259th Annual Report of the Town of Cornish
Voters elected Karim Chichakly Moderator, Shelly Foston Clerk, Dale Lawrence Treasurer, and Jesse Cloutier to the School Board. The $5,476,294 operating budget passed, representing a tax decrease of approximately $32.88 on a $400,000 home. The collective bargaining agreement was approved unanimously, adding $117,716 for the 2025-26 fiscal year with estimated increases of $73,484 and $74,045 for the following two years. Residents voted to transfer $100,000 from the fund balance to the Special Education and Tuition Trust Fund and raise $50,000 in taxes for the School Facilities Expendable Trust Fund. Participants voted against consolidating town and school officer polling locations, opting for the current method. The meeting adjourned at 2:21 pm. Source: https://cornish.nh.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/CornishTownReport2025Web.pdf
For the year ending December 31, 2025
CORNISH, NEW HAMPSHIRE
ornish
259TH ANNUAL
Report
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Town Boards, Departments,
Commissions, and Committees
Town Officers ..................................................4
2026 Town Warrant..........................................6
2025 Town Meeting Minutes ........................11
Balance Sheet ................................................24
Budget Appropriations/Expenditures ............25
Salaries & Wages ..........................................36
Inventory Valuation........................................38
Schedule of Cornish Property........................39
Revenues........................................................40
Tax Computation ..........................................41
Tax Collector Report......................................43
Treasurer’s Report ........................................45
Capital Reserve Funds ..................................46
Trust Funds ....................................................47
Births ............................................................48
Deaths ............................................................49
Marriages ......................................................51
Auditor’s Report ............................................52
Selectmen’s Report........................................54
Broadband Committee ..................................55
Cemetery Department....................................56
Conservation Commission ............................56
Emergency Management ..............................58
Energy Committee ........................................58
Fire Department ............................................60
General Assistance ........................................61
G.H. Stowell Free Library ............................62
G.H. Stowell Free Library Trustees ..............63
Highway Department ....................................65
Historic Building Committee ........................66
Meetinghouse ................................................67
Police Department ........................................69
Planning Board ..............................................72
Recycling ......................................................73
Supervisors of the Checklist..........................73
Town Clerk ....................................................74
Town Forest ..................................................75
Zoning Board of Adjustment ........................76
County and State Reports
Sullivan County Apportionment....................77
Executive Councilor ......................................77
Local Organizations
Aging in Place ..............................................79
Cornish Community Initiative ......................80
Cornish Fair Association ..............................81
Friends of the Library ..................................83
Garden Club..................................................84
Historical Society..........................................85
Lake Sunapee VNA & Hospice ....................85
Neighbor to Neighbor ..................................87
Rescue Squad................................................88
Saint-Gaudens Memorial ..............................88
Saint-Gaudens Nat’l Historical Park ............90
Scholarships..................................................91
Senior Luncheon ..........................................91
Willing Hands ..............................................92
School Section
Warrant Articles ............................................95
Minutes of 2025 School Meeting..................98
Superintendent Report ................................106
School Board Report ..................................110
Principal Report ..........................................113
Facilities Director Report............................116
CCPTO Report............................................117
School Nurse Report ..................................119
Technology Report......................................122
Director of Curriculum Report ..................125
Staff ............................................................128
Student Enrollment ....................................130
Budget ........................................................131
Expenses Breakout......................................131
Revenues ....................................................138
Revenue Breakout ......................................141
Tax Impact/Rate..........................................142
Historical Tax Data ....................................143
Special Funds..............................................148
Fundraiser Report ......................................149
Salaries........................................................150
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ANNUAL REPORT
of the
CORNISH SCHOOL DISTRICT
For the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025
OFFICERS AND PERSONNEL OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT
MODERATOR
Karim Chichakly
DISTRICT CLERK
Shelly Foston
TREASURER
Dale Lawrence
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SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
Jesse Cloutier
Alexys Wilbur
(Term expires 2028)
(Term expires 2026)
*Melissa Drye
Justin Ranney, Board Chair
(Term expires 2026)
(Term expires 2027)
Jason Tetu
(Term expires 2027)
*Jesse Cooke appointed to fill term through 2026
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CORNISH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
Brandon Hill
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CENTRAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Kyle A. Riley
DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES
Amy Dressler
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR
Beth Bierwirth
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CORNISH SCHOOL DISTRICT
WARRANT
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
Sullivan, ss: School District of Cornish
To the inhabitants of the School District of Cornish, in the County
of Sullivan and State of New Hampshire, qualified to vote in
District affairs:
You are hereby notified to meet at the Cornish Elementary School
in Cornish, New Hampshire, on Saturday the Seventh of March,
2026, at 1 p.m. to act on the following subjects.
Article I.
To elect a Moderator, Clerk and Treasurer, each for one-year terms,
and 2 School Board members each for a three (3) year term.
Election Polls will be open from 10:00am to 7:00pm at the Cornish
Elementary School on School District Meeting day.
Article II.
To hear reports of Agents, Committees or Officers chosen and pass
any vote relating thereto.
Article III.
To see if the Cornish School District will vote to raise and
appropriate the sum of $11,400,000 (gross budget) for the design,
permitting, construction and equipping of a renovation to the
Cornish Elementary School (the "Project"); and to authorize the
issuance of $11,400,000 of bonds or notes in accordance with the
provisions of the Municipal Finance Act (RSA 33); to authorize
the School Board to issue, negotiate, sell and deliver said bonds
and notes and to determine the interest thereon and the maturity
and other terms thereof; to authorize the School Board to apply for,
obtain, accept and expend federal, state or other aid, if any which
may be available for the Project and to comply will all laws
applicable to the Project; and to authorize the School Board to take
any other action or to pass any other vote relative thereto; and
further to raise and appropriate the sum of $285,000 to make the
first debt service payment due in the upcoming fiscal year.
Recommended by the Cornish School Board. (3/5 ballot vote
required).
Article IV.
Shall the Cornish School District approve the long-term tuition
agreement with the Plainfield School District on file with the
Cornish School District Clerk, which provides for an initial term
beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, and which requires
Cornish students in grades 6-8 to attend Plainfield Middle School;
and further to authorize the School Board to submit the agreement
to the State Board of Education pursuant to RSA 194:22, and to
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take any further acts necessary to give effect to this authorization,
including adopting minor amendments to the agreement from time
to time without further action of the School District. (Majority
vote required)
Article V.
To see if the Cornish School District will vote to raise and
appropriate the amount of $ 5,699,556 {FIVE MILLION SIX
HUNDRED NINTY NINE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED
FIFTY SIX DOLLARS} for the support of schools, for the
payment of salaries for the school district officials and agents, and
for the payment for the statutory obligations of the district. This
article does not include appropriations contained in special or
individual articles addressed separately. Recommended by the
Cornish School Board. (Majority vote required)
Article VI.
To see if the Cornish School District will vote to designate Cornish
Elementary School as an open enrollment school pursuant to RSA
194-D to allow non-resident students to attend Cornish Elementary
School in an amount not to exceed ten percent (10%) of that
school's total enrollment; further, to set the percentage of Cornish
School District resident students permitted to attend open
enrollment schools located outside of the Cornish School District
to zero percent (0%). Recommended by the Cornish School
Board.
Article VII
To transact any other business that may legally come before this
meeting.
Given under our hands at said Cornish this 2nd day of February 2026.
A True Copy Attest:
Justin Ranney, School Board Chair
Alexys Wilbur, School Board Vice Chair
Jesse Cloutier, School Board Member
Jason Tetu, School Board Member
Jesse Cook, School Board Member
Cornish School Board
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CORNISH SCHOOL DISTRICT
WARRANT
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
To the inhabitants of the School District of Cornish, in the County of Sullivan and State
of New Hampshire, qualified to vote in District affairs:
You are hereby notified to meet at the Cornish Elementary School in Cornish, New
Hampshire on Saturday the Seventh of March 2026 at 10:00 a.m. to act on the following
subjects:
Article I:
To choose by ballot a Moderator, a School District Clerk and a
Treasurer each for a one-year term; Two School Board Members for a
three-year term. (Polls will open at 10 a.m. and will close at 7:00 p.m.
unless the Town votes to keep the polls open to a later hour.)
Given unto our hands at said Cornish this 2nd day of February 2026.
A True Copy Attest:
Justin Ranney, Chair
Alexys Wilbur, Vice Chair
Jason Tetu
Jesse Cloutier
Jesse Cook
Cornish School Board
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MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL MEETING
CORNISH SCHOOL DISTRICT
MARCH 8, 2025
The Annual Meeting of the School District of the Town of Cornish, N.H. was held Saturday March 8, 2025 at the
Cornish Elementary School. Eight Articles were considered:
Article 01: Vote
Article 02: Hearing of Reports
Article 03: Main Operating Budget
Article 04: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Article 05: Special Meeting if IV is Rejected or Amended
Article 06: Contribution to Special Education and Tuition Trust
Article 07: Raise and Appropriate to Expendable Trust Fund (ETF)
Article 08: Other Business
Details about the presentation, discussion, and result of each Article are included below. These minutes from
the meeting were recorded by the School District Clerk, Shelly Foston.
Moderator Dan Poor called the business portion of the School District Meeting to order at 1:00 pm. School
Board Chair, Justin Ranney, led the meeting in the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Ranney then introduced the
members of the School Board and the administrative staff of SAU 100. School Board members in attendance
were Hillary Ackerman, Melissa Drye, Justin Ranney, Jason Tetu, and Alexys Wilbur. SAU 100 staff in attendance
were Superintendent Sydney Leggett; Business Administrator Beth Bierwirth; Technology Director Corey
Canfield; Principal Karin Denholm; Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Christine Downing; and
Director of Student Services Amy Dressler.
Moderator Poor reviewed the process and rules of participation.
Article 01 Election of District Officers
To elect a Moderator, Clerk, and Treasurer, each for one (1) year term, and one (1) School Board member for
a three (3) year term. Election polls will be open from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm at the Cornish Elementary School
on School District Meeting day.
Ms. Foston swore in the Ballot Clerks and School District Moderator Dan Poor opened the polls at 10:00 am for
voting on Article 1. Throughout the day, poll workers included Judy Bonneau, Sue Cass, Liam Foston, Keith
Foston, Susan Haseman, Karen Rudner, and Martha Zoerheid. Supervisors of the Checklist Robin Monette, Cara
DeCato, and Hannah Darling were in attendance while the polls were open. By 3:00 pm, 140 ballots had been
cast and when the polls closed a total of 178 ballots had been cast. Moderator Poor closed the polls at 7:00
pm.
Results: 178 Ballots were cast (13 of which were absentee). Results were as follows:
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Karim Chichakli elected Moderator (1-yr) with 150 votes
Shelly Foston re-elected School District Clerk (1-yr) with 166 votes
Dale Lawrence elected Treasurer (1-yr) with 166 votes
Jesse Cloutier was elected to the School Board (3-yrs) with 88 votes (note that the margin was just seven votes)
Article 02 Hearing of Reports
To hear reports of Agents, Committees, or Officers chosen and pass any vote relating thereto.
The School Board recommends this action.
Moved: Justin Ranney
Second: Jason Tetu
Discussion: There were no questions during this portion of the meeting.
Results: The voice vote was affirmative and unanimous.
Article 03 Main Operating Budget
To see if the School District will vote to raise and appropriate the recommended amount of FIVE MILLION
FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTY-SIX THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED NINETY-FOUR DOLLARS ($5,476,294) for the
support of schools, for the payment of salaries for the school district officials and agents, and for the
payment of the statutory obligations of the district. This article does not include appropriations contained in
special or individual articles addressed separately.
The School Board recommends this action. Majority vote required.
Moved: Justin Ranney
Second: Alexys Wilbur
Members of the School Board and Administration then led presentations related to: history and promise of
Cornish school; student population and performance; current District status and activities; and plans for the
near future.
