Public commenters and teachers press Lewiston school committee for clearer minutes, quicker reforms and student voice

Public commenters and a current teacher urged the Lewiston Public Schools School Committee on March 3 to tighten transparency around consent‑agenda materials, adopt measurable multi‑year educational goals and take faster action to relieve staff stress as the district prepares its budget.

Matthew d Eegren, a Ward 4 resident, told the committee that minutes for previous meetings appeared to omit business documents and said the public could not tell what the committee had voted on. “This is called transparency, people. Please and thank you,” he said, asking the committee to amend past minutes and ensure future minutes reflect what members voted on.

Luke Jensen, a Ward 2 resident…