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Hollis School Board — June 3, 2026

The meeting was routine, characterized by unanimous voting and standard administrative updates with no public comment or board disagreement.

Date Wednesday, June 3, 2026 Decisions 7 Routine

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At the June 3, 2026, Hollis School Board meeting, several decisions were made regarding the district's finances and long-term facility planning that residents should be aware of.

Most notably, the Board approved the expenditure of up to $100,000 from the FY26 unreserved fund balance to address necessary repairs at Drury Lane. While these repairs are necessary, using the unreserved fund balance—essentially the district's savings—is a significant decision that impacts the long-term financial flexibility of the school district.

In terms of long-term planning, the Board discussed the current Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Currently, the district provides a five-year outlook for facility maintenance like HVAC and paving. However, Board members expressed a need for more visibility into costs beyond that five-year window. As a result, the Facilities Director has been tasked with investigating how to provide financial projections for those later years to ensure more predictable budgeting.

Finally, the Board approved the renaming of the Enrollment Committee to the Hollis School District Renovation and Expansion Committee (HREC) and adopted an amended charter. This marks a formal shift in the committee's focus toward district infrastructure and expansion.

Jun 3, 2026 7 decisions Routine
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“The goal is to keep morale positive... they will just have to be even more creative.”

— Paula Izbicki · Discussing the impact of building/classroom changes on staff and students. 00:00

“Aimsweb is a screener so that green (Tier I) is typically like 35th percentile and above. That is a huge range.”

— Anne Wake-DePasquale · Clarifying the precision and utility of the Aimsweb data tool. 00:00
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Public ⁠impact

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

Multi-year facility improvements and maintenance projects

What happened

The Board reviewed the plan, and the Director was tasked with investigating the ability to provide financial projections for outyears.

What was discussed

Up to $100,000 from the unreserved fund balance

What happened

The Board approved the expenditure of up to $100,000 for these repairs.

Topics ⁠discussed

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Speakers: Dorothy Flaherty, Lauren DiGennaro, Lance Finamore, Paula Izbicki, Candice Fowler, Sarah Proulx
What was discussed

School administrators provided updates on enrollment, upcoming end-of-year events, staffing, and academic data.

What happened

The Board received the report; no formal vote was required.

Speakers: Lance Finamore
What was discussed

A presentation on the status and methodology of district facility improvements and maintenance prioritization.

What happened

The Board reviewed the plan; the Director will look into providing numbers for outyears beyond the current CIP.

Speakers: Dorothy Flaherty
What was discussed

Review of the current unreserved fund balance and recommendations for future expenditures.

What happened

The Board approved the expenditure for Drury Lane repairs.

Speakers: Anne Wake-DePasquale
What was discussed

An update on the transition of the Enrollment Committee into the Renovation and Expansion Committee (HREC).

What happened

The Board approved the renaming and the amended charter.

Controversy & ⁠dissent

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

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.
00:00
Approve the Consent Agenda
Approval of the consent agenda as presented.
5-0-0
00:00
Accept May 6, 2026, Meeting Minutes
Acceptance of minutes with specific amendments regarding spelling and punctuation.
5-0-0
00:00
Authorize Superintendent summer personnel authority
Authorize the Superintendent to hire, accept resignations, and terminate staff until the September 2026 meeting.
5-0-0
00:00
Authorize Hollis School Buildings Expendable Trust expenditure
Authorize up to $125,000 for HUES maintenance items including flooring, paving, hoops, and drywall.
5-0-0
00:00
Authorize SAU Maintenance Expendable Trust expenditure
Authorize up to $32,000 for SAU building roof repair.
5-0-0
00:00
Approve HREC Charter and Renaming
Renamed Enrollment Committee to Hollis School District Renovation and Expansion Committee; amended charter to change 'key stakeholders' to 'committee membership'.
5-0-0
00:00
Authorize Drury Lane repairs
Authorize up to $100,000 from the unreserved fund balance for Drury Lane repairs.
5-0-0

