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School committee approves $4.4 million ESEA application
Summary
The Lewiston School Committee voted 6-0 to approve the district's FY27 ESEA application seeking $4.4 million in combined Title funding; the application funds school-level intervention positions, district projects and enrichment programs and now goes to the state for review.
The Lewiston School Committee voted 6-0 on July 29 to approve the district's fiscal year 2027 ESEA application, which combines Title 1, Title 2, Title 3 and Title 4 funding into a single request for roughly $4,400,000.
"So we're looking to secure $4,400,000 for Lewiston if you have all, you know, all of the titles combined," said Jenny Darigan, the district federal program coordinator for Lewiston Public Schools, during the presentation. Member Luke Jensen moved to approve the application; Member Janet Bowden seconded the motion.
The motion passed on a roll-call vote. Councilor Scott Harriman, Member Linnea Hawkins, Member Elizabeth Eames, Member Janet Bowden, Member Luke Jensen and Chair Phoenix McLaughlin each voted yes; the clerk announced the motion passed 6 to 0.
Darigan told the committee the single application bundles detailed projects, measurable goals and the scope of work for district and school-level activities. She said the district submits the application to the state in July and expects approved projects to begin in September after state review and any required refinements.
The committee did not debate amendments to the application during the meeting. The presentation and vote do not themselves award funds; the state must complete its review and approve the district's proposed uses before spending can begin.
