School Board — March 18, 2025
Hopkinton School Board elects new leadership and advances contracts in routine March 18 meeting
No public comments, no dissent, and all agenda items were standard administrative or celebratory matters with positive statements from board members.
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At the March 18 School Board meeting in Hopkinton, members elected Dulcie Madden as Chair and Andrea Folsom as Vice Chair following the welcome of new member Suzanne Carmichael. The board conducted a first reading of HEA contracts and noted several staff retirements and resignations. It accepted $3,500 in donations, approved spring sports coaching nominations, and passed the consent agenda that included an overnight field trip. February financials were reviewed and committee updates provided before a non-public session on personnel matters. All decisions were routine administrative actions with no recorded dissent.
Topics discussed
Welcome of new member Suzanne Carmichael; election of Dulcie Madden as Chair and Andrea Folsom as Vice Chair for -1.
Minutes from the March 4 School Board meeting were reviewed and approved.
Reports on Spain trip, Apple language testing, Nordic skiing results, state math meet, and NHS blood drive.
Discussion of what worked well (consistent slides, outreach, printouts) and suggested improvements for next year including timing, moderator coordination, and video recording.
First read of HEA contracts; announcements of early retirements (Terry Grady, Bonnie McAuliffe, Trish Walton), regular retirements (Tana and Mike Montour), and resignations (Jake, Becca Gagnon).
Accepted $3,500 in donations; approved spring sports coaching nominations and one co-curricular adjustment (Granite State Challenge).
February financials reviewed (noting Medicaid and food-service revenue trends); consent agenda (including Osram overnight trip) approved.
Safety/Security, CNA, CIP, and EMC updates provided; board moved into non-public session under RSA 91-A:2 for personnel matters.
Controversy & dissent
Public comment
Decisions logged
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