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In a separate comment, Manchester resident Greg Erskine thanked the district for a Jan. 24 email from the superintendent affirming that the right to an education is a core value regardless of a student’s immigration status. Erskine said the district statement provided stability for students and families and that he had emailed the superintendent to express appreciation.

Why it matters: Student-led fundraisers are common local fundraising mechanisms for extracurricular travel and competitions. The superintendent’s public reaffirmation of access to education was highlighted by a resident as an important reassurance for families.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of School Committee 02/10/25 ","oneSentenceSummary","West High FBLA students invited the public to a Chipotle fundraiser and a sponsored basketball game; a Manchester resident publicly thanked the district for a superintendent message affirming education regardless of immigration status.","taxTitle","Manchester School District, School Districts, New Hampshire","taxId",76473,"location","New Hampshire","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6283726,"Resident who helped draft HB 386 to testify; board member seeks consensus to back ban on noncompete clauses for nursing agencies",229,2307000,2536000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2586125-4caff9dc7e644522f89dcd7c1c32a716&start=2307&end=2536","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2586125-4caff9dc7e644522f89dcd7c1c32a716/thumbnail_2307000.jpg","/articles/6283726/New-Hampshire/Resident-who-helped-draft-HB-386-to-testify-board-member-seeks-consensus-to-back-ban-on-noncompete-clauses-for-nursing-agencies","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6283726-5bf25a9bc4f71fab6110182023a1f0f4/orig.mp4?Expires=1770997297&Signature=U0oxZ3tCqbXTTGvhtQUmbuenX7Kify3y4qwyDQU399X6NinuVeXmECQ3MN1lWb9IglgZTHGyEdFqBfoTFw1KWw5uHgZSP6577WJ7J3kltg4Cy3IHE1ROda8PBnseGouWvn3mb-eXJ0PICepSv~KcwPXRKilJY1-NyxXtrJ60vsE5lpZk~AtM14ZGxTzOAU6aoBhb6mHuHKGuOszREmoy0CdUnr1JEvgioFG2~wtHu0IdUHn1L8gSdTjVeGPvDJI3r7UVHreySe8pBZzBoZDK7SAOJCpI1wnMIRVbxPO-xO8uB7qnCYk5JGKMJQd-RZHnMmkZRdMMzwq2R6tl4OxFdg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Patricia Anglin, a Manchester resident and nurse who works at Central High School, told the school committee on Feb. 10 that she helped draft House Bill 386, legislation scheduled for a hearing in the House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Committee the next day.

Anglin said the bill would ban noncompete clauses for nursing agencies that contract with schools and other organizations. She told the board that eliminating those clauses could reduce district nursing costs if contracted nurses could be hired directly; she offered a rough estimate that if half of currently contracted nurses moved to district employment, the district could save between $100,000 and $400,000. Anglin said she would testify in person the following day.

During the meeting, Committee Member Park asked whether the board would endorse the bill and submit online testimony in support. A board member indicated there was no further objection, and Committee Member Park said she would submit online testimony on the board’s behalf. The board did not record a formal roll-call vote or take a formal vote on the matter during the meeting.

Why it matters: Committee members described staffing and cost pressures in school nursing. If enacted, HB 386 would remove noncompete clauses that some speakers and board members said make recruiting and retaining nurses more difficult and could reduce contract spending.

What the transcript records: Anglin said she assisted in drafting the bill and that David Priest submitted it for her. Committee Member Park asked for board consensus to send supporting testimony and stated she would submit testimony on the board’s behalf; no formal board vote was recorded in the meeting minutes or transcript.","A Manchester resident who helped draft House Bill 386 told the board she will testify in the Legislature; a board member asked the committee to support the bill, and a board member indicated she would submit online testimony on the board’s behalf.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6283731,"School committee keeps traditional graduation schedule; staff outlines draft fact sheet, device shortfalls and snow-day plans",935,1092000,2027000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2586125-4caff9dc7e644522f89dcd7c1c32a716&start=1092&end=2027","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2586125-4caff9dc7e644522f89dcd7c1c32a716/thumbnail_1092000.jpg","/articles/6283731/New-Hampshire/School-committee-keeps-traditional-graduation-schedule-staff-outlines-draft-fact-sheet-device-shortfalls-and-snow-day-plans","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6283731-19631902e68b5b147cb63b6a9b02c36c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770997297&Signature=SjRSOYM8AyzxWRvwMTwrl2sMY~eAulvYh0LhopqzPAPnMWgHkwqsH~u9aww8iyhIIJVmgJ61jGh8lCW8hChBdEajgyPB2bHKHZEjbsZcgxiUG39LYUclLGrIvokBA-~nnBR3wPsN73rAj3JB2NICaQ3jBSb6e8ysYWfvpXvmj89U5M-bz2m1GqGo78UTbmjai2Z3XZApdmMBVfznatgqaqBFDBaIAL1lXGXSRu9hlNau7hjAN65ItoOFEPRKmcR3COo0CuhQfERwYPxcpwkdllk8Ta1TDQOs3BNzhJKPhoNnFaAY-eeD5-PH~X5wsjKkI0t4cXeF-P6Gbvj9pFx6aQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Manchester School Committee on Feb. 10 accepted staff recommendations to keep the district’s traditional graduation schedule at the SNHU Arena after staff said arena operations would not support a condensed timetable.

