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- Chair election: Heather was nominated and elected chair of the Exeter School Board. Motion passed by voice vote; board counted four affirmative votes.

- Vice chair election: Beth York was nominated and elected vice chair. Motion passed by voice vote; unanimous support recorded.

- Resignations accepted: The board accepted resignations from Jana Berry (grade 5 teacher) and Abby Hood (special education teacher) with regret. Motion passed by voice vote.

- Certified renewal list: The board approved the certified staff renewal list (certified staff only) as presented. Motion passed by voice vote.

- Assistant principal hiring rights: The board granted Superintendent Esther (first name used in meeting) one‑time hiring authority for the assistant principal position being filled this hiring cycle so the superintendent can make an offer if needed to avoid losing candidates. The hiring‑rights motion passed by voice vote.

- 2025–26 academic calendar: The board approved the Exeter Elementary School calendar as amended (amendments clarified that certain in‑service days are “no school” and noted June tentative dates). The calendar will be posted on the district website and the board asked that updated calendar language be distributed to families. Motion to approve as amended passed by voice vote.

- Wheelwright Trust approvals: See separate coverage. The board approved three Wheelwright Trust actions: Lincoln Street playground stencils (~$5,000), interim field‑trip funding for 2025–26 ($10,000), and a cafeteria audio overage ($679.99).

- Nonpublic action: In nonpublic session under RSA 91‑A:3, II(a), the board approved the superintendent’s recommendation discussed in nonpublic. The board voted to accept that recommendation on a roll‑call vote when returning to public session.

Several of the motions were made and seconded from the floor; recorded roll‑call tallies were not specified for each vote in the public transcript beyond unanimous or general assent. Where the transcript recorded a numerical tally, the board recorded four affirmative votes for the chair election and other votes were recorded as unanimous voice votes.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Exeter School Board Meeting 04/08/25","oneSentenceSummary","The board elected Heather as chair and Beth York as vice chair, accepted two certified resignations, approved the certified renewal list, granted the superintendent temporary hiring rights for an assistant principal, approved the 2025–26 academic calendar as amended, and approved the Wheelwright Trust expenditures described separately.","taxTitle","Exeter School District, School Districts, New Hampshire","taxId",76442,"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},6082383,"Board approves Wheelwright Trust requests for playground stencils, interim field-trip funding and small equipment overage",735,6714000,7449000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2938629-3474f6649102de7105a43e0223a1f26c&start=6714&end=7449","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2938629-3474f6649102de7105a43e0223a1f26c/thumbnail_6714000.jpg","/articles/6082383/New-Hampshire/Board-approves-Wheelwright-Trust-requests-for-playground-stencils-interim-field-trip-funding-and-small-equipment-overage","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6082383-4b7dfbe167c1e8087f71a6096b545934/orig.mp4?Expires=1770977396&Signature=jbTjc--m9AxD0ahd~GBtJqXud7~k9rZDqY133RaU1Tpm7~J~8-YhDOu8r7Jrykqupu3SqVzmH7jG7gzXl7UG5