The Exeter School Board approved minutes from June 9 (amended), June 9 non-public, and August 3 public meetings, with Mr. O’Day abstaining on the August vote due to absence. The Board authorized an increase of up to $205,229.46 for the LSS LED lighting project due to exterior lighting additions. The Finance Director reported $574,053.49 is available to return to taxpayers, exceeding predictions. Policy IHBG regarding Home Education Instruction was approved 5-0 to reflect new state laws removing district oversight. Wheelwright Trust funds were fully allocated: $1,820 for adaptive community transportation equipment and $9,000 for an Exeter School District branding project. A public hearing outcome noted $5,700 in federal robotics grants for MSS and LSS. Dr. Bryant addressed screentime concerns, stating iReady data is used solely for educational purposes per privacy agreements. The Board scheduled committee meetings, including Safety and Security on October 1 and Superintendent Evaluation on September 21.
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The Exeter School Board approved the Lincoln Street School LED lighting project with Unitil financing. The total project cost is $195,737.19, with Unitil covering $155,229 and the district paying $40,508 through 0% on-bill financing. Shonni Holmes moved to accept the proposal, seconded by Kathleen Pratt, passing 4-0 (Patrick O’Day absent). Tim Reed then moved to authorize financing not to exceed $195,737.19, either over six years if no pre-payment penalty exists or three years if a penalty applies, seconded by Kathleen Pratt. This motion passed 4-0. Facilities Director Travis Thompson will confirm the pre-payment penalty with Unitil. During public input, Laura Knott requested a committee to study classroom computer use and policy recommendations.
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The Exeter School Board passed a motion to proceed with the Lincoln Street School LED lighting project with an estimated cost of $195,737.19. Unitil will cover $155,229 from an energy project fund, leaving the district responsible for $40,507. The Board voted 4-0 to utilize Unitil's 0% "on-bill" financing for a term of six years if there are no pre-payment penalties; if penalties exist, the term will be three years. Facilities Director Travis Thompson will confirm the penalty details with Unitil immediately. Concrete next steps include LED Connects ordering materials and beginning installation before the school year starts, with night and weekend work as needed to complete the project by September or October. Laura Knott also addressed the Board regarding concerns over elementary student device use and data privacy, requesting a committee study be formed.
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On September 16, 2025, the Cooperative School Board entered nonpublic session at 8:06 pm with a 9-0 vote to discuss personnel matters. Attendees included Ransom, Bleicken, Garcia de Paredes, Gunst, Bullens, Miller, Lyons, Gauthier, Duffy, Andriski, and Murray. The board approved the emergency authorization of employment for two openings. The session concluded at 8:36 pm with a 9-0 vote.
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The Cooperative School Board entered nonpublic session at 7:22pm by an 8-0 vote to discuss personnel matters, negotiations, and the approval of extended leave of absence for three employees. The session closed at 7:51pm with an 8-0 vote. Members present included Bill Gauthier, Neil Bleicken, Erin Garcia de Paredes, Tami Gunst, Dawn Bullens, Christopher Andriski, Melissa Lyons, Heather Murray, Brian Duffy, and Eric Miller.
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