The Jaffrey-Ringe School Board meeting addressed several items. SPEAKER_1 noted $83,320 in unassigned fund balance retention, approximately 3% of the net assessment, authorized previously. The board approved the stipend report format (7-0-0) and policy updates, rescinding redundant Policy BDC and adopting corrected Policy GCB (7-0-0). They also approved amended Policy KHB regarding advertising (7-0-0) but paused four policies related to academic honesty and AI for further review. The board discussed a projected $930,000 cost for Career and Technical Education (CTE) tuition and transportation, significantly over budget. Ally Pitello was nominated as the delegate to the NH School Boards Association annual assembly on October 17, 2026, with Jared as backup (7-0-0). SPEAKER_1 stated retired CFO Carrie Shields will return part-time to assist with budget and audit compliance. A potential HB1300 tax cap decision is expected this Thursday.
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The Board approved the consent agenda (manifests, payroll, budget transfers, and various appointments) 6-0. Minutes from the August 3rd meeting were approved 6-0. The Board held a first reading of an updated advertising policy to expand fundraising opportunities beyond local businesses, potentially targeting national advertisers through televised sports. A motion to approve the second reading of over a dozen policies was amended to exclude three—ACD (Religious Neutrality), EH-A (Generative Artificial Intelligence), and IKL (Academic Honesty)—pending further input; the remaining policies passed 6-0. The Board discussed the unassigned fund balance of \$803,320, noting options to retain, spend, or return funds to taxpayers. Upcoming dates include the New Hampshire Delegate Assembly on Saturday, October 17th.
The Board approved the consent agenda, including a $399,795.25 manifest payment and a $2,000 donation from Patricia Martin for the NHDI residency. The retirement of Dr. Grant Love after 24 years was accepted. Policies for second reading were postponed. Minutes from July 20th were approved 6-0-1.
Policy KFR (facilities use) was approved with amendments after removing the seasonal custodial support fee. The vote to remove the fee was 4-3. The final policyapproval passed 7-0.
The Board authorized signers for Jaffrey Grade School and Ringe Memorial School student activity accounts. Facility fees were waived for youth karate and adult pickup basketball. An $83,538 unassigned fund balance retainage item was tabled to the next meeting due to a $200 discrepancy.
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SPEAKER_1 opened the July 20, 2026 meeting with agenda changes and public comments. SPEAKER_4 reported summer facility progress: the track resurfacing was completed on time and opened July 17; Jaffrey Grade School window replacements required a $1,000 change order for repairs and should be finished prior to August. The board approved a consent agenda covering payroll, a budget transfer, warrant articles, and several appointments, passing 6-0-0. SPEAKER_4 outlined the implications of House Bill 130, potentially mandating a school district tax cap vote in November and separating SAU and school district budgets. The board authorized SPEAKER_4 to investigate costs and liabilities for acquiring two 15-passenger vans to reduce athletic transportation expenses. SPEAKER_6 moved to adjourn the public session at 8:02 p.m., followed by a 6-0 roll call vote to enter non-public session for personnel matters.
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SPEAKER_1 and other board members convened on July 6, 2026, for a brief meeting before adjourning to a non-public work session. The board approved a motion to change stipend list reporting from bi-weekly to quarterly starting September 1st to ensure accurate numbers and clearer details on funding sources like grants versus operating budget. The vote passed unanimously. On the consent agenda, the board approved an FY27 budget transfer totaling $1,576,410, necessary to repurpose funds after reducing the proposed budget by approximately $1.6 million. Several appointments were included in the consent agenda, specifically Stephen Chason as CHS Assistant Principal of Teaching and Learning. The board accepted the resignation of Morgan Baker and authorized four internal transfers. Leslie McClean announced she will not continue as district clerk after December, requiring the board to fill the position by then. The next public meeting is scheduled in two weeks.
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