Northwood Minutes 2026_07_15.pdf
The Northwood School Board approved the Monthly Enrollment Report and minutes from June 3, 17, and 18 by a 5-0 vote. The Board approved a newsletter for distribution via Facebook, the Post Office, and Library. State grant allocations for FY26-27 were accepted, 5-0. Staff appointments included Ashley Desilets ($18/hr), Katie Winsor ($1,600), and Carolyn Sawyer ($1,300), approved 4-0, with Mr. Sawyer abstaining. The Anti-Discrimination Plan was approved 5-0. Policies AC through KFB were reaffirmed, 5-0. Policies ACD through JFBC moved to first read, 5-0. Extended School Year services run until July 28. The next meeting is a work session on August 19, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., followed by a regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. Source: https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/5969/Sau/7e4b9623-7554-4c7e-bbeb-412439c83a1f/Northwood-Minutes-2026_07_15.pdf?disposition=inline
APPROVED BY THE BOARD
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SAU #44 Northwood
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Northwood School Board
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Public Session
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July 15, 2026
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6:30 p.m.
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School Board Members
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Brian Winslow, Chair
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Kendra Berry, Vice Chair
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Chrissy Vander Hook
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Scott Bryer (arrived 7:55pm)
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Kellen Sawyer
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Others:
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Nate Byrne, Superintendent
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Ms. Young, Principal
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Mr. Ling, Curriculum Coordinator
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Ms. Micucci, Business Administrator
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Visitors: None
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Call to Order:
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Mr. Winslow called the July 15, 2026 meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.
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Roll call: Brian Winslow, Chrissy Vander Hook, Kendra Berry, Kellen Sawyer
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Pledge of Allegiance: Mr. Robert led the Pledge the Allegiance.
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Public Comment: None
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Non-Public Session: RSA 91-A:3 II None
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Consent Agenda:
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Motion: Ms. Vander Hook made the motion to approve the Monthly Enrollment Report and
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the minutes of 6/3/26, 6/17/26, and 6/18/26 as presented. Ms. Berry seconded the motion.
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Vote 5-0 – Yes. Motion approved.
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The School Board Newsletter draft was reviewed and approved. It will be posted on the School
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Facebookpage, the Post Office and Library.
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Student Services Report: July 6, 2026
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Ms. La Vallee, Director of Student Services
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End of School Year Special Education Enrollment Count by Placement
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# Students Change
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Preschool - Step by Step
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Elementary/Middle School
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Northwood School
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+1
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Seacoast Charter School
1
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SLC John Powers School & Primary School
3
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Birchtree Center
1
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St. Charles School
1
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High School
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Coe Brown Northwood Academy
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-2
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Dover High (Bellamy Alternative)
1
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Parker Academy
1
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Seacoast Learning Academy
1
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SLC Rochester Learning Academy
1
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Longview School
1
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Total Students Identified 107
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Month to month changes reflect students entering (moved in, newly identified with special
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education needs) and exiting (moved out, discharged from special education, transferred to
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home school, changed placement).
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Special Education Referrals The special education referral process begins when concerns about
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a student's learning or behavior are identified, leading to a request for evaluation, parental
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consent, and a comprehensive assessment to determine if the student is eligible for and in need
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of special education services.
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# Students Change
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Referrals in progress (PK-12) 0
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Referrals completed YTD (PK-12)
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Other Student Supports
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# Students Change
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504 Plans (Elem/MS)
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504 Plans (HS)
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ELL/ESOL
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-1
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McKinney-Vento (un-homed)
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Alternative Education Services:
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Northwood
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Barrington
2__
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Total students receiving alt support:
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Administrators’ Report – July 15, 2026
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Principal’s Report: Ms. Young
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ESY:
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Extended school year began on July 7 and is off to a great start! We have 23 students
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participating. Thank you to the dedicated summer staff who are providing enriching and
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engaging experiences and activities for students!
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Summer professional development:
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This summer we will be providing a few different professional development activities,
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including:
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A three day MTSS work session facilitated by Ms. Gilliam (more information is provided in her
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portion of the report).
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A two day Vision of the Graduate session during which participating staff will create a
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developmental continuum of the VOG competences and develop some resources and strategies
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to better integrate the VOG competencies into instruction and assessment, which will be
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facilitated by Ms. Young.
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A half-day session on the Science of Reading which will be facilitated by Mr. Ling (more
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information is provided in his portion of the report).
