Kearsarge Regional School Board — March 12, 2026
The meeting featured pointed questioning from a community member regarding financial data and showed internal division on specific program implementations and minute approvals.
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At the Kearsarge Regional School Board meeting on March 12, several decisions were made that directly impact both the district's curriculum and the community's wallet.
One of the most notable points of contention was the vote regarding 'Capturing Kids' Hearts,' a social-emotional/relational program. The board voted 6-2-1 to consider incorporating this program into the budget cycle. This split vote highlights an internal division regarding how the district approaches student programming and budget priorities.
Financial transparency was also a key theme. A community member raised concerns regarding the integrity of the district's financial presentations, specifically asking whether 'cost-per-student' metrics were being skewed by the omission of transportation costs. The board declined to provide an immediate answer during the meeting, opting instead to handle the inquiry via email.
Finally, the board approved building-aid applications for the Middle School ($13.9M) and High School ($42.3M). With over $56 million in applications on the table, the long-term fiscal impact on Kearsarge taxpayers is significant. Residents should continue to monitor how these large-scale projects are managed and funded.
Public impact
Combined applications totaling over $56 million for the Middle and High Schools.
A single payment of $25,124.42 to the IRS.
Topics discussed
The Board held elections for Chair and Vice-Chair and appointed various district officials including Clerk, Legal Counsel, Auditor, and Treasurer.
Reports were provided by the Board Chair, Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, and Business Administrator regarding district leadership, AP exam success, and tax deposit discrepancies.
Updates on student achievements in drone racing, robotics, academics, and various extracurricular clubs and field trips.
Principal Langille presented updates on robotics and drone team field trips and the status of the NEASC accreditation process.
Discussion regarding the potential implementation of the 'Capturing Kids' Hearts' program and the initiation of a new Strategic Plan.
Discussions regarding building needs at Simonds Elementary and the submission of building-aid applications for the Middle and High Schools.
Controversy & dissent
Potentially controversial issues
Capturing Kids' Hearts Implementation
Cost-per-student Data Accuracy
Split votes
Community vs. board tension
Public comment
Decisions logged
Action items
Member positions
Positions marked ~ are inferred from context and may not reflect the member's explicitly stated position. UNCLEAR means the vote was split but the record did not name how this member voted — it is not a “yes.”
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