The Bedford School Board reorganized, electing Sue Jennato Chair (5:0) and Kara LaMarche Vice Chair (5:0). Committee assignments for 2026/27 were finalized. Superintendent Michael Fournier presented proposed FY27 budget reductions totaling $673,649 to meet the MS22 goal, exceeding the target by $143,567. Suggestion was made to retain door installation ($96,500), ADA openers ($20,000), Best Buddies ($2,000), and SAU cameras ($3,700). The Board approved graduate course priorities (5:0). A $5,000 donation for the BEEP playground was acknowledged. Consent agenda items, including the manifest, professional staff nominations, and MS22, passed 5:0. Minutes from March 9 passed 4:0:1. Interviews for the RBS Assistant Principal are set for April 14, 2026. Policy GBE and GBEA underwent a second read following union feedback.
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The Bedford School Board met March 9, 2026. The Board unanimously approved Matt Munsey as the new Riddle Brook School Principal for the 2026-2027 school year, effective July 1, 2026. Policy GCCAD regarding leave for uniformed service members and Policy IHCD/LEB regarding advanced coursework were both approved on a second read with 5-0 votes. The Board approved the nominations of teachers and administrators for the 2026/27 school year. Minutes from the February 16, 2026 meeting and the March 10, 2026 manifest were approved. Enrollment increased by 3 students since fall. Ms. Ambrosio began negotiating the transportation contract extension with STA. Chair Jennato announced PTG Color Blast registration opens March 13.
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The Bedford School Board approved Policy JICK regarding pupil safety, Policy JCA for class assignments, and Policy JLCJA for sports injury protocols on 5-0 votes. First readings were conducted for policies on military leave and advanced coursework. Management presented a FY26 budget update showing a surplus trending to $700,000, noting specific revenues including a $20,000 boiler rebate and $26,000 in unanticipated interest. Minutes from January 26 and February 3 were approved via 5-0 and 4-0 votes. The Board voted 5-0 to issue Superintendent Fournier a three-year contract effective July 1, 2026, including a 6% salary increase, $2,000 in retirement contributions, eligibility for $20,000 in annual performance awards, and a $10,000 performance award for the prior year.
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The Bedford School Board met immediately following the Deliberative Session. The Board discussed Warrant Article 06, which was amended to increase funding by $41,000 for Bedford Crew. The Board voted to support the amendment with a 4:1 tally; School Board member Bill Foote voted in opposition. Bill Foote made a motion to adjourn at 9:10pm, seconded by Kara LaMarche, passing 5:0.
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The Board voted 3:1 against placing a warrant article for Open Enrollment on the March ballot. Warrant articles were finalized without this inclusion. Kara LaMarche moved to approve the 2026-2027 School District Calendar, passed 4:0, keeping October 9th off as planned. Bill Foote moved to allocate one BHS parking space to Bedford Friends of Recreation for a fundraiser, passed 4:0. Kara LaMarche moved to increase the District Tuition rate for 2026-27 from $18,400 to $19,650 and the Cardigan fee from $85 to $100 per child, passed 4:0. Minutes from January 12 and 13 were amended and approved 4:0. The consent agenda manifest for January 27 was approved 4:0. A draft response plan for sexual misconduct was noted alongside two resolved unfounded incidents.
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