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School committee approves Benjamin Allen as Montello assistant principal
Summary
The Lewiston School Committee unanimously approved Benjamin Allen for the assistant principal position at Montello Elementary School after a nomination and brief presentation by district staff; Allen spoke briefly and committee members voted to confirm.
The Lewiston School Committee unanimously approved the nomination of Benjamin Allen as assistant principal at Montello Elementary School during its June 2 meeting.
District staff introduced Allen and described his prior connection to Montello (student teaching there) and his teaching experience at Conners and Farwell. Benjamin Allen spoke to the committee and said he had served in Lewiston Public Schools in several roles over the past seven years and that he was "honored to be nominated" and excited to return to Montello.
Member Janet Bowden asked Allen where he currently taught; Allen said he was a first‑grade teacher at Conners. Bowden then moved to approve the nomination; the motion was seconded and the vote was unanimous.
Action recorded: motion to approve Benjamin Allen for assistant principal at Montello Elementary (motion moved by Member Bowden; second recorded in the meeting; outcome — approved, unanimous).
Why it matters: filling the assistant principal role completes Montello's leadership team before the next school year, and staff said Allen's prior experience and school connection were strengths.
What's next: Allen will assume the assistant principal role at Montello; district HR will finalize employment details and onboarding.