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Fiscal impact and use of reserve funds
At the 6/3 Hollis School Board meeting, the Board approved using up to $100,000 from the FY26 unreserved fund balance for Drury Lane repairs. Taxpayers should track how much of our reserve fund is being diverted to emergency... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/sau41/hollis-school-board/2026-06-03/ #MeetingWatch #Sau41NH
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Administrative/structural changes
Hollis School Board update: The Board approved the renaming of the Enrollment Committee to the Renovation and Expansion Committee (HREC). This change comes with an amended charter regarding committee membership. #HollisNH #SAU41 https://meetingwatch.org/nh/sau41/hollis-school-board/2026-06-03/ #MeetingWatch #Sau41NH
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Long-term fiscal planning and transparency
During the 6/3 meeting, the Facilities Director was tasked with finding a way to provide long-term financial projections beyond the current 5-year Capital Improvement Plan. Better visibility into long-term facility costs is... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/sau41/hollis-school-board/2026-06-03/ #MeetingWatch #Sau41NH
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Hollis School Board meeting recap (6/3/26): While the meeting appeared routine, several decisions regarding district funds and long-term planning deserve resident attention. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #Sau41NH
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First, the Board authorized up to $100,000 from the FY26 unreserved fund balance to cover repairs at Drury Lane. Using reserve funds for maintenance is a significant fiscal move that affects the district's financial cushion.
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Second, regarding facilities: The Board is currently operating on a 5-year Capital Improvement Plan. Following discussions, the Facilities Director is now tasked with investigating how to provide financial projections for years beyond that window.
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Finally, the Enrollment Committee has been renamed the Renovation and Expansion Committee (HREC). The Board approved an amended charter for this group, signaling a shift in focus toward district infrastructure.
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Stay informed on how your tax dollars are being allocated for school maintenance and long-term planning. #HollisNH #SchoolBoard #SAU41 https://meetingwatch.org/nh/sau41/hollis-school-board/2026-06-03/
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At the June 3, 2026, Hollis School Board meeting, several decisions were made regarding the district's finances and long-term facility planning that residents should be aware of.

Most notably, the Board approved the expenditure of up to $100,000 from the FY26 unreserved fund balance to address necessary repairs at Drury Lane. While these repairs are necessary, using the unreserved fund balance—essentially the district's savings—is a significant decision that impacts the long-term financial flexibility of the school district.

In terms of long-term planning, the Board discussed the current Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Currently, the district provides a five-year outlook for facility maintenance like HVAC and paving. However, Board members expressed a need for more visibility into costs beyond that five-year window. As a result, the Facilities Director has been tasked with investigating how to provide financial projections for those later years to ensure more predictable budgeting.

Finally, the Board approved the renaming of the Enrollment Committee to the Hollis School District Renovation and Expansion Committee (HREC) and adopted an amended charter. This marks a formal shift in the committee's focus toward district infrastructure and expansion. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/sau41/hollis-school-board/2026-06-03/ #MeetingWatch #Sau41NH

Action ⁠items

Who owes what, by when.
Look into the ability to provide numbers for outyears beyond those currently identified in the CIP.
Assigned: Lance Finamore
Notify the Board of all hiring, resignation, or termination actions taken over the summer.
Assigned: Superintendent · Due: September 2026

Member ⁠positions

7 issues · 0 explicit · 35 inferred
Carryl Roy
Chair
Present
Approve the Consent Agenda YES ~
Accept May 6, 2026, Meeting Minutes YES ~
Authorize Superintendent summer personnel authority YES ~
Authorize Hollis School Buildings Expendable Trust expenditure YES ~
Authorize SAU Maintenance Expendable Trust expenditure YES ~
Approve HREC Charter and Renaming YES ~
Authorize Drury Lane repairs YES ~
Raphael Zack
Vice Chair
Present
Approve the Consent Agenda YES ~
Accept May 6, 2026, Meeting Minutes YES ~
Authorize Superintendent summer personnel authority YES ~
Authorize Hollis School Buildings Expendable Trust expenditure YES ~
Authorize SAU Maintenance Expendable Trust expenditure YES ~
Approve HREC Charter and Renaming YES ~
Authorize Drury Lane repairs YES ~
Present
Approve the Consent Agenda YES ~
Accept May 6, 2026, Meeting Minutes YES ~
Authorize Superintendent summer personnel authority YES ~
Authorize Hollis School Buildings Expendable Trust expenditure YES ~
Authorize SAU Maintenance Expendable Trust expenditure YES ~
Approve HREC Charter and Renaming YES ~
Authorize Drury Lane repairs YES ~
Present
Approve the Consent Agenda YES ~
Accept May 6, 2026, Meeting Minutes YES ~
Authorize Superintendent summer personnel authority YES ~
Authorize Hollis School Buildings Expendable Trust expenditure YES ~
Authorize SAU Maintenance Expendable Trust expenditure YES ~
Approve HREC Charter and Renaming YES ~
Authorize Drury Lane repairs YES ~
Present
Approve the Consent Agenda YES ~
Accept May 6, 2026, Meeting Minutes YES ~
Authorize Superintendent summer personnel authority YES ~
Authorize Hollis School Buildings Expendable Trust expenditure YES ~
Authorize SAU Maintenance Expendable Trust expenditure YES ~
Approve HREC Charter and Renaming YES ~
Authorize Drury Lane repairs 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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