Dear South Portland families and staff members,
I’m writing today to share some information about upcoming school board meetings and workshops:
Athletic Complex Workshop: Wednesday, January 8 at 6:15 pm
All members of the community are invited to our Board Workshop next week in the SPHS Lecture Hall on Wednesday, January 8 at 6:15 pm. The workshop will be focused on the future of the high school athletic complex, in particular the consideration of synthetic turf or natural grass fields. There will be an opportunity for public comment at this workshop.
2025-26 Budget Development Calendar
Community members are also invited to attend school board meetings related to the 2025-26 school year budget.
Regular Meeting (introduction of proposed budget): Monday, March 10
Board Budget Workshop I: Monday, March 17
Board Budget Workshop II: Monday, March 24
Board Budget Workshop III and Special Meeting: Thursday, March 27
There will be opportunities for public comment at these workshops. Budget materials will be available on the district’s website after March 10.
Calendar Items
Monday, January 20: No School – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Wednesday, January 29: Early Release Day
Monday, February 17: No School – Presidents’ Day
February 17-21: No School – Mid-Winter Break
Sincerely,
Tim Matheney, Superintendent of Schools