The Colebrook School Board convened on August 18, 2026. The board voted 5-2 (Stevens, Amey opposed) to reconsider the prior soft wash bid approval, ultimately deciding not to proceed with the exterior washing project pending further review. The board voted to send the bidding process to the local policy committee. To address student sports eligibility regarding a Vermont homeschool request, the board determined state law requires 50% enrollment at Colebrook to meet NHIAA requirements. Tim Stevens moved to accept the Encore Fire Protections bid for $1,758.06, which carried. The board approved the August 4, 2026 minutes. Dana Hilliard confirmed the board’s agenda posting procedure complies with the Right-to-Know law. The next meeting is scheduled for September 1, 2026.
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The SAU 7 board approved minutes from May 14, 2026. The SAU received a $22,400 Tillotson grant for a study on school organization. Cayenne Amey and Rick Bagley moved to approve the 2026/2027 Coaching/Mentor Agreement with Esther Asbell for $4,000.00; the vote passed. A motion to adopt SAU #7 Competencies and Curriculum passed. Presentations covered new state laws HB1300 (tax cap) and HB564 (SAU budget voting). Regarding HB1300, a 6% cap on the SAU budget may require cuts of $192,020 to $558,836 for 2026-27. Upcoming meetings include a public hearing on the Tillotson Grant and an informational session with a lawyer on September 10, 2026, at 6:00 pm at Stewartstown Community School, followed by a Joint School Board Meeting. The next SAU School Board Meeting is October 29, 2026, at 6:00 pm at Clarksville Town Hall.
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The SAU 7 Board approved minutes from May 14, 2026. Superintendent Dana Hilliard reported receiving a $22,400 Tillotson grant for an SAU study, with consultants visiting schools in October. The Board approved a $4,000 Coaching/Mentor Agreement with Esther Asbell for 2026/2027. A motion to adopt SAU #7 Competencies and Curriculum passed. Presentations covered ED306 rule revisions regarding competency-based education and new laws HB1300 and HB564. HB1300 proposes a 6% SAU tax cap on the November ballot; the Board noted this could require a $558,836 reduction and may force SAU office closure. HB564 mandates SAU budget voting by paper ballot. A lawyer will present details on September 10, 2026. A public hearing to accept and expend the Tillotson Grant is scheduled for September 10, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at Stewartstown Community School. The next meeting is October 29, 2026, at Clarksville Town Hall.
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The Colebrook School Board met August 4, 2026, moving a request regarding homeschooled sports participation to the August 18 nonpublic agenda. Board members unanimously approved the CAES Student, Faculty Handbooks, and Program of Studies.
Financial votes included approving the Encore Fire Protection Agreement for $1,300; Cameron Seal Coating lot work for $15,600; and calendar magnets for $375. The board approved the lease agreement for the CTE site. Following nonpublic discussion, they approved Wicked Clean Windows for $600 and Yetti Yard Man for $8,785 to soft wash buildings.
Superintendent Dana Hilliard reported SAU 7 received a $23,000 Tillotson Grant for a system study, which will present proposals in 15 weeks. The board rescinded Policy JFBC and Procedure JFBC-R regarding Education Freedom Accounts. The next meetings are August 13 and August 18.
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The Colebrook School Board held a special meeting on February 29, 2023. The Board entered non-public session three times under RSA 91-A:3, II(a), II(c), and II(e). Upon returning from the final session, R.Murphy and T.Young moved to affirm the Board's support for the negotiated support staff collective bargaining agreement and other warrant articles. The motion repudiated a posted advertisement opposing the warrant articles, clarifying it represented only one member's opinion, not the Board's. The Board resolved to speak in favor of the CBA at the annual district meeting. All motions carried. The Chair was authorized to sign an MOU regarding the Teacher CBA. The next meeting was scheduled for March 5, 2024, at 5:00 pm in Room 134. T.Stevens and R.Murphy moved to adjourn at 7:48 pm; the motion carried.
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