Joshua Forkey

The election session covered the results for School Board positions and several warrant articles. Key items voted on included the adoption of open enrollment provisions, the approval of the operating budget, the ratification of a collective bargaining agreement for educational support staff, and authorization for a potential special meeting. Additionally, voters addressed the funding and establishment of several capital reserve funds intended for facility maintenance, technology, food service equipment, and the future renovation or construction of an elementary school.

The board convened to conduct business, which included entering into a non-public session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (c) to address matters that would adversely affect an individual's reputation if discussed publicly. During the non-public session, the board discussed the evaluation of the superintendent before concluding the meeting with an adjournment.

The Deliberative Session and Election focused on several warrant articles, including the appropriation of the operating budget, the funding of capital reserve funds for equipment and facilities maintenance, and the approval of collective bargaining agreements. Discussions also included the installation of a solar energy system. The Election session finalized the voting on these warrant articles and confirmed the results for the election of school board members.

The meeting includes a public hearing to discuss the expenditure of up to $20,000 from the Technology Capital Reserve Fund for upgrading the wireless system at Iber Holmes Gove Middle School. Business agenda items cover a variety of topics, including updates on youth programs, collective bargaining agreement corrections and signing for RESS, School Board PELRB petition, grading policies for middle and high schools, assistant principal work days, revisions to the academic calendar, and shared resources committee membership. Additionally, the board will review new or revised policies regarding student transportation, video/audio surveillance, background investigations, and food service management, as well as schedule a board/admin retreat and review monthly financial updates.

The meeting includes student recognition for high honors and principal list achievements, alongside reports from student representatives and school principals. Key discussion topics involve the results of a youth risk behavior survey, staff nominations and resignations, the establishment of a graduation date for the high school, and updates regarding behavioral health, safety, and facilities. The board also plans to conduct a non-public session.