History. The presentation began with a short video of faculty, staff, and students describing what they
appreciate about Cornish School. Board member Alexys Wilbur followed up with a brief overview of the
School’s history and portrait of a graduate. Ms. Wilbur described the town and the school as small and mighty.
She noted that the School Board is focused this year on articulating the Cornish School identity. She pointed
out to meeting participants that there are questionnaires on their seats asking them to provide input to the
School Board about what is special to them about Cornish and its school.
Student population and performance. Ms. Wilbur noted that pre-K enrollment is down a little this year but
overall enrollment in the district is up. Current district enrollment is 193 with elementary (pK-5) 106, middle
(6-8) 36 , and high (9-12) 51. Director of Curriculum and Instruction, and Assessment, Christine Downing then
reviewed and showed charts of student performance in 2024 Statewide Assessment System (NH SAS) testing.
Ms. Downing reminded the group that due to a small school population, each student’s performance has a
significant impact on percentile results.
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● Reading and Writing: 57% of Cornish students tested as proficient in reading and writing, up 10% from
2023 and above the actual NH average, but below the State target of 66.1% of students proficient. Ms.
Downing noted that the school initiated a literacy program during the 2023-2034 school year.
● Mathematics: 51% of Cornish students tested as proficient in mathematics, down 5% from the
previous year but well above the NH average of 41% and just shy of the NH target of 51.9%. Ms.
Downing pointed out that this is an area with inconsistent results over recent years, which is something
the school has targeted for improvement. She also stressed that Cornish is focused on working with
those who struggle with math but also those who excel in this area.
Current district status and activities. Superintendent Sydney Leggett presented on the following series of
topics related to the current status of SAU100.
● District identity and strategy. Dr. Leggett highlighted continuity of administration; curriculum,
instruction, and assessment; community engagement; the facility assessment; and implementation of
the District’s strategic plan.
● Improved learning outcomes. Dr. Leggett shared several accomplishments for the district in this area:
learning from the Joint Middle School Study; implementing targeted interventions as well as NWEA and
STAR testing to enable data-driven needs assessment and instruction; mapping the curriculum to
ensure consistency and continuity among classes and grades; upgrading technology and using grant
funding to move to a .gov domain; and finalizing the “Belonging Blueprint” to help ensure a sense of
belonging for everyone in the school community.
● School and community relationships. In this area, Dr. Leggett highlighted professional development
related to climate and culture at the school; successful negotiation of a proposed Collective Bargaining
Agreement (CBA) (see Article IV); and community forums held throughout the year. Later in her
presentation, Dr. Leggett shared a screenshot from the new school website, which is currently under
construction.
● District Structure and Organization. According to Dr. Leggett, accomplishments in this area included
completing a whole-school water filtration system funded by a grant from from the NH Department of
Environmental Services; completing a comprehensive facilities study to inform long-term planning; and
a productive first year of the Collaborative District Study looking at the feasibility of Plainfield and
Cornish becoming one school district.
At this point in the meeting, the School Board paused to lead meeting participants in extending their
appreciation of three members of the community:
● Sue Cass for her many years of safe and reliable service to the community as the Cornish School bus
driver;
● Dan Poor for the time and energy he has put in over his many years as School District Moderator; and
● Hillary Ackerman for her service to the School Board over the past three years.
Members of the school board then presented the details of the proposed budget by section, which time
following each section for questions and comments. As summarized below, there were notably few questions
and comments by meeting participants during the budget presentation.
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Category
presented by
Proposed
Budget
Notable Budget Changes, Questions, and Discussion
Regular Instruction
Alexys Wilbur
$2,637,457
⇧ $46,626
⇧ 1.80%
Increases: one paraeducator and swapped a position from special
education to general education; shared art position moved from
salaried to contract; extended year program, 504 plan management,
and counseling costs; instructional platforms related to approved
programs; equipment repair; and high school tuition
Decreases: new hires are lower on pay scale, actual employee
benefit elections
Special Education
Alexys Wilbur
$691,301
⇩ $52,537
⇩ 7.06%
Decreases: one position moved to regular instruction; actual
employee benefit election; specialized services to meet identified
needs; no elementary school tuition to another licensed educational
agency (LEA)
Increases: new tuition to a different LEA (high school private tuition)
Co-Curricular
Hillary Ackerman
$13,700
⇧ 1,200
⇧ 9.60%
Increases: basketball officials; supplies, dues, and fees
Decreases: co-curricular advisor stipend (per CBA)
Guidance
Hillary Ackerman
$134,116
⇧ $7,354
⇧ 5.80%
Increases: actual employee benefit election; NWEA and STAR
testing; supplies; contracted services
Health
Melissa Drye
$126,027
⇧ $4,077
⇧ 3.23%
Increases: actual employee benefit election; supplies; dues and fees
Decreases: textbooks
Staff and Curriculum
Development
Melissa Drye
$54,050
⇧ $20,100
⇧ 59.20%
Increases: staff development ($750/teacher per CBA); instructional
coaching
Library
Jason Tetu
$93,550
⇩ $27,869
⇩ 22.95%
Decreases: actual salary and employee benefit selection
Information Services
Jason Tetu
$151,074
⇩ $29,995
⇩ 16.57%
Decreases: Shared technology director with Plainfield; Alma yearly
license; information security; Zoom;
Copier program; computer replacement cycle
Mr. Tetu noted that the School Board anticipates a more stable
budget in the future due to the regular update cycle instituted by
Technology Director Canfield.
School Board
Justin Ranney
$38,500
⇧ $3,500
⇧ 10%
Increases: criminal record checks; professional services including
recording secretary
SAU Office
Justin Ranney
$414,450
(total)
$362,077
(Cornish)
⇧ $17,655
⇧ 4.45%
Increases: executive assistant salary and contracted administrative
services (both shared with Plainfield)
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presented by
Proposed
Budget
Notable Budget Changes, Questions, and Discussion
School
Administration
Justin Ranney
$296,931
⇧ $19,057
⇧ 6.8%
Increases: salaries and actual employee benefit election
Federal Grants
Hillary Ackerman
$63,500
⇩ $24,600
⇩ 27.92%
Ms. Ackerman noted that Federal Grants include:
● Title I to support low income families and close achievement
gaps;
● Title II Part A (Supporting Effective Instruction State Grant
Program) to improve student achievement by improving the
quality and effectiveness of teaching and administration;
● Title IV A (Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program)
to improve student outcomes through activities focused on
well-rounded education, safe and healthy students, and
effective use of technology; and
● Title V (Rural Education Achievement Program) to improve
student achievement in small, rural, and low-income schools
These grants are specific to where and how they can be used. There
is a corresponding revenue line item for the grants. They must be
budgeted and then reimbursed by grant funds.
Operation of Building
Jason Tetu
$405,705
⇧ $62,180
⇧ 18.10%
Increases: salary and overtime; actual employee benefit election;
filtering requirements for the water system; insurance; trash
Decreases: supplies; lawn care
Transportation
Jason Tetu
$200.287
⇧ $1,998
⇧ 1.01%
Increases: contracted services (multi-year contract with Butler Bus)
Food Services
Melissa Drye
$134,295
⇧ $6,276
⇧ 4.90%
Increases: contracted services (second year of a five-year contract
with Abbey Group)
Debt Service
Justin Ranney
$0
⇨ $0
⇨ 0.0%
Mr. Ranney notes that whereas there is and recently has been no
debt, this could possibly change in the next few years depending on
what happens with major decisions.
Mr. Ranney closed the budget presentation by sharing the District’s estimated revenue and sources: local taxes
(69.22%), State funding (20.07%), other local funding (8.87%), and Federal funding(1.84%).
He then summarized the budget, which totals $5,476,294 (expenses down $8,171 or 0.15% from 2024 and
revenue down $28,709 or 0.75% from 2024). He noted that the main operating budget, as proposed, has a tax
implication of approximately $10.63 per $1,000 assessed property value. This equates to a decrease of about
$32.88 on a $400,000 property over 2024 rates.
Discussion: In response to a question from Kevin Noble, Cornish Town Treasurer Heidi Jaarsma clarified that
when the town estimates the tax rate in its annual report, that estimate is based on an assumption that all
warrant articles pass at School District Meeting so therefore there is a greater total amount to be funded by
local taxes than is allotted for in the main operating budget.
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Results: The voice vote was affirmative but not quite unanimous.
Article 04 Collective Bargaining Agreement
To see if the Cornish School District will vote to approve the cost items included in the collective bargaining
agreement reached between the Cornish School Board and the Cornish Educators Association which calls for
the following increases in salaries and benefits at the current staffing level:
Fiscal Year Estimated Increase 2025-26: $117,716
Fiscal Year Estimated Increase 2026-27: $73,484
Fiscal Year Estimated Increase 2027-28: $74,045
and further to raise and appropriate one hundred seventeen thousand seven hundred sixteen ($117,716) for
the current fiscal year, such sum representing the additional costs attributable to the increase in salaries and
benefits required by the new agreement over those that would be paid at the current staffing levels.
The School Board recommends this action. Majority vote required.
Moved: Justin Ranney
Second: Jason Tetu
Board member Jason Tetu reviewed the CBA for 2025-26 through 2027-28, including salary schedule, benefits,
and other language. According to Mr. Tetu, key elements of the agreement include a revised base salary
(Bachelor's degree, first year of experience) of $45,055 and a top salary (masters degree plus 30 credits, 14
years of experience) of $82,825. The agreement includes a salary increase for 2025-26 of 4% and then 3% for
each of the next two years. This increase equates to $265,245 over three years.
Other financial changes in the CBA include more funds for course reimbursement and summer curriculum
work, and an increase in the 403b match to make it more competitive with area schools. There are no other
changes to the benefits package.
The CBA includes language changes related to scheduling meetings, after-school commitments, and
parent-teacher conferences; guidelines for mentoring; parameters for hiring compensation; expectation that
every teacher will participate on one school committee; and clarifications of expectations for professional
development and personal time.
The estimated tax impact of the CBA for 2025-26 is $0.33 per $1,000 appraised value, or approximately
$132.02 for a $400,000 property.
Results: The voice vote was affirmative and unanimous.
Article 05: Special Meeting if IV is Rejected or Amended
Shall the Cornish School District, if warrant article IV is defeated, authorize the governing body to call one
special meeting, at its option, to address warrant article IV cost items only?
The School Board recommends this action. Majority vote required.
Motion to pass over Article V based on the positive outcome of Article IV.
Moved: Justin Ranney
Second: Jason Tetu
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Results: The voice vote was affirmative and unanimous.
Article 06: Contribution to Special Education and Tuition Trust
To see if the Cornish School District will vote to raise and appropriate up to one hundred thousand dollars
($100,000) to be added to the Special Education and Tuition Expendable Trust Fund previously established.
This sum is to come from the June 30 fund balance available for transfer on July 1. No amount to be raised
from taxation.
The School Board recommends this action. Majority vote required.
Moved: Melissa Drye
Second: Hillary Ackerman
Mr. Ranney explained that the fund balance is currently $150,105. The District’s goal is to bring this fund to
$600,000 because when a need arises, for example for specialized private school tuition, the fund will dissipate
quickly. Mr. Ranney responded to a question about whether the appropriation should actually be larger by
explaining that the Board believes that this is the most appropriate amount for a single year. Kevin Noble asked
for clarification about what it means to have no impact on taxes when there is a significant cost? Mr. Ranney
explained that the amount will come from the 2024 surplus, which is currently over $100,000.
Results: The voice vote was affirmative with one opposing vote.
Article 07: Raise and Appropriate to Expendable Trust Fund (ETF)
To see if the Cornish School District will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of fifty thousand dollars
($50,000) to be added to the School Facilities Expendable Trust Fund previously established.
Moved: Hillary Ackerman
Second: Melissa Drye
Mr. Tetu explained that the Board agrees that this appropriation should be enough to keep the building
operating safely while the town determines the longer-term future of the building.
The estimated tax impact of the ETF is $0.14 per $1,000 appraised value, or approximately $56.00 for a
$400,000 property.
