The Notes Policy Committee met July 16, 2026, with Chair Rob Wargo presiding. The committee approved minutes from the June 9, 2026 meeting.
Several policies were moved to the board for first read via unanimous votes: DDG (6-0-0), EEAB (6-0-0), EH (4-0-0), GBEC (4-0-0), and GBCAH (6-0-0). Policy EH-R was tabled (4-0-0) for legal consultation regarding definitions of "persons" and "citizens." Policies IC and IHBA were tabled (3-0-0 each) for further review.
Policies advanced with votes of 3-0-0 included IGE (pending attorney review), IHAM, and IK (with specific wording changes). The committee unanimously rescinded policies BG, BGA, BGB, BGE, and BGF.
The next meeting is scheduled for August 11, 2026. Future discussions will include field trip policy IJOA and items from the previous superintendent's folder. The meeting adjourned at 12:20 PM.
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Rob Wargo called the Newport School District Policy Committee meeting to order on September 8, 2026. The committee approved minutes from July 16, 2026. Members voted 6-0-0 to advance policies IC (School Year), IGE (Parental Objections), and IHBA (Programs for Pupils with Disabilities) to the board for a first read. Policies EH-R, CA, IHAH, JICK, and JJJ were tabled 6-0-0. Policy IHBG (Home Education) advanced 6-0-0. After Sarah Fischer and Shannon Martin left, policy IJOC (Volunteers) passed 4-0-0. Upon Shannon Martin's return, policy IMBA (Distance Education) passed 5-0-0, and policy IMDA (Patriotic Exercises) passed 6-0-0 to exclude John Stark Day. Future review policies include EH, EH-R, JICK, JJJ, IHAH, and CA. The next meeting is scheduled for October 13, 2026, before Nikki Murphy motioned to adjourn at 11:35am.
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The Newport School Board entered non-public session at 6:40 p.m. on January 26, 2023, under RSA 91-A:3, II(d) regarding the acquisition, sale, or lease of property where public discussion could adversely affect community interests. The roll call vote to enter was recorded. Other persons present included "Cmmd via 4mm". No specific decisions, votes, dollar amounts, or appointments are listed in the provided record. A motion to exit non-public session was made by an unnamed member and passed. The board reconvened in public session at 9:01 p.m. A motion to adjourn, made by "but Lpaulduig Ae" and seconded by "fone darling," was passed. Minutes were recorded by Penn Darbing. No text indicates whether a motion to seal the minutes was made or passed.
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The Newport School Board entered non-public session on February 4, 2013, at 4:26 p.m. to discuss personnel matters and real estate transactions under RSA 91-A:3, II(a) and II(d). The motion to enter was made by "psa Na herr 4" and seconded by "Tin Bae!". Present during the session were "Danan Mageer" and "Jalizvin Auypercntentclent". Following discussion, the board returned to public session at 6:33 p.m. upon motion by "J Lew. Wlotrir" and second by "L iA x pauldlis 4 dre". A roll call vote was taken to seal the minutes citing adverse impact on reputation. "fe pTeEr Darl: nef" recorded the minutes. The meeting adjourned following a motion by "Yenjia darling" and a second by "eeonevey Dore Brad".
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The Newport School Board entered a nonpublic session via a motion by Jessica Pac Yar, seconded by Verto Sayer, under RSA 91-A:3. The roll call vote to enter included members Melissa Mitdhles (Yes), extn Saye (Yes), Verto Sayer (Yes), and Dac Dores (Yes). Discussion regarding one issue began, and final actions are available in an additional document. The session concluded with a motion to leave by Melissa Miele, seconded by Dace \\, passing with members Miele (Yes), Savio (Yes), Vana (Yes), and Sires (Yes). Finally, a motion by Desseaca VACk to seal the minutes because publication would adversely affect the reputation of a person passed with a 4-1 roll call vote (Melnick, Sane, Vana, and Dores voted Yes; Miceiny Nay).
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