Regional School District No. 4 Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Board conducted elections for new officers, including the Chairman, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer. Student representatives provided updates on activities at John Winthrop Middle School and Valley Regional High School. The meeting included public comment on topics such as classroom screen use, cell phone bans, AI in classrooms, and concerns regarding e-bike usage and bullying. The Board discussed donations, school naming policies, and received updates on academic improvement plans, including Smarter Balanced and SAT performance data. Presentations were given on enrollment trends, staffing analysis, and class size policies. Additionally, the Board reviewed recommendations for an energy audit and building management upgrades, and updates were provided on field renovation projects and various committee work.
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The meeting included reports from the Superintendent on district visioning and academic goals for the upcoming year. The boards approved a new paraeducator labor contract for 2026-2029 and adopted the regular meeting calendar for 2027. Presentations were provided regarding 2026-2027 K-12 teaching and learning initiatives and a review of purposeful technology and screen time usage within the school district. Additionally, the policy committee successfully oversaw the approval of one revised policy and conducted the first reading of two further administrative policies.
Sep 3, 2026·Board meeting
Regional School District No. 4 Board of Education Regular Meeting
The board meeting focused on several key items, including a public comment requesting budget funds for school dishwashers. The Superintendent provided updates on student technology use policies, potential land acquisition by the Town of Deep River, the status of the Facilities Director search, and progress with the District Management Group for visioning. Financial reports were reviewed, including the end-of-year status and capital projects update. The board voted to engage MahoneySabol as the auditor for the upcoming fiscal year. Additionally, presentations were delivered on student achievement data for both the middle and high schools, alongside discussions regarding potential HVAC projects and future strategic goals.
