Accountability posts
Drafts ready to share. Click to copy, then post. Kearsarge Regional School Board · Kearsarge Regional · March 12, 2026.
X / Twitter
Individual posts for different angles. Pick the one that fits your audience.
Split votes and internal division
At the March 12 Kearsarge School Board meeting, the board split 6-2-1 on how to fund the 'Capturing Kids' Hearts' program. While approved, the vote reveals significant internal disagreement over the program's budget... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/kearsarge-regional/school-board/2026-03-12/ #MeetingWatch #KearsargeRegionalNH
325/280 chars
Community concerns dismissed/deferred
Transparency check: At the 3/12 Kearsarge meeting, a resident challenged the accuracy of cost-per-student financial data. Rather than addressing the discrepancy in real-time, the Superintendent deferred the... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/kearsarge-regional/school-board/2026-03-12/ #MeetingWatch #KearsargeRegionalNH
316/280 chars
High-impact fiscal decisions
The Kearsarge School Board has approved building-aid applications totaling over $56M for Middle and High School projects. These massive taxpayer-impact decisions are moving forward, subject to voter consideration if... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/kearsarge-regional/school-board/2026-03-12/ #MeetingWatch #KearsargeRegionalNH
325/280 chars
X thread
Post these in sequence for maximum impact.
1
What is happening behind the scenes at the Kearsarge Regional School Board? The March 12 meeting revealed significant divisions and questions regarding financial transparency. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #KearsargeRegionalNH
212/280
2
First, the board was split on the 'Capturing Kids' Hearts' program. The 6-2-1 vote on its funding method suggests the board is not in agreement on how to prioritize or pay for this culture and climate initiative.
212/280
3
Second, a resident raised concerns about inconsistent cost-per-student data, suggesting the administration's presentations might skew the perceived cost of education. The Superintendent declined a real-time discussion, opting for an email response instead.
256/280
4
Finally, the board moved forward with $56.2M in building-aid applications for MS/HS projects. As these large-scale projects progress, residents must stay engaged with how these costs impact the local tax base. #Kearsarge https://meetingwatch.org/nh/kearsarge-regional/school-board/2026-03-12/
244/280
Longer-form draft.
During the Kearsarge Regional School Board meeting on March 12, several decisions were made that warrant close attention from residents and taxpayers. There was notable internal division regarding the 'Capturing Kids' Hearts' program. The board passed a 6-2-1 vote to incorporate the program into the budget cycle, indicating that members are not in agreement on the specific method or timing of its funding. Furthermore, the approval of previous meeting minutes saw a 6-0-3 split, signaling ongoing procedural friction within the board. Financial transparency was also a point of contention. A community member challenged the integrity of the cost-per-student data presented by the administration, noting that inconsistent slides could mislead the public on the true cost of education. Rather than addressing the data discrepancy during the meeting, Superintendent Fortney deferred the explanation to an email response, leaving questions unanswered in the public forum. Lastly, the board approved building-aid applications for Middle and High School projects totaling approximately $56.2 million. While these projects are subject to voter consideration if aid is received, the scale of this potential impact on the district's long-term fiscal health cannot be overstated. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/kearsarge-regional/school-board/2026-03-12/ #MeetingWatch #KearsargeRegionalNH