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The Middleton School Board approved minutes from May 26, June 10 and 18, and July 28, 2026, unanimously. The FY2026 financial year ended with a surplus of $5,562.47. The Board authorized the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent to suspend students. Meal prices will not increase for the 2026-2027 school year. The Board accepted a $1,500 donation from the Ann Waller Foundation for playground mulch. The Champion Childcare Program will not be offered this year as the agreement was not supported. Ms. Eastman-Derrow and Ms. Martell were authorized to reach out to Champion Childcare for further discussion; the motion passed 4-1 with Mr. Bailey opposed. The Board adopted the GWRSD Crowdfunding procedure to accept donations. The Academic Affairs Committee will meet September 9, 2026. The Finance Committee meets September 28, 2026, at 10:00am. Source: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_MorAdVsmni2cg1nDoCGQE9VZeKKoris/view

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MIDDLETON SCHOOL BOARD MEETING 
MIDDLETON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL    
August 12, 2026 
 
 
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CALL TO ORDER  
The Middleton School Board meeting was called to order at 6:03 pm by Rebecca Eastman-
Derrow. 
Members Present: Joseph Bailey, Rebecca Eastman-Derrow, Samantha Martell, Sierra Pawnell, 
Kelly Tivnan 
Also present: Superintendent Scott Laliberte, Business Administrator Adriana Komst, 
Principal Ivy Leavitt-Carlson, community members 
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.  
PUBLIC INPUT  
None. 
Ms. Eastman-Derrow read aloud the responses to the June public input questions.  These questions 
and answers are available on the SAU 69 website under the Community Relations tab. 
AGENDA REVIEW 
Ms. Eastman-Derrow added meeting minutes for May 26, 2026, June 18, 2026, and July 28, 2026 
and a non-public session for a legal matter. 
 
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES  
Motion: To approve the minutes of June 10, 2026, School Board meeting as written. 
Moved:  Ms. Tivnan 
 
– Second:   Ms. Pawnell 
Vote: Unanimous in favor. 
 
Motion: To approve the minutes of July 28, 2026, School Board meeting as written. 
Moved:  Ms. Pawnell 
 
– Second:   Ms. Martell 
Vote: Unanimous in favor. 
 
Motion: To approve the minutes of June 18, 2026, School Board meeting as written. 
Moved:  Ms. Pawnell 
 
– Second:   Ms. Martell 
Vote: Unanimous in favor. 
 
Motion: To approve the minutes of May 26, 2026, School Board meeting as written. 
Moved:  Ms. Martell 
 
– Second:   Ms. Pawnell 
Vote: Unanimous in favor; Ms. Tivnan, abstained. 
 
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT  
Superintendent Laliberte introduced himself and explained his role in the interim position. 
Middleton Elementary School Update 
Principal Leavitt-Carlson shared the news of the generous donation of $1500 from the Ann Waller 
Foundation for playground mulch, thanked the PTA for their work on the successful donation of 
picnic tables from Middleton Building Supply, and reported on new hires for the school and summer 
professional development by staff.  She shared the school’s new status as a Title 1 school and 
described ways the school is exploring additional cost-saving measures. 

 
MIDDLETON SCHOOL BOARD MEETING 
MIDDLETON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL    
August 12, 2026 
 
 
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Authorization to Suspend 
Superintendent Laliberte explained the annual request to suspend according to RSA 193:13,I. 
Motion: To authorize the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent to suspend students 
as presented. 
Moved:  Ms. Eastman-Derrow 
 
 
– Second:   Ms. Pawnell 
Vote: Unanimous in favor. 
Food Service Costs 
Business Administrator Adriana Komst introduced herself and explained that according to the Paid 
Lunch Equity calculator tool for the NH Department of Education, there is no need to increase the 
MSD meal prices for the 2026-2027 school year. 
Financial Reports 
Ms. Komst reviewed the summary recap for FY2026, noting that the year ended with a surplus of 
$5,562.47, pending any outstanding invoices.  Board members reviewed the financial reports for 
the end of FY2026.  Ms. Komst reviewed the summary recap for FY2027 and explained the 
encumbrances.  Board members reviewed the financial reports for July 2026.  Ms. Komst will report 
on the balance of the Special Education Trust Fund at the meeting. 
CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT 
Donations and Crowdfunding 
Principal Leavitt-Carlson requested guidance on the acceptance of donations on behalf of the 
school, citing the current mulch donation, PTO donations, classroom crowdfunding activities, and 
business sponsorships in support of the school as examples.  Superintendent Laliberte offered that 
GWRSD has a policy for reference. 
 
Champion Childcare Program Update 
Ms. Eastman-Derrow explained that the Champion Childcare Program could not support the 
agreement as presented by the Middleton School Board so the program will not be offered this 
school year.  The Board discussed returning to Champion for continued conversation, asking 
Primex to develop another contract for childcare, the challenges of offering childcare at the school, 
and the importance of protecting the community from liability risk associated with such a program. 
 
Motion: To authorize Ms. Eastman-Derrow and Ms. Martell to reach out to Champion Childcare 
to see if they are willing to discuss further to provide a childcare program. 
Moved:  Ms. Eastman-Derrow 
 
 
– Second:   Ms. Martell 
Vote:  Ms. Eastman-Derrow, yes; Ms. Tivnan, yes; Ms. Martell, yes; Ms. Pawnell, yes; Mr. Bailey, 
no 
 
Academic Affairs Committee  
The committee will have its first meeting on September 9, 2026.   
 
Motion: To accept the donation from the Ann Walker Estate. 
Moved:  Ms. Eastman-Derrow 
 
 
– Second:   Ms. Pawnell 
Vote:  Unanimous in favor. 
 
 
 

 
MIDDLETON SCHOOL BOARD MEETING 
MIDDLETON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL    
August 12, 2026 
 
 
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Motion: To accept the GWRSD Crowdfunding policy in order to accept donations. 
Moved:  Ms. Eastman-Derrow 
 
 
– Second:   Mr. Bailey 
Discussion: Superintendent Laliberte clarified that MSD Policy BG requires a first and second 
reading of policies before adoption. 
 
Motion: To adopt the GWRSD Crowdfunding procedure in order to accept donations in the 
interim. 
Moved:  Ms. Eastman-Derrow 
 
 
– Second:   Mr. Bailey 
Vote: Unanimous in favor. 
 
Finance Committee  
The committee will meet with the Superintendent and Business Administrator on September 28, 
2026 at 10:00am at the SAU. 
 
Community Relations Update 
Ms. Martell reported that there are 74 followers of the Board’s social media page. 
CLOSING ACTIVITIES  
Advanced Planning  
Superintendent Laliberte read upcoming events from the agenda. 
Public Input 
None. 
 
Closing Comments 
Board members welcomed Superintendent Laliberte and Business Administrator Komst, 
commented on the billing of the town by the school for the use of the building on voting day, the 
propane contract for the upcoming heating season, thanked the staff for all of their hard work on 
the building this summer, and reminded everyone of the upcoming Old Home event. 
Motion: At 7:04 pm a motion was made to enter non-public session under RSA 91-A; 3 to 
discuss legal matters. 
Moved:  Ms. Eastman-Derrow 
 
 
– Second: Ms. Pawnell 
Vote:  Ms. Pawnell, yes; Mr. Bailey, yes; Ms. Martell, yes; Ms. Tivnan, yes; Ms. Eastman-
Derrow, yes 
ADJOURNMENT  
Motion:  
Moved: 
 
 
– Second: 
Vote:   
Respectfully submitted,  
 
 
 
School Board Secretary  
Approved by School Board: TBD