Howard C. Reiche Community School

166 Brackett St. - Portland ME - 04102
Type of autonomy arrangement: Innovative Public Schools
Basic Profile

Opened In

2011

Grades

K through 5

Environment

Urban

Type

District
Autonomies

Program

Determine learning program
Set school-level policy
Determine professional development
Determine authorizer assessments
Determine state assessments

Personnel

Select colleagues
Evaluate colleagues
Transfer or terminate colleagues
Determine tenure policy
Select leaders

Administrative

Determine school budget
Set staff pattern
Determine compensation
Determine teacher workday
Set schedule
Teacher Authority Is...
De Jure and De Facto

The school board approved a school proposal that outlined their proposed governance structure: the school can have a team of lead teachers (instead of a principal), who will represent the school on the district’s Administrative Team. De facto teachers make decisions in the areas indicated. Reiche teachers are also currently seeking approval from the state department of education as an Innovative Public School.

About the Learning Program

Our learning program follows district initiatives and includes differentiated instruction across all subject areas to accommodate our diverse learners.

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