Sandra Redlands asked why the 2024 budget surplus could not be used for this instead of the Special Education
& Tuition Trust Fund. Dr. Leggett responded that the Board has prioritized the Special Education & Tuition Trust
Fund and does not believe there will be enough of a surplus to fund both.
Results: The voice vote was affirmative with one opposing vote.
Article 08 Other business
To transact any other business that may legally come before this meeting.
Moderator Poor opened discussion by requesting discussion and a sense of the group about whether there
should be a single polling session for town and school officers. After some discussion and an informal hand
count, it became clear that the majority, roughly three quarters, of meeting participants were in favor of the
status quo: holding the vote for School District officials on the same day as the annual School District meeting
rather than on the same day as the vote for Town officials. Contributions to that discussion included:
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● Ms. Jaarsma raised the point that because the Supervisors of the Checklist are present during ballot
votes, having the ballot vote on the same day as the meeting allows previously unregistered residents
to participate in floor votes on other articles. Ms. Jaarsma noted that if the Supervisors of the Checklist
are not required to be at the School District meeting then people could not register on that day and
therefore could not participate in voice votes.
● Dr. Leggett responded by stating that the Secretary of State has said that same-day registration could
be arranged on meeting day, even if there is no ballot session planned. Lois Fitts shared that if voting
was held on the same day then the School District election might get a better cross section of voters.
● Naome PIke expressed her appreciation for the vote being held on Saturdays.
● Deborah Dvorak shared her sense that attendance at the School District meeting would likely be
diminished if people were not also casting ballots for District officers on that day.
Ginger Bulkeley shared that it looked like the town is spending approximately $39,000/year per student pre-k
through eighth grade and $20,000/year per high school student. Ms. Bulkeley noted that she believed the town
should gather all the relevant information when making these significant decisions and therefore should take a
broad and systematic look at what it would cost to educate our students, including outside of town.
Moderator Poor noted that District officials were responsive to requests from the previous year for better
audio/visual equipment for the meeting and that the sound system and four large screens had worked well this
year.
Beth Bierwirth made a motion to thank Dan Poor for his years as moderator, there was a loud and collective
second for that motion and a quite long standing ovation.
Results: Moderator Poor declared the meeting adjourned at 2:21 pm
Meeting minutes (this document), presentation materials, and a voting record from this meeting will be
maintained, as required by New Hampshire law, by the School District Clerk. Meeting materials can also be
accessed online via the School Board section of the SAU100 website (www.cornishschool.org/school-board).
Respectfully submitted,
Shelly Foston
School District Clerk
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Superintendent’s Report
To the Cornish Community,
It is my privilege to present this annual report to the Cornish School District community
as I complete my first year as Superintendent. Over the past year, our district has been
thoughtfully engaged in examining and addressing complex challenges to ensure
continued progress through informed decision-making and responsible long-term
planning. Together, we have remained focused on strengthening student learning,
evaluating district structures, advancing our facilities planning, and navigating the
evolving landscape of public education. This work reflects our shared commitment to
excellence, sustainability, and the success of every student.
This year has been focused on resetting our strategic approach to student engagement,
staff support, and the evaluation of systems and structures to better serve student
learning. I was pleased to return the Superintendent’s Office to the school building,
reaffirming my commitment to being present and engaged with the Cornish
community each week. In partnership with CIA Director Silas St. James and Principal
Brandon Hill, I have had the opportunity to visit classrooms regularly, providing
meaningful, supportive feedback to our teachers and staff. Together, this collaborative
work has strengthened instructional practice and reinforced our shared dedication to
continuous improvement.
Learning:
The Principal along with Technology Director, Corey Canfield took a look at technology
usage and streamlining our financing of systems used at a minimal level. We always
want to give our staff and students what they need, but at the same time want to be
fiscally responsible.
Scheduling of staff has and continues to change as students' needs arise. I feel fortunate
to have the support of the school board, principal and teacher’s union to make this
happen. Being a small rural school has its significant advantages when we work together
for positive change. “Our goals are high, and we feel we are on a solid path towards
meeting them” this is a continuation both in verbiage and action from last year's report.
We also continue to work toward vertical alignment of our curriculum, which will draw
the map for student success.
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Finance:
This year’s budget is virtually flat. It has been well documented this year that Benefits,
more specifically insurance rates have had a significant increase. This has made the
administration look closely on what reductions we could make to not pass additional
costs onto the Cornish taxpayer, knowing there are two significant ballot questions that
would be investments in how we move forward.
“As always, when we develop the proposed budget, we’re looking at all current needs
and starting from “zero” with each new year. We look at everything from staffing and
curriculum materials to supplies and technology to see what we will need to provide a
quality education to students without overburdening taxpayers. “ language that still holds
true from last year’s report.
Facilities:
We continue to prioritize addressing the facilities needs at Cornish Elementary School
and are proud to have completed an updated and more detailed Comprehensive Facilities
Assessment in partnership with Harriman Architects. This extensive report provides
critical insight into the current condition of our building, projected costs associated with
repairs and renovations, and the highest-priority improvements necessary to meet safety
standards, regulatory requirements, and modern educational expectations. Most
importantly, it serves as a foundational tool to guide thoughtful, responsible
decision-making as we plan for the future of our learning environment.
Building on this work, we advanced these plans through a ballot question this year,
proposing a flexible and forward-thinking design intended to preserve and strengthen
educational opportunities at our current location. This approach reflects our commitment
to maintaining a strong local school presence while ensuring that our facilities can adapt
to changing instructional needs and enrollment trends. By investing in our infrastructure,
we are investing directly in the success, safety, and well-being of our students.
This initiative is critically important for the long-term vitality of our school and
community. It represents an opportunity for the town and its citizens to take an active role
in shaping the future of education in Cornish, maintaining local control, and securing a
sustainable path forward. Through careful planning, transparency, and community
engagement, we remain committed to stewarding these resources responsibly and
ensuring that Cornish continues to offer high-quality educational experiences for
generations to come.
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Committee Work:
Middle School Study Committee:
Following last year’s vote to explore the development of a shared middle school program,
the joint committee worked diligently to examine all aspects of the proposed initiative,
including academic programming, student development, facilities, and infrastructure.
Their comprehensive report provided valuable insight into how middle school education
can be strengthened and better aligned with the developmental and academic needs of
students in grades six through eight. This thorough process reflected a strong
commitment from both communities to pursue innovative and sustainable educational
solutions.
While the study identified clear academic and social benefits to combining grades six
through eight, the anticipated cost savings for the Plainfield and Cornish communities
were ultimately not realized. As a result, the original shared middle school model did not
move forward. However, the work of the committee has been instrumental in informing
future planning and has equipped our district with meaningful data, thoughtful analysis,
and a clearer understanding of the opportunities and challenges associated with middle
school programming.
Building on this foundation, Cornish is now prepared to move forward with a ballot
question that would allow our students in grades six, seven, and eight to tuition into
Plainfield Middle School. This proposal reflects our commitment to providing
high-quality educational opportunities while utilizing the insights gained through last
year’s collaborative effort. It represents a strategic and student-centered approach to
strengthening our middle school program.
Plainfield Middle School is currently undergoing a significant middle school construction
and renovation project that will reconfigure learning spaces and enhance instructional
capacity. This work is designed to support a modern, flexible curriculum that emphasizes
project-based learning, collaboration, and real-world problem solving. These
improvements align closely with best practices in middle-level education and support the
academic, social, and emotional growth of students.
By pursuing this partnership, Cornish seeks to provide its middle school students with
access to expanded resources, enriched programming, and innovative learning
environments. This initiative reflects our ongoing commitment to thoughtful planning,
responsible stewardship, and continuous improvement. Most importantly, it demonstrates
our dedication to preparing our students for success in high school and beyond while
maintaining transparency and collaboration with our community.
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Cooperative Planning Team:
At last year’s annual district meeting, a Cooperative Planning Team was established to
study the feasibility of moving the Cornish and Plainfield SAUs into a single, shared
cooperative entity. To date, the team has made meaningful progress in developing
proposed language related to school board governance, board member elections, annual
meeting structure, high school appropriations (with both districts maintaining their
current high school models), and shared operational expenses.
In addition to this foundational work, the committee began outlining future steps. This
process has been thorough, collaborative, and constructive, reflecting the strong
commitment of committee members to thoughtful and responsible planning.
At this time, the work of the Cooperative Planning Team is temporarily paused as the
district focuses on finalizing discussions with the Cornish community regarding its
readiness to vote on a proposed bond to support construction costs for a major building
project. This facilities initiative represents a significant investment in the future of our
students and community and is appropriately being given priority in our current planning
efforts.
Once there is greater clarity regarding community support and direction related to the
building project, the district will be in a stronger position to resume the cooperative
planning process. This approach ensures that major long-term decisions are made
thoughtfully, with full community engagement and financial awareness.
By statute, this type of study requires a minimum of two to three years to complete.
While 2024–25 marked the conclusion of the first year of this work, we remain
committed to continuing the process when conditions are appropriate. I am grateful for
the dedication and professionalism of this committee and for their careful examination of
every possible option in service of our students and communities.
In conclusion:
It has been a very busy year for all of us. I see good things on the horizon. All of this
work does not happen without a town who believes in local schools, a board that supports
the work for continued improvement, a SAU team who is leading decision making and a
staff who comes to work everyday honing their craft to best support our students.
With our children in mind,
Kyle Riley, Superintendent
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Principal’s Report
Each year, the principal of Cornish Elementary School provides an update
on the work of the school over the past twelve months. As we continue to
build upon the goals outlined in our strategic plan, there is much to be
proud of within our school community.
This year CES welcomed new staff members alongside a new
superintendent, new CIA director, and new principal. Samantha Spielberg
was hired to replace Judy Regrut as administrative assistant to the
principal. Tyler Sullivan, Eleri Clifton, and Jolene Smith were brought on
as paraprofessionals. Jeffrey Glover was hired as the grades 5-8 math
educator, and Seth Moore was hired as the PreK-8 music teacher. The
physical education position started with long-term substitute Dave
Holloway, and Lily Barber took over in January.
This year has been one of continued growth, collaboration, and reflection.
Our students, staff, and families have worked together to ensure that
Cornish Elementary School remains a welcoming, supportive, and
engaging place for learning. As a small PreK–8 school, we value the close
relationships that exist across grade levels and the shared responsibility we
feel for every student’s success.
Throughout the year, our educators focused on strengthening instruction
and using assessment data thoughtfully to inform teaching and learning.
Students in grades K–8 participated in NWEA assessments in reading and
mathematics, and students in grades 4–8 also completed science
assessments. This data, along with other classroom-based measures,
continues to guide instructional decisions, identify areas of growth, and
ensure that supports are in place for students who need them. We remain
encouraged by the progress we are seeing and are committed to using data
responsibly and transparently.
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Cornish Elementary School continues to benefit from the dedication and
flexibility of its staff. As with many schools, we navigated staffing
adjustments throughout the year, and I am grateful for the professionalism
and teamwork demonstrated by our educators and support staff. Their
willingness to collaborate, problem-solve, and support one another has
been a strength of our school and has directly benefited students.
Student engagement and school climate remained a priority this year.
Students participated in a variety of school-wide activities that helped
foster a sense of belonging and school pride. Events such as spirit days,
assemblies, performances, and celebrations brought energy into the
building and provided opportunities for students of all ages to connect
with one another. These shared experiences are an important part of our
PreK–8 model and help strengthen our school community.
Our students were also able to participate in a number of enrichment
opportunities beyond the classroom. Winter programming once again
offered both on-mountain and school-based options, allowing students to
remain active and engaged during the winter months. In the spring,
students took part in community service activities such as Green Up Day,
demonstrating responsibility and care for our town and environment.
These experiences support our work around the Portrait of the Graduate
and help students develop skills that extend beyond academics.
Family and community involvement continue to be a vital part of life at
Cornish Elementary School. We are deeply appreciative of the many
volunteers who give their time to support programs, events, and learning
opportunities for students. From enrichment activities to celebrations and
fundraisers, community support plays an essential role in making these
experiences possible.
