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June 16, 2026 Minutes (Not Yet Approved)

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Monadnock Regional School District (MRSD) 
School Board Meeting Minutes 
June 16, 2026 (Not Yet Approved) 
MRMHS Library, Swanzey, NH 
 
School Board Members Present: Kristen Noonan, Edmond LaPlante, Brian Bohannon, Lisa 
Steadman, Rachel Vogt, Hannah Blood, Scott Peters, Gina Carraro and Christina Pierce. Absent: 
Melissa Diven, Jennifer Strimbeck, Betty Tatro and Unassigned from Fitzwilliam.  
 
Administration Present: J. Rathbun, Superintendent, Lisa Spencer, Assistant Superintendent 
and L. Spencer, Assistant Superintendent.   
 
1. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER at 7:00 PM: S. Peters opened the meeting at 7:00 PM.  
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS: There were no public comments.  
3. NON-PUBLIC SESSIONS under RSA 91-A: II  
 
a.  
(l) 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. MOTION: K. Noonan MOVED to enter into Non-Public Session under RSA 91-A: II 
(l) 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. SECOND: R. Vogt. 
VOTE: 8.937/0/0/4.063. Motion passes. G. Carraro leaves the meeting.  
 
4. RETURN TO PUBLIC SESSION: MOTION: K. Noonan MOVED to SEAL the June 16, 
2026 Non-Public Meeting Minutes (l) for 10 years until June 16, 2036. SECOND: C. Pierce. 
VOTE: 8.731/0/0/4.269. Motion passes.   
 
5. MATTERS FOR INFORMATION & DISCUSSION:  
a.  
Sale of Cutler School-Process update Fin/Rac Recommendation: H. Blood 
explained that the Fin/Fac Committee would recommend either in no particular order to invest 
the funds or support a SAU project. The committee does not support returning the funds to the 
taxpayers from the sale of the Cutler School. It was commented that the SAU Project is a priority 
for the employees. B. Bohannan would invest the funds for the SAU. He cannot see the 
taxpayers supporting a bond. J.Morin commented that there will be additional interest from the 
elementary school renovation project. S.Peters would like to combine the 2 recommendations 
from the Fin/Fac Committee and develop a presentation to the Budget Committee.   
b. 
2025 School Profile (for colleges): L. Spencer presented the School Profiles. 
This information is sent to every school that asks for a transcript.  
c. 
2026 NHSBA Delegate Assembly: L.Steadman explained the Delegate 
Assembly process to the new members. S.Peters explained each year we send a member to the 
Delegate Assembly. The member will vote by the will of the Board. Do we want to submit a 
resolution? The Board will not submit a resolution. 
 
 

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           d. 
Policy Motions 1st Read: 
1. IHCD/LEB: Advanced Course Work/Advanced Placement Courses  
2. FEH: Supervision of Construction, Clerk of the Works/Project Manager 
3. EHLB: Subpoenas Involving District Students, Officials, Employees and/or      
Records 
4. GCCAD: Leave for Uniformed Service Members or Their Spouses 
5. IC: School Year and School Year Calendar 
6. JF: Enrollment and Enrollment Capacities: K. Noonan explained that the 
Policy Committee is presenting the six policies for a first read. The committee is 
reviewing these policies first due to the new legislation from the Fall Bulletin.  
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MATTERS THAT REQUIRE BOARD ACTION  
 
a. 
Call for Resolutions: The Board is not submitting a resolution this year.  
 
b. 
Annual Approval of Data Governance Plan: The Data Governance Plan was 
presented to the Board. J. Rathbun explained there are no changes, we are in full compliance and 
have the strongest data governance in NH. MOTION: K. Noonan MOVED to mark Policy 
EHAB as reviewed as of 6/16/26. SECOND: H. Blood. VOTE:  8.731/0/0/4.269. Motion 
passes.  
c. 
Authorize Weekly AP Checks & Manifest Signatures: J. Morin explained that 
Panda e-signature is okay with the Auditors but the policy will have to be changed first. It would 
be fine for next year if the policy is changed. MOTION: K. Noonan MOVED to authorize any 
three of the following Board Members to sign the manifest as needed between 6/17/26 and 
8/30/26 specifically: K. Noonan, H. Blood, B. Tatro and R. Vogt. SECOND: H. Blood. VOTE: 
8.731/0/0/4.269. Motion passes.  
   
