15 de septiembre de 2026

DRAFT Resolution to Direct the Superintendent to Conduct a Span of Control Assessment on Central Office Leadership Team (Engelsman) REVISED

Resumen en lenguaje sencillo

Board discusses asking for a review of central office leadership structure

A draft resolution would direct the superintendent to study how many people each central office leader manages, called a "span of control" assessment. The draft says rising costs and falling enrollment mean the district should check that money goes first to students. Findings would be reported to the board at a public meeting by December 2, 2026.

Decision: No vote: this was a discussion of a draft resolution. The board would vote on it at a later meeting.
Who it affects: Leaders and staff in the district's central office, and students and families if resources are shifted.
Next: If passed, the superintendent would report findings to the board at a public meeting no later than December 2, 2026.
Official record

Escrito por IA a partir del registro oficial y revisado automáticamente. 15 de septiembre de 2026

Texto completo

DRAFT REVISED Resolution No. XXXX Resolution to Direct the Superintendent to Conduct a Span of Control Assessment on Central Office Leadership Team RECITALS A. WHEREAS, Portland Public Schools (PPS) is committed to student success and equitable access to ensure every student can reach their full potential; and B. WHEREAS, the Board of Education has established specific priorities of 3rd Grade Reading, 5th Grade Math, 8th Grade Readiness and High School Graduation, to accelerate achievement and eliminate persistent achievement gaps; and C. WHEREAS, increasing costs and decreasing student enrollment necessitate a formal review and action plan to align district resources with the Board’s vision; and D. WHEREAS, the Board of Education finds it essential to maintain transparency and fiscal responsibility by providing clear direction to ensure resources are used first and foremost to our students' benefits. RESOLUTION NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education directs the Superintendent to conduct a Span of Control assessment of Central Office Leadership and report findings to the Board at a public meeting no later than December 2, 2026.