Portland schools have created a commission to search for more efficient ways to save the school district money.
The Enrollment and Facility Study Commission says a new proposal that includes merging Portland and Deering schools would result in a one-time savings of $2.8 million. WGME-TV reports a public hearing for the recommendation is set for Tuesday evening at Casco Bay High School.
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School officials said the merger would combine Portland High School and Deering High School for grades 10 to 12, and one of the high schools would convert to a junior high school for grades seven to nine.
Casco Bay High School would remain the same under the merger plan.