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The comments came during the public comment portion of the meeting and prompted questions from committee members about how the procedure was developed and how it is being applied in classrooms. Committee member Baines called the approach \"absolutely absurd\" and said the district should set higher expectations. Committee members asked whether the change was a staff decision or the result of committee work; administrators said the procedure was developed by a grading and assessment committee that included about 25 people, including teachers.

A district staff member clarified implementation details during the meeting: the 10 days is not an automatic, unpenalized extension of the due date, the staff member said. Instead, the window is for a student to meet with the teacher and agree on a plan; points are typically reduced incrementally for late submissions. The committee was told the teaching and learning committee will provide another update at its April meeting. No formal action to change the procedure was taken at the March 24 meeting.

Colby urged the board to require clearer deadlines and to teach time management and accountability rather than providing broad late‑work allowances. \"Employers don't give employees 10 extra workdays to finish a project without penalty,\" he said. Committee members agreed to bring questions back to the grading and assessment committee and to review materials from the teaching and learning subcommittee before considering policy changes.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of School Committee 03/24/25 ","oneSentenceSummary","James Colby, a Memorial High School teacher, told the Manchester School Committee on March 24, 2025, that a newly adopted district procedure that gives students up to 10 school days after a due date to address missed assignments is encouraging procrastination rather than responsibility.","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},6107958,"Votes at a glance: consent agenda approved; public comments taken under advisement; board entered nonpublic session",1694,1412000,3106000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2772398-f91e2937676b7a2d8d8b4a60bfe1e866&start=1412&end=3106","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2772398-f91e2937676b7a2d8d8b4a60bfe1e866/thumbnail_1412000.jpg","/articles/6107958/New-Hampshire/Votes-at-a-glance-consent-agenda-approved-public-comments-taken-under-advisement-board-entered-nonpublic-session","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6107958-968e396628e861be44868d656e36575a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770346220&Signature=GPia8PMc8bQahvvxDk~FVCFwmD4QAbTVLaYphCP7k65fxROByMeR~FETlK84FVxady0VsAT66Y1jkUB9dQDC9DyoHHKnl99JDoJC53CTpL2iK-xhNkDAKziks6f2KabuvIXdjMylPHDQ6TFagKui~8ffb6ct3Jc2IWg3WqSUuKrhix1q3TN9tbEHAPk29nK9fkM0EcqXR~RKEVzgF0~ueDyLcEUoEjOU0HbeIznLushuPPia7XJO0nSOu-0pV7VDbeKiiqRW4Q3nB6AGXB8BQXJ4AY~uZWmlZsTW4o5qUawJDR0nr3Ta4bdq0nfBbH~gQ2APs248XV-l~QuZ4q4TJQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Manchester School Committee recorded three formal votes during the March 24, 2025 meeting: approval of the consent agenda, a vote to take public comments under advisement and file written public comment documentation, and a roll‑call vote to enter a nonpublic session under RSA provisions cited by the chair.

The consent agenda was moved by Committee member Soule and seconded by Committee member Parr; the committee approved the motion by voice vote with \"Ayes have it.\" A motion to \"take all comments under advisement and further receive and file any written documentation presented\" was moved by Vice Chairman O'Connell and seconded by Committee member Turner; the motion passed by voice vote with \"Ayes have it.\"

Later in the meeting, Committee member Baines moved, seconded by Committee member Turner, to go into nonpublic session under the cited RSA provisions for personnel, legal advice, collective bargaining and related matters; the chair called for a roll call and multiple members recorded \"Yes.\" The motion to enter nonpublic session carried and the board left the public meeting for the nonpublic portion.","At its March 24 meeting the Manchester School Committee approved the consent agenda, voted to take public comments under advisement and to file written public comments, and moved into a nonpublic session under RSA 91-A provisions; roll call was recorded for the nonpublic motion.",{"_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},6107961,"Design preview sessions set for Hillside and McLaughlin school renovation projects",51,2077000,2128000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2772398-f91e2937676b7a2d8d8b4a60bfe1e866&start=2077&end=2128","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2772398-f91e2937676b7a2d8d8b4a60bfe1e866/thumbnail_2077000.jpg","/articles/6107961/New-Hampshire/Design-preview-sessions-set-for-Hillside-and-McLaughlin-school-renovation-projects","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6107961-bfac4d2cf048a69aff3b7f9525393333/orig.mp4?Expires=1770346221&Signature=CUDz~gOMzqedeeLkESenYfG1m~F45pUosT6lM449T6aHKhhokRVDQiWH6ZJKhi82DSILERCTaFS~cnuN2vRhVyupWokGOy2vHZsOrD5VGRk0lIMK8IrmoU1A9VClhYkvJYUNtwrSo0bcWdnxa2jm-t61yqbjIaZ0iE1mrdByadJ6HJME~worRsNpcm4zXIy5Gzntj71se7G4S9IEmbpcfNB9KWCzjtfXAfyreHblNPk1BRnNsFZUz4nHp~tr1rcXDMJ7jsjjABRpJsdXazeA-mxpPG8wCoRogP4ndtcSbas24-qTRfvbE68gtbWbsflNnzc83uEsoHNgYha3hv1p6A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Manchester School Committee was told March 24 that design preview sessions are scheduled for families and community members to see plans for planned additions and renovations at Hillside Middle School and McLaughlin Middle School. The McLaughlin preview is set for 6 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8, at McLaughlin Middle School; the Hillside preview is scheduled for 6 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, at Hillside Middle School.

