How will the district benefit from federal stimulus funding?
The Maine Legislature has used some stabilization money for General Purpose Aid for Education to ensure that districts such as Portland dont suffer deep cuts in state aid. As a result, Portlands state subsidy will increase by a projected $2.6 million. While plans for additional stimulus funds targeted to specific educational needs currently are being developed, Portland expects to receive money for our special education students and disadvantaged youth. That money will allow the district to continuing to train staff on the development of personalized learning plans and to provide a strong intervention program for struggling learners. The district is prepared to move quickly to apply for stimulus funds as soon as they become available.
