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School Board — March 17, 2026

The meeting was a standard administrative session characterized by celebratory remarks regarding successful town meetings and routine approvals.

Date Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Duration 0.2h Speakers 1 Decisions 4 Routine

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Pemi-Baker Regional School District Update: Following the recent town meetings, the School Board met on March 17 to finalize reorganization and discuss budget outcomes.

Key fiscal takeaway: The board reported that all warrant articles passed in every single town across the district. This outcome allows the district to move forward while adhering to the 3% budget growth goal discussed during the town meeting process.

The board also completed its annual reorganization. The newly selected officers for the upcoming year are Bernie (Chair), Lisa (Vice Chair), and Bonnie (Secretary).

Other routine business included the approval of student travel for the Quiz Bowl national championship and the approval of the February 17th meeting minutes. The board moved into a non-public session at the conclusion of the regular agenda.

Mar 17, 2026 0.2h long 1 speakers 4 decisions Routine
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“All warrant articles passed in every single town... it was pretty thankful that we live here and that the taxpayers support the school system.”

— Unidentified speaker · Commenting on the results of the recent town meetings. ▶ 08:54

“I thought after a long discussion at our town meeting that it's kind of yeah we just have our own... and we tried to stick to that 3%.”

— Unidentified speaker · Reflecting on the district's ability to maintain its budget goals despite broader discussions on capital spending. ▶ 09:16
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Public ⁠impact

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What was discussed

All warrant articles passed across the district, adhering to a 3% budget growth goal.

Topics ⁠discussed

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What was discussed

The board discussed the annual reorganization and the selection of officers for the upcoming year.

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What was discussed

The board reviewed and approved the minutes from the February 17th meeting.

Speakers: Unidentified speaker
What was discussed

The principal shared various student achievements in theater, math, and jazz, as well as upcoming school events including Cultural Arts Night and the senior trip.

Speakers: Unidentified speaker
What was discussed

The board discussed and approved an overnight trip for a student qualifying for the individual players championship at Quiz Bowl nationals.

Speakers: Unidentified speaker
What was discussed

A discussion regarding the successful passage of all warrant articles across the district and the adherence to the 3% budget goal.

Controversy & ⁠dissent

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Public ⁠comment

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No public comments were identified in this meeting.

Decisions ⁠logged

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Acceptance of the officer slate (Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary) for the new year.
Bernie, Lisa, and Bonnie were proposed as the slate for Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary respectively.
Passed
Approval of the February 17th meeting minutes.
No corrections were noted.
Passed
Approval of overnight travel for Quiz Bowl nationals.
Approval for Abe Henkins to travel to Rosemont, Illinois, on April 11th and 12th.
Passed
Motion to enter non-public session.
The board moved into a non-public session following the regular agenda items.
Passed

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routine administrative update regarding board leadership
At the March 17 Pemi-Baker School Board meeting, the board confirmed the new officer slate: Bernie for Chair, Lisa for Vice Chair, and Bonnie for Secretary. #PemiBaker #SchoolBoard https://meetingwatch.org/nh/pemi-baker-regional/school-board/2026-03-17/ #MeetingWatch #PemiBakerRegionalNH
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fiscal update regarding town meeting results
The Pemi-Baker School Board confirmed at the March 17 meeting that all school budget warrant articles passed in every town across the district, maintaining the 3% budget growth goal. #PemiBaker #LocalGov https://meetingwatch.org/nh/pemi-baker-regional/school-board/2026-03-17/ #MeetingWatch #PemiBakerRegionalNH
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fiscal accountability and budget adherence
Budget update: The Pemi-Baker School Board reported on March 17 that the district met its 3% budget growth goal following the successful passage of all warrant articles in recent town meetings. #PemiBaker #SchoolBudget https://meetingwatch.org/nh/pemi-baker-regional/school-board/2026-03-17/ #MeetingWatch #PemiBakerRegionalNH
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Following the recent town meetings, the Pemi-Baker School Board met on March 17 to discuss the fiscal results and reorganize for the upcoming year. Here is what happened: 🧵 #MeetingWatch #PemiBakerRegionalNH
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The board confirmed that all warrant articles passed in every town within the district. This means the school budget was approved as proposed, adhering to the district's 3% budget growth goal. #PemiBaker
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In addition to fiscal updates, the board completed its annual reorganization. The new officer slate for the year is: Chair (Bernie), Vice Chair (Lisa), and Secretary (Bonnie).
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The board also approved overnight travel for a student qualifying for the Quiz Bowl national championship in Illinois this April. The meeting concluded with a move into a non-public session. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/pemi-baker-regional/school-board/2026-03-17/
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Pemi-Baker Regional School District Update: Following the recent town meetings, the School Board met on March 17 to finalize reorganization and discuss budget outcomes.

Key fiscal takeaway: The board reported that all warrant articles passed in every single town across the district. This outcome allows the district to move forward while adhering to the 3% budget growth goal discussed during the town meeting process.

The board also completed its annual reorganization. The newly selected officers for the upcoming year are Bernie (Chair), Lisa (Vice Chair), and Bonnie (Secretary). 

Other routine business included the approval of student travel for the Quiz Bowl national championship and the approval of the February 17th meeting minutes. The board moved into a non-public session at the conclusion of the regular agenda. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/pemi-baker-regional/school-board/2026-03-17/ #MeetingWatch #PemiBakerRegionalNH

Action ⁠items

Who owes what, by when.
Wait for the attorney to arrive before commencing the board reorganization non-public session.
Assigned: The Board/Principal · Due: Immediate
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