Q&A: Portland Public Schools considers a nearly $2.4 billion budget proposal for next year

Interim Superintendent Sandy Husk released her draft budget this week, laying out deep cuts for the upcoming school year.

Oregon’s largest school district is about to dive headfirst into the spring budget process, facing a $30 million deficit and the prospect of cutting some 250 positions districtwide.

Interim Superintendent Sandy Husk released her proposed budget this week. She’ll present it to the school board Wednesday evening.

The spending plan totals $2.39 billion — which pays for educating about 44,500 students in 80-plus schools and programs.

Source: Q&A: Portland Public Schools considers a nearly $2.4 billion budget proposal for next year – OPB