School Board member

Michael J. Carney, Jr.

Member Active member

Meetings tracked

86%

Attendance

Votes on record

Positions tracked

Vote breakdown: 25 YES 1 NO

Meeting ⁠history

Every recorded vote and position, oldest to newest.

Salem School Board discusses moving rental fee spending away from the warrant process and authorizes use of remaining Woodbury renovation funds for window tinting.July 14, 2026 Absent

Salem School Board warns state tax and budget caps could create a 'financial disaster' for public education.June 16, 2026 Present

Approval of June 6th goal-setting session minutes YES ~

Approval of June 9th regular meeting minutes YES ~

Acceptance of $20,000 donation from Salem Area Special Needs YES ~

Approval of Consent Agenda (Personnel and Extracurricular) YES ~

Withdrawal of up to $27,000 from Performing Arts Trust Fund YES ~

Award contract to New England Sports Floors for Davis Gym refinishing YES ~

Approval of dugout replacement (fence and demolish block) YES ~

Setting of the 2027 Deliberative Session date YES ~

Authorization for Superintendent to accept resignations YES ~

Authorization to send advocacy letter to Governor Ayotte regarding HB 1610 and HB 1300 YES ✓

Argued the bills would be a disaster for public schools.

Salem residents demand proactive library policies as School Board continues review of material selection rules.June 9, 2026 Present

Adoption of the May 26th regular meeting minutes YES ~

Acceptance of a $500 donation from the Derry Salem Elks Lodge 2226 YES ~

Acceptance of a $3,120 donation from Jamison's Gift YES ~

Acceptance and expenditure of the Perkins V grant for CTE YES ~

Salem School Board orders study on elementary technology use and investigates staff CPR certification following parent concerns.June 6, 2026 Present

Guiding Principles Review YES ~

Supported principle retention/revision.

Technology Use and Effectiveness UNCLEAR

Suggested re-evaluating technology use for K-3/K-4 students.

Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance YES ~

Supported retaining the goal.

Energy Audit and Alternative Energy YES ✓

Expressed interest in solar energy solutions.

Outdoor Facilities and Playground Equity YES ✓

Argued that the goal was redundant due to PTA funding.

Salem School Board reviews MTSS-B data on May 19 showing reduced tardies, absences, and suspensions with no public input takenMay 19, 2026 Present

Motion to adjourn the meeting YES ~

SmartPass Electronic Hall Pass System ✓

Data integration across platforms needed instead of manual cross-referencing

Suspension Data and Reframing Behavior Professional Development / MTSS Behavior Framework ✓

Consequences and student accountability must remain explicit

Salem School Board approves $476k in tech spending and passes non-discrimination policy update in 4-1 vote.April 14, 2026 Present

Approval of Meeting Minutes YES ~

Senior Class Early Dismissal Request YES ~

Technology Bid Awards YES ~

CTE Grant Acceptance UNCLEAR

Policy AC: Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity Employment NO ✓

Personnel and Administrative Matters YES ~

Student Achievements and Legislative Updates ✓

Concerned about potential impact of SB101 legislation.

Salem School Board approves hockey cooperative and faces internal debate over expanding non-discrimination policy definitions.March 24, 2026 Present

Policy AC: Non-Discrimination (First Reading) ✓

Expressed reservations about increasing protected classes and 'creed' definition.

Girls Ice Hockey Cooperative YES ~

Authorization of Operating Budget Implementation YES ~

Positions marked ~ are inferred from context and may not reflect the member's explicitly stated position. Positions marked ✓ are from recorded votes or direct statements.