The Wakefield School District Board met September 15, 2026. The Consent Agenda approved financial manifests totaling $80,409.88 across five vouchers, including $68,033.94 for AP Manifest and $12,552.84 for Payroll Manifest. The Board conducted first readings of six policies: JLCD (Medication), EBCG (Communicable Diseases), JJJ (Access to Programs), GBCD (Background Checks), IC (School Calendar), and IF (Instructional Program). One nomination was listed: Kaydintz Caiazzo for Special Ed Para. Old business items included Town Payment, Transportation RFP, Tax Cap, and SAU Budget. The next meeting is scheduled for October 5th, 2026. Non-public session was convened under RSA 91-A:3 II(c) regarding matters affecting reputation.
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The Wakefield School Board approved minutes from September 1, 2026, with 5-0 votes on the Consent Agenda, non-public sessions, and public minutes. Ms. Wilcauskas and Ms. Gehring volunteered for the Area Agreement Committee, which will draft a warrant article for the March ballot to extend committee discussions with Rochester. Mrs. Magoon reported the March ballot will feature HB1300 (fixed tax cap) and HB464 (SAU budget tax cap) as a single warrant article. The Board must select an SAU Board secretary by year-end. The adjusted budget excludes pay increases. Resignations included Karen Shepard and Analese Hersey; Anne Limon and Melissa Petit were hired. The board entered non-public session at 6:12 under RSA 91-A:3 I(c) and returned at 6:45 before adjournment at 6:45 on a 5-0 vote.
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The Wakefield School Board met September 1, 2026. The Board approved the Consent Agenda (5-0) and minutes for non-public session #1 (5-0), non-public session #2 (5-0), and the public session (5-0). Regarding New Business, Ms. Wilcauskas and Ms. Gehring volunteered for the Area Agreement Committee, which will place a warrant article on the March ballot to extend the committee's time to explore options with other districts. Mrs. Magoon detailed tax cap requirements, noting HB1300 (fixed tax cap) and HB464 (SAU budget tax cap) will appear on a single warrant article. The state mandate requires completion by November's end with no default budget; an adjusted budget excluding pay increases will be used. The Board must select an SAU Board secretary. Personnel changes included the resignations of Karen Shepard and Analese Hersey, and the hiring of Anne Limon and Melissa Petit.
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The School Board approved withdrawing $33,799.59 from the Maintenance Contingency Fund to replace a 41-year-old unsafe Hot Food Service Counter/Table. They voted 5-0 to issue an RFP for transportation services, with proposals due for the September 15 meeting. Public minutes from August 4 were approved with corrections, 4-0-1. Catherine Martin was hired as World Language Teacher (5-0). The Board accepted a $15,000 donation from the Crotched Mountain Foundation to revamp the Paws Program classroom and train staff. The DOE 25 was submitted, and FY25 ended with a balance of $13,511.86..goal setting and student motivation initiatives regarding state testing were presented. First Student owes $2,500 which will be deducted from the September payment.
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The Board unanimously voted (5-0) to withdraw $33,799.59 from the Maintenance Contingency Fund to replace a 41-year-old Hot Food Service Counter/Table noted as unsafe and approved by the DOE. They also voted 5-0 to issue an RFP for transportation services, with proposals due September 15, 2026. The FY25 district report (DOE 25) was submitted, indicating a closing balance of $13,511.86.
Catherine Martin was appointed as World Language Teacher (Vote 5-0). Personnel changes for Samantha Gagnon and Roland Lascala were noted for the record. On transportation, $2,500 owed by First Student will be deducted from the September payment. The Crotched Mountain Foundation donated $15,000 to revamp a classroom for high-needs students and provide staff training. Mrs. Lambert confirmed the August Town payment was received on the 7th.
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