As we look ahead, our focus remains on continuous improvement, student
growth, and maintaining strong communication with families and the
broader community. Cornish Elementary School is fortunate to be
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supported by a town that values education and cares deeply about its
students.
It has been another strong year at Cornish Elementary School, and I am
proud of the work being done each day by our students and staff.
Respectfully submitted,
Brandon Hill
Principal, Cornish Elementary School
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Facilities Director Report
To the Cornish Community,
It has been my pleasure to serve as Facilities Director at Cornish School
since July 2025. During this time, the Facilities Team has worked to
maintain systems that are performing well while developing new strategies
to address areas needing improvement. Thank you to the Cornish
community for its continued commitment to providing an outstanding
facility for students to learn and for the community to enjoy.
Current Building Status:
The building is in need of several large-scale repairs and system updates.
The Harriman Group study clearly outlines the current condition of the
building and helps guide future planning. At present, our primary focus is
on maintaining existing systems while also improving efficiency in our
work processes and procedures. We look forward to seeing the vision the
Cornish community develops for the building and supporting that process.
Playground:
The playground was refinished this summer with a fresh coat of safety
fiber wood chips. This product is made from virgin ground softwood trees
and produced in Springfield, NH. Most importantly, safety fiber is a
certified public playground surface per the International Play Equipment
Manufacturers Association.
Outdoor Classroom:
Last summer, stairs were built to the outdoor classroom by community
volunteers. The stairs have created a safer access route for students and for
campers attending the fair. Other additions include extra storage, a
repurposed shed, and a large hard pack area in front of the pavilion to be
used as additional workspace. The hard pack was donated by St. Pierre
Sand and Gravel. We hope to add additional picnic tables in the future.
Respectfully submitted,
Cody Schoolcraft
Facilities Director
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CCPTO Report
The CCPTO, or Cornish Community Parent Teacher Organization, is titled “Cornish
Community'' because our mission is to enhance educational and social opportunities while
strengthening Cornish Elementary School and community ties. This is done by providing
opportunities for community members to volunteer and participate in the enrichment of Cornish
students.
Programs the CCPTO has provided financial support for over the last year include:
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Ski Program scholarships
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Screen-Free Week supplies
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Four Winds Science Program
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Direct reimbursement to teachers funding their own classroom enrichment
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Graduation Awards
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Life program enrichment and supplies
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Liability insurance to run the gate shifts for the Cornish Fair
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Seed money for fundraising efforts by the 7th and 8th grade classes
Programs and events CCPTO facilitated over the last year:
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The “Holiday Shop” where students can buy presents for their families
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The beginning of school year Ice Cream Social
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Lunch and snacks to staff on PD days to show appreciation
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Spirit Wear
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Baby-sitting services for annual town and school meetings
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Magnet School Calendars
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Fall theater programming (for lower wing students - upper wing will be getting one in the
spring!)
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Welcome gifts for new staff and faculty
Fundraising:
The CCPTO does almost the entirety of its fundraising by staffing the entrance booths at the
Cornish Fair. This is done by soliciting volunteers to donate a few hours of time over the long
weekend, as well as manning a golf cart to help with the transition of gate shifts, and also
finding volunteers for the counting house. It is a huge undertaking that has proven more and
more difficult with a declining number of people willing to donate their time. Fortunately, we do
have a strong group of volunteers who are dedicated to supporting the CCPTO’s efforts in
bringing enrichment and a sense of community to the school, and we hope to bring in more as
new members join our PTO and town. This past year, the CCPTO and volunteers were able to
raise $7,853 from the fair for their efforts.
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In addition to the fair, the funds raised through the Cornish Phone Book are allotted for school
enrichment and the CCPTO will be taking on the organization and distribution of the phone book
in the upcoming years.
Our 2025 Election of Officers resulted in a change in President and Vice President positions:
Angela Bean – President
Kaya Meenagh – Vice President
Emily Lewis – Treasurer
Tricia Kruidenier - Secretary
We are eager to attract and welcome new members to help in our efforts. The CCPTO is
discussing ways to support babysitting and dinner services for busy parents who would like to
participate. Joining CCPTO is the surest way to partake in the children of this community’s
enrichment and get involved with the school, so please consider joining us for some meetings.
We welcome all community members - not just parents! Meetings take place on the second
Wednesday of the month at the Cornish Elementary School library. We also provide a meeting
link for those that find it easier to join remotely.
Please email Cornishccpto@gmail.com for more information and to receive notices about our
upcoming meetings.
Respectfully submitted,
Angela Bean
CCPTO President
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School Nurse Report
School Health Goals:
Status:
● Certify all staff in CPR/AED
Ongoing
● Use the principles of Continuous Quality
Improvement to decrease student injuries
Ongoing
● Use illness data to evaluate the efficacy of the continued
emphasis on: prevention
Ongoing
● Use the quality improvement process to evaluate BMI
of students
Ongoing
● Continue to provide education & communications for
staff & parents regarding health-related issues
Ongoing
● Attain 100% compliance with NH State Immunization
requirements
Complete
● Continue nutrition/wellness activities
Ongoing
Quality Improvement (QI) Program: School Health
Illness & Injury Data:
In a continued effort to assist parents in keeping their student(s) healthy and to
decrease respiratory illnesses, CES partnered with the Upper Valley Public
Health Emergency Preparedness Team and DHMC to offer a free Flu Clinic in
school for students. Additionally, we were also able to partner with Rite Aid to
offer an in-school immunization clinic for staff.
There were a total of 3,555 visits to the nurse for the school year, most of which
were due to illnesses and injuries. This was a particularly big year for respiratory
illnesses, norovirus and walking pneumonia.
Nutrition/Wellness Goals for Staff & Students:
Status:
● Wellness Activities
Ongoing
● Stress fitness for life and educate students and staff Ongoing
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regarding healthy diet
● Influenza Vaccination clinics for staff and students
Complete
Nutrition/Wellness Progress:
Maintaining a healthy food intake vs. exercise balance is important in
maintaining good health over the course of a lifetime. A BMI and percent were
calculated and graphed for each student. This data was reviewed with the PE
teacher.
Regarding the goal of improving fitness, both the school and the community
continue to support this objective for students through physical education classes,
recess, and ongoing participation in the SKI/LIFE Program.
K-6 participated in the Passport to Winter Fun challenge sponsored by the Upper
Valley Trails Alliance and 7/8 had their own challenge for Winter Wellness.
Screen-Free week in March - The Wellness Committee organized a variety of
activities as part of a nationally coordinated effort to decrease screen-time for
children. Activities included: taking a pledge to reduce screen time, hiking, the
Spring Showcase, game night, staff vs 8th grade basketball game and a color run.
Teachers participated by limiting their screen use during the school week.
The Wellness Committee helped promote two Red Cross blood drives here in
Cornish.
The 4H Club collected food donations to create a “Heat and Eat” pantry in the
Nurse’s office for families experiencing food insecurities. The deliveries to the
families are coordinated with the School Counselor.
Molly Young had generously offered 10 after-school yoga classes to all past and
present staff.
Encouraging staff participation in wellness activities through the SchoolCare
(Cigna) program to support health and well-being.
Willing Hands continues to provide snacks to the school on a weekly basis, for
students that are experiencing food insecurity or forgot their snack.
A Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT) has been established and trained
to respond promptly and effectively to medical emergencies.
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Local nurses joined me for an Emergency Shelter Training presented by the
American Red Cross..
Next Steps: Continue to collect BMI’s and analyze results, and continue to stress
healthy eating, limiting screen time, getting exercise an hour every day and
getting enough rest.
Respectfully Submitted:
Laura Prignano BSN. RN
School Nurse
Healthy habits can protect you and your children. To help prevent the
spread of COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses:
●Clean your hands often, either with soap and water for 20 seconds or a hand
sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
●Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
●Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
●Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces daily.
This message is from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the NH
Department of Health and Human Services, and your school nurse. To learn
more, please visit www.cdc.gov and www.dhhs.nh.gov
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Cornish School Technology Report
Overview
The 2025–2026 school year continued to focus on strengthening Cornish
School’s technology systems while maintaining reliable day-to-day operations for
students and staff. Efforts centered on supporting instructional technology,
maintaining device fleets, and continuing to build and refine the district’s
technology platforms in alignment with educational goals.
Instructional Technology & Classroom Upgrades
Cornish School continues to invest in instructional technology that directly
supports teaching and learning. During this cycle, four classrooms were
updated with Promethean interactive boards, replacing aging display
equipment and expanding interactive instructional capabilities.
These upgrades improve classroom engagement, accessibility, and reliability
while allowing teachers to better integrate digital content, student collaboration,
and instructional software into daily lessons.
Student & Staff Devices
Cornish School remains a 1:1 Chromebook district, with iPads utilized in
early elementary grades (K–2). Maintaining these device fleets is an ongoing
priority and includes:
● Summer refresh and inspection of devices
● Repair and replacement of damaged or aging equipment
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● Ongoing monitoring to ensure devices remain secure, functional, and
ready for instruction
This proactive approach helps extend device lifecycles, minimize downtime, and
ensure equitable access to technology for all students.
Technology Platforms & Systems
The district continues to build out and refine its technology platforms,
focusing on stability, security, and instructional alignment. This includes
supporting classroom applications, administrative systems, and cloud-based
services used daily by staff and students.
Ongoing platform development ensures that systems remain reliable, scalable,
and responsive to evolving instructional and operational needs.
IT Services & Support
The technology department provides hands-on support for staff and students,
addressing device issues, account access, instructional technology needs, and
general troubleshooting. This support plays a critical role in keeping classrooms
operational and minimizing disruptions to instruction.
Looking Ahead
Cornish School will continue focusing on maintaining a stable, secure, and
instructional-ready technology environment while making thoughtful adjustments
as state and federal requirements evolve. Priorities include continued classroom
technology improvements, long-term sustainability of the Chromebook and iPad
fleets, and ongoing development of the district’s technology platforms to support
both instruction and operations.
As part of this work, the district will be rolling back the sau100.nh.gov email
migration for student accounts. Cornish School was the first district in New
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Hampshire to participate in this grant-funded .GOV email initiative, and the
project was implemented in good faith under the requirements in place at the
time. Since that initial implementation, .GOV eligibility and usage
requirements have changed, particularly as they relate to student email
accounts.
Rolling back student email accounts ensures continued compliance with current
standards while maintaining appropriate access, security, and functionality for
students. Staff and operational accounts will remain aligned with applicable
.GOV requirements, and the technology department will continue coordinating
with state partners to ensure future decisions align with best practices and
regulatory guidance.
Through careful planning and collaboration with school leadership, Cornish
School remains committed to providing secure, reliable, and adaptable
technology services that support students, educators, and the broader school
community.
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Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Report
The Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment serves both Cornish and
Plainfield School Districts. With each district contributing 50% of the position’s
costs, the Director is in Cornish two and a half days a week and in Plainfield the
other two and a half days. The essential duties focus on developing, maintaining,
and implementing effective curriculum resources; supporting staff in improving
instruction; and managing the system of assessments and the data they provide to
learn our strengths and areas to focus on to increase learning and achievement. I
partner with the SAU leadership team, the principal, and school staff to support
learning and growth for all.
A Snapshot of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment at Cornish
Elementary School
● A new leadership team has focused on getting to know Cornish
Elementary School by:
○ Prioritizing classroom walk-throughs, with the Superintendent,
CIA Director, and sometimes Principal Hill, visiting classrooms
across the school for 5-10 minutes to gather a sense of what
instruction looks like in Cornish.
○ Providing ongoing feedback about what we see during
walk-throughs and maintaining an open dialogue with teachers
about the wonderful teaching and learning we see, as well as
resources and next steps to improve in some ways.
○ Meeting with staff members to hear their perspectives and
problem-solve together.