District staff said there will be no formal presentation at these sessions; instead, families may review design images and speak informally with the project team. The district said more information, a project website and the official groundbreaking date will be announced later. The meetings are intended to give the two school communities an early look at plans and to gather questions from families before construction begins later this spring.","The district announced upcoming community preview sessions for renovation and addition projects at Hillside Middle School and McLaughlin Middle School; attendees can view designs and ask project team members questions before a later formal groundbreaking.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6107962,"Manchester School District opens registration for 2025-26; spring resource fair drew more than 600 attendees",133,1640000,1773000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2772398-f91e2937676b7a2d8d8b4a60bfe1e866&start=1640&end=1773","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2772398-f91e2937676b7a2d8d8b4a60bfe1e866/thumbnail_1640000.jpg","/articles/6107962/New-Hampshire/Manchester-School-District-opens-registration-for-2025-26-spring-resource-fair-drew-more-than-600-attendees","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6107962-89364325a31efb9cdad9dbf9e4146589/orig.mp4?Expires=1770346221&Signature=hKXGvWnZRLD91mSP5lARtanQr45pU4Rbehsk2N0sNWkiujIsstI~ztgq-5Z0GKawxSQKrXm5LPhxoFILjGrbQdcfE8q6hg3n6yKtnULTJapAJK6V9hc~W3VNHDPwsCqwGbKjcz0wkxufrtWT3IgXT03euTfFSADd8GVKgk8fAviDeW7Skqoouk7EW2~rFIaD8OJfMMZFsQeax5B3mmASdtGncsCfJptvntLhIrx2YRIJPSoGuRqZ5lQLwxjkwEVE0PcUuf9AKR70yhpReVLP4QO3nnosIl9yOoOqXz-Up5c9-bsI7sEmYxL5rrmbTsRdmk9~bhdSkOdkOw9H5iaqfQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Registration for new students for the 2025–26 school year is open, the Manchester School Committee was told March 24. Miss Doherty, speaking for district registration services, said families can register online through the Aspen parent portal or visit the Welcome Center at 148 Concord Street Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. A night registration event is scheduled for Thursday, April 17, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Beach Street School, 330 Beach Street.

Miss Doherty reported that the district's \"Spring into Summer\" resource fair, held in partnership with Manchester Proud, brought more than 600 attendees and more than 40 community partner organizations. The district will distribute a booklet of community partner information and QR codes, and staff said translation and interpretation support is available at the Welcome Center.

Superintendent and committee members also highlighted upcoming community events: a community sports night Tuesday evening at Memorial High School from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., and the city's St. Patrick's Day parade at noon on Elm Street this Sunday, which will include high school marching bands. The district also noted arts recognitions: 47 students received 80 awards in the 2025 New Hampshire Scholastic Art Awards; selected works are on display and winners were honored in a reception. Committee members encouraged families to use the registration resources if they need assistance.","District staff opened registration for next school year, announced a night registration event April 17 at Beach Street School, and reported that a spring 'resource fair' had more than 600 attendees and over 40 community partners; additional events include sports night and school performances.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6107964,"Finance director says 10% reserve is reasonable; board hears estimates for Manchester school district",297,2726000,3023000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2772398-f91e2937676b7a2d8d8b4a60bfe1e866&start=2726&end=3023","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2772398-f91e2937676b7a2d8d8b4a60bfe1e866/thumbnail_2726000.jpg","/articles/6107964/New-Hampshire/Finance-director-says-10-reserve-is-reasonable-board-hears-estimates-for-Manchester-school-district","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6107964-be1c35210e5d8af684bad980a74a9c4c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770346221&Signature=AgRAalIX9BZJa9xFykauGKdY7EwlIoVQal5RUsGLA5sRsQYEPbUer9mdq9DxiLGqtxFhPnSn67F~bElVRkFchd77VC2UIRRBPfzcqlXwf9ZPQ0bI2jOvQlpkwxB1jknngZdCzFbRy~js6OLK5~SGKHQ-pJMSVAp2xZhjfIhY2ttCZEWyGfidspoLW~ogE4mYcgH4JV~OQOj6hJ18-elAtvvSBaTYYGJmgveqH-rK5635lC68WiPNyHu9pnXEAGEz2Y06ylsJ67FXFX54crb0UD85VcA11iROKn9FHzsoI8wVrlgPl2k4H3NXqe80urYDGZaQuQ8cDYsRr1TM75uurQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Manchester School Committee on March 24, 2025, heard from the district finance director that an auditor advised a reserve target of \"at least 10%\" for a district of Manchester's size. The finance director, identified in the meeting as Karen, told the committee she had discussed the question with the auditor and that 10% \"would be somewhere in the area of what she would expect.\"

Committee members discussed how that percentage translates into dollar amounts for the district. The finance director said the district currently has approximately $25 million in reserves and, depending on budget actions and the planned use of $4.5 million, could finish the year with about $20 million. Board members noted previous guidance that 15% is considered a comfortable upper benchmark by some financial advisers and bonding counsel.

No formal budget decision was made at the March 24 meeting; members said they will continue to monitor reserves as part of budget and finance work. Committee members also urged clearer public explanations of reserve policy and said they expected follow-up materials from the finance office and treasurer for future meetings.","Finance staff recounted auditor guidance that a reserve around 10% of the district budget is reasonable; board members discussed earlier comments suggesting 15% as a conservative benchmark and reviewed current and projected reserve totals.","actionData","errors"]

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