The Budget Committee approved the May 19, 2026 joint meeting minutes, with Burgess, Osheyack, and Lechlider abstaining. J. Morin reported an unencumbered fund balance of over $600,000, with potential allocations for auditorium and gymnasium painting, wall mat replacements, and returning funds to taxpayers. J. Rathbun noted warrant articles totaled $75,020. Regarding staffing, J. Rathbun highlighted difficulty filling the Tech Ed. position. J. Gettens proposed updating bylaws regarding the School Board liaison's vote. J. Rathbun announced a 300-student summer program funded by grants, and school closures in Gilsum and Troy for renovations. Concerns were raised over a potential $750,000 health insurance increase and new laws affecting budget planning. The next meeting is scheduled for August 24, 2026, to cover bylaws, revenues, and trust balances.
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The Board entered Non-Public Session via motion (8.937/0/0/4.063) to consider legal advice and later voted to seal those minutes until June 16, 2036 (8.731/0/0/4.269). Members approved the Data Governance Plan and authorized three specific members to sign checks until August 30, 2026. The Superintendent received authorization to hire certified staff without Board approval until September 1, 2026 (8.731/0/0/4.269).
Financial actions included encumbering $7,000 for wrestling mats and $66,245 for painting the gymnasium/auditorium and re-padding the gym. The Board accepted a $4,000 donation for lunch debt and approved budget transfers totaling $232,100 alongside a manifest of $3,679,831.09 (8.731/0/0/4.269). S. Peters appointed L. Steadman to the Safety Committee. Six policies received a first read, and the next meeting is set for July 21, 2026.
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The Board accepted four resignations presented by Superintendent J. Rathbun: Alyssa Collyer, Kegan Donohue, Lindsey Charron, and Lauren Simmons.Following the personnel discussions, K. Noonan moved to leave the non-public session. The motion was seconded by R. Vogt and passed with a vote of 10.563 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstentions, and 2.437 excused.
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The School Board unanimously accepted the superintendent's nominations for Grace Garry, Linda Shepard, Staci Willbarger, and Kelly Penna as public employees. The motion passed with a vote of 10.563 in favor and 2.437 abstaining. The board was notified that Amy Chaput has been appointed as the new Administrative Assistant for Monadnock Regional Middle High School. Following these personnel matters, Kristen Noonan moved to exit Non-Public Session (b) and enter Non-Public Session (c), seconded by Melissa Diven. This procedural motion passed with an identical tally of 10.563 votes in favor and 2.437 abstentions, allowing the board to proceed to the next non-public agenda item.
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The Monadnock Regional School District Board approved several measures on June 2, 2026. The Board voted 10.563-0 to award championship swag to student athletes Peyton Joslyn and Victoria Rivera-Taylor. A motion to allow a sixth staff member’s out-of-district student to attend at no cost passed 9.447-1.116-2.437.
Financially, $115,000 was re-encumbered for the tennis court project due to potential asphalt cost increases, passing with a vote of 9.447-1.116-2.437. The Board also approved the May 19 minutes and a manifest of $1,690,826.88.
Looking ahead, the administration will research cost estimates for potential 2027-28 budget items, including more books, bathrooms, hall monitors, and elementary curriculum coordination. The next meeting is scheduled for June 16, 2026.
Source: https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1782314845/mrsdorg/qrdetidhlebqnlrgmfyw/June22026BoardMeeting.pdf