● Instructional Coaching provides personalized support and
goal-oriented growth for teachers:
○ The CIA Director meets with individual teachers to discuss their
goals – whether the focus is on classroom management and
engagement, assessment development, a teaching strategy to
implement, a particular part of the curriculum to teach, or a
specific student need to address.
○ Together, the teacher and CIA Director partner to learn,
implement, and reflect.
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○ The process may involve research, model lessons, co-planning,
co-teaching, observing colleagues, and/or examining data
together. The teacher drives the whole process: setting goals,
charting a path forward, and using the coach as a resource.
○ Three Cornish educators are participating in a year-long book
study on Arise: The Art of Transformational Coaching, by Elena
Aguilar, in collaboration with five Plainfield educators, to build
capacity for instructional coaching here in the school.
● PreK-4 Teachers have worked to establish consistent instructional
practices in writing across these grade levels:
○ Spearheaded by Interventionist Mitzi Sinclair and supported by
the CIA Director, teachers have met to learn about a new
approach to teaching writing.
○ All students in grades K-4 completed a writing prompt to
establish a baseline of their knowledge and skills.
○ Students respond to further writing prompts throughout the year,
based on the content they have read and studied in the Core
Knowledge reading curriculum.
○ Teachers analyze student writing to highlight trends, strengths,
and areas of need.
○ Writing instruction will be improved by implementing common
language, a consistent progression of skills, and consistent
instructional approaches.
● Staff have been working on implementing effective classroom
strategies:
○ CES staff continue to work with consultant Erin Moore, who has
facilitated professional learning around classroom management,
student engagement, and developmentally appropriate behavior
responses.
○ Ms. Moore also comes to Cornish to observe and coach teachers.
○ CES School Counselor Paige MacLeay led a workshop for staff
focused on executive functioning skills and how teachers can
structure classroom routines to support all learners.
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Cornish is a strong community that supports a great school. The staff here work
hard every day, and there is so much exciting learning and growing happening at
CES. Thank you to all – staff, students, families, and community members – who
make this such a special place!
Respectfully submitted,
Silas St. James
Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
Cornish School District, SAU #100
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Cornish School District
2025-2026 Teachers/Professional Staff
Last Name
First Name
Role
Barber
Lily
PE/Health
Dangelo-Worth
Kelsey
Teacher
Davis
Casey
Teacher
Dyke
Wendy
Special Education Case Manager
Edward
Lauren
Teacher
Glover
Jeffrey
Teacher
Grzesitza
Aurore
Library Media Specialist
Hayward
Melissa
Teacher
Hill
Brandon
Principal
MacLeay
Paige
School Counselor
Mandell
Alison
Teacher
Moore
Seth
Music Teacher
Neily
Chantelle
Teacher
Prignano
Laura
School Nurse/ Health Educator
Prince
Rebekah
Teacher
Sinclair
Mitzi
Reading and Math Interventionist
Sousa
Rosa
Teacher
Wolfinger
Giuseppina
Art Teacher
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2025-2026 Support Staff
Last Name
First Name
Role
Clifton
Eleri
Paraprofessional
Formichelli
Megan
Paraprofessional
Harper
Anna
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
LaFlam
Stephanie
Preschool Teacher
Matthews
Monica
Paraprofessional
Morin
Jessica
Paraprofessional
Regrut
Judith
Executive Administrative Assistant
Smith
Jolene
Paraprofessional
Sousa
Paulo
School Custodian
Spielberg
Samantha
Executive Administrative Assistant
St. Martin
Alexander
Paraprofessional
Sullivan
Tyler
Paraprofessional
Thornton
Nancy
Paraprofessional
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Cornish School District
2025-2026 SAU #100 Staff
Bierwirth
Beth
Business Administrator
Canfield
Corey
Director of Technology
Dressler
Amy
Director of Student Services
Huett
Cindy
Executive Administrative Assistant
Riley
Kyle
Superintendent
Schoolcraft
Cody
Facilities Director
St. James
Silas
Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
129
129
129
STUDENT ENROLLMENT
Elementary School (2/2/2026)
Pre- Kindergarten
17
4th Grade
12
Kindergarten
15
5th Grade
11
1st Grade
13
6th Grade
13
2nd Grade
10
7th Grade
14
3rd Grade
19
8th Grade
8
TOTAL ENROLLMENT: 132
Public High School Enrollments (2/12/2025)
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re
mo
nt
Ha
no
ver
Ha
rtf
ord
HA
TC
HA
RP
Le
ba
no
n
Ma
sco
ma
Win
dso
r
Total
9th Grade
0
2
1
0
0
3
0
4
10
10th Grade
0
1
1
0.5
0
7
0
2.5
12
11th Grade
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
2
5
12th Grade
1
2
1
0
0
10
1
2
17
TOTALS:
2
5
4
.5
0
21
1
10.5
44
HIGH SCHOOL
24/25
Rate $
Total $
25/26
Rate $
Total $
Claremont
3
$16,000
$48,000
2
$17,000
$34,000
Hanover
3
$22,000
$66,000
5
$22,500
$112,500
Hartford
5
$22,000
$110,000
4.5
$23,000
$103,500
HATC
1.5
$23,900
$35,850
.5
$23,900
$11,950
HARP
0
$61,000
$0
0
$60,022
$0
Lebanon
24
$18,920
$454,080
21
$19,450
$408,450
Mascoma
1
$22,000
$22,000
1
$22,191
$22,191
Windsor
8.5
$20,837
$177,115
10.5
$21,878
$229,719
TOTALS
46
$913,045
44.5
$922,310
130
130
130
2023-2024
2024-2025
2025-2026
2025-2026
2026-2027
2026-2027
2026-2027
Total Year
Total Year
Voted
Estimate
Proposed
$$ Increase
% Incr. Over
Actual
Actual
Budget
ACTUAL
Budget
25/26 Budget
25/26 Budget
1- REGULAR INSTRUCTION
Teacher Salaries
756,915
$
750,616
$
781,908
$
816,827
$
806,212
$
24,304
$
3.11%
Ed Assistant Salaries
96,333
$
17,752
$
161,415
$
151,873
$
155,547
$
(5,868)
$
-3.64%
Pre-School
-
$
19,009
$
24,028
$
24,102
$
5,093
$
26.80%
Substitutes
15,560
$
22,598
$
20,000
$
20,000
$
23,000
$
3,000
$
15.00%
Employee Benefits
634,830
$
645,173
$
569,667
$
614,833
$
656,502
$
86,836
$
15.24%
Extended Year
-
$
5,000
$
5,000
$
5,000
$
-
$
0.00%
Contracted Services
15,256
$
22,265
$
83,010
$
83,010
$
86,422
$
3,412
$
4.11%
Instructional Staff Development
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
0.00%
Equipment Repair
-
$
763
$
2,200
$
2,200
$
1,000
$
(1,200)
$
-54.55%
Tuition
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
0.00%
Supplies
11,939
$
11,535
$
17,025
$
17,025
$
14,200
$
(2,825)
$
-16.59%
Bulk Supply
4,873
$
5,814
$
4,500
$
4,500
$
4,500
$
-
$
0.00%
Copiers
16,477
$
12,480
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
0.00%
Software
11,109
$
7,299
$
15,844
$
12,000
$
12,204
$
(3,640)
$
-22.97%
Instructional Enrichment
11,639
$
14,605
$
17,090
$
13,000
$
14,459
$
(2,631)
$
-15.39%
Textbooks/Curriculum Adoption
16,436
$
4,823
$
14,883
$
10,000
$
2,210
$
(12,673)
$
-85.15%
New/Replacement Equipment
-
$
648
$
500
$
500
$
1,880
$
1,380
$
276.00%
Furniture
4,998
$
2,500
$
2,500
$
2,000
$
(500)
$
-20.00%
Dues/Fees
-
$
230
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
0.00%
Sub Total Regular Instruction K-8
1,596,365
$
1,516,602
$
1,714,551
$
1,777,297
$
1,809,239
$
94,688
$
5.52%
High School Tuition In State
544,585
$
555,809
$
626,240
$
618,466
$
427,228
$
(199,012)
$
-31.78%
High School Tuition Out of State
222,115
$
310,487
$
382,500
$
353,158
$
347,916
$
(34,584)
$
-9.04%
Sub Total High School Instruction 9-12
766,700
$
866,296
$
1,008,740
$
971,624
$
775,144
$
(233,596)
$
-23.16%
Total Regular Instruction K-12
2,363,065
$
2,382,898
$
2,723,291
$
2,748,921
$
2,584,383
$
(138,908)
$
-5.10%
2- SPECIAL EDUCATION
-30%
Teacher Salaries
35,935
$
33,526
$
46,890
$
46,891
$
51,186
$
4,296
$
9.16%
Ed Assistant Salaries
161,370
$
197,904
$
126,449
$
113,312
$
116,699
$
(9,751)
$
-7.71%
Specialized Staff
45,436
$
45,387
$
46,755
$
46,755
$
48,155
$
1,399
$
2.99%
Extended Year
942
$
3,660
$
10,000
$
5,000
$
10,000
$
-
$
0.00%
Substitutes
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
0.00%
Employee Benefits
138,222
$
146,024
$
163,255
$
163,255
$
162,307
$
(947)
$
-0.58%
Legal
2,122
$
2,000
$
1,000
$
2,000
$
-
$
0.00%
Testing
-
$
1,000
$
1,000
$
1,000
$
-
$
0.00%
Contracted Services
245,620
$
293,422
$
239,740
$
250,000
$
284,808
$
45,068
$
18.80%
Tuition
30,440
$
-
$
-
$
55,000
$
200,000
$
200,000
$
0.00%
Staff Travel
177
$
-
$
500
$
500
$
500
$
-
$
0.00%
Supplies/Consumables
1,619
$
167
$
2,500
$
2,500
$
2,500
$
-
$
0.00%
Books
-
$
-
$
250
$
250
$
250
$
-
$
0.00%
Software
-
$
-
$
250
$
250
$
250
$
-
$
0.00%
Equipment
106
$
-
$
1,500
$
1,500
$
1,500
$
-
$
0.00%
Furniture
-
$
509
