A $40M deficit is pretty severe. How many district employees are able to track when and how money is spent? I am reminded of a former superintendent of my hometown, who stole $800k over the course of several years and lost most of it gambling before anyone noticed.

$40M deficit forces Portland Public Schools to consider deep cuts and job losses
Portland Public Schools is facing a significant budget shortfall with layoffs looming for the 2025-2026 school year.
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