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SCRIPT/CHECKLIST FOR NON-PUBLIC SESSIONS & MINUTES 2025-26

THE NEWPORT SCHOOL BOARD

MINUTES OF NON-PUBLIC SESSION DATE: q Itt asm
Issue/s # boll -A 3 \\¢ ») (If more than one issue to be discussed in same non-public)

Members Present:

1, Melissa Mitdhles 2. extn Saye

7. 8.

Motion to enter Nonpublic Session made by c ’essica Pac Yar
seconded by Verto Sayer

Specific Statutory Reason cited as foundation for the nonpublic session:

____91-A:3, Il (a): The dismissal, promotion, or compensation of any public employee or
the disciplining of such employee, or the investigation of any charges against him or her,
unless the employee affected (1) has a right to a public meeting, and (2) requests that
the meeting be open, in which case the request shall be granted.

91-A:3, II(b): The hiring of any person as a public employee.

___91-A:3, II(c): Matters which, if discussed in public, would likely adversely affect the
reputation of any person, other than a member of this board, unless such person
requests an open meeting. This exemption shall extend to include any application for
assistance or tax abatement or waiver of a fee, fine or other levy, if based on inability to
pay or poverty of the applicant.

91-A:3, II(d): Consideration of the acquisition, sale or lease of real or personal
property which, if discussed in public, would likely benefit a party or parties whose
interests are adverse to those of the general community.

___91-A:3, II(e): Consideration or negotiation of pending claims or litigation which has
been threatened in writing or filed by or against this board or any subdivision thereof, or
by or against any member thereof because of his or her membership therein, until the
claim or litigation has been fully adjudicated or otherwise settled.


Vv 91-A:3, II(i): Consideration of matters relating to the preparation for and the
carrying out of emergency functions, including training to carry out such functions,
developed by local or state safety officials that are directly intended to thwart a deliberate
act that is intended to result in widespread or severe damage to property or widespread
injury or loss of life.

91-A:3,Il (k): Consideration by school board of entering into a student or pupil
tuition contract authorized by RSA 194 or RSA 195-A, which, if discussed in public,
would likely benefit a party or parties whose interests are adverse to those of the
general public or of district that is considering a contract, including any meeting between
the school boards, or committees thereof, involved in the negotiations. (Additional
language in statute for final votes.]

91-A:3,I (I): Consideration of legal advice provided by legal counsel, either in
writing or orally, to one or more members of the public body, even where legal counsel is
not present.

91-A:3,lI (m): Consideration of whether to disclose minutes of a nonpublic session
due to a change in circumstances under paragraph II. However, any vote on whether to

disclose minutes shall take place in public session.

Roll Call vote to enter nonpublic session:

1.Mie\issa Mhiciniee Qn 2 Yreka Sayer
3, Nessa Vana On 4 Dac \ Dores: YN

Pause public meeting recording (if applicable).
Entered nonpublic session @ e ‘Cho am/pm)
a)
Discussion regarding Issue #1 |-13 i) began @_©3' \4 am/pm.

NON-PUBLIC MINUTES Board members present:

1. Nlahssa Mitoniec 2. era Saye

Other persons present during nonpublic session (necessary personnel only):



1. Ecic Peery 2, Focess Racsdel\

3. 4.

Identification of subject matter discussed and final actions taken/decisions made.
(All actions or decisions must reflect how each member voted (e.g.. roll call/unanimous
vote (91-A:3. Ill), & the first and second of every motion 91-A:2, Il):

See AciYianal

Discussion on Issue ended @i Sla.mipim.)

Motion to leave nonpublic session and return to public session by| ¥ \e\ \ssal ;
seconded by Dace \\_ (Reflect how each voted)

1. Masea Miele On 2. Yer tin Savio YN
3. \essioa Vacvad\ Gn 4Dacm \\ Sires ON

Re-start public meeting recording (if applicable).

Public session reconvened at a.m./p.m. oat

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Minutes and decisions reached in nonpublic ses: ions shall be publicly disclosed
within 72 hours of the meeting unless sealed by 2/3 of the members present.

INUTES Under RSA 91-A:3, Ill. Minutes of proceedings in
t and the record of all actions shall be promptly made
available for public inspection, pt as provided in this section. Minutes and decisions
reached in nonpublic session shall be publicly disclosed within 72 hours of the meeting,
unless, by recorded vote of 2/3 of the mbers present, taken in public session, it is
determined that divulgence of the information.likely would affect adversely the reputation
of any nat a member of this board, or render the proposed action of the
board ineffective, or pertain to terrorism. In the event of such circumstances,
information may be withheld until, in the opinion of a majority of members, the
aforesaid circumstances no longer apply.

“SEALING” NON-PUBLIC
nonpublic sessions shall be k


Not Applicable

Motion made to seal these minutes Desseaca VACk acGhdetinitety or for >

years, because publication would:

_____ Affect adversely the reputation of any person other than a member of this board
____ Render a proposed action ineffective

____Pertains to preparation or carrying out of actions regarding terrorism

NOTE: If sealing regarding a discussion under 91-A:3, II(m), minutes must be unsealed
(disclosed) as soon as practicable after the transaction has closed or the public body has
decided not to proceed with the transaction.

Roll Call Vote to seal minutes:

iMerssa Rbk ler On 2. Yasin Sane Qn
3, Sessa Vaov Accel Qn 4 Dacco\\ res On
5. NAY) Miceiny

Motion to Seal (Requires 2/3 Voté): PASSED / DID NOT PASS (circle one)

The following information to be recorded in the Sealed Minutes Log: (a) name of public
body; (b) date, time and location of meeting; (c) start and end time of NP session; (d)
grounds under 91-A:3, II to enter NP; (e) basis for sealing minutes; (f) date minutes
sealed; (g) date/period, if any, given in motion to seal for review of minutes (w/in 9 years
10 mos.) to be unsealed; (h) date, if any, of a subsequent decision to unseal the minutes.

Even if Non-Public Minutes are sealed, the Public Minutes must include the Motion to

Enter (with the basis(es), as well as the Motion to Seal (and basis), with roll call votes for
each.

These minutes recorded by: Ni \ \ y Moo Qrny

Approved by:

» eeses Uavacd 4 4. DAKO Zacks

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