Lewiston Public Schools superintendent seeks community feedback on four strategic goals

The Lewiston Public Schools superintendent presented four draft district goals and solicited public feedback at a community meeting, outlining priorities on graduation rates, standardized academic performance in math and reading, trauma‑informed school environments and expanded community engagement.

The superintendent said the draft goals were pared down from earlier, larger lists so the district could focus resources and monitor progress. "One of the fears of a goal‑making process is you miss things because you want to have specific targets," the superintendent said, adding that an opposing risk is having "so many goals that nothing started and improved upon." The superintendent described a process of table‑based review and a forthcoming public survey to gather additional input.

Why it matters: the superintendent presented preliminary cost and timeline estimates that would affect district budgeting and partnerships. The packet reviewed at the meeting included line items such as $1.5 million per year estimated for credit recovery and tutoring build‑out, $1 million for mental health…