The decision came during a staff update led by district staff member Yaron Tolan, who presented two items the district is circulating for feedback: a draft “district fast facts” sheet and proposed changes tied to graduation logistics. Tolan said the district and assistant superintendents Doherty and Ransdell had drafted alternate schedules to start ceremonies later but that SNHU Arena staff recommended keeping the existing blocks because a tighter turnaround would not allow for band setups, podium changes, staff staging and clean-up.

Tolan said the recommended times for this year remain: the MST ceremony at 8 a.m., Central at 10 a.m., West at 2 p.m. and Memorial at 5:30 p.m. He told the committee the arena charges the district neither for facility use nor day-of operations staff, and that the arena’s operational expertise guided the decision.

The committee heard objections from multiple members who said an 8 a.m. start is difficult for families and inconsistent with expectations for a commencement. Committee Member Baines called an 8 a.m. ceremony “absolutely absurd,” saying grandparents and out-of-town relatives are less likely to attend early-morning events. Board members sought clarification about whether the order of schools could rotate to avoid repeatedly giving one school the earliest slot. Staff responded that the arena’s turnaround needs and historical scheduling pattern — described to the board as “small, large, small, large,” with the two largest schools alternating each year — underlie the current order. Staff said they will continue to consult the arena if the board wishes to pursue further changes.

Tolan also presented the draft district “fast facts” sheet the board had requested at a prior meeting. A committee member pressed on a graduation/dropout figure listed as 3 percent, questioning how that aligned with other cohort measures. Tolan said the district uses multiple cohort calculations and students who age out or transfer can affect the apparent rate; he committed to adding clarifying language to the draft so readers understand what each figure captures.

On snow-day and remote-learning planning, Assistant Superintendent Ransdell and Superintendent Camille reported the district will run additional remote-day practice runs and that the IT department is auditing devices. Superintendent Camille said the district has fewer ECF-funded devices available than in the past because some devices have been lost or damaged and the original grant replacements are no longer available. A committee member requested a board report showing the current device inventory and the district’s device-to-student penetration for a future meeting.

The meeting also included brief athletic and arts recognitions. Ransdell highlighted weekend athletic accomplishments, including Central students qualifying for national competition in indoor track events, and the board recognized multiple students selected for All-State music ensembles.

Votes at a glance
- Motion to take public comments under advisement and receive/file written documentation: passed (motion moved; second by Committee Member Sol; voice vote recorded as \"Aye\").
- Motion to move the consent agenda: passed (motion moved; second recorded; voice vote recorded as \"Aye\").
- Motion to approve the personnel report: passed (mover recorded as Committee Member Adropoulos; second by Committee Member Turner; voice vote recorded as \"Aye\").
- Motion to enter nonpublic session under RSA provisions: passed (motion moved; second recorded; roll-call recorded in transcript as unanimous yeses).

Why it matters: Graduation timing, the clarity of public-facing data about graduation rates and device availability affect families’ planning, public confidence in district reporting and the district’s capacity to run remote instruction during inclement weather.

The board directed staff to finalize clarifying language in the fact sheet, to notify families when graduation times are formally posted, and to provide a device-inventory snapshot to the board at a future meeting.","School staff recommended keeping the current SNHU Arena graduation schedule after consulting arena operations. District staff will add clarifying language to a draft district \"fast facts\" sheet about graduation/cohort figures and will provide a report on student devices available for remote snow days.","actionData","errors"]

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West High FBLA students invite community to fundraiser; resident thanks district for immigrant-student protections

Resident who helped draft HB 386 to testify; board member seeks consensus to back ban on noncompete clauses for nursing agencies

School committee keeps traditional graduation schedule; staff outlines draft fact sheet, device shortfalls and snow-day plans