The Keene Board of Education met on August 11, 2026. Mr. Roberts moved to enter non-public session for personnel and negotiations; the motion passed 8-0 by roll call vote.
The Board approved three policies on second reading: JLCB regarding student immunization, ACF regarding anti-discrimination and civil rights complaints, and IMBD regarding high school credit for 7th/8th grade coursework. Mr. Downing moved for each policy, seconded by Mr. Walker. All three motions passed 9-0. The JLCB policy updates allow nurses to follow state law, while ACF updates reflect federal civil rights definition changes.
Superintendent Malay introduced Sharyn D’Eon as the new assistant superintendent and Anne Elser as the Director of Student Services. No budget items, public hearing outcomes, or specific appointment votes other than the introductions were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 5:21pm.
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The Keene Board of Education held a retreat on August 11, 2026, addressing three main topics through motions passed unanimously (9-0). Regarding declining enrollment, the board directed the administration to research and identify short and long-term resource solutions, including timelines and thresholds, reporting to the Finance Committee by the end of the 2026-2027 school year.
For Out-of-District (OOD) placements, the board tasked administrators with reviewing available resources and service deficiencies that require OOD placements. They must report data to the Education Committee in December 2026 and propose solutions to improve student outcomes and potentially reduce costs.
Concerning Competency Based Education (CBE), the board directed the administration to identify short-term communication solutions to enhance understanding of student progress, particularly at the middle school level. The administration will report monthly to the Education Committee on the CBE implementation review. Additionally, a Communication Committee was established to discuss website usability and newsletters.
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The text outlines the rules and procedures for public comment during District Board meetings. Decisions regarding conduct include a three-minute time limit per speaker, with each individual restricted to speaking once per meeting. Speakers must address business specifically related to the School Board and District operations and maintain civility. The Board prohibits repetitive, harassing, frivolous, off-topic, antagonistic, obscene, or libelous speech, as well as threats of physical violence or actions that incite violence. Audience members must remain silent unless recognized by the Chair, refraining from applause or other reactions. The Board Chair has the authority to terminate speaking privileges or order the removal of individuals failing to comply after a warning. The document clarifies that public comment is not a question-and-answer period, and the Board generally will not respond to public comments. Conduct is governed by NH RSA 91-A:2.
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Ege Cordell was elected Board Chair and George Downing Vice Chair, both unanimously. The board approved March 25 minutes and the financial report, which showed a net available balance of $63,868. The budget relies on $400,000 of surplus, though next year's surplus will be lower, requiring increased district contributions. The report noted overages in equipment due to a new copier and chairs. Unanimously, the board authorized the Superintendent and CFO to sign contracts and grants, reaffirmed existing policies, appointed legal counsel, and appointed James Carley as Treasurer. A finalist was selected for Student Services Director, with a candidate presentation scheduled for Friday. A search for an assistant superintendent will open soon. The board is planning a retreat for the fall to develop an SAU Board level manual and discuss procedures. Individual boards are submitting Superintendent evaluations.
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The agenda items for the May 13, 2026 SAU 29 Board meeting include the Election of SAU Officers for the 2026-2027 term and Approval of Minutes from the March 25, 2026 meeting, requiring board votes. The Financial Report was listed as an action item. Under New Business, the board authorized the Superintendent or Chief Financial Officer to sign contracts and grants-in-aid, reaffirmed existing policies, and appointed Legal Counsel for SAU 29 as well as the NHSAU 29 Treasurer. Updates were provided by Superintendent Malay regarding the Student Services Director search. Old Business included SAU Board Retreat Planning and the Superintendent Evaluation. A Non-Public Session was scheduled under RSA 91-A:3 to discuss Staff Personnel, Student Personnel, and Negotiations. Specific vote tallies and dollar amounts were not included in the provided agenda text.
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