DRAFT 07162026 School Board Minutes .docx.pdf
The White Mountains Regional School Board approved the manifest and June 18, 2026 minutes unanimously. Members amended policies DAF, ECAF, EHB, and GBAM, and read EEBA for the first time, all unanimously. Policy EEAA was rescinded. Abigail Vaudo’s child-rearing leave for August 26 to October 30, 2026, was approved. Resignations from Brittany Leonard and Rayna Bourbeau were accepted, with Bourbeau’s acceptance contingent upon finding a replacement. The Board appropriated $2,800.00 in unanticipated funds from the New England Grassroots Environment Fund for a perma garden and water harvesting project. Numerous coaching nominations were approved. A Varsity Boys Soccer fundraising campaign exceeding $2,500.00 was authorized. The Board appointed 17 building leadership members for the 2026-2027 school year. Two non-public sessions were held, with minutes sealed indefinitely. Source: https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2001/Wmrsd/ce327b79-543e-4897-953f-9cf9b9d320d5/DRAFT-07162026-School-Board-Minutes-.docx.pdf?disposition=inline
DRAFT School Administrative Unit # 36 School Board Meeting Minutes White Mountains Regional School Board July 16, 2026 White Mountains Regional High School Whitefield, NH 5:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Board Members Present: A. Adair, C. Fountain, T. Giles, B. Jellison, R. Loiacono, Tardy: J. Akerman Board Members Absent: K. vanBergen-Buteau Administrators Present - R. Scott, M. Wadsworth FLAG SALUTE 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 5:31pm Motion carried– Unanimous Moved by: C. Fountain Seconded by: T. Giles Motion to come out of non-public session at 5:43 pm Moved by: C. Fountain Seconded by: T Giles Motion to come seal the minutes indefinitely at 5:43 pm Motion carried– Unanimous Consent agenda - Approval of the Minutes Moved by: B. Jellison Seconded by: C. Fountain To approve the of Minutes of (6/18/2026) Motion carried-Unanimous Consent agenda - Approval of the Manifest Moved by: C. Fountain Seconded by: B. Jellison Motion Carried-Unanimous 1 | Page School Board Meeting 7/16/2026 DRAFT Motion carried-Unanious Public Comment opened at 5:45 pm and will remain open for 30 minutes Superintendent’s Report: Robert Scott- Mr.Scott had submitted a written report, and he summarized this for the Board. DLT goal updates, strategic action plan, ESEA attendance to ensure compliance. Policy explanations, New hires: Rita Gesel, LES, 2nd Grade Teacher Josh Gottshall, WMRMHS, Custodian Dominic Berry,WMRMHS, Hospitality Teacher and Portfolio Coordinator Megan Littlehale, WMRSD, Clinical Mental Health Clinician Lauren Harris, WES, Paraprofessional Robin Fearon-Mackillop, LES, Cook Ben asked for an update on vacant positions. Director of Finance Report- Melisa Wadsworth- Melisa spoke about the large policy DAF that the board will vote to amend tonight. She provided an updated operation statement with encumbrances. COMMITTEE REPORTS ● Ed. Programming/Curriculum (first meeting of month) (Adair, vanBergen-Buteau) ● Facilities (third Wednesday of the month) (Adair, Akerman, Fountain) -Gary Brown, Facilities Director gave an update on the boiler project, update on buildings and the pavilion project update. ● Personnel (as needed) (Giles, Jellison, Loiacono) ● Policy (second meeting of the month) (Giles, Jellison)-Amendments on Agenda ● District Wellness Committee (Fountain, vanBergen-Buteau) UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NEW BUSINESS - Mr. Scott asked the Board about the Leaders and Learners section of the Coos County Democrat. DLT had suggested that perhaps this rotates between district and buildings each week. Ben agreed this may be a way to streamline processes without taxing Jeremy. ACTION AGENDA ITEM 1 Moved by: T. Giles Seconded by: B. Jellison To approve the following Child Rearing Leave Request: Abigail Vaudo, WES, Teacher Grade 5, from August 26, 2026- October 30, 2026. Motion carried–Unanimous ACTION AGENDA ITEM 2 Moved by: B. Jellison Seconded by: C. Fountain To approve the following policies for amendment: DAF- Administration of Federal Grants ECAF- Surveillance and Other Audio