LEWISTON — An informational meeting on the June 14 ballot question to build a $49.7 million elementary school will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, at Longley Elementary School. Topics will include the school’s site, size, educational program, building schedule and costs. Superintendent Bill Webster will give the introduction, followed by presentations by […]
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Recreation site needed before new Lewiston school is built
LEWISTON — The June 14 referendum on the proposed new Lewiston elementary school is still on, but if approved, construction could be delayed because of government red tape, Superintendent Bill Webster said Wednesday. During a special School Committee meeting, Webster said it had come to light that in 1978, the city received a $150,000 federal […]
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Lewiston councilors warn bigger school budget must be spent wisely
LEWISTON — The City Council and a few taxpayers gave mixed reactions Monday night to a larger proposed school budget. The majority of councilors said they’d support a larger budget. A few qualified that by saying they’ll first need to be convinced by teachers that it’s necessary. The current fiscal year budget is $64.7 million. […]
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Lewiston: More students equals bigger budget proposal
What you need to know What’s the proposed budget and its impact? The Lewiston School Department preliminary budget is $69.9 million, a 7.8 percent increase. Superintendent Bill Webster thinks these numbers will go down. Property taxes are estimated increase 3.9 percent, or $58.50 more a year for a home assessed at $150,000. Why is it […]
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Lewiston urged to separate city, school HR operation
LEWISTON — Councilors were urged Tuesday by city and school officials to end a combined Lewiston human resources department because personnel operations are too different. “Consolidation for consolidation’s sake itself does not save money,” Superintendent Bill Webster told city councilors Tuesday. “What it can result in is someone being beholden to two masters and not doing any […]
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Lewiston ponders early-release Wednesdays
LEWISTON — A decision to add two teacher workshop days to next year’s calendar was tabled Monday night as officials weighed the need for more professional development for teachers and reducing class time for students. A decision won’t be made until after Superintendent Bill Webster polls parents and teachers, and after the subject is discussed […]
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Lewiston opts for permanent expansion for Farwell Elementary
LEWISTON — A discussion about adding six classrooms to Farwell Elementary School focused more on enrollment Tuesday night than on how the new classrooms would look. Lewiston city councilors ultimately chose a pricier, $2.3 million option to alleviate crowding in Lewiston schools, voting to build a permanent addition closer to Farwell’s current building rather than […]
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Lewiston School Committee approves 6-class modular at Farwell Elementary
LEWISTON — The Lewiston School Committee on Monday night unanimously approved a six-classroom modular at Farwell Elementary School for the fall of 2016. Martel Elementary School teacher Erin Breau said she had 29 students in her sixth-grade class last week. On Monday, one more came in. Lewiston’s student population — which seems to grow daily […]
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Lewiston School Committee: Handy seeks re-election to Ward 4
LEWISTON — Jim Handy announced he’s seeking re-election to the Ward 4 seat on the School Committee. He is being challenged by parent Benjamin Martin in the Nov. 3 election. “The knowledge I have of federal, state and local educational policy will be essential at this pivotal time,” Handy said, “and it will allow me […]
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Lewiston hires more teachers to create smaller classes
LEWISTON — Ecstatic about hiring two new teachers to reduce class sizes in kindergarten and first grade, Farwell Elementary School Principal Althea Walker is interviewing teacher candidates this week. “I am so excited to get those two positions,” Walker said. “That will allow teachers to work in much smaller groups.” The School Committee on Monday […]