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
0.00%
New/Replacement Computers
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
0.00%
Dues/Fees
68,491
$
250
$
1,000
$
1,000
$
1,000
$
-
$
0.00%
Sub Total Special Education K-8
728,358
$
722,972
$
642,090
$
688,212
$
882,155
$
240,065
$
37.39%
HS Ed Assistant Salary
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
0.00%
HS Ed Assistant Benefit
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
0.00%
Extended Year/Purchased Services
24,431
$
47,648
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
0.00%
HS Tuition - Out of State
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
0.00%
HS Tuition - Private
43,228
$
22,352
$
60,000
$
35,000
$
40,000
$
(20,000)
$
-33.33%
Sub Total Special Education 9-12+
67,660
$
70,000
$
60,000
$
35,000
$
40,000
$
(20,000)
$
-33.33%
Total Special Education K-12
796,018
$
792,972
$
702,090
$
723,212
$
922,155
$
220,065
$
31.34%
FY27 Cornish School District Expense Operating Budget Recommended 2-2-26
131
131
131
2023-2024
2024-2025
2025-2026
2025-2026
2026-2027
2026-2027
2026-2027
Total Year
Total Year
Voted
Estimate
Proposed
$$ Increase
% Incr. Over
Actual
Actual
Budget
ACTUAL
Budget
25/26 Budget
25/26 Budget
FY27 Cornish School District Expense Operating Budget Recommended 2-2-26
3 - CO-CURRICULAR
Officials
2,200
$
2,300
$
4,000
$
4,000
$
4,000
$
-
$
0.00%
Athletic Director
1,600
$
1,500
$
1,500
$
1,500
$
1,500
$
-
$
0.00%
Stipend
5,000
$
4,000
$
3,000
$
3,000
$
3,000
$
-
$
0.00%
Supply/Contracted/Dues/Fees
5,406
$
4,801
$
5,200
$
5,200
$
5,200
$
-
$
0.00%
Total Co-Curricular/Athletics
14,206
$
12,601
$
13,700
$
13,700
$
13,700
$
-
$
0.00%
4 - GUIDANCE
Salaries
61,669
$
65,922
$
72,762
$
72,763
$
77,569
$
4,807
$
6.61%
Employee Benefits
43,573
$
53,629
$
58,287
$
58,408
$
65,889
$
7,602
$
13.04%
Testing
5,000
$
4,460
$
7,909
$
7,909
$
3,456
$
(4,453)
$
-56.30%
Supplies/Print
470
$
-
$
1,400
$
1,400
$
750
$
(650)
$
-46.43%
Contracted Services/Dues/Fees
-
$
-
$
2,436
$
2,000
$
1,290
$
(1,146)
$
-47.04%
Total Guidance
110,712
$
124,011
$
142,794
$
142,480
$
148,954
$
6,160
$
4.31%
5 - HEALTH
Salaries
63,969
$
68,222
$
72,902
$
72,904
$
75,091
$
2,189
$
3.00%
Employee Benefits
49,242
$
63,560
$
59,746
$
59,829
$
66,619
$
6,874
$
11.50%
Supplies
1,117
$
1,133
$
1,650
$
1,600
$
1,700
$
50
$
3.03%
Textbooks
256
$
-
$
150
$
100
$
850
$
700
$
466.67%
Software
-
$
-
$
900
$
900
$
1,900
$
1,000
$
111.11%
Equipment
200
$
179
$
250
$
250
$
250
$
-
$
0.00%
Dues/Fees
150
$
140
$
444
$
444
$
444
$
-
$
0.00%
Total Health
114,934
$
133,234
$
136,042
$
136,027
$
146,854
$
10,812
$
7.95%
132
132
132
2023-2024
2024-2025
2025-2026
2025-2026
2026-2027
2026-2027
2026-2027
Total Year
Total Year
Voted
Estimate
Proposed
$$ Increase
% Incr. Over
Actual
Actual
Budget
ACTUAL
Budget
25/26 Budget
25/26 Budget
FY27 Cornish School District Expense Operating Budget Recommended 2-2-26
6 - STAFF/CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
Stipends
4,300
$
460
$
7,000
$
4,000
$
5,000
$
(2,000)
$
-28.57%
Curriculum Work
2,615
$
2,000
$
2,000
$
7,500
$
5,500
$
275.00%
Benefits
690
$
330
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
0.00%
Substitutes
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
0.00%
Staff Development-Teachers
14,576
$
5,932
$
12,750
$
7,500
$
12,750
$
-
$
0.00%
Prof. Dvlp-College Coursework
9,269
$
7,500
$
7,500
$
7,500
$
7,500
$
-
$
0.00%
Staff Development-Support Staff
1,865
$
311
$
2,400
$
1,200
$
2,400
$
-
$
0.00%
Staff Training Workshops
3,561
$
9,116
$
16,700
$
10,000
$
13,000
$
(3,700)
$
-22.16%
Supplies/Resource Books/Software
663
$
1,346
$
5,700
$
5,700
$
7,400
$
1,700
$
29.82%
Total Staff/Curric Development
37,539
$
24,995
$
54,050
$
37,900
$
55,550
$
1,500
$
2.78%
7 - LIBRARY
Teacher Salaries
56,686
$
60,522
$
65,627
$
67,683
$
65,311
$
(316)
$
-0.48%
Employee Benefits
18,900
$
17,588
$
18,712
$
19,391
$
53,713
$
35,001
$
187.06%
Contracted Services/Software
7,412
$
6,099
$
7,438
$
5,000
$
2,800
$
(4,638)
$
-62.36%
Supplies
300
$
1,499
$
2,000
$
1,200
$
1,000
$
(1,000)
$
-50.00%
Books
1,589
$
5,601
$
6,250
$
6,000
$
3,000
$
(3,250)
$
-52.00%
Periodicals
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
0.00%
Furniture
-
$
-
$
1,000
$
1,000
$
640
$
(360)
$
0.00%
Total Library
84,886
$
91,310
$
100,027
$
100,274
$
126,464
$
26,437
$
26.43%
8 - INFORMATION SERVICES
Stipend
-
$
1,000
$
-
$
-
$
(1,000)
$
-100.00%
Contracted Service
122,381
$
66,030
$
60,786
$
60,786
$
104,125
$
43,339
$
71.30%
Copy
-
$
13,881
$
18,500
$
18,500
$
15,500
$
(3,000)
$
-16.22%
Data Communication
8,979
$
15,390
$
15,090
$
15,090
$
13,416
$
(1,674)
$
-11.09%
Repairs & Maintenance
-
$
-
$
1,500
$
1,500
$
1,500
$
-
$
0.00%
Supplies
480
$
604
$
3,500
$
3,500
$
3,500
$
-
$
0.00%
Software
9,186
$
9,623
$
16,105
$
16,105
$
19,866
$
3,761
$
23.35%
Equipment
180
$
36,592
$
24,120
$
24,120
$
30,228
$
6,108
$
25.32%
New/Replacement Computer/Network Equipment
13,430
$
42,410
$
9,824
$
9,824
$
7,204
$
(2,619)
$
-26.66%
Dues/Fees
340
$
650
$
650
$
650
$
715
$
65
$
10.00%
Total Information Services
154,976
$
185,180
$
151,074
$
150,075
$
196,054
$
44,980
$
29.77%
133
133
133
2023-2024
2024-2025
2025-2026
2025-2026
2026-2027
2026-2027
2026-2027
Total Year
Total Year
Voted
Estimate
Proposed
$$ Increase
% Incr. Over
Actual
Actual
Budget
ACTUAL
Budget
25/26 Budget
25/26 Budget
FY27 Cornish School District Expense Operating Budget Recommended 2-2-26
9 - SCHOOL BOARD
Treasurer Stipend
250
$
250
$
250
$
250
$
250
$
-
$
0.00%
Criminal Records Checks
2,095
$
1,314
$
2,000
$
2,000
$
2,000
$
-
$
0.00%
Recording Secretary
3,774
$
3,515
$
4,000
$
4,000
$
4,000
$
-
$
0.00%
Professional Services
18,919
$
12,948
$
12,000
$
12,000
$
14,000
$
2,000
$
16.67%
Auditor Services
10,265
$
10,750
$
11,000
$
11,000
$
12,500
$
1,500
$
13.64%
Advertising
1,278
$
904
$
2,000
$
2,000
$
2,000
$
-
$
0.00%
Annual Report
1,000
$
1,000
$
1,000
$
1,000
$
1,000
$
-
$
0.00%
Supply
1,392
$
647
$
750
$
750
$
750
$
-
$
0.00%
Dues/Fees/Meetings/Travel
3,161
$
3,161
$
4,000
$
4,000
$
4,000
$
-
$
0.00%
District Meeting
759
$
579
$
1,500
$
1,500
$
1,500
$
-
$
0.00%
Total School Board
42,893
$
35,068
$
38,500
$
38,500
$
42,000
$
3,500
$
9.09%
10 - SAU OFFICE
Salaries
53,745
$
53,432
$
58,138
$
58,138
$
65,299
$
7,162
$
12.32%
Employee Benefits
22,784
$
28,885
$
26,607
$
26,607
$
32,312
$
5,705
$
21.44%
SAU Contracted Service
232,312
$
307,627
$
313,705
$
313,705
$
264,476
$
(49,230)
$
-15.69%
Professional Contracted Service
6,000
$
-
$
6,000
$
6,000
$
6,000
$
-
$
0.00%
Legal
-
$
-
$
2,000
$
2,000
$
3,000
$
1,000
$
50.00%
Copy/Print
240
$
1,301
$
1,500
$
1,500
$
1,500
$
-
$
0.00%
Supplies/Advertising
1,137
$
944
$
1,500
$
1,500
$
1,500
$
-
$
0.00%
Dues, Fees, Meetings, Travel
2,385
$
2,725
$
2,000
$
2,000
$
2,000
$
-
$
0.00%
Software/Equipment
2,601
$
2,800
$
3,000
$
3,000
$
4,000
$
1,000
$
33.33%
Total SAU Office
321,203
$
397,714
$
414,450
$
414,450
$
380,088
$
(34,363)
$
-8.29%
134
134
134
2023-2024
2024-2025
2025-2026
2025-2026
2026-2027
2026-2027
2026-2027
Total Year
Total Year
Voted
Estimate
Proposed
$$ Increase
% Incr. Over
Actual
Actual
Budget
ACTUAL
Budget
25/26 Budget
25/26 Budget
FY27 Cornish School District Expense Operating Budget Recommended 2-2-26
11 - SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Salaries
99,500
$
105,560
$
108,727
$
108,000
$
111,240
$
2,513
$
2.31%
Office/Secretarial Salaries
53,299
$
53,766
$
55,379
$
62,548
$
61,670
$
6,291
$
11.36%
Employee Benefits
79,520
$
142,485
$
119,918
$
92,431
$
88,793
$
(31,125)
$
-25.96%
Staff Development
1,067
$
2,003
$
2,500
$
2,500
$
2,500
$
-
$
0.00%
Postage
1,492
$
1,492
$
1,750
$
1,750
$
2,000
$
250
$
14.29%
Printing
253
$
208
$
1,000
$
1,000
$
1,000
$
-
$
0.00%
Advertising
945
$
1,526
$
1,000
$
1,000
$
1,300
$
300
$
30.00%
Travel
874
$
940
$
1,000
$
1,000
$
1,000
$
-
$
0.00%
Supplies/Books/Software/Equipment
938
$
550
$
1,899
$
1,899
$
1,700
$
(199)
$
-10.48%
Principal's Fund
-
$
-
$
1,000
$
1,000
$
1,000
$
-
$
0.00%
Dues & Fees
500
$
355
$
1,758
$
1,758
$
1,300
$
(458)
$
-26.05%
Graduation
285
$
525
$
1,000
$
1,000
$
1,000
$
-
$
0.00%
Total Principal's Office
238,673
$
309,410
$
296,931
$
275,886
$
274,502
$
(22,428)
$
-7.55%
12 - EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Medical Insurance
556,736
$
674,757
$
626,002
$
568,047
$
656,908
$
30,905
$
4.94%
Dental Insurance
17,374
$
17,386
$
19,696
$
22,039
$
25,665
$
5,969
$
30.31%
Life & AD&D Insurance
5,601
$
5,553
$
5,546
5,960
6,017
471
$
8.50%
Disability Insurance
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
0.00%
Flex Plan Administration
1,000
$
1,000
$
1,000
$
1,000
$
1,000
$
-
$
0.00%
F.I.C.A.
