06-30-2026 - SAU #1 Board - Minutes.pdf
The SAU #1 Board voted unanimously to approve weighted voting. Michael Hoyt was elected Chair, with Janine Lesser seconding; Hoyt abstained, and the motion carried. Brenda Marschok was appointed Secretary, and Lindsay Carter Treasurer. Mike Hoyt stated the Board must compile the SAU budget by January 1, 2027, to facilitate a public hearing. Regarding the Francestown Independent School District's potential withdrawal by December 1, 2026, Hoyt noted the SAU budget is legally required regardless of the outcome. The Board discussed apportioning salaries and benefits based on position percentages and evaluating the Superintendent. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Curtis Hamilton motioned to adjourn at 6:25 p.m., seconded by Janine Lesser, passing unanimously. Source: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CFKGMKzKTCV9VmfVDvFNETRr6DH4LFly/view
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
106 Hancock Road
Peterborough, New Hampshire
SAU #1 BOARD MEETING
6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Physical Location: SAU #1 Board Room
Minutes
Present: Michael Hoyt, Curtis Hamilton, Janine Lesser, Kevin Pobst, Tom Burgess, Dr. Ann
Forrest, Neal Cass
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Dr. Ann Forrest called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
2. Swearing in of SAU Board Members
Neal Cass swore Board Members; Kevin Pobst, Janine Lesser, Michael Hoyt, Tom
Burgess, and Curtis Hamilton in.
3. Request for Weighted Voting under RSA 194-C:8
Curtis Hamilton voted in favor of weighted voting. Mike Hoyt seconded.
Unanimous.
4. Election of Chairperson
Curtis Hamilton nominated Michael Hoyt as Chair of the SAU #1 Board.
Janine Lesser seconded. Mike Hoyt abstained. Motion carried.
-
Appointment of Secretary
Brenda Marschok will serve as Secretary.
-
Appointment of Treasurer
Lindsay Carter will serve as Treasurer.
-
Role of SAU Board
Mike Hoyt said that the role is to put together the SAU budget that will be needed by
January 1, 2027. It has to be done in advance of that date to hold a public hearing and
other noticed dates.
-
Establishment of Committees - e.g. Budget Committee
Both school districts will be putting together their regular school budgets. After January
1st, the apportionments will go out to the two districts. Those apportionments will have
to be loaded separately on a ballot with the SAU budget in it.
Kevin Pobst said that it is his understanding for the Francestown Independent School
District (FISD) to have completed the study and vote to withdraw from the SAU by
December 1, 2026.
Mike Hoyt said that the problem with that is that at the FISD meetings in Francestown,
the town has voted backing Francestown to withdraw from the SAU. By law, we have to
have an SAU budget. What would happen if the people of Francestown decided not to
go forward with the withdrawal. The work still has to be done.
Curtis Hamilton asked Kevin Pobst if he is serving on the Francestown SAU Withdrawal
Research Committee.
Ann Forrest said that the SAU Board also evaluates the Superintendent.
Mike Hoyt said that which positions will remain in the SAU 1 budget needs to be
discussed and decided.
The Superintendent and Business Administrator would be in the SAU 1 budget. Other
positions need to be considered.
Kevin Pobst said that upon review of other school districts, the SAU would establish a
percentage of a position to apply to their school district as a means of distributing
salaries and benefits.
Mike Hoyt said that in the withdrawal plan, some positions were looked at as two
positions.
Curtis Hamilton asked which SAU was researched. Kevin Pobst said that Souhegan as
well as an independent retired superintendent.
Ann Forrest said that the apportionment is set by law. Kevin clarified that apportionment
of time was looked at.
Curtis Hamilton said that it will be difficult to come to determinations about need if the
FISD chooses not to attend these meetings.
Kevin clarified that he is only sharing information and that he is not advocating.
-
Meeting Schedule
Wednesday, July 22nd at 6:00 p.m. was the date and time selected for the next SAU 1
Board meeting.
5. Adjourn
Curtis Hamilton motioned to adjourn at 6:25 p.m. Janine Lesser seconded.
Unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Brenda Marschok