School Board — June 6, 2026

The board went through principles regarding instruction, safety, technology, community engagement, personnel retention, and capital improvements. Discussion arose regarding the clarity of roles for behavior coaches, the strategic vs. excessive use of technology in elementary schools, and the need for better planning in capital improvements.

The board agreed to retain most principles as written, with one specific amendment to the capital improvements principle to include 'establishing plans' for improvements.

Kelly Moss expressed concern over the budget required to replace devices from the one-to-one program. Michael Carney, Jr. suggested re-evaluating technology use for K-3/K-4, while Pamela Berryela Berry cautioned against backstepping from digital progress.

The board decided to keep the technology principle but create a new goal to study the effectiveness and appropriate scope of technology use in elementary schools.

The administration will prepare a presentation on the effectiveness and scope of elementary technology use.

There was a debate over whether the current landscaping efforts are meeting expectations, with members noting improvements in some schools but weeds in others. The board discussed the role of PTAs in funding playgrounds and whether the district should take more responsibility.

The board decided to retain the goal for another year to ensure progress is made, noting that the current plan has not yet been presented to them.

The administration is expected to provide a multi-year maintenance plan including costs.

Michael Carney, Jr. noted that electricity costs continue to rise and expressed interest in solar energy solutions. The board noted that a consultant (Access Group) has already been hired, making the original goal to 'hire' an expert outdated.

The board decided to retain the topic but agreed the language must be reworded to reflect that a consultant is already engaged and to focus on working with them.

Pamela Berryela Berry will draft new wording for the goal.

Michael Carney, Jr. argued that the goal was largely being met by PTAs funding playgrounds, making a formal district goal redundant. Kelly Moss noted that if the district wants to take over responsibility, it must be reflected in the budget.

The board decided to drop this goal from the list.

The Board debated whether to keep or drop goals regarding Woodbury School analysis and parent engagement. Discussion focused on the need for continuous progress rather than 'one and done' goals and the implementation of regular feedback loops via surveys.

The Woodbury School goal will be kept but rewritten to reflect ongoing progress; the parent engagement goal will also be kept and revised to include survey language.

Rewrites to be submitted for review by the next meeting.

a speaker proposed establishing trust funds to manage unpredictable expenses like special education costs and capital maintenance. The Board discussed how legislative changes regarding retained funds might impact their ability to use such funds.

The Board discussed this as a potential new goal to stabilize long-term budgeting.

The Board will look into the legality and structure of these funds.

The Chairman proposed updating the rubric because the current tool lacks the nuance required for an 'accomplished' or 'distinguished' administrator. Some members argued this should be a Board development priority rather than a formal District goal.

The proposal was not adopted as a formal District goal, but the Chairman committed to pursuing it as a personal priority.

The Chairman will continue investigating guidance from the NH School Board Association.

Members discussed whether the Board should more actively voice opinions on state bills and suggested improving website visibility by posting full PDF agenda packets. Concerns were raised about protecting employee privacy when making materials public.

Agreement that the Board should be more proactive and that meeting materials should be more accessible online.

Staff may be tasked with ensuring agenda packets are available as single PDFs online prior to meetings.

Concerns were raised by parents about a lack of CPR certification at the elementary level. The Board discussed the logistical challenges of mandatory training, costs, and recertification processes.

The Board decided to look into establishing a baseline of current certification rates and developing a multi-year plan.

Investigation into the legality of mandates and potential training costs/methods.