The Unity School Board released secretary Kelly Simpson via motion by Rocco Ruggeri. Rocco moved to approve 8th-grade fundraising for a Mystic Seaport trip; all approved. Policy BEDG passed its third and final read after amendments, motioned by Atonya Hart. Financial updates showed a SY25 deficit of $549,193.00 and a food service deficit of $54,203.00. The estimated tax rate is $1.73 per thousand. Facing a School Care bill over $43,000, Atonya moved to shop for better interest rates than 7.29%. Christopher Rener was hired as night custodian and Lindsey Hartzell as part-time nurse. Personnel also included three SAU resignations. Concrete next steps include Sue contacting the high school superintendent regarding an MOU and providing trustees with info on trust funds. Garage site work began with concrete pouring expected within a week. Future meetings are set for November 12 and December 10.
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The Unity School Board met June 8, 2026. The Board approved a motion to authorize withdrawing $120,000 from the Special Ed fund and $216,000 from the High School Tuition fund, leaving a $1.00 balance, to address a projected deficit. The vote passed 4-0-1. Five policies—DK, DGD, DJ, DJB, and DAF—were all adopted on second reading by 4-0-1 or 4-1 votes. The Board approved changing legal counsel from Upton Hatfield to Kidder, Soule, and Loughman.
Financial reports showed year-to-date revenues of $3,825,376 and expenditures of $3,681,405. The auditors aim to complete audits by July 1. Regarding the new SAU 109, the Board approved a budget allocation adjustment for the Business Administrator to $32,000 plus benefits. Sue will present on the Oberkotter Fund audit in September, and siding quotes are pending. The next meeting is scheduled for July 8, 2026.
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Rocco Ruggeri called the May 13, 2026 meeting to order. The board approved the 8th Grade trip to Mystic Seaport for May 26-29.
Atonya motioned to approve a new $56,499.00 sales agreement with LaValley’s for the garage project, using $25,000 from the Oberkotter Foundation and $16,430.00 for site work by Kurtz. The motion passed.
The June board meeting was moved to June 8th at 5:30 PM.
For finances, Matt Angell reported a $378,571.82 general ledger cash balance and $583,112.23 bank balance. Atonya moved to transfer $122,619 from the Special Education CD and $210,920 from the Tuition CD into checking accounts to cover potential deficits; this passed.
The Goshen tuition agreement for SY27 was approved. The board voted to contract with System Plus for IT services at $500 per month and accept Upton Hatfield for legal services, replacing Drummond Woodsum. Tyler services were retained for $18,699 annually. Several policies were tabled until the next meeting.
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The Unity School Board approved the 8th-grade trip to Mystic Seaport for May 26-29, 2026. Atonya moved to accept a new LaValley’s garage construction agreement for $56,499.00, seconded by Darlene, with all members approving. The June board meeting was rescheduled to June 8th, 2026 at 5:30 PM. Kelly Simpson moved to accept legal services from Upton Hatfield, seconded by Darlene, passing with Atonya opposed.
Financially, Atonya motioned to transfer funds from Special Education and Tuition CDs into respective checking accounts to manage potential deficits. The board approved a one-year Goshen Tuition Agreement for SY27. Additionally, the board selected Systems Plus for IT services at $500 per month. Matt Angell reported available funds of $364,220.51.
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The Unity School Board elected Shannon Popescu as Chair and Rocco Ruggeri as Vice-Chair. The board approved meeting minutes from March 11 and March 14, 2026.
Action items included:
- Approving Forrest Ransdell's SAU 109 Superintendent contract, effective July 1, 2026, with a meet-and-greet scheduled.
- Adopting the SY 27 personnel slate.
- Ratifying the MS 22 financial report.
- Increasing lunch prices to $3.50 for students and $4.10 for adults.
- Accepting Kelly Simpson's resignation as Treasurer and appointing Marjorie Erickson through June 30th.
- Approving the SY 27 calendar.
- Passing the first readings of policies DK, DGD, DJ, DJB, and DAF.
- Accepting the General Assurances.
Financial reports showed a cash balance of $592,311. A public session was held per RSA 91 A:3(c). The meeting adjourned at 9:20 PM.
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