# 2026-09-15 Board of Education Regular Meeting


**Body:** PPS Board of Education 
**Date:** September 16, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure, Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding


The Portland Public Schools (PPS) Board of Education held a regular meeting on September 15, 2026, focusing heavily on procurement and budget-related topics. Key procurement discussions included a detailed quarterly bond update covering the 2012, 2017, 2020, and 2025 bond programs, with a total bond fund of $4.6 billion and $2.2 billion spent to date. Updates were provided on major capital improvement projects such as the Jefferson and Cleveland High School modernizations, the Gryair Center for Educational Excellence, and various seismic, roofing, and athletic facility upgrades. Financial reports highlighted increased spending and outstanding encumbrances, with efforts to identify efficiencies and cost savings within the bond programs. The board also voted to approve resolution 7380, authorizing the use of a construction manager/general contractor alternative contracting method for the Gryair Center project, with a project budget of approximately $60 million from the 2020 bond. Additionally, the board ratified the 2026-29 labor agreement with the Portland Federation of School Professionals, addressing salary, benefits, and leave provisions. Discussions on the district's right-sizing process addressed enrollment declines, facility utilization, and equity-focused key performance indicators, emphasizing the need for sustainable, well-resourced schools despite ongoing challenges. Two resolutions related to organizational span of control and budget tightening measures were discussed but not voted on, reflecting differing views on board governance and operational oversight. The meeting also included public comments on school closures, class sizes, and resource allocation, underscoring community concerns about equity and educational quality.

**Source:** PPS Board of Education