d. 
Authorize Superintendent to hire certified staff until the 1st Sept. Meeting: 
MOTION: to authorize the Superintendent to hire certified staff until 9/1/26 without seeking 
Board approval. SECOND: C.Pierce VOTE: 8.731/0/0/4.269. Motion passes.  
 
e. 
Last Meeting to leverage Unallocated Funds: J.Morin explained that there will 
be about $500,000.00. There are 2 requests for use of the funds  
 
 
i. 
Wrestling Mats: L.Steadman is recommending wrestling mats for the 
wrestling team. The cost of the mats are $7,000. The group is asking for $7000 because the 
parents of the wrestlers raised the remaining amount. MOTION: H. Blood MOVED to 
encumber unexpended funds to purchase wrestling mats in the amount of $7000. SECOND: L. 
Steadman. DISCUSSION: L. Steadman explained the mats are very old, it is a safety issue and 
the new pads will take up less space. VOTE: 8.731/0/0/4.269. Motion passes.   
 
 
ii. 
Any Other Specific Quotes Presented by Administration: The 
administration is recommending that the gym and auditorium get painted since it has been a 
number of years since it had been done and to re-pad the gym. The painting will cost $52,860 
and the re-padding will cost $13,385. MOTION: H. Blood. MOVED to encumber unexpended 
funds to paint the MRMHS gymnasium and the auditorium in the amount of $52,860 and for re-
padding of the gym in the amount of $13,385. SECOND: L. Steadman. VOTE: 8.731/0/0/4.269. 
Motion passes.  
  
f. 
Appoint a member to the Safety Committee: S. Peters appointed L. Steadman 
to the Safety Committee.  

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g. 
Donation: J. Rathbun explained an organization has made a donation in the 
amount of $4000 to help families pay off their lunch bills at MTC. MOTION: K. Noonan 
MOVED to accept the donation of $4000 to pay off MTC student lunch debt. SECOND: 
L.Steadman VOTE: 8.731/0/0/4.269. Motion passes.  
h.  
* Approve the Consent Agenda: June 2, 2026 Public and Non-Public Meeting 
Minutes, transfers and the Manifest $3,679,831.09: MOTION: K. Noonan MOVED to 
approve the June 2, 2026 Public and Non-Public Meeting Minutes,  the following budget 
transfers: a request from J. Morin in the amount of $50,000 from the library para salary and 
benefits lines and the SRO Reimbursement line to the Adm Assistant salary and benefits line, a 
request from J. Morin in the amount of $56,800 from the MTC Spec ed.. para salary and benefits 
lines to the MTC reg. Ed. salaries and benefits lines, MTC stipends line, MTC substitutes line, 
MTC PK benefits lines and MTC Reading salary line and Reading retirement lines, a request 
from J. Morin in the amount of $34,100 from the MTC library para health line, MTC Adm 
Dental Ins line, MTC copier lease line, MTC Adm. supplies line and Cutler Custodial health line 
to the MTC electricity line, a request from J. Morin in the amount of $51,600 from the Cutler 
admin. Benefits lines, Cutler Custodial Salaries lines, Cutler Bldg Repair & Maintenance to the 
Cutler Reg. Ed. salary and benefits lines, Cutler Substitute line Cutler Reg. Ed. benefits lines, a 
request from J. Morin in the amount of $11,400 from the Troy health services health ins. and 
dental ins. to the Troy Guidance Health ins. line, a request from J. Morin in the amount of 
$28,200 from the Troy Custodial Health benefits lines and Troy propane bottled gas line to the 
Emerson Electricity line and the Manifest in the amount of $ 3,679,831.09. SECOND: C. Pierce. 
VOTE: 8.731/0/0/4.269. Motion passes.  
7. SETTING NEXT MEETING’S AGENDA: 
a. 
July 21, 2026 
 
i. 
Approve Policy DFA 
 
ii. 
Approve Policy JLDBB 
 
iii. 
Approve Instructional Plan 
 
iv. 
Approval Student Tuition Rate 
 
v. 
Review Minutes/Motions from Budget Committee (6/23 Meeting) 
 
8. PUBLIC COMMENTS: There were no public comments. 
 
9. MOTION TO ADJOURN: MOTION: K. Noonan MOVED to adjourn the meeting at 9:01 
PM. SECOND: R. Vogt. VOTE: 8.731/0/0/4.269. Motion passes.  
 
 
Respectfully submitted, 
 
Laura L. Aivaliotis 
 Recording Secretary  
 
 
VOTING KEY:Yes/No/Abstain/Absent