DRAFT 09102026 School Board Minutes .docx (1).pdf
The White Mountains Regional School Board approved August 13, 2026 minutes unanimously and the manifest with one abstention. Among personnel actions, the Board unanimously approved mentor and co-curricular nominations for 2026-2027, a leave of absence for Jacquelyn Cantin, and resignations from Jared Prince and Jeffrey Carty. Financially, the Board authorized purchases including a Scag lawn mower up to $13,400 from the Athletic Fields Capital Reserve Fund and a robotic kit expenditure up to $7,500 from the CTE Capital Reserve Fund for a Career Exposition. They also accepted $5,700 in grant funds for the Robotics Program. Superintendent Scott provided enrollment figures as of September 4. Board members scheduled upcoming dates: a School Funding meeting on September 29 and Personnel negotiations to commence on September 24. The Board authorized the Superintendent and Finance Director to handle a bequest from the Nauseda Estate for student scholarships. Source: https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2001/Wmrsd/4c3b7303-45c9-4059-8f42-de8b72fb0ddc/DRAFT-09102026-School-Board-Minutes-.docx-%281%29.pdf?disposition=inline
DRAFT School Administrative Unit # 36 School Board Meeting Minutes White Mountains Regional School Board September 10, 2026 White Mountains Regional Middle High School Whitefield, NH 5:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Board Members Present: A. Adair, J. Akerman, C. Fountain, T. Giles, R. Loiacono, B. Jellison, C. Schmidt-Student Board Member. Board Members Absent: K. vanBergen-Buteau Administrators Present - R. Scott, M. Wadsworth, G. Brown, J. Noyes FLAG SALUTE Consent agenda - Approval of the Minutes Moved by: B. Jellison Seconded by: C. Fountain To approve the of Minutes of (8/13/2026) Motion carried-Unanimous Consent agenda - Approval of the Manifest Moved by: C. Fountain Seconded by: A. Adair Motion carried-1 abstained Public Comment opened at 5:31 pm and will remain open for 30 minutes Charles Schmidt, Student School Board Member - was sworn in and gave the school board a report with sports highlights, Freshman Orientation, a homecoming update, Senior Rock update and a presentation, including members of the Senior leadership team, for a proposal on Senior Parking spots, and why they would like to have them. The students and Board members had discussion around the proposal. Charles mentioned the production Grease that the School will be putting on this year. Superintendent’s Report: Mr. Scott had provided the Board with a written report and he highlighted school opening-the first couple of weeks. Mr. Scott provided enrollment information based on numbers as of September 4, 2026. Bob asked Mr. Scott to look into how many new families we have had moved in.Legal updates including electioneering rules, SAU Budget Hearing requirement, no-trespass. Outdoor industry expo Tuesday, September 15, 2026 8-1:30. Mr. Kelly, former WMRHS Principal, shared two wall hangings with SAU 36 from the 1800’s. New hires from August: Sharen Robertson, WES, Title I, Joshua Finkle, WMRMHS Physical Education, Kathleen Shastany, WES, Part- time, temporary Cook. 1 | Page School Board Meeting 9/10/2026 DRAFT Adam asked for a quick update of how Mr. Scott feels the 7/8 transition is going. DLT Goals committees will create measures on how they will meet objectives. Director of Finance Report- Melisa Wadsworth- Ms. Wadsworth will have reports for the next meeting. The next meeting will include the discussion on what the Board would expect for the budget. Bob made a reminder of the School Funding meeting WMRSD will host September 29, 2026 at 6:00 pm. Messaging will be sent next week. COMMITTEE REPORTS ● Ed. Programming/Curriculum (first meeting of month) (Adair, vanBergen-Buteau)-proposed new schedule during the day rather than evenings ● Facilities (third Wednesday of the month) (Adair, Akerman, Fountain) -meet next week in person. Gary Brown came forward with a quick update on the boiler project, lawn mower update which is on the agenda. James asked Gary to work on a plan for a safe environment for the maintenance department and develop a warrant article to be presented at the Budget hearing for a March vote. Ben proposed that Gary have his own line for a report at each meeting added to the agenda rather than falling under committee reports. ● Personnel (as needed) (Adair, Jellison, Loiacono)- Negotiations will commence on 9/24 ● Policy (second meeting of the month) (Giles, Jellison)- Amendments on Agenda ● District Wellness Committee (Fountain, vanBergen-Buteau) - scheduled a meeting 9/30. Mr. Scott has done some work with DLT members who are part of that committee. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None NEW BUSINESS- James asked if the school could consider having a salad bar. ACTION AGENDA ITEM 1 Moved by: B. Jellison Seconded by: J. Akerman Motion to waive the reading of all of the names ACTION AGENDA ITEM 1 with amendment to waive reading the names Moved by: J. Akerman Seconded by: T. Giles To approve the Mentor Lead and Mentor Nominations for School Year 2026-2027, provided all open positions are filled: Katrina Noyes. LES, Building Lead and Mentor Gail McVetty, LES, Mentor Kaitlyn Beattie, LES, Mentor Aaryn Ford, LES, Mentor Jamie Colby, LES, Mentor Candra Hicks, LES, Mentor Christine Stevens, WES, Building Lead and Mentor Samantha Gross, WES, Mentor Gina Mangiafico, WES, Mentor Kimberly Read, WES, Mentor Jacqueline Garneau, WES, Mentor Nicole Ardolino, WES, Mentor Kelly Hunt, WES, Mentor Gabrielle Wetherbee, WES, Mentor Martina Macakova, WMRMHS, Building Lead and Mentor 2 | Page School Board Meeting 9/10/2026 DRAFT Amanda Garneau, WMRMHS, Mentor Kathy Carlson, WMRMHS, Mentor William Klein, WMRMHS, Mentor Molly Carr, WMRMHS, Mentor Sue Zielinski, WMRMHS, Mentor Abby Mayne, WMRMHS, Mentor Catherine Tobin, WMRMHS, Mentor Christine Stevens, WMRMHS, Mentor Heather Stewart, WMRMHS, Mentor Motion carried–Unanimous ACTION AGENDA ITEM 2 Moved by: B. Jellison Seconded by: C. Fountain To approve the following Elementary School Co-Curriculars: 6th Grade Class Advisor Outdoor Club Student Council Yearbook Motion carried– Unanimous Motion to Amend ACTION AGENDA ITEM 3 Moved by: B. Jellison Seconded by: J. Akerman Motion to waive the reading of all of the names ACTION AGENDA ITEM 3 with amendment to waive reading the names Moved by: T. Giles Seconded by: C. Fountain To approve the following Co-Curricular and Volunteer Nominations for School Year 2026-2027, provided all co-curriculars are offered: Chris Dupont, 6th Grade Class Advisor, LES Chris Dupont, Student Council, LES Chris Dupont, Intramurals, LES Samantha Haskins, Yearbook, LES Candra Hicks, Outdoor Club, LES Gabrielle Wetherbee, Yearbook, Co-Advisor, WES Cheryl Edney, Yearbook, Co-Advisor, WES Gina Mangiafico, Girls on the Run, Co-Advisor, WES Samantha Ingerson, Girls on the Run, Co-Advisor, WES Emma Stephenson, Student Council, WES Nicole Ardolino, 6th Grade Class Advisor, Matthew Holland, Culinary and Catering, WMRMHS Daniel Adams, High School Yearbook, WMRMHS Kaylah Graham, FFA, WMRMHS Michael Maras, SOSS, WMRMHS Dominic Berry, Hospitality, WMRMHS Michael Martins, High School Jazz Band, WMRMHS Meghan Hakey, High School Drama, Co-Advisor, WMRMHS Issac Caswell,High School Drama, Co-Advisor, WMRMHS Michael Maras, Robotics, Co-Advisor, WMRMHS Karen Keller, Robotics, Co-Advisor, WMRMHS Matthew Holland, Pro-Start Culinary, WMRMHS Tia Cloutier, High School Student Council, WMRMHS 3 | Page School Board Meeting 9/10/2026 DRAFT Kathryn Swayze, High School Outdoor Club, Co-Advisor, WMRMHS Sue Zielinski, High School Outdoor Club, Co-Advisor, WMRMHS Martina Macakova, National Honor Society, WMRMHS Marc Salmin, Blue Zoo Coordinator, WMRMHS Michael Smith, 12th Grade, Co-Advisor, WMRMHS Stacey Dubois, 12th Grade, Co-Advisor, WMRMHS Kathy Carlson, 11th Grade, Co-Advisor, WMRMHS Heather Bailey, 11th Grade, Co-Advisor, WMRMHS Bethany Ridley, 10th Grade, Co-Advisor, WMRMHS Beth Lufkin, 10th Grade, Co-Advisor, WMRMHS Martina Macakova, 9th Grade, Co-Advisor, WMRMHS Janine Holmes, 9th Grade, Co-Advisor, WMRMHS Angie Lavoie, Middle School Drama, WMRMHS Angie Lavoie, NJHS, Co-Advisor, WMRMHS Missy DeRivera, NJHS, Co-Advisor, WMRMHS Amanda Garneau, 7th Grade, Advisor, WMRMHS Missy DeRivera, 8th Grade, Advisor, WMRMHS Jordan Garrett, Middle School Outdoor Club, Co-Advisor, WMRMHS Stephanie Potter, Middle School Outdoor Club, Co-Advisor, WMRMHS Janine Holmes, Middle School Yearbook, WMRMHS Cynthia Daly, Middle School Student Council, WMRMHS Michael Martins, Beginner Band, WMRMHS Catherine Tobin, Chorus, WMRMHS Romeu Rodrigues, MS Boys Soccer, Coach Reese Robinson, Varsity Girls Soccer, Volunteer Jessica Hilton, JV/MS Field Hockey, Volunteer Victoria Stanley, JV/MS Field Hockey, Volunteer Chris McVetty, MS Girls Soccer, Volunteer Adam Adair, MS Boys Soccer, Volunteer Tara Giles, MS Cross Country, Volunteer Brad Lufkin, MS Golf, Volunteer Devon Mailhot, MS Golf Volunteer Motion to Amend carried - Unanimous ACTION AGENDA ITEM 4 Moved by: B. Jellison Seconded by: J. Akerman To approve the following leave of absence request: Jacquelyn Cantin, WES, Cook, from September 21- November 13, 2026. Motion carried– Unanimous ACTION AGENDA ITEM 5 Moved by: T. Giles Seconded by: C. Fountain To accept the following resignations: Jared Prince, WMRMHS, Physical Education Teacher, effective August 19, 2026. Jeffrey Carty, WMRMHS, Math Teacher, effective June 30, 2027. Discussion: James asked for clarification on the date of one of the resignations. Motion carried- Unanimous 4 | Page School Board Meeting 9/10/2026 DRAFT ACTION AGENDA ITEM 6 Moved by: C. Fountain Seconded by: T. Giles To approve the pay schedule for non-certified/non-CBA staff. Motion carried– Unanimous ACTION AGENDA ITEM 7 Moved by: B. Jellison Seconded by: T. Giles To approve the following policies for amendment: EFAA- School Board Authority (Formerly School Lunch Program Meal Charges) GCG- Part-Time and Substitute Professional Staff Employment (Substitute Teachers) Motion carried– Unanimous Discussion: James had some questions regarding the last paragraph of policy EFAA- it was determined this was not a typo but is a RSA. ACTION AGENDA ITEM 8 Moved by: C. Fountain Seconded by: T. Giles To approve the DOE issued, One time (One year) certificate of eligibility for the following employees: Joshua Finkle, WMRMHS, Physical Education Teacher Motion carried– Unanimous ACTION AGENDA ITEM 9 Moved by: J. Akerman Seconded by: C. Fountain To approve the purchase of a Scag Tiger Cat 61-inch Zero-Turn lawn mower from Bear Small Engine Repair, not to exceed $13,400.00, with funds to come from the Athletic Fields Capital Reserve Fund. Motion carried– Unanimous ACTION AGENDA ITEM 10 Moved by: C. Fountain Seconded by: A. Adair To accept and appropriate unanticipated funds in the amount of $5,700.00 awarded to the White Mountains Regional High School Robotics Program, from the State of New Hampshire Department of Education Robotics Education Development Program Grant. These funds are to be used towards offsetting the cost of transportation to events/competitions, t-shirts/uniforms, advisor/coach stipends, registration fees and robotics kits, parts and tools. Motion carried– Unanimous ACTION AGENDA ITEM 11 Moved by: C. Fountain Seconded by: T. Giles To approve the resolution that Robert Scott, Superintendent and/or Melisa Wadsworth, Director of Finance, are authorized to act on behalf of the White Mountains Regional School District and to purchase, sell, assign, endorse certificates of transfer and do all other things necessary to secure the transfer of stocks, bonds or other financial items of any kind, as such things relate to a bequest from the Estate of George P. and Sandra B. Nauseda. Only one signature will be required. Motion carried– Unanimous Discussion: Notification was received from a lawyers office to notify the district that we were named in their will with unidentified funds to go towards student scholarships. 5 | Page School Board Meeting 9/10/2026 DRAFT ACTION AGENDA ITEM 12 Moved by: C. Fountain Seconded by: J. Akerman To approve the expenditure, not to exceed $7,500.00 from the CTE Capital Reserve Fund, to provide student access to the Regional Career Exposition. Motion carried– Unanimous Discussion: James asked if this is the nationwide expo. Mr. Scott said this is the Expo next week at the Lancaster fairgrounds. 7-12 graders from WMRMHS will attend, as well as region-3 students. ACTION AGENDA ITEM 13 Moved by: B. Jellison Seconded by: A. Adair To approve the following Fundraising/Crowdfunding request with campaign funds anticipated to exceed $2,500.00: Whitefield Elementary School-Little Ceasar’s Pizza Kit fundraiser, for all grade levels to raise funds for their end of year field trips. Motion carried– Unanimous Discussion: Tara wanted to go on the record to make folks aware of the dangers of kratom Non-Public Session RSA 91-A:3 II (c) Moved by: B. Jellison Seconded by: C. Fountain Motion to go into non-public- RSA 91-A:3, II (c) at 6:38 pm Motion carried– Unanimous Moved by: B. Jellison Seconded by: C. Fountain Motion to come out of non-public session at 6:51 pm Motion carried– Unanimous Moved by: C Fountain Seconded by: A. Adair Motion to come seal the minutes indefinitely at 6:51 pm Motion carried– Unanimous Adjournment R. Loiacono, Chair, adjourned the meeting at 6:51 pm. Respectfully submitted, Stephanie Glidden School Board Clerk *Minutes include only an abridged record of the business conducted. For complete dialogue, please refer to the video recording 6 | Page School Board Meeting 9/10/2026