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Strong academic performance reported at the 12/3 meeting
Sunapee test scores are 10+ points above NH state averages. Principal: 'We should be doing better than average... we have a lot of advantages here.' Also: zero students were ineligible after Q1. Strong results at the 12/3 board meeting.
Key superintendent updates including safety grant, college partnership, and co-op request
At the 12/3 Sunapee School Board meeting: a $150K SCENE grant application for emergency safety systems, a new Colby-Sawyer College partnership, and a Newport football co-op request. Lots happening — details worth tracking.
Snow day remote learning practice explained by superintendent
Sunapee superintendent on snow days: remote learning days in Dec/Jan instead of make-ups in June, which he called 'a horrible month to make up anything.' A practical call — but one that affects working families' planning.
Newport football co-op request and board response
Newport asked Sunapee about a football co-op. The board directed the Athletic Director to respond. Early stages — but football families should know this conversation has started. Discussed at the 12/3 board meeting.
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Here's what happened at the 12/3 Sunapee School Board meeting — testing results, new partnerships, a safety grant, and more. 🧵
1/ State testing data showed Sunapee students scoring 10+ points above NH state averages across multiple assessments. The principal noted the district's advantages and said they should be outperforming state averages. Zero students were academically ineligible after Q1.
2/ The superintendent announced a new partnership with Colby-Sawyer College starting this week, offering dual enrollment and internship opportunities for students. A potentially significant expansion of educational options.
3/ The district applied for a $150,000 SCENE grant for emergency safety systems. Results expected around February. Worth following up on — safety infrastructure affects every student and staff member.
4/ Newport's superintendent requested a co-op football arrangement with SMHS. The board directed the Athletic Director to respond. This is in early stages, but football families should be aware the conversation has started.
5/ The superintendent explained the district's practice of using remote learning days in December and January instead of making up snow days in June, which he called 'a horrible month to make up anything.' This affects childcare planning for working families.
6/ All six votes were unanimous. The board also approved winter coaches and the manifest. Policy updates are expected for first readings at the next meeting. /end
Here's a summary of what happened at the Sunapee School Board meeting on December 3, 2025. 📊 Strong Test Results: The board received a comprehensive presentation on state testing data. Sunapee students scored 10+ points above New Hampshire state averages on most assessments. The principal noted the district's advantages and said they should be outperforming the state average. Notably, not a single high school student was academically ineligible after the first quarter. 🎓 New College Partnership: The superintendent announced a new partnership with Colby-Sawyer College, offering dual enrollment and internship opportunities for students. The relationship is expected to begin this week. 🔒 Safety Grant: The district has applied for a $150,000 SCENE grant for emergency safety systems. Results are expected around February. 🏈 Football Co-op Request: Newport's superintendent has asked about a potential co-op football arrangement with SMHS. The board directed the Athletic Director to respond. This is in early stages — no decisions have been made yet, but football families should be aware the conversation has begun. ❄️ Snow Day Practice: The superintendent explained the district's approach of using remote learning days in December and January instead of making up snow days in June. Working families should be aware this affects school schedules during winter weather. ✅ All votes were unanimous, including approval of meeting minutes, winter coaches, and the manifest. The next meeting will include first readings of updated policies from the school board association.