Fiona M. Coomey

The meeting included a thank you to Scott Dollover and Melissa Santos for their time on the board. The board voted for the middle package of the Union Leader Ad. The last pieces of equipment for the recording room will be arriving soon. Plans for late summer and fall were discussed. A new gaming room for August was mentioned. Advisories will be every Friday, and at least one a month will be focused on SEL using the ChooseLove format. Summer work includes a new cleaning tool for the school to better sanitize the floors. The board voted on a new board member during the closed session.

The Board of Trustees meeting included discussions and decisions on several key areas. The bylaws were accepted as amended. There was a discussion regarding enrollment marketing, including potential advertising opportunities with the Union Leader and Rock 101, and the board allocated funds for ads in the Union Leader. WMUR's Back To School promotional ad was promoted on the school's Facebook page. The Treasurer's Report included numbers and enrollment data for grades 9-12. Updates were provided on the Marketing and Fundraising Committees, as well as the DOS. The Teacher Representative reported on new faculty adjustments, the rollout of Alma, the success of the Sophomore trip, and Student Government activities. The Facilities Committee reported that the pump in the art room had been replaced. During the executive session, the attorney retainer was approved, and a new board member, Fawkes Criss, was approved.

The meeting included acknowledging the passing of a Social Studies teacher. The Chair reported Pam Hodges and John Darah stepping down from the Board, and welcomed new member Steve Boisvert. The board reviewed by-laws updates and authorized the spending for new computers. Updates were made to the website. The board discussed numbers and enrollment, marketing committee plans for the fall, fundraising events, DOS updates including the marketing manual, Alma rollout, new cell phone policy, mentoring program, SEL Curriculum, and Advisory Schedule. The Board thanked Fiona Coomey and Susan Schweiger for their summer work.

The meeting included discussions regarding the need to purchase new laptops for staff and a reminder to submit board officer bios. The treasurer's report included enrollment numbers for the 2024-2025 school year and a budget discussion for the 2025-2026 school budget. Updates were provided on the marketing committee's spring push for enrollment, and the fundraising committee reported on lottery calendar sales. The DOS update covered laptop preparation for the SAT, upcoming NHSAS, prom, graduation, and the Alma onboarding process. The teacher representative highlighted the Seussical the Musical production, dance competition squad achievements, a visual art program invitation, and a successful music coffee house. The facilities committee noted an upcoming fire inspection. An executive session was held to discuss salaries and contracts, followed by a vote to accept the budget for 2025-2026.

The Board of Trustees meeting included discussions on various topics. The acquisition of Enterprise Bank by Rockland Trust was addressed, with assurances that operations would continue as is. New board officers were appointed, with Josh Breault as Vice Chair and Monica Corriveau as Treasurer. The treasurer's report and budget were reviewed, noting an enrollment of 105 students. Marketing committee updates covered teacher in-service and strategies for attracting 8th-grade students. Teacher reports highlighted successful events, fundraisers, and upcoming performances. Fundraising events, including the Flying Gravity Circus and a Murder Mystery Dinner, were discussed. Updates were provided on in-service programs, open-house events, and a planned switch from PowerSchool to Alma. Facility updates included repairs to the front door, staff bathroom, and boys' room sink.