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A one day technology institute focused on ethical and effective use of AI in teaching and
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learning, which will be facilitated by Mr. Robert.
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A one day training on CPI’s non-violent de-escalation strategies, which will be facilitated by
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Ms. Gilliam and Ms. Young.
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Summer facilities projects:
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This summer, our dedicated facilities crew will be tackling and coordinating many projects,
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including, but not limited to:
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Elevator repair
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Replacing ceiling tiles
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Changing air filters
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Repairing heating system valves in the main office
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Install automatic door operators for improved accessibility
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Install new smartboards
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Assistant Principal’s Report: Ms. Gilliam
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Ms. Young reviewed the End of Year Data Report with the Board.
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End of Year Trends: (For the Entire Year)
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291 students (70%) received zero or one office discipline referral. This demonstrates that the
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majority of our students consistently met school-wide behavioral expectations and responded
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well to universal Tier 1 classroom expectations and supports.
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An additional 59 students (14%) received 2–5 referrals, indicating that our universal targeted
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interventions (Student Support Room, counseling, skill-building, behavior reflections, positive
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reinforcement, movement breaks, in-class regulation centers, etc.) are beneficial to address
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emerging behavioral concerns.
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64 students (16%) received six or more referrals, representing a smaller group of students
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who required more intensive, individualized behavioral support from both the classroom
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teacher as well as administration.
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When looking at major referrals, about 80% of students had zero or one major referral,
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while only 20.0% had two or more major referrals. This suggests that serious behavioral
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incidents were relatively uncommon for most students.
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For minor referrals, 75% of students had zero or one minor referral, indicating that lower-
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level behavior concerns were also limited for the majority of students.
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Our data reflects a positive school climate in which approximately 7 out of 10 students
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required little to no administrative intervention throughout the year. The findings also reinforce
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the importance of maintaining strong Tier 1 PBIS practices while continuing to provide targeted
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Tier 2 and individualized Tier 3 supports for the smaller group of students with repeated
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behavioral needs.
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It should be noted that as a PK-8 school, with a wide span of developmental ages and needs,
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our data indicates an overall positive school environment with clear and consistent
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expectations for students and a strong support system for teachers and staff.
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Action Plan:
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To strengthen our Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), Ms. Gilliam will lead a three- day
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Summer Institute focused on expanding our current SST/MTSS-B framework to intentionally
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integrate academic support alongside behavioral interventions. The institute will bring together
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the MTSS/SST Leadership Team, the Curriculum Coordinator and Title I teacher to build a
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shared understanding of a comprehensive MTSS framework, evaluate current systems and
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practices, and begin developing the foundational structures needed to support the
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implementation of an integrated academic and behavioral model. This collaborative work will
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help ensure that students receive timely, data-informed support to meet both their academic
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and behavioral needs. The work initiated this summer will continue throughout the school year
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as various teams refine processes, strengthen data-based decision-making, align academic and
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behavioral supports, and build staff capacity through ongoing professional learning and
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collaboration.
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Ms. Young and Ms. Gilliam will be running a CPI training that focuses on prevention and
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nonviolent de-escalation strategies to support students experiencing behavioral or emotional
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crises. Participants will develop practical skills for recognizing escalating behaviors, responding
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safely and effectively, and creating positive outcomes while maintaining student dignity.
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Curriculum Director’s Report: Mr. Ling
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End of Year Assessments:
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NH-SAS Results:
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3rd - 8th grade participates in the NWEA during fall and winter.
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During the spring, all 3rd - 8th take the NH State Assessment.
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These results are then accessible to families/caregivers usually by August 1st through
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individual access codes and email addresses.
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Official NWS grade level NH-SAS data will be accessed, collected, and shared in the coming
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months.
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Statewide scores are usually available in October/November.
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NWEA Results:
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K-2 participates in the NWEA assessments during the fall, winter and spring of each year.
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These results are then sent out and shared with families/caregivers midway through the
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summer.
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Report cards have already been distributed for all grades.
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NWEA K-2 Assessment Data:
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Growth percentile:
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Northwood School's median growth percentile of 77 represents exceptionally strong
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student growth during the 2025-2026 school year. The median growth percentile measures
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student progress over time rather than absolute proficiency, comparing the academic growth of
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Northwood students to students nationwide who began the year at a similar achievement level.
