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Delayed financial audits and lack of oversight

Claremont School Board update (6/17/26): The district is currently unable to produce audit reports for fiscal years 2022 through 2025. The administration cited difficulty locating old documentation. Taxpayers deserve to know... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/claremont/school-board/2026-06-17/ #MeetingWatch #ClaremontNH

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Administrative compensation and lack of transparency

At the 6/17 Claremont School Board meeting, members moved to a non-public session to discuss high moving expenses and stipends in administrator contracts after a resident questioned the legality of these payments... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/claremont/school-board/2026-06-17/ #MeetingWatch #ClaremontNH

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Budget deficit and financial management

Claremont School Board Finance Update (6/17/26): Cash balances are projected to drop below $1M by year-end. While the district seeks to claim $2M in federal grants, officials clarified these funds are for pre-accounted... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/claremont/school-board/2026-06-17/ #MeetingWatch #ClaremontNH

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Claremont School Board is facing a mounting financial transparency crisis. During the June 17 meeting, serious questions were raised regarding missing audits, administrative pay, and a shrinking cash balance. Here is the breakdown: 🧵 #MeetingWatch #ClaremontNH

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1/ The district is currently missing audit reports for fiscal years 2022 through 2025. The administration told the Board that delays are due to 'difficulty locating old documentation.' Without these audits, true financial oversight is impossible.

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2/ Money is also a concern. The Treasurer reported that cash balances are expected to drop below $1M by year-end. While $2M in federal grants are available, they are for specific pre-accounted spending and will not reduce the district's actual deficit.

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3/ Finally, questions arose regarding administrator compensation. After a resident questioned high moving expenses and stipends for a departed principal, the Board moved to a non-public session to discuss similar contract structures currently in use.

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Residents: Watch the July meeting closely as the Board is expected to provide updates on these specific financial and staffing issues. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/claremont/school-board/2026-06-17/

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Claremont residents deserve clear answers regarding the district's financial health. During the June 17 School Board meeting, several red flags were raised that demand closer scrutiny from the community.

First, the district is currently unable to provide audit reports for fiscal years 2022 through 2025. The administration explained that the delay is due to the difficulty of locating old documentation. This multi-year gap in audited financial statements makes it extremely difficult for taxpayers to verify how money has been spent or managed.

Second, concerns were raised about administrative spending. Following an inquiry into high moving expenses and stipends paid to a recently departed principal, it was confirmed that similar contract structures exist for other administrators. The Board moved this discussion into a non-public session, leaving the public without clarity on these compensation practices.

Finally, the district's cash position is tightening. The Treasurer reported that cash balances are projected to fall below $1 million by the end of the year. While there is talk of $2 million in available federal grant funds, the administration clarified that these are for pre-accounted expenses and will not be used to offset the district's deficit. Stay tuned for the July meeting, where many of these issues are scheduled for further discussion. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/claremont/school-board/2026-06-17/ #MeetingWatch #ClaremontNH