The Bath School Board approved minutes from June 15 and July 15, 2026. The Board approved a $29,399.80 quote to install a drain and pave the bus loop. Regarding lunch balances, the Board voted to zero out negative accounts from the previous year to allow families a fresh start. The Business Administrator reported an estimated ending fund balance of $118,180 as of June 30, 2026, intended to reduce the next year's tax burden. Legislative updates were provided regarding HB 1300, HB 564, and HB 1817. The next meeting is scheduled for September 21, 2026, at 6:00 pm.
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The Bath School Board workshop convened July 15, 2026, at 2:33 PM. Sara Lang made a motion to enter non-public session under RSA 91:A:3 II(a), which passed with a vote of 2-0. The board entered the session at 2:34 PM. Public session resumed at 4:20 PM, where the board voted to announce that no actions were taken during the non-public session. Sara Lang moved to adjourn, seconded by Cori Elliott, passing 2-0. The meeting concluded at 4:21 PM. No other votes, budget items, or appointments were recorded.
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The Bath School Board met June 15, 2026, with members Matt Smith, Sara Lang, and Cori Elliott present. They approved May 18 minutes and granted Superintendent Dolores Fox authority to hire non-instructional staff until August 17. The Board adopted the JFB-High School Tuition Policy as a second read. Following a Non-Public session, the Board authorized Facilities Manager Steve Emerson to spend up to $60,000 this summer on items from the 5-10 year facilities plan; the vote passed 3-0. A Summer Workshop is set for July 17 at 2 pm to discuss salary schedules and health insurance. The next regular meeting is August 17 at 6 pm. Superintendent Fox noted the pending HB 1300 tax cap bill, potentially impacting the 2026 General Election.
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The Bath School Board unanimously accepted Houseal's bid to construct the preschool bathroom for up to $50,000 and fund a washer and dryer from the FY26 Fund Balance. Central Asphalt provided quotes for parking lot work: $27,800 to cover or $51,720 to reclaim and repave. The board will ask the town to cover the lot for one year to delay the bigger project. Unanimously, the board voted to pay a portion of the Title 1 Coordinator's salary from General Funds due to a $26,000 grant drop, retained $127,077 (5% of net assessment) as a fiscal year 2026 fund balance, and approved the Tuition Policy as a first read. Policy BID-R was updated to include "Ballot Clerks/Supervisors of the Checklist." The board will hold a future work session to discuss teacher salaries, Capital Improvement Plans, and insurance. Lunch balances show a negative $930 from 18 families, with a decision on action in August.
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The Board reorganized on April 13, 2026, electing Matt Smith as Chair, Sara Lang as Vice Chair, and Cori Elliot as Secretary. Cori abstained from approving February minutes. Financials showed tuition revenues $16,000 over budget and salaries $230,000 under. The Board approved the SY2026-27 calendar. Breakfast and lunch prices increased by $0.10 to $1.80 and $2.50 respectively; the food service budget was set at $35,987. Tuition for BVS increased to $18,816 for FY27, and the Landaff agreement was amended to cover K-6 students. Preschool fees were set at $20 for morning and $15 for afternoon sessions. Sam French was appointed as a special education teacher for 2026-27. The last day of school is June 12 (half-day for students). The next meeting is May 18. The Board will seek student feedback regarding combined classrooms.
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