteria

Time: 6:00 PM

Public Forum: Plans for Valley View

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Join us for a tour of Valley View and a presentation outlining the vision to renovate the building and establish a PreK–2 school.

Monday, March 16

Location: Gildersleeve Cafeteria

Time: 6:00 PM

Public Forum: Plans for GildersleeveLocation:

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Join us for a tour of Gildersleeve and a presentation outlining the vision to renovate the building and establish a Grades 3–6 school.

Monday, March 23

Tuesday, March 31

Monday, April 6

 

Location: Portland Middle School Auditorium

 

Time: 6:00 PM

Public Forum: School Consolidation Q & A

Time: 6:00 p.m.

 Q&A Location: Portland Middle School Auditorium (with live streaming available)

We encourage all community members to attend, learn more,

and share their perspectives as we move forward together.

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About Us

Our mission at Portland Public Schools begins with a belief that education should spark something greater in every student. We strive to spark curiosity, nurture kindness, and guide our students to lead with intention.

We are shaping Inquisitive Minds. Compassionate Hearts. Purposeful Leaders.

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Board of Education Meetings 

are held via Zoom at 7:00 PM

Meeting Dates:

February 10-Canceled

February 18 - Special Meeting

March 3

March 17

April 7

May 5

May 19

June 2

June 16

Meeting ID: 607 189 5486

Password: Portland

 

Video Tutorials Are Available

Computer Users | Click Here

Mobile Device Users | Click Here

Zoom meetings are limited to the number of attendees.

 

If members of the public are interested in attending a BOE meeting that is full, please use the Live Streamed Meeting link below: 

 

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Nondiscrimination Statement 

It is the policy of the Portland Public Schools to provide equal opportunity for all students to achieve their maximum potential through the programs offered in all Portland schools regardless of race, color, age, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin or disability.

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