124,191
$
123,273
$
123,214
$
132,198
$
133,527
$
10,313
$
8.37%
Retirement
276,681
$
269,884
$
272,388
$
291,737
$
289,035
$
16,647
$
6.11%
Workers' Comp Insurance
7,370
$
7,336
$
7,349
$
7,842
$
7,932
$
583
$
7.94%
Annuity
10,417
$
10,039
$
9,926
$
18,860
$
19,197
$
9,272
$
93.41%
Unemployment Comp Insurance
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
0.00%
Subtotal Employee Benefits
999,370
$
1,109,228
$
1,065,121
$
1,047,682
$
1,139,281
$
74,160
$
6.96%
Net Total Employee Benefits
999,370
$
1,109,228
$
1,065,121
$
1,047,682
$
1,139,281
$
74,160
$
6.96%
135
135
135
2023-2024
2024-2025
2025-2026
2025-2026
2026-2027
2026-2027
2026-2027
Total Year
Total Year
Voted
Estimate
Proposed
$$ Increase
% Incr. Over
Actual
Actual
Budget
ACTUAL
Budget
25/26 Budget
25/26 Budget
FY27 Cornish School District Expense Operating Budget Recommended 2-2-26
13 - FEDERAL GRANTS
IDEA (Spec Ed)
60,380
$
45,573
$
40,000
$
40,000
$
55,000
$
15,000
$
37.50%
Pre School
429
$
-
$
500
$
500
$
650
$
150
$
30.00%
Title 1 (Improving Academic Achievement)
17,546
$
23,971
$
5,000
$
5,000
$
7,000
$
2,000
$
40.00%
Title 2 (Quality Teachers)
20,401
$
6,000
$
6,000
$
5,000
$
(1,000)
$
-16.67%
ESSER (COVID)
184,981
$
7,686
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
0.00%
Title IV
12,269
$
10,000
$
10,000
$
10,000
$
10,000
$
-
$
0.00%
Title V RLIS
1,321
$
1,589
$
2,000
$
2,000
$
2,000
$
-
$
0.00%
SAFE
29,002
$
2,250
$
-
$
-
$
0.00%
Total Grants
326,328
$
91,069
$
63,500
$
63,500
$
79,650
$
16,150
$
25.43%
14 - OPERATION OF BUILDING
Custodial Salaries/Wages
47,794
$
49,228
$
50,712
$
50,712
$
52,239
$
1,527
$
3.01%
Overtime
790
$
336
$
2,000
$
2,000
$
1,000
$
(1,000)
$
-50.00%
Summer Staff/Substitute
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
0.00%
Employee Benefits
10,417
$
10,553
$
47,930
$
11,927
$
12,145
$
(35,785)
$
-74.66%
Contracted Services
93,700
$
218,741
$
141,201
$
126,201
$
110,713
$
(30,488)
$
-21.59%
Facilities Assessment
-
$
58,500
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
0.00%
Water/Septic
5,028
$
15,543
$
24,000
$
24,000
$
24,000
$
-
$
0.00%
Rubbish Removal
7,057
$
7,013
$
7,500
$
7,500
$
7,500
$
-
$
0.00%
Lawn Care
6,070
$
5,800
$
5,000
$
5,000
$
6,500
$
1,500
$
30.00%
Building Repairs
40,080
$
39,527
$
25,000
$
18,000
$
25,000
$
-
$
0.00%
Building Improvement
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
0.00%
Property & Liability Insurance
7,497
$
8,831
$
10,262
$
10,262
$
13,132
$
2,870
$
27.97%
Telephone/Data Communication
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
0.00%
Supplies
10,566
$
11,199
$
12,000
$
12,000
$
14,000
$
2,000
$
16.67%
Electricity
40,413
$
25,138
$
32,400
$
32,400
$
30,000
$
(2,400)
$
-7.41%
Propane
1,268
$
1,090
$
2,200
$
2,200
$
2,200
$
-
$
0.00%
Fuel Oil
8,790
$
2,528
$
9,000
$
9,000
$
9,000
$
-
$
0.00%
Wood Pellets
25,275
$
31,743
$
28,000
$
28,000
$
30,000
$
2,000
$
7.14%
Equipment (New & Replacement)
1,342
$
1,109
$
5,000
$
3,000
$
3,000
$
(2,000)
$
-40.00%
Furniture (Building)
1,040
$
2,500
$
2,500
$
1,000
$
(1,500)
$
0.00%
Staff Travel
-
$
221
$
500
$
500
$
500
$
-
$
0.00%
Dues/Fees
1,135
$
50
$
500
$
500
$
500
$
-
$
0.00%
Total Operation of Building
307,222
$
488,191
$
405,705
$
345,702
$
342,429
$
(63,276)
$
-15.60%
15 - TRANSPORTATION
Student Transportation
135,487
$
142,153
$
146,510
$
146,510
$
150,905
$
4,395
$
3.00%
Special Ed Transportation Elem
4,560
$
6,046
$
-
$
10,000
$
10,000
$
0.00%
Field Trips (Regular and FIT)
7,948
$
8,146
$
8,000
$
8,000
$
8,000
$
-
$
0.00%
Specialized Transportation (Van)
41,046
$
41,046
$
42,277
$
42,277
$
43,545
$
1,268
$
3.00%
Benefit
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
0.00%
Fuel/Fees
1,285
$
-
$
3,500
$
-
$
3,500
$
-
$
0.00%
Total Transportation
190,325
$
197,391
$
200,287
$
196,787
$
215,950
$
15,663
$
7.82%
136
136
136
2023-2024
2024-2025
2025-2026
2025-2026
2026-2027
2026-2027
2026-2027
Total Year
Total Year
Voted
Estimate
Proposed
$$ Increase
% Incr. Over
Actual
Actual
Budget
ACTUAL
Budget
25/26 Budget
25/26 Budget
FY27 Cornish School District Expense Operating Budget Recommended 2-2-26
16- FOOD SERVICES
Salaries
2,500
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
0.00%
Employee Benefits
191
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
0.00%
Contracted Services
119,301
$
131,527
$
131,795
$
131,795
$
141,421
$
9,626
$
7.30%
Repairs/New Equipment
226
$
15,392
$
2,000
$
2,000
$
2,000
$
-
$
0.00%
Transportation
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
0.00%
Supplies
-
$
785
$
500
$
500
$
500
$
-
$
0.00%
Total Food Service
122,218
$
147,704
$
134,295
$
134,295
$
143,921
$
9,626
$
7.17%
17 - DEBT SERVICE
Principal
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
0.00%
Interest
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
0.00%
Total Debt Service
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
0.00%
18 - TRANSFERS
Trans. Building/Site
-
$
-
$
0.00%
Trans. Special Education ETF
100,000
$
0.00%
Trans. General Fund
126,358
$
34,836
$
17,275
$
21,535
$
26,901
$
9,626
$
55.72%
Encumbrance/Payable Prior Year
-
$
-
$
-
$
0.00%
Total Transfers
126,358
$
34,836
$
17,275
$
21,535
$
26,901
$
9,626
$
55.72%
SUB TOTAL GENERAL ED EXPENDITURES K-12
5,351,556
$
5,448,585
$
5,594,010
$
5,543,246
$
5,699,556
$
105,546
$
1.89%
19,624
$
0.35%
19- Other
Warrant Article 7 - Facilities
-
$
50,000
$
75,000
$
(50,000)
$
-100.00%
SchoolCare
-
$
-
$
81,977
$
-
$
0.00%
Warrant Article 6 SPED/Tuition
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
0.00%
Warrant Article 3- Collective Bargaining
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
0.00%
Warrant - Capital Improvement
-
$
75,000
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
0.00%
Warrant Article 6 - Spec. Ed/Tuition
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
0.00%
Total Other
-
$
75,000
$
50,000
$
156,977
$
-
$
(50,000)
$
-100.00%
-
$
0.00%
TOTAL GENERAL ED EXPENDITURES K-12
5,351,556
$
5,523,585
$
5,644,010
$
5,700,223
$
5,699,556
$
55,546
$
0.98%
137
137
137
2022-2023
2023-2024
2024-2025
2025-2026
2025-2026
2026-2027
2026-2027
2026-2027
2026-2027
Total Year
Total Year
Total Year
Official
Estimate
Proposed
$$ Increase
$$ Increase
% Incr. Over
Actual
Actual
Actual
MS-24
ACTUAL
BUDGET
25/26 MS-24
25/26 ACTUAL (EST)
25/26 Budget
LOCAL SOURCES:
Prior Year Surplus or (Deficit)
214,948
125,172
231,739
49,762
49,762
$
22,716
$
(27,046)
(27,046)
$
-54.35%
Interest Income
11,941
2,833
2,646
4,000
3,500
$
4,000
$
0
500
$
0.00%
Food Service Revenues
40,831
35,277
44,505
53,000
45,000
$
45,000
$
(8,000)
-
$
-15.09%
Prior Year Surplus or (Deficit)
0
0
-
$
-
$
0
-
$
0.00%
Tuition Revenues
2,877
3,000
2,875
2,876
2,875
$
2,876
$
(0)
1
$
-0.01%
Transfer in Food Service
1,421
16,767
34,836
28,124
21,535
26,901
(1,223)
5,366
$
-4.35%
Transfer from Reserve Funds
18,089
97,139
58,500
0
-
$
0
-
$
0.00%
Transfer from Bld Maint Reserve Fund
0
0
0
0
-
$
0
-
$
0.00%
Transfer from Capital Trust
0
0
0
0
-
$
-
$
0
-
$
0.00%
Deficit/Supplemental Approp
0
0
0
0
81,977
$
-
$
0
(81,977)
$
0.00%
Capital Project Bond
0
0
0
0
-
$
-
$
0
-
$
0.00%
Local Source Food Service
45,993
48,044
0
32,000
53,740
$
58,000
$
26,000
4,260
$
81.25%
Pre-K/After School Care
28,710
44,364
30,255
42,000
35,000
$
42,000
$
0
7,000
$
0.00%
Other (Includes Local Grants)
115,271
115,473
80,261
85,878
83,180
$
85,878
$
0
2,699
$
0.00%
Total Local
480,081
488,069
485,618
297,640
376,569
$
287,371
$
(10,269)
(89,198)
$
-3.45%
(10,269)
STATE SOURCES:
#REF!
NH Adequacy Grant
844,410
797,980
797,980
739,229
739,229
$
762,596
$
23,367
23,367
$
3.16%
NH State Education
245,751
342,942
309,059
359,660
359,660
$
368,987
$
9,327
9,327
$
2.59%
NH Kindergarten Aid
0
0
0
0
-
$
-
$
0
-
$
0.00%
NH Building Aid
0
0
0
0
-
$
-
$
0
-
$
0.00%
Special Education Aid
0
0
0
0
-
$
-
$
0
-
$
0.00%
Child Nutrition
545
620
658
620
620
$
620
$
0
-
$
0.00%
Other
14,854
1,241
0
-
$
-
$
0
-
$
0.00%
Total State
1,105,561
1,142,783
1,107,697
1,099,509
1,099,509
$
1,132,203
$
32,694
32,694
$
2.97%
FEDERAL SOURCES:
Federal Grant Programs
126,072
311,600
113,423
63,500
63,500
79,650
16,150
16,150
25.43%
Prior Year Surplus or (Deficit)
0
0
0
0
-
$
-
$
0.00%
Child Nutrition
13,990
11,599
22,013
13,400
13,400
13,400
-
$
-
$
0.00%
Medicaid
32,144
20,797
25,295
24,000
24,000
24,000
-
$
-
$
0.00%
Other
5,838
104,613
-
0
-
$
-
$
0.00%
Total Federal
178,044
448,609
160,731
100,900
100,900
117,050
16,150
16,150
16.01%
TOTAL NON-TAX REVENUES
1,763,686
2,079,461
1,754,046
1,498,049
1,576,978
1,536,624
38,575
(40,354)
2.58%
0
Property Tax Dollars Needed
3,027,587
3,438,303
3,819,301
4,145,961
4,145,961
4,162,932
16,971
16,971
0.41%
0
TOTAL REVENUE BUDGET
4,791,273
5,517,764
5,573,347
5,644,010
5,722,939
5,699,556
55,547
(23,382)
0.98%
#REF!
-23,382
TOTAL REVENUES
4,791,273
5,517,764
5,573,347
5,644,010
5,722,939
5,699,556
55,547
(23,382)
0.98%
#REF!
