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Systemic financial mismanagement and audit failures

At the 8/5 School Board meeting, an auditor revealed systemic financial failures: an unnoticed $800,000 overdraw in the general fund and years of missing mandatory annual audits. This mismanagement creates significant... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/claremont/school-board/2026-08-05/ #MeetingWatch #ClaremontNH

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Split vote and lack of transparency in personnel hiring

Claremont School Board was split 3-3 on 8/5 regarding the appointment of new certified staff. Members stalled the vote, demanding more transparency regarding salary justifications and specific certification statuses before... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/claremont/school-board/2026-08-05/ #MeetingWatch #ClaremontNH

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Dismissed community concerns regarding personnel decisions

Residents voiced intense opposition at the 8/5 meeting over the non-renewal of Coach Jason Stone, alleging the decision was a staffing move rather than performance-based. The Board Chair closed public comments after several... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/claremont/school-board/2026-08-05/ #MeetingWatch #ClaremontNH

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Significant financial and personnel red flags emerged at the August 5th Claremont School Board meeting. From an $800,000 fund overdraw to a deadlocked vote on new hires, here is what residents need to know. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #ClaremontNH

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First, the audit report: Auditor Michael Campo reported systemic deficiencies, including mismanagement of federal grants and a failure to complete required annual audits for several years. This led to an unnoticed $800,000 overdraw in the general fund.

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Second, the Board is divided. A motion to appoint several certified staff members failed in a 3-3 tie. Board members refused to move forward without better information on salary justifications and whether candidates are truly certified or just on 'eligibility' tracks.

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Finally, community trust is fraying. Residents challenged the non-renewal of Coach Jason Stone, citing a lack of transparency in the decision-making process. The Board has yet to provide the clarity the community is demanding. #Claremont https://meetingwatch.org/nh/claremont/school-board/2026-08-05/

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The August 5th Claremont School Board meeting revealed deep-seated issues regarding financial oversight and personnel transparency that affect every taxpayer and parent in the district.

An audit report presented by Michael Campo highlighted alarming systemic failures, including the mismanagement of federal grants and a failure to conduct required annual audits for several years. These gaps led to an unnoticed $800,000 overdraw in the general fund and have created significant financial risk. The Board is now facing the difficult task of conducting a forensic audit without complete historical records.

Internal divisions were also on display. The Board was split 3-3 on a motion to appoint new certified staff members, with members demanding more specific information regarding salary justifications and certification statuses. Additionally, several residents expressed strong opposition to the non-renewal of varsity coach Jason Stone, alleging that the decision lacked transparency and may have been driven by staffing preferences rather than performance.

As the district works to implement new procurement procedures and catch up on mandatory audits, residents should continue to monitor how the Board addresses these fundamental lapses in oversight. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/claremont/school-board/2026-08-05/ #MeetingWatch #ClaremontNH