Lewiston Public Schools School Committee Meeting 8/3/2026

The Lewiston Public Schools School Committee held a meeting on August 3, 2026, focusing on various operational and policy matters. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a field trip request to the Colleges of Fenway in Boston and a motion to allow middle school football games to be scheduled on Sundays if no other days are available, which was approved unanimously. The committee also voted to join the Maine Municipal Association Workers Compensation Fund to reduce costs, with an estimated annual savings of $300,000. Additionally, the meeting covered budgetary and grant-related updates, including a $540,000 multi-year grant supporting student re-entry programs and ongoing efforts to secure further collaborative grants. Policy discussions addressed the school committee meeting calendar adjustments to accommodate election cycles and the need to amend related policies. The committee also reviewed extensive professional development initiatives, truancy and safety strategies, and grading policies, with plans to revisit grading policy changes in future meetings. A contract agreement from negotiations was noted as forthcoming for approval. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter executive session to discuss a personnel matter.