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
4,668,606
5,351,556
5,523,585
5,644,010
5,700,223
5,699,556
55,546
(667)
0.98%
SURPLUS OR (DEFICIT)
122,667
166,208
49,762
0
22,716
0
0
(22,716)
0.00%
FY27 Cornish School District Revenue Operating Budget Recommended 2-2-26
138
138
138
Federal $, 117,050, 2.05%
State $, 1,132,203, 19.86%
Local $, 287,371, 5.04%
Tax $ to Support, 4,162,932,
73.05%
FY27 Proposed Revenue
Breakout
Federal $
State $
Local $
Tax $ to Support
Cornish School 2027
Includes State SWEPT
Grant: $368,987, 2.97%
139
139
139
$1,711,321
$1,139,281
$775,144
$332,047
$380,088
$922,155
$215,950
$143,921
$79,650
Salary
Benefit
Tuition
Other
SAU Services
Special Education
Transportation
Food Service
Federal Grant
Cornish FY27
Expense Board Recommended Major Categories $5,699,566
140
140
140
$1,809,239.00
$775,144.00
$922,155.00
$13,700.00
$148,954.00
$146,854.00
$55,550.00
$126,464.00
$196,054.00
$42,000.00
$380,088.00
$274,502.00
$79,650.00
$342,429.00
$215,950.00
$143,921.00
$26,902.00
Regular Education
HS Tuition
Special Education
Co-Curricular
Guidance
Health
Staff Development
Library
Information Services
School Board
SAU Services
Principal Services
Federal Grant
Building Operation
Transportation
Food Service
Debt Service
Transfers
INFORMATION
BASED ON
ESTIMATED
EXPENSE
BUDGET OF
$5,699,556
SAU Services
School Administration
HS Tuition
Regular
Education
Cornish Proposed
Expense Budget FY27
Special
Education
141
141
141
Estimated
Actual
Proposed
Increase/
Tax Rate
As Set
2026-2027
(Decrease)
At March 2024
2025
Budget
2025
Annual Meeting
MS-24
1/26/2026
MS-24
Revenues:
Interest Income
4,000
4,000
4,000
0
Tuition
2,876
2,876
2,876
0
Local Pre-K/AfterSchool
42,000
42,000
42,000
0
Other Local Revenue
85,878
85,878
85,878
0
Special Education Aide
0
0
0
0
Other State Sources (EFA Phase Out)
0
0
0
0
Medicaid
24,000
24,000
24,000
0
Unassigned Fund Balance
230,719
49,762
22,716
-27,046
0
Adequate Education Grant
738,774
739,229
762,596
23,367
State Education Tax
359,660
359,660
368,987
9,327
0
1,487,907
1,307,405
1,313,053
5,648
Budget
Total Operating Budget (All Funds)
5,476,294
5,476,294
5,699,556
223,262
Warrant Articles Approved
0
167,716
0
-167,716
5,476,294
5,644,010
5,699,556
55,546
Less:
Food Service
134,295
127,144
143,921
16,777
Grants
63,500
63,500
79,650
16,150
Total General Fund
5,278,499
5,453,366
5,475,985
22,619
Less Revenues
1,487,907
1,307,405
1,313,053
5,648
Local Property Tax Amount
3,790,592
4,145,961
4,162,932
16,971
Property Tax Calculation:
Assessed Valuation with Utilities
356,668,170
358,388,744
358,388,744
358,388
Assessed Valuation without Utilities
348,132,570
349,199,044
349,199,044
349,199
Local Tax Rate
10.63
11.57
11.62
0.05
State Education Tax Rate
1.03
1.03
1.06
0.03
Total School Tax Rate
11.66
12.59
12.67
0.08
FY26 Estimated Tax Rate - Proposed
Cornish Elementary School
Proposed 26-27 Budget
142
142
142
$8.83
$11.03
$11.65 $11.88
$12.65 $12.71
$13.65
$12.23
$13.02 $12.98
$11.54
$12.86
$14.40
$15.29
17.21
$10.71
$11.57
$11.62*
$17.08
$18.81 $19.34 $19.70
$20.97
$22.72 $22.99
$21.40 $21.52 $21.99
$19.52
$21.29
$22.71
$23.67
$26.23
$16.19
$17.30
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
School Rate w/Warrants
Total Town Tax Rate
* Projected
without
additional
Warrants
Revaluation
Cornish
Historical
Tax Rates
143
143
143
Mandatory Report to Voters on School Expense
Cornish School District, SAU#100
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RSA 189:76 Mandatory Report to Voters 3-7-26
144
144
144
145
145
145
Mandatory Report to Voters on School Expense
Cornish School District, SAU#100
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RSA 189:76 Mandatory Report to Voters 3-7-26
146
146
146
147
147
147
148
148
148
FUNDRAISER REPORT FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2024-2025
FUNDRAISER
BEGINNING
BALANCE
AMOUNT
RAISED
AMOUNT
SPENT
ENDING
BALANCE
Student Council
$897.70
-0-
-0-
$897.70
Class of 2025
Washington DC Trip
$1,618.65
$1,857.76
-0-
$3,476.41
Yearbook
$516.89
-0-
-0-
$516.89
Farm To School
$579.80
-0-
$186.93
$392.87
Storrs
$150.00
-0-
-0-
$150.00
Robotics
$750.00
-0-
-0-
$750.00
Principal’s Fund
$596.28
$71.20
$22.95
$644.53
Livia Lexion Fund
$8,434.14
-0-
-0-
$8,434.14
Galapagos Trip
$4,829.77
$41,411.58
$44,690.04
$1,551.31
Class of 2032
$36.00
-0-
-0-
$36.00
Class of 2030
$42.00
-0-
-0-
$42.00
Class of 2029
$6.00
-0-
-0-
$6.00
Class of 2028
$74.00
-0-
-0-
$74.00
8th Grade Day Trip
-0-
$1,762.61
$741.11
$1,021.50
Total Interest
$103.88
$6.43
-0-
$110.31
149
149
149
Cornish Elementary School Certified Employee Salary Report
2025/2026
Name
Position
FTE
Track
Step
23-24
Salary
24-25
Salary
25-26
Salary
BARBER
PE/Health Teacher
1
BA
1
N/A
N/A
$45,055
DANGELO-WORTH
Teacher
1
MA
13
$63,469
$67,722
$75,310
DAVIS
Teacher
1
BA
8
N/A
$54,122
$57,322
DYKE
Sp. Ed. Case Manager
1
MA+30
14+
$71,869
$74,322
$82,825
EDWARD
Teacher
1
MA+15
14+
$68,869
$72,822
$80,386
GLOVER
Teacher
1
BA
6
N/A
N/A
$53,511
GRZESITZA
Library Media Specialist
1
MA+15
9
N/A
$60,522
$68,683
HAYWARD
Teacher
1
BA+15
10
$54,969
$59,222
$63,531
MACLEAY
School Counselor
1
MA
12
$61,669
$65,922
$72,763
MANDELL
Teacher
1
MA
7
N/A
$56,922
$61,265
MOORE
Music Teacher
1
MA
14
N/A
N/A
$77,946
NEILY
Teacher
1
MA+15
4
$47,269
$53,022
$56,987
PRIGNANO
School Nurse
1
BA+15
14
$63,969
$68,222
$72,904
PRINCE
Teacher
1
MA+15
11
$61,369
$65,622
$72,503
SINCLAIR
Reading and Math Interventionist
1
MA+30
14+
$71,869
$74,322
$82,825
SOUSA
Teacher
1
MA
14
$65,269
$69,522
$77,946
WOLFINGER
Art Teacher
0.4
MA
14
$26,828
$28,529
$33,886
150
150
150
Cornish Elementary School Support Staff Salary Report
2025-2026
Name
Position
FTE
#
Months
Hourly
Wage
(24/25)
23-24
Salary
24-25
Salary
25-26
Salary
BEAN
Title I Learning Coach
.5
10
$27.81
N/A
$19,272
$19,272
CLIFTON
Paraprofessional
1
10
$22.24
N/A
N/A
$29,122
FORMICHELLI
Paraprofessional
1
10
$25.91
$15,989
$16,467
$33,916
HARPER
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
1
10
$193
$44,066
$45,388
$46,755
HUETT
Executive Administrative Assistant
1
12
$30.36
N/A
N/A
$56,824
LAFLAM
Preschool Teacher
.53
10
$32.65
N/A
N/A
$24,030
MATTHEWS
Paraprofessional
1
10
$23.03
$27,437
$28,261
$30,146
MORIN
Paraprofessional
1
10
$22.47
$27,725
$28,556
$29,419
SMITH
Paraprofessional
1
10
$25.91
$31,979
$32,938
$32,283
SOUSA
School Custodian
1
12
$24.29
$47,794
$49,228
$50,712
SPIELBERG
Executive Administrative Assistant
.8
12
$32.54
N/A
N/A
$47,642
ST. MARTIN
Paraprofessional
1
10
$23.03
$28,418
$29,271
$30,147
SULLIVAN
Paraprofessional
1
10
$22.24
N/A
N/A
$27,711
THORNTON
Paraprofessional
1
10
$25.91
$31,979
$32,938
$33.922
151
151
151
Shared SAU Positions Information – Proposed for FY 2027
Position
Cornish (FTE)
Plainfield (FTE)
Total
Superintendent
$66,456 (.45)
$81,224 (.55)
$147,680
Business
Administrator
$51,536 (.4)
$77,303 (.6)
$128,839
Director of Student Services
$50,829 (.4)
$50,830 (.4)
$101,659
Director of
Technology
$39,887 (.4)
$59,831 (.6)
$99,718
SAU Executive
Assistant
$32,650 (.5)
$32,649 (.5)
$65,299
152
152
152
Town Directory and Information
Police, Fire, Medical Emergencies
911
Police, Non-emergency
(603) 543-0535
Fire, Non-emergency
(603) 675-2221
Cornish Rescue, ambulance
(603) 675-2221
Selectmen, Assessing Office
(town.admin@cornish.nh.gov)
(603) 675-5611
Town Office Fax
(603) 675-5605
Town Clerk (p.harthan.clerk@cornish.nh.gov)
(603) 675-5207
Tax Collector (tax.collector@cornish.nh.gov)
(603) 675-5221
Treasurer (h.jaarsma@cornish.nh.gov)
(603) 675-5611
Highway Garage (highway@cornish.nh.gov)
(603) 675-2205
Cornish Elementary School
(603) 675-5891
G.H Stowell Free Library (library@cornish.nh.gov)
(603) 543-3644
Town Website
www.cornish.nh.gov
Meeting Schedules and Hours
Town Boards meet at Town Office Bldg. – School Board meets at School
Town Office Assessing
Monday 11:30 a.m. -7:30 p.m.
Tues. 8:30 a.m. -4:00 p.m.
Thurs. 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Selectmen
Monday 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Thursday 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Town Clerk
Mon. 12:30-3:00 p.m.
Tues. Wed. & Thurs. 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Last Saturday of each Month 9:00a.m.-noon
Tax Collector
Monday 9:00-11:30 a.m.
Planning Board
1st and 3rd Thursday of each Month 7:00 p.m.
Zoning Board (as needed)
1st Monday of each Month 6:30 p.m.
Conservation Commission
4th Wednesday of each Month 7:00 p.m.
Cornish School Board
3rd Monday of each Month 5:30 p.m.
G.H. Stowell Free Library
Monday 3:00-6:00 p.m.
Tues. & Wed. 3:00-6:00 p.m.
Thursday 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
TOWN OF CORNISH
WHO to see about WHAT and WHEN
SELECTMEN
Administrative Assistant
Mary Curtis
Phone (603) 675-5611
Fax (603) 675-5605
Monday 11:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
Tuesday 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Thursday 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Abatements (Property Tax)
Building Permits
Camping permits
Current Use Applications
Elderly Tax Exemption
Intent to Cut Lumber
Assessing
Pistol Permits
Property Tax Cards
Property Tax Maps
Raffle Permits
Septic Dig Approvals
Subdivision Applications
Veterans Tax Credit
Other Questions – See Selectmen
TOWN CLERK
Paula Harthan
DEPUTY TOWN CLERK
Angela Bean
(603) 675-5207
Mon. 12:30 p.m.-3:00p.m.
Tues., Thurs. 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Wed. 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Last Sat. of the Month 9:00-noon
Dog Licenses
Vital Records
Board & Committee Minutes
Motor Vehicle Permits
Genealogy Information
Marriage License
TAX COLLECTOR
Monday 9:00-11:30 a.m.
Reigh Helen Sweetser
(603) 675-5221
DEPUTY TAX COLLECTOR
Paula Harthan
BUILDING PERMITS
New Housing Units
$100.00
Barns, Garages, Additions, Pole Barns
$50.00
Pools: In Ground or Above
$35.00
Decks, Dormers, Sheds, Carports
$50.00
Camping Permits
$25.00
Free Standing Solar Panels
$50.00