Meanwhile, more schools come back with alarming results.
Dr. David Bangsberg returns to Portland to be the founding dean of the new school of public health.
The school board is considering asking voters to approve a $750 million bond measure in November.
Smith made the announcement in a letter to the Portland Schools community.
Three incidents in two days.
Meanwhile, state legislators say they will help districts find money to test for lead.
With many schools districts disclosing that it's been years since they tested, or have never tested, a mandate may be coming.
Carole Smith emails parents and staff on Saturday, accepting responsibility for what has happened.
Move followed tests showing elevated levels of lead and radon. District also hires firm to conduct investigation into who knew what when.
Willamette Week obtained a list showing high levels of lead at 47 different schools dating back to 2010.
Superintendent apologizes for not following protocol.
Lincoln High School's Constitution Team wins sixth national title; third in five years. Portland schools have now won five in a row.
One building. Two schools. Portland says this building is part of the city's future.
One of Grant Magazine's editors-in-chief talks about the need to talk. HS publication just honored AGAIN as one of the best in the country.
Proposal keeps recently hired staff, adds more teachers, focuses on literacy, has money for implementing boundary changes.
Ahead of public hearing, Superintendent Carole Smith releases her recommendations
Yet more changes as the district moves closer to a final plan.
Summer vacation is a few months away. See which dates you need to mark on your calendar in the meantime.