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.
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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.
Public impact
Change in district leadership and potential use of public funds for contract settlement.
The motion to terminate the contract and authorize settlement negotiations passed unanimously.
The Superintendent is to be notified, and the Chair and Vice Chair will work toward a settlement agreement subject to Board review.
Topics discussed
The Board entered into a non-public session to discuss personnel matters and subsequently voted to seal the minutes.
The Board exited the non-public session and voted to seal the non-public minutes for a period of 30 years.
The Board voted to terminate the contract of Superintendent Fortney effective June 12, 2026.
The motion to terminate the contract and authorize the Chair and Vice Chair to negotiate settlement terms was passed unanimously.
The Superintendent is to be notified of the termination, and the Chair and Vice Chair will work toward an agreement regarding sums due and owing, subject to Board review.
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Superintendent Contract Termination
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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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