The Epping School Board met on September 3, 2026. Key upcoming dates include the district-wide open house on September 15th, school picture day, and Homecoming week starting September 14th. The board noted a successful school opening but acknowledged the search for a certified Spanish teacher is ongoing, requiring consideration of alternative options. The district hosted a well-attended celebration of life for Kevin O'Connell, a 2022 graduate. The board discussed future meeting frequency, suggesting potential changes to require fewer gatherings and restructure scheduling, but no formal votes were taken to alter the calendar. The next scheduled meeting is September 17th at 5:30 p.m. in the Elementary School Media Center, beginning with a joint session with Fremont.
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The Epping School Board met on September 3, 2026. The board approved Policy IKF - High School Graduation Policy and Policy JJJ - Access to Public School Programs by Nonpublic, Charter School, and Home Educated Pupils. Both motions passed 5-0.
Financial matters included the approval of the August 28, 2026 payroll totaling $382,504.24. The specific amounts were $291,424.30, $88,307.26, $722.63, and $2,050.05. The vote to approve these expenses was 5-0.
Superintendent Furbush reported on HB 564 and HB 1300, legislation that restricts school spending, referencing New Hampshire's ranking as 4th in the U.S. for public schools despite 50th in spending. No appointments or public hearing outcomes were recorded.
The board discussed cancelling meetings with light agendas. The next meeting is scheduled for September 17, 2026, at 5:30pm.
Source: https://www.sau14.org/school-board/files/26-27%20MINUTES/26-27%20POLICIES/APPROVED%20PUBLIC%20MEETING%20MINUTES%209-3-2026.pdf
The board tentatively approved the co-curricular handbook, with Chris Goldsett to implement edits discussed. A vote on the final version will occur in two weeks. The board approved policies IJL (Library Media Selection), IJLR (Reconsideration of Instructional Resources), and JJJ (Access by Non-Public Charter, Home-Educated, and EFA Pupils), passing each 5-0. Policy JJJ accounts for new state law requiring the district to allow Education Freedom Account (EFA) students access to courses and activities without charging tuition, provided they do not exceed 50% of a full course load. Financial warrants were approved, including August 7th payroll ($321,347.76) and accounts payable ($125,462.32), August 14th payrolls totaling approximately $448,218, and August 21st accounts payable ($304,142.83). The next meeting is scheduled for September 3rd at 6:00 PM.
The School Board approved policies IK, IKL, KEC, KEC-R, IJL, and IJL-R by 5-0 votes. Policy IKF was moved to a third read at the next meeting, and policy JJJ was moved to a second read. August 6th and 20th meeting minutes were approved 5-0. Financial approvals included August 7th payroll of $321,347.76, August 7th accounts payable of $125,462.32, August 14th payroll totaling $493,749.81, and August 21st payroll of $304,142.83, all passing 5-0. Chris Goldsack discussed Co-Curricular Handbook changes. The SST committee reported enrollment increased by 50 students to 54. A joint meeting with Fremont is set for September 17th. The next School Board meeting is September 3, 2026.
Source: https://www.sau14.org/school-board/files/26-27%20MINUTES/26-27%20POLICIES/APPROVED%20PUBLIC%20MEETING%20MINUTES%208-27-2026.pdf
The Epping School Board met at 5:30 p.m. on August 20, 2026, with Matt Puglielli, Ben Leavitt, Courtney Dodge, Julie Knight, Robin O’Day, and Bill Furbush present. The board discussed the interim Assistant Principal/Dean of Students nomination for EMHS. Andrea Elliot was reviewed as a nominee. Julie Knight moved to accept Andrea Elliot for the interim position; Courtney Dodge seconded. The motion passed 3-2. Future discussions will address long-term planning for this role. Robin O’Day moved to adjourn, seconded by Matt Puglielli. The vote passed 5-0, and the meeting ended at 6:18 p.m.
Source: https://www.sau14.org/school-board/files/26-27%20MINUTES/26-27%20POLICIES/Epping%20School%20Board%20Public%20Session%20August%2020,%202026%20(1).pdf