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Portland Public School (PPS) custodians are facing a request to return overpaid wages earned during the January ice storm. The district’s error in overpaying custodians has caused financial hardship for many, who are now struggling to adjust their budgets. The overpayment issue stems from the lack of a contract at the time of the storm, resulting in confusion over pay calculations. Despite requests for clarification, custodians were not provided with transparent information. As a result, some custodians are expressing concern about future participation in severe weather events if the issue remains unresolved.

Portland Public Schools could potentially eliminate 210 positions, with approximately 100 of those being roles that directly support students. This reduction represents roughly 3% of the district’s full-time workforce.

Portland Public Schools (PPS) has unveiled its proposed budget for the upcoming school year, which includes plans to eliminate 251 full-time positions to address a $30 million shortfall. The cuts will impact both central offices and schools, with a focus on minimizing the impact on students.