or Video Recording by the District or District Personnel EHB- Data/Records Retention GBAM- Accommodation of Pregnancy, Childbirth, Pediatric Infant Care and other Related Conditions 2 | Page School Board Meeting 7/16/2026 DRAFT Motion carried– Unanimous ACTION AGENDA ITEM 3 Moved by: B. Jellison Seconded by: C. Fountain To approve the following policies for first read: EEBA- Vehicle Operation Safety Policy Motion carried– Unanimous ACTION AGENDA ITEM 4 Moved by: C. Fountain Seconded by: B. Jellison To rescind the following policy: EEAA- Video and Audio Surveillance on School Property Motion carried– Unanimous ACTION AGENDA ITEM 5 Moved by: B. Jellison Seconded by: T. Giles To accept the following resignation(s): Brittany Leonard, LES, Third Grade Teacher, Effective June 30, 2026. Rayna Bourbeau, WES, Fourth Grade Teacher, Effective July 15, 2026. Motion carried Unanimous Amended ACTION AGENDA ITEM 5 Moved by: T. Giles Seconded by: C. Fountain To accept the following resignation(s): Brittany Leonard, LES, Third Grade Teacher, Effective June 30, 2026. Rayna Bourbeau, WES, Fourth Grade Teacher, Effective July 15, 2026, accepted contingent upon finding a replacement prior to the school year. Motion carried Unanimous ACTION AGENDA ITEM 6 Moved by: C. Fountain Seconded by: B. Jellison To accept and appropriate unanticipated funds in the amount of $2,800.00 awarded to the Society of Sustainable Spartans from the New England Grassroots Environment Fund Grow Grant to be used towards the perma garden and water harvesting project at WMRMHS. Motion carried– Unanimous Discussion: Mr. Scott expanded on this project. ACTION AGENDA ITEM 7 Moved by: J. Akerman Seconded by: B. Jellison To approve the following coaching nominations (provided the programs are to be offered): Caleb Murphy, Strength and Conditioning Brad Willey, Varsity Girls Soccer Chris Foss, Varsity Boys Soccer Connor Ludwin, Varsity Cross Country Braxton Brown, Varsity Golf Matt Bovay, JV Girls/Boys Soccer Co-Coach 3 | Page School Board Meeting 7/16/2026 DRAFT Jared Prince, JV Girls/Boys Soccer Co-Coach Aaryn Ford, JV Girls/Boys Soccer Co-Coach Lindsey Foss, JV Field Hockey Jeffrey Samson, Bass Fishing Mackenzie Norman, Middle School Field Hockey Motion carried– Unanimous Discussion: Adam asked about the 3 co-coaches for the soccer teams. It was explained that it was still one stipend split 3 ways and due to numbers. ACTION AGENDA ITEM 8 Moved by: C. Fountain Seconded by: T. Giles To approve the following Fundraising/Crowdfunding request with campaign funds to exceed $2,500.00: Varsity Boys Soccer - online campaign to raise funds to pay summer officials and purchase team gear. Motion carried– Unanimous ACTION AGENDA ITEM 9 Moved by: C. Fountain Seconded by: B. Jellison To approve the following Building Leadership Members for School Year 2026-2027: Katrina Noyes, Building Leadership Team, LES Gail McVetty, Building Leadership Team, LES Nicole Matson, Building Leadership Team, LES Heidi Vestal, Building Leadership Team, LES Gina Mangiafico, Building Leadership Team, WES Sam Gross, Building Leadership Team, WES Gabby Wetherbee, Building Leadership Team, WES Kim Read, Building Leadership Team, WES Abby Mayne, Building Leadership Team, WMRMHS Molly Carr, Building Leadership Team, WMRMHS Beth Lufkin, Building Leadership Team, WMRMHS Kaylah Graham, Building Leadership Team, WMRMHS Jeff Carty, Building Leadership Team, WMRMHS Bill Klein, Building Leadership Team, WMRMHS Angie Lavoie, Building Leadership Team, WMRMHS Christine Stevens, Building Leadership Team, WMRMHS Motion carried– Unanimous Non-Public Session RSA 91-A:3 II (c) Moved by: A. Adair Seconded by: C. Fountain Motion to go into non-public- RSA 91-A:3, II (c) at : 6:10 pm Motion carried– Unanimous Moved by: T. Giles Seconded by: B. Jellison Motion to come out of non-public session at 6:33 pm Moved by: C Fountain Seconded by: B. Jellison Motion to come seal the minutes indefinitely at 6:33 pm 4 | Page School Board Meeting 7/16/2026 DRAFT Motion carried– Unanimous Adjournment R. Loiacono, Chair, adjourned the meeting at 6:33 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 5 | Page School Board Meeting 7/16/2026