In response to a report recommending new steps to combat poverty, Lewiston School Committee agreed Monday to focus on city’s youngest residents.
Lewiston School Committee
Long-awaited Lewiston poverty report urges focus on city’s youngest children
Panel to present recommendations at Monday’s School Committee session.
After considering surge in COVID-19 cases, Lewiston board rejects motion to close schools
Members agreed that a decision to go to fully remote instruction would likely have to be made sometime in the near future.
Audit shows potential cost-savings in Lewiston special education program
A national education consultant presented the findings to the School Committee this week.
Lewiston School Committee approves Jake Langlais as superintendent
Jake Langlais, who has served as interim superintendent since July 15, was unanimously approved to lead the district at Monday evening’s meeting.
Petition asks Lewiston School Committee member to step down
The document was presented the night of a vote to cap the number of police officers in schools.
Lewiston School Committee completes investigation into employee misconduct
The School Committee held nine executive sessions over the summer on personnel matters, including a four-hour session Monday night.
Lewiston School Committee narrowly backs hybrid learning model
The committee, following hours of discussion, approved a hybrid model, which will allow students to return in-person for two days a week and learn remotely for the other three days.
Lewiston School Committee delays start of school until Sept. 14
The committee voted 5-4 on Monday night for a hybrid teaching model that will have students splitting time between in-person and remote learning.
Lewiston council appoints Elgin Physic to vacant School Committee seat
Physic, a Maine State Police trooper and youth coach, will replace former School Committee Chairwoman Monique Roy, who resigned July 12.