Chris Bober forwarded legal correspondence regarding board configuration and apportionment formulas. Attorneys O'Shaughnessy and Kish stated they have no specific recommendations for board composition changes but offered to meet with the Board to discuss options outlined in RSA 195:19-a. The Board was informed that changes to composition or structure require a vote via a warrant article for the March election, per RSA 195:19-b. Regarding apportionment formulas, O'Shaughnessy clarified RSA 194:8 applies to districts formed before July 1, 1963. The Board can forward any formula approved by the State Board of Education, whereas petitioned articles are limited to 100% equalized valuation or a 50/50 split. The attorneys recommended creating a written document to memorialize the agreement, similar to Articles of Agreement, to prevent future confusion, though it is not legally required. This information was intended for the Board's January 5, 2026 meeting.
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The Hillsboro-Deering School Board held a retreat on August 17, 2026, from 5:17 PM to 6:57 PM. Kathryn McGinn, Krista Davison, Chris Bober, Lindsay Boyle, and Jessica Pollard attended with Superintendent Jennifer Crawford. No formal actions were taken during the discussion-only session. Members reviewed contact information, compiled self-assessment results compared to prior years, reviewed 2025 retreat minutes, and discussed board goals. The board brainstormed priorities for the 2026-2027 school year and FY2028 budget planning, including potential collaborations with Washington School District and SAU 24. Communication improvements were proposed, such as adding a school board section to the newsletter and mapping out board meetings for the year. Budget priority setting is scheduled for the September meeting. Krista Davison motioned to adjourn at 6:57 PM, seconded by Jessica Pollard, passing 5-0-0.
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The H-D School Board met August 17, 2026. They approved minutes, staff appointments including resignations and transfers, and a facilities use request for Middle School Volleyball ($910 fee). Regarding facilities use waivers, the Board approved requests for Public Skate Night and Public Roller Derby Scrimmage, waiving building use fees totaling $1,620. However, they did not waive the requested $2,065 in custodial fees for those events. Pollard abstained from the main consent agenda vote. The Board also approved an addendum nominating Heather Garcia as District MTSS-B Coordinator ($12,000 stipend) and a facilities waiver request for the Great Gatsby theatrical production ($1,655). The next meeting is scheduled for September 21, 2026.
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The Hillsboro-Deering School Board convened on November 20, 2017. Budget workshop sessions were scheduled for November 27-28, 2017, with no board action expected. The board authorized the Business Administrator to extend the lease for the Deering Airport alternative program space at $12,000 annually for two years, with options for three one-year extensions. A senior class trip to Camp Mitena (June 3-5, 2018) was approved.
Regarding the Technology Trust Fund, Superintendent Hassett presented a revised request of $61,616.25 for Chromebooks to address a technology deficiency. A public hearing on the Trust Fund is set for December 4 at 6:00 PM. Several policy revisions were adopted, including background checks (GBCD), parental objection to course materials (IGE), medication administration (JLCD), and emergency care (JLCE/EBBC). A motion to revert the Board Member Conflict of Interest (BCB) policy failed for lack of a second. The board also accepted corrections to the November 6, 2017 meeting minutes.
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The Hillsboro-Deering School Board met on November 6, 2017. They received presentations on the Student Assistance Program and Food Service, discussing funding and nutritional guidelines. A major topic was the HDES Exterior Renovations project, totaling an estimated $587,000 across three phases. The Board anticipates a potential $1 million budget increase and reviewed a technology funding request of approximately $80,000 from the trust fund. The Board approved the October 16 minutes with amendments. Cheryl Cornett was transferred from Math Tutor to Math Specialist. Two overnight field trips were approved: the Grade 8 Washington, DC trip and the HS Robotics Team trip. Action on the lease with Rymes for the HS Alt Program was tabled. A lease agreement tax issue involving the Deering selectman was discussed. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 20, 2017.
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