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A score of 50 represents typical annual growth. Northwood's score of 77 means that our typical
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student demonstrated more academic growth than 77 percent of comparable students across
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the country, highlighting the significant learning gains made by our students throughout the
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year.
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NWEA Reading Growth and Achievement:
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Reading: Reading performance held an upward trajectory, with the entire K-2 student body
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(122 rostered students) achieving a school-wide median growth rate at the 77th percentile. This
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progress lifted overall school-wide reading achievement from a strong 66th percentile baseline
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in the Fall to a commanding 78th percentile finish by Spring.
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Kindergarten: Led the school in final attainment, climbing 15 percentile points from a 66th
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percentile baseline in the Fall to an 81st percentile finish in the Spring, catalyzed by a robust
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78th percentile median growth rate.
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Grade 1: Maintained steady upward momentum, lifting their achievement from the 70th to
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the 74th percentile, backed by a solid 72nd percentile median growth rate.
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Grade 2: Demonstrated remarkable cross-disciplinary consistency, capturing an 84th
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percentile growth rate to successfully elevate their achievement from the 68th percentile in the
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Fall to the 79th percentile by the end of the year.
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NWEA Math Growth and Achievement:
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Mathematics: Math performance was defined by strong, ongoing progress across all cohorts,
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driving each grade level to a solid finish of either the 77th or 78th percentile by Spring.
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Kindergarten: Led the school in final attainment, climbing 13 percentile points from a 65th
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percentile baseline in the Fall to a 78th percentile finish in the Spring, fueled by a remarkable
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81st percentile median growth rate.
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Grade 1: Achieved the largest net achievement gain in the school, surging an impressive 20
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percentile points from a 58th percentile baseline in the Fall to a strong 78th percentile finish by
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Spring, backed by a solid 77th percentile growth rate.
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Grade 2: Captured the school’s highest academic momentum with a stellar 85th percentile
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median growth rate, successfully elevating their cohort's achievement from the 61st percentile
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in the Fall to the 77th percentile by the end of the year.
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Action Plan for Fall 2026:
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I will be reviewing the individual sections of the NH-SAS and NWEA results across all grade
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levels to find patterns across each grade level where instructional focus needs to be elevated.
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A meeting with grade level teachers will take place to share these results and findings for
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curricular planning within those need areas.
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Analysis of students who show significant struggles within those ELA/Math sections will also
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take place and that information will be shared with those teachers within each grade level.
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The DOE is also offering several PD opportunities and workshops this coming fall that address
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and focus on “Leveraging Data” from the NH-SAS assessments.
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With the 2027 Science of Reading state mandate on the horizon, we will begin to pilot and
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explore a few supplemental resources to be certain we are following NH guidelines and
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requirements. More information will be provided in the future.
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Science of Reading PD: There will be a half-day professional development session in August
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that will prepare educators for the upcoming rollout of pilot programs designed to supplement
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our K-5 literacy curriculum. The session focuses on aligning our current practices with the New
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Hampshire Science of Reading mandate set to take effect in fall 2027.
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Title I Summer Program:
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The Title I Summer Program is off to a great start and is moving along nicely. Huge shoutout
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to all of our Title I summer instructors for their hard work and preparation over the past few
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weeks!
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Currently, there are 16 students enrolled (K-5) and they have been working on math and ELA
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activities, enrichment, and project-based learning opportunities. The summer STEM program is
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also being well attended and we have 8 students working with Mr. Levergood on rocketry,
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electronics, and robotics this year.
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Business Administrator Report: Ms. Micucci
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Grants & Year-End Closing
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FY26-27 Grant Applications: Partnered with Mr. Byrne to write and submit the FY26-27 ESEA
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Title and IDEA grant applications to ensure our federal funding streams remain secure.
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FY 26 Fiscal Year-End Close: Began the standard year-end closing process for FY26. This
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currently includes reviewing and closing out open Purchase Orders (Pos) and resolving any
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outstanding invoices.
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Systems, Personnel, & Operations:
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Tyler Tech IVisions Rollover: Successfully completed the personnel rollover in IVisions and
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updated all employee salaries and benefits for the new fiscal cycle.
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Streamlining Office Practices: Spent time collaborating closely with the SAU central office
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staff to analyze our current day-to-day practices and identify ways we can streamline
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operations moving forward.
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Special Education & Student Services:
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Medicaid Reimbursement: Partnered with Ms. La Vallee to attend a comprehensive
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Medicaid training on July 15, 2026. We are actively collaborating to optimize our district’s
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Medicaid billing processes and maximize reimbursements.
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Preschool Tuition and Payments: Currently working in tandem with Ms. La Vallee to
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review, refine, and manage the operations surrounding Preschool Tuition and payment
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structures for the upcoming cycle.
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School Collaboration and Procurement:
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Purchasing and Student Activities: Started collaborating with school administrators to
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design a new, more efficient purchasing procedure, as well as reviewing guidelines surrounding
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student activity funds.
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Chromebook RFP: Assisted Mr. Robert with the Request for Proposal (RFP) process for new
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Chromebooks to ensure our technology procurement stays on track and within budget.
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Ms. Micucci reviewed the official State of NH Grant Allocations FY26-27 Report. This will be
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posted on the school website and requests a vote to accept the awards for the coming year.
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Motion: Ms. Vander Hook made the motion to accept the NH Grant Allocations for FY26-27
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as presented. Mr. Bryer seconded the motion. Vote 5-0 – Yes. Motion approved.
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Superintendent Report:
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Nomination of Staff
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Name
Position
Salary
Source
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Ashley Desilets
Paraprofessional
$18/hr.
LOB
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Katie Winsor
Girls Soccer Coach
$1,600 total
LOB
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Carolyn Sawyer
Cross Country Coach
$1,300 total LOB
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Motion: Mr. Bryer made the motion to approve the nominations of Ms. Desilets, Ms. Winsor,
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and Ms. Sawyer for the positions as detailed by Mr. Byrne. Ms. Vander Hook seconded the
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motion. Vote 4-0-1 (Mr. Sawyer abstained). Motion approved.
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Nomination of Staff Information Only
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Liz Lampron
Vertical Curriculum Mapping
$30/hr.
LOB
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Judy Fran
Attend CPI Training
$30/hr.
Title II
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Pam Bond
Vertical Curriculum Mapping
$30/hr.
LOB
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Liz Lampron
Attend VOG Professional Development
$30/hr.
Title II
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Ellen Gibson
Attend CPI Training
$30/hr.
Title II
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Nicole Bolduc
Attend CPI Training
$30/hr.
Title II
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Carrie Jaye Scott
Attend CPI Training
$30/hr.
Title II
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Jill Paŕe
Attend VOG Professional Development
$30/hr.
Title II
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Carrie Jaye Scott
Attend VOG Professional Development
$30/hr.
Title II
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Lisa Bache
Attend CPI Training
$30/hr.
Title II
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Beth Norman
Attend CPI Training
$30/hr.
Title II
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Julie Doiron
Attend VOG Professional Development
$30/hr.
Title II
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Samantha Malok
MTSS Summer 2026 Institute
$30/hr.
Title IV
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Faye Aucella
MTSS Summer 2026 Institute
$30/hr.
Title IV
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Jessica Carloni
MTSS Summer 2026 Institute
$30/hr.
Title IV
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Megan Athanasiou
MTSS Summer 2026 Institute
$30/hr.
Title IV
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Lynda MacDonald
MTSS Summer 2026 Institute
$30/hr.
Title IV
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Blake McGurty
Mentor New Staff (26-17)
$1,000/total LOB
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Marilyn Harbron
Literacy 2027 Workshop
$30/hr.
Title II
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Kim Slossar
Literacy 2027 Workshop
$30/hr.
Title II
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Tracy Flanders
Literacy 2027 Workshop
$30/hr.
Title II
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Nicole Bolduc
Literacy 2027 Workshop
$30/hr.
Title II
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Mikayla Tewksbury Literacy 2027 Workshop
$30/hr.
Title II
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Ellen Gibson
Literacy 2027 Workshop
$30/hr.
Title II
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Rebekah Scott
Literacy 2027 Workshop
$30/hr.
Title II
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Emma Wheeler
Literacy 2027 Workshop
$30/hr.
Title II
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Jessica Carloni
Literacy 2027 Workshop
$30/hr.
Title II
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Lynda MacDonald
Food Service Clerk
$15/hr.
LOB
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Nick Gorman
Boys Soccer Coach
$1,600/total LOB
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Erin McAllister
PM Bus Supervisor 26-27
$15/session
LOB
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Lisa Bache
ESY Paraprofessional
$30/hr.
LOB
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Cheri Anthony
Merrowvista Co-coordinator
$30/hr.
LOB
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Erin Mawn
provide coverage for duties 26-27
$15/session LOB
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Nick Gorman
Athletic Director 26-27
$3,500/total LOB
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Nick Gorman
Co-facilitate Yearbook Club 26-27
$30/hr.
LOB
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Sarah Fitts
Co-facilitate Yearbook Club 26-27
$30/hr.
LOB
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Valerie Acres
provide coverage for duties 26-27
$15/session LOB
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Lynda MacDonald
504 Implementation Planning
$30/hr.
LOB
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Jennifer Langevin
Substitute Coordinator 26-27
$2,000/total LOB
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Hope McConnell
PM Bus Supervisor 26-27
$15/session LOB
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Hope McConnell
provide coverage for duties 26-27
$15/session LOB
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Julie Doiron
provide coverage for duties 26-27
$15/session LOB
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Holly Crowley
Mentor new staff (26-27)
$1,000/total LOB
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Jen Lenharth
Mentor new staff (26-27)
$1,000/total LOB
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Lynda MacDonald
Mentor new staff (26-27)
$1,000/total LOB
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Julie Doiron
Mentor new Para-educator (26-27)
$500/total
LOB
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Erin Mawn
Merrowvista Co-coordinator
$30/hr.
LOB
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Judy Fran
PM Bus Supervisor 26-27
$15/session LOB
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Judy Fran
provide coverage for duties 26-27
$15/session
LOB
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Christine Hebert
provide coverage for duties 26-27
$15/session LOB
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Peter Kerouac
Summer Curriculum Work
$30/hr.
LOB
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Debbie Lee
provide coverage for duties 26-27
$15/session LOB
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Lynda MacDonald
PD Rep. for Professional Staff 26-27
$2,500/total LOB
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Cheri Anthony
PM Bus Supervisor 26-27
$15/session REAP
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Blake McGurty
Student Council Advisor 26-27
$30/hr.
LOB
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Beth Rheaume
provide coverage for duties 26-27
$15/session LOB
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Beth Rheaume
Bus Monitor 26-27
$24.75/hr.
LOB
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Kim Slossar
Summer Curriculum Work
$30/hr.
LOB
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Erin Mawn
Summer Curriculum Work
$30/hr.
LOB
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Emma Wheeler
Summer Curriculum Work
$30/hr.
LOB
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Erin DeTrude
Volunteer Coordinator 26-27
$1,000/total LOB
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Jill Pare
Vertical Curriculum Mapping
$30/hr.
LOB
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Correspondence:
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Mr. Byrne reviewed the letter received from the NH Department of Education regarding the
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2026 State Assessment Monitoring and that the school’s overall compliance status is
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determined to be Fully Compliant, no further action is required.
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Mr. Byrne also reviewed the letter from the NH Department of Education which notifies that
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the Northwood School District’s Special Education Environment is approved.
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Mr. Byrne reviewed the various meetings he has attended as follows:
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Participated in Southeaster Admin meeting
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Attending NHSAA Annual Conference
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Attended the AASA Legislative Conference
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Building Projects Update
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Admin Retreat (Monday & Tuesday next week)
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Title Funds Update and discussion (ESEA Application) This was approved
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State Updates (bills and policies)
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Solar Update - Mr. Byrne reported that the inverters are still being updated to Eversource
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requirements. Once completed. The solar will be activated.
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State Updates:
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HB 1610 –Fund Balance Retention, Vetoed by the Governor
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HB1300 - Tax Cap was signed by the Governor and will be on the November ballot.
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HB 1817 – Allow EFA Northwood Students to accept grant and attend school 50% of the time
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without payment. Discussion continued.
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Mr. Byrne reviewed the Anti-Discrimination policy which must be reviewed and approved every
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two years.
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Motion: Ms. Berry made the motion to approve the Anti-Discrimination Plan as presented.
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Mr. Sawyer seconded the motion. Vote 5-0 – Yes. Motion approved.
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Policy Committee:
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The Policy Committee was very busy reviewing policies last updated in 2022/2023. Ms. Berry
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reviewed the following policies with the Board for reaffirmation:
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AC
Non-Discrimination, Equal Opportunity Employment, & Anti-Discrimination Plan
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ACA
Discrimination and Harassment Grievance Procedure
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BEDH Public Comments and Participation at Board Meetings
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DIA
Fund Balances
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DKC
Expense Reimbursements
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EBBD Indoor Air Quality and Water Quality
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EEAB Establishment of School Buys Routes
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EEAE School Bus Safety Program
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EEAEA Mandatory Drug and Alcohol Testing
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EEAG Use of Private Vehicles to transport students
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GBCE Training and Information Relative to Child Sexual Abuse Prevention
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GCO
Teacher Performance and Evaluation Systems
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IHAE
Physical Education
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JH
Attendance, Absenteeisim, and Truancy
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JICH
Student Drug Abuse
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JIHD
Student Interviews and Interrogations
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JJA
Student Activities and Organizations
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JJIC
Eligibility for Student Athletes
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JJJ
Access to Public School Programs by Non-public, Charter School & Home Educated Pupil
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JJJ-R
Administrative Regulations for Access to Public School Programs by Non-public, Charter
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School & Homme Educated pupils
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JLCDA Medical Treatment – Parental consent
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JLCG
Exclusion of Students Who Present a Hazard
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JLD
School Guidance and Counseling Program
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JLDBA Behavior Management and Intervention
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KF
Use of School Facilities
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KFA
Alcohol Use on School Property
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KFB
Use of School Playground, Nature Trail and Fields
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Motion: Ms. Berry made the motion to approve policies AC – KFB for reaffirmation as
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discussed. Mr. Sawyer seconded the motion. Vote: 5-0 – Yes. Motion approved.
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Ms. Berry reviewed the following policies for First Read:
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ACD
Religious Neutrality & Religious Accommodations NHSBA Spring Update – Adopt
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BDFA Policy Committee (NEW POLICY)
NHSBA Spring Update-New Policy
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DFA
Investment
BA updated section 1 to reflect NHSBA
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EBCA Crisis Prevention & Emergency Response Plan
NHSBA Spring Update
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EBCD Emergency School & District Closings
NHSBA Spring Update – Discuss Section D
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ECAF Audio & Video Surveillance on School Buses
NHSBA Spring Update, Last 6/2022
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EHB
Data Record Retention Schedule
NHSBA Spring Update
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EHB-R Local Record Retention Schedule
Last update 2/15/23, NHSBA 9/1/18
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JFABD Admission of Homeless Students
Student Services Director recommends
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adopting the NHSBA Spring Update model
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JFBC
Education Freedom Account Participation policy
Local policy - change in fee
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Motion: Ms. Berry made the motion to move policies ACD – JFBC to first read for discussion.
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Mr. Sawyer seconded the motion. Vote 5-0 – Yes. Motion approved.
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Discussion continued regarding EBCD , Emergency School and District Closing, specifically
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remote learning days.
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New Business: None
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Old Business:
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Strategic Plan – Working with Cognia, Mr. Byrne will be meeting with them tomorrow to finalize
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timeline, etc.
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Student Capacity Report – will be posted online
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Board Goals: These will be worked on and revised/added at the summer retreat on 8/19/26 at
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2:00pm. Work session to be held at the SAU
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Parking Lot: The Board reviewed the July timelines, and all are on track
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Future Agenda Items:
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Continue policy discussion
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Future Meetings:
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August 19, 2026
2:00 p.m.
Work session at SAU Conference Room
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August 19, 2026
6:30 p.m.
Regular Board Meeting
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Closing Public Comment: None
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Non-Public Session: RSA 91-A:3 II ( c)
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Motion: Mr. Winslow made the motion to enter Non-public session at 7:53pm. Ms. Berry
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seconded the motion. Roll Call: Mr. Winslow – Yes; Ms. Vander Hook – Yes; Ms. Berry – Yes;
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Mr. Sawyer – Yes; Mr. Bryer – Yes. Vote 5-0 – Yes. Motion approved.
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Motion: Mr. Bryer made the motion to exit Non-public session and adjourn. Ms. Vander
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Hook seconded the motion. Roll Call: Mr. Winslow – Yes; Ms. Vander Hook – Yes; Ms. Berry –
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Yes; Mr. Sawyer – Yes; Mr. Bryer – Yes. Vote 5-0 – Yes. Motion approved. No votes were
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taken. Meeting adjourned at 8:10pm.
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The Board heard a personal situation
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Respectfully Submitted,
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Ginger Dole
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