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Kearsarge Regional School Board — June 8, 2026

Kearsarge School Board unanimously votes to terminate Superintendent's contract, authorizing settlement negotiations.

While the decision to terminate the Superintendent is a high-stakes matter, the meeting proceeded with unanimous votes and no public testimony or visible disagreement recorded.

Date Monday, June 8, 2026 Decisions 4 Routine

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At the June 8 Kearsarge Regional School Board meeting, a major decision was made that will significantly impact the district: the Board voted unanimously to terminate Superintendent Fortney’s contract, effective June 12, 2026.

This decision was made under the provisions of 'paragraph 8' of the Superintendent's contract. Furthermore, the Board has authorized the Chair and Vice Chair to negotiate the specific financial settlements and terms related to this termination. This means taxpayers may face unexpected costs as the district works to finalize the terms of this departure.

Beyond the leadership change, the Board also voted to seal the minutes from their non-public session for 30 years. While personnel discussions are often handled privately, the suddenness of this termination and the scale of the settlement negotiations require close community oversight. We will continue to monitor the district's leadership transition and the fiscal impact on our schools.

Jun 8, 2026 4 decisions Routine
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Public ⁠impact

Issues from this meeting with documented community impact.
What was discussed

Change in district leadership and potential use of public funds for contract settlement.

What happened

The motion to terminate the contract and authorize settlement negotiations passed unanimously.

Topics ⁠discussed

Each topic expands to quotes and full context.
Speakers: E. Gregoire, J. MacKenna, P. McGowan, A. Bobruff
What was discussed

The Board entered into a non-public session to discuss personnel matters and subsequently voted to seal the minutes.

What happened

The Board exited the non-public session and voted to seal the non-public minutes for a period of 30 years.

Speakers: J. MacKenna, P. McGowan
What was discussed

The Board voted to terminate the contract of Superintendent Fortney effective June 12, 2026.

What happened

The motion to terminate the contract and authorize the Chair and Vice Chair to negotiate settlement terms was passed unanimously.

Controversy & ⁠dissent

Where the board, the community, or the agenda diverged.

Potentially controversial issues

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Superintendent Contract Termination

The sudden termination of the district's top administrator is a significant event that impacts district leadership, stability, and potentially financial resources due to settlement negotiations.
Board position: The Board moved to terminate the contract effective June 12, 2026, and authorized leadership to negotiate settlement terms.
high concern

Public ⁠comment

What residents said — verbatim, with timestamps.
No public comments were identified in this meeting.

Decisions ⁠logged

Every recorded vote, with timestamps and dissents.
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Move into non-public session per RSA 91-A:3.II(c)
Motion by E. Gregoire, seconded by J. MacKenna.
All Affirmed
00:00
Seal non-public meeting minutes for 30 years
Motion by J. MacKenna, seconded by A. Bobruff.
All Affirmed
00:00
Terminate contract with Superintendent Fortney pursuant to paragraph 8
Effective June 12th, 2026, at 4:00pm. Includes authorization for Chair and Vice Chair to negotiate sums due and owing and relevant terms, subject to Board approval. Motion by J. MacKenna, seconded by P. McGowan.
All Affirmed
00:00
Adjournment
Motion by J. MacKenna, seconded by P. McGowan.
All affirmed

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Potential fiscal impact of contract settlements
Kearsarge School Board update: Following the decision to terminate Superintendent Fortney on June 8, the Chair and Vice Chair have been authorized to negotiate financial settlement terms. Taxpayers deserve clarity on... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/kearsarge-regional/school-board/2026-06-08/ #MeetingWatch #KearsargeRegionalNH
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Major leadership change in Kearsarge Regional School District: At the June 8 board meeting, members voted unanimously to terminate Superintendent Fortney’s contract, effective June 12, 2026. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #KearsargeRegionalNH
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The Board authorized the Chair and Vice Chair to negotiate financial sums and settlement terms related to this termination. Because this involves the district's top administrator, the cost to taxpayers and the impact on student leadership stability are significant.
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Additionally, the Board voted to seal the minutes from their non-public session for 30 years. Residents should stay engaged as we wait for official minutes to understand the full context of this sudden transition and the resulting financial commitments. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/kearsarge-regional/school-board/2026-06-08/
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At the June 8 Kearsarge Regional School Board meeting, a major decision was made that will significantly impact the district: the Board voted unanimously to terminate Superintendent Fortney’s contract, effective June 12, 2026.

This decision was made under the provisions of 'paragraph 8' of the Superintendent's contract. Furthermore, the Board has authorized the Chair and Vice Chair to negotiate the specific financial settlements and terms related to this termination. This means taxpayers may face unexpected costs as the district works to finalize the terms of this departure.

Beyond the leadership change, the Board also voted to seal the minutes from their non-public session for 30 years. While personnel discussions are often handled privately, the suddenness of this termination and the scale of the settlement negotiations require close community oversight. We will continue to monitor the district's leadership transition and the fiscal impact on our schools. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/kearsarge-regional/school-board/2026-06-08/ #MeetingWatch #KearsargeRegionalNH

Action ⁠items

Who owes what, by when.
Be notified of contract termination
Assigned: Superintendent Fortney · Due: June 12, 2026
Reach an agreement with the Superintendent regarding sums due and owing under paragraph 8 and relevant payment terms
Assigned: Chair and Vice Chair · Due: Not specified (subject to Board review/approval)

Member ⁠positions

4 issues · 0 explicit · 44 inferred
Present
Move into non-public session per RSA 91-A:3.II(c) YES ~
Seal non-public meeting minutes for 30 years YES ~
Terminate contract with Superintendent Fortney pursuant to paragraph 8 YES ~
Adjournment YES ~
Kristen Schultz
Vice Chair
Present
Move into non-public session per RSA 91-A:3.II(c) YES ~
Seal non-public meeting minutes for 30 years YES ~
Terminate contract with Superintendent Fortney pursuant to paragraph 8 YES ~
Adjournment YES ~
Emma Bates
Member
Present
Move into non-public session per RSA 91-A:3.II(c) YES ~
Seal non-public meeting minutes for 30 years YES ~
Terminate contract with Superintendent Fortney pursuant to paragraph 8 YES ~
Adjournment YES ~
Art Bobruff
Member
Present
Move into non-public session per RSA 91-A:3.II(c) YES ~
Seal non-public meeting minutes for 30 years YES ~
Terminate contract with Superintendent Fortney pursuant to paragraph 8 YES ~
Adjournment YES ~
Eric Gregoire
Member
Present
Move into non-public session per RSA 91-A:3.II(c) YES ~
Seal non-public meeting minutes for 30 years YES ~
Terminate contract with Superintendent Fortney pursuant to paragraph 8 YES ~
Adjournment YES ~
David Keith
Member
Present
Move into non-public session per RSA 91-A:3.II(c) YES ~
Seal non-public meeting minutes for 30 years YES ~
Terminate contract with Superintendent Fortney pursuant to paragraph 8 YES ~
Adjournment YES ~
Kyle Lombard
Member
Present
Move into non-public session per RSA 91-A:3.II(c) YES ~
Seal non-public meeting minutes for 30 years YES ~
Terminate contract with Superintendent Fortney pursuant to paragraph 8 YES ~
Adjournment YES ~
Ben Cushing
Member
Present
Move into non-public session per RSA 91-A:3.II(c) YES ~
Seal non-public meeting minutes for 30 years YES ~
Terminate contract with Superintendent Fortney pursuant to paragraph 8 YES ~
Adjournment YES ~
Present
Move into non-public session per RSA 91-A:3.II(c) YES ~
Seal non-public meeting minutes for 30 years YES ~
Terminate contract with Superintendent Fortney pursuant to paragraph 8 YES ~
Adjournment YES ~
Present
Move into non-public session per RSA 91-A:3.II(c) YES ~
Seal non-public meeting minutes for 30 years YES ~
Terminate contract with Superintendent Fortney pursuant to paragraph 8 YES ~
Adjournment YES ~
Present
Move into non-public session per RSA 91-A:3.II(c) YES ~
Seal non-public meeting minutes for 30 years YES ~
Terminate contract with Superintendent Fortney pursuant to paragraph 8 YES ~
Adjournment YES ~

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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