Key Architect of High-School Redesign to Leave Portland Public Schools

By BETH SLOVIC
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Xavier Botana,
Superintendent Carole Smith
Portland School Board's final work session on the high-school redesign
Photo of Xavier Botana discussing the high-school redesign at Franklin High School in December.

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