The White Mountains Regional School Board approved August 13, 2026 minutes unanimously and the manifest with one abstention. Among personnel actions, the Board unanimously approved mentor and co-curricular nominations for 2026-2027, a leave of absence for Jacquelyn Cantin, and resignations from Jared Prince and Jeffrey Carty.
Financially, the Board authorized purchases including a Scag lawn mower up to $13,400 from the Athletic Fields Capital Reserve Fund and a robotic kit expenditure up to $7,500 from the CTE Capital Reserve Fund for a Career Exposition. They also accepted $5,700 in grant funds for the Robotics Program.
Superintendent Scott provided enrollment figures as of September 4. Board members scheduled upcoming dates: a School Funding meeting on September 29 and Personnel negotiations to commence on September 24. The Board authorized the Superintendent and Finance Director to handle a bequest from the Nauseda Estate for student scholarships.
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SAU-36 board approved minutes from July 16 and the manifest unanimously during the 08/13/2026 meeting. The board accepted the resignation of Jennifer Gray as Whitefield Elementary School cafeteria cook, effective 8/12/2026. They approved one-year certificates of eligibility for Jameson Hayden, Avery Hazelton, McKenzie Kingsbury, and Romeo Rodriguez, and extended eligibility for Alyssa Freeman and Mecca Crawl. The board amended the Lancaster Elementary School boiler project expenditure, increasing it by not more than $20,000 to a total not-to-exceed $360,000 from the building and grounds capital reserve fund. They rescheduled September board meetings: September 3rd moved to September 10th, and September 17th moved to September 24th. Scott Holmes, Lisa Brooks, and Lori Shera were approved as substitute coordinators for the 2026-2027 school year. The board accepted and appropriated $3,500 in unanticipated grant funds for the Sustainable Spartans permaculture garden project.
The White Mountains Regional School Board approved minutes from the July 16, 2026 meeting and the manifest unanimously. The Board appointed James Cromer, Alexandria Karl, Nathan Chipman, Jameson Hayden, Avery Hazelton, Celina Heyliger, and Nancy Knutson to various positions, and also approved substitute coordinators Scott Holmes, Lisa Brooks, and Lori Shearer. Several policies were amended or approved, including religious neutrality, bullying prevention, and vehicle operation. Action items included accepting Jennifer Gray's resignation, approving eligibility certificates for four teachers, and extending certificates for two others. The Board authorized amending the LES Boiler Project expenditure not to exceed $360,000.00 from the Capital Reserve Fund due to rising construction costs. Rescheduled meetings were set for September 10 and September 24, 2026. The Board accepted and appropriated a $3,500.00 Whole Foods Market Foundation grant for the WMRMHS Society of Sustainable Spartans permaculture garden. A Personnel Committee bargaining meeting was scheduled for August 20, 2026.
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The White Mountains Regional School Board approved minutes from July 16, 2026, and the manifest unanimously. The Board approved the Paraeducator Mentor job description and multiple policy amendments regarding emergency closings, family leave, academic honesty, and bullying. Policies on religious neutrality, the policy committee, and pandemic emergencies were approved for second read. Jennifer Gray’s resignation as WES Cafeteria Cook was accepted, effective August 12, 2026. Certificates of eligibility were approved for four new teachers and extended for two others. The LES Boiler Project expenditure was increased by $360,000. September board meetings were rescheduled to September 10 and 24. Scott Holmes, Lisa Brooks, and Lori Shearer were appointed Substitute Coordinators. The Board appropriated a $3,500 Whole Foods Market grant for the Society of Sustainable Spartans' permaculture garden. A bargaining meeting was scheduled for August 20, 2026.
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The White Mountains Regional School Board approved the manifest and June 18, 2026 minutes unanimously. Members amended policies DAF, ECAF, EHB, and GBAM, and read EEBA for the first time, all unanimously. Policy EEAA was rescinded. Abigail Vaudo’s child-rearing leave for August 26 to October 30, 2026, was approved. Resignations from Brittany Leonard and Rayna Bourbeau were accepted, with Bourbeau’s acceptance contingent upon finding a replacement. The Board appropriated $2,800.00 in unanticipated funds from the New England Grassroots Environment Fund for a perma garden and water harvesting project. Numerous coaching nominations were approved. A Varsity Boys Soccer fundraising campaign exceeding $2,500.00 was authorized. The Board appointed 17 building leadership members for the 2026-2027 school year. Two non-public sessions were held, with minutes sealed indefinitely.
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