Kearsarge Regional School Board — April 16, 2026
The meeting was routine, consisting of standard administrative approvals, budgeted purchases, and a professional development presentation with no active debate or public conflict.
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At the April 16, 2026, Kearsarge Regional School Board meeting, several significant financial commitments were approved that will impact district budgets for years to come.
In terms of technology, the board authorized over $200,000 in spending for hardware, including $112,465 for 6th and 9th-grade Chromebooks, $40,916 for 1st-grade Chromebooks, and $50,655 for teacher laptops. Additionally, the board approved the purchase of a new district website through Apptegy Thrillshare. While the initial setup cost is $16,835, this decision carries a recurring annual cost of $58,135.
Other major approvals included $18,718 for new campus signage and the acceptance of a grant for lead remediation in the district's drinking water.
Of note to residents is the voting pattern of the board: Chair Alison Mastin abstained from nearly every major motion presented, including the technology purchases, textbook approvals, and personnel decisions. We will continue to monitor how these large-scale expenditures align with long-term district planning and taxpayer expectations.
Public impact
Over $200,000 in combined technology expenditures
The board approved all four technology-related purchase recommendations.
Grant funding for district drinking water remediation
The board approved the grant acceptance and authorized the Superintendent to sign the necessary documents.
Topics discussed
Students and ELO coordinators presented on a trade-based high school project.
The board approved a motion to allow students to fundraise for the project.
The Athletic Director proposed a partnership for an area-wide basketball team.
The board approved the cooperative sports team proposal.
The Technology Director presented several budgeted IT procurement requests.
The board approved all four technology-related purchase recommendations.
Discussion regarding a grant for lead remediation in district drinking water.
The board approved the grant acceptance and authorized Superintendent Fortney to sign documents.
A presentation by NHSBA regarding board member duties and responsibilities.
The presentation was completed before the meeting adjourned.
The board reviewed minutes, noted a board member resignation, and addressed personnel changes and campus signage.
The board approved the April 2nd minutes, accepted two staff departures (Katsanos and Crowe), approved a new Assistant Principal hire, and approved the signage purchase.
Controversy & dissent
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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