oc-2026-03-09-minutes.pdf (71 KB)
The Operations Committee approved January 15, 2026 minutes via motion. The committee voted 5-0 to move six action items to the Joint Board agenda for March 30, including Joint Board reorganization, NHSBA training, the superintendent evaluation for non-public discussion, and a finance report. Two policy second reads were included. Regarding nominations, one position is contingent on receiving a donation from "the Brook," which requires a public hearing anticipated for the May Joint Board meeting. Lacey Fowler moved to advance the agenda items, seconded by Becky Burdick. Future meetings are set for March 30, May 11, and May 27, 2026. The committee entered non-public session at 5:43 p.m. to discuss the superintendent's contract and two nominations before adjourning at 5:54 p.m. Source: https://go.boarddocs.com/nh/sau21/Board.nsf/files/DU2H94475837/$file/oc-2026-03-09-minutes.pdf
Unofficial Until Approved by the Committee SAU21 Operations Committee (Monday, March 9, 2026) Generated by Rhonda Evans on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 Members present Nicole Cico, Gisela Manna, Becky Burdick, Lacey Fowler, Hilary Brown Superintendent Meredith Nadeau Meeting called to order at 5:37 PM 1. Call to Order Procedural: A. Call to Order Chairperson Nicole Cico called the meeting to order at 5:37 PM 2. Approval of Minutes Action, Minutes: A. January 15, 2026 Meeting Motion to approve the minutes of the January 15, 2026, Operations Committee meeting. Motion by Becky Burdick, second by Lacey Fowler. Final Resolution: Motion Passed Yes: Nicole Cico, Becky Burdick, Lacey Fowler Abstain: Gisela Manna, Hilary Brown 3. Action Items (Recommendations) Information, Action (Consent): A. Joint Board Reorganization The annual reorganization of the Joint Board will occur following the March election and will be Chaired by a Winnacunnet School Board member per policy BDA. Resolution: Motion to move forward all action items (A-F) to the Joint Board agenda for the March 30th meeting. Action, Action (Consent): B. Policies - Second Read and Adoption The four (4) policies were previously reviewed as a first read. Resolution: Motion to move forward all action items (A-F) to the Joint Board agenda for the March 30th meeting. Discussion, Information, Action (Consent): C. NHSBA Training NHSBA attorneys Barrett Christina and Will Phillips will be present at beginning of meeting. Resolution: Motion to move forward all action items (A-F) to the Joint Board agenda for the March 30th meeting. Information, Action (Consent): D. Superintendent Evaluation Nicole Cico and Lacey Fowler just reviewed the evaluation with Superintendent. The full document will be included in Joint Board agenda for non-public discussion. Resolution: Motion to move forward all action items (A-F) to the Joint Board agenda for the March 30th meeting. Reports, Action (Consent): E. Finance Report Resolution: Motion to move forward all action items (A-F) to the Joint Board agenda for the March 30th meeting. Information, Action (Consent): F. Nominations There will be two nominations for non-public discussion. One position will be contingent upon receiving the donation from the Brook. The donation will require a public hearing and is anticipated for the May Joint Board meeting. Resolution: Motion to move forward all action items (A-F) to the Joint Board agenda for the March 30th meeting. Motion to move forward all action items (A-F) to the Joint Board agenda for the March 30th meeting. Motion by Lacey Fowler, second by Becky Burdick. Final Resolution: Motion Passed Yes: Nicole Cico, Gisela Manna, Becky Burdick, Lacey Fowler, Hilary Brown 4. Future Meetings Information: A. SAU21 Joint Board Meeting - Monday, March 30, 2026 Information: B. SAU21 Operations Committee - Monday, May 11, 2026 Information: C. SAU21 Joint Board Meeting - Wednesday, May 27, 2026 5. Non-Public under RSA 91-A:3 (a-e). Action: A. Roll Call to enter Non-Public Session under RSA 91-A:3 II (a-m). Motion to enter non-public session under RSA 91-A:3 II (a) at 5:43 p.m. Motion by Becky Burdick, second by Gisela Manna. Final Resolution: Motion Passed Yes: Nicole Cico, Gisela Manna, Becky Burdick, Lacey Fowler, Hilary Brown Additional persons present during non-public in addition to the five (5) committee members included Superintendent Meredith Nadeau and Recording Secretary Rhonda Evans. Discussion: B. Administrative Contract - The committee discussed the Superintendent's contract. Discussion: C. Nominations - The committee discussed the two (2) nominations. 6. Resume Public Meeting Action, Procedural: A. Resume Public Meeting after Non-Public Session. Motion to end the non-public session and resume the public meeting at 5:53. Motion by Becky Burdick, second by Gisela Manna. Final Resolution: Motion Passed Yes: Nicole Cico, Gisela Manna, Becky Burdick, Lacey Fowler, Hilary Brown 7. Adjourn Action, Procedural: A. Adjourn Motion to adjourn at 5:54 PM. Motion by Lacey Fowler, second by Gisela Manna. Final Resolution: Motion Passed Yes: Nicole Cico, Gisela Manna, Becky Burdick, Lacey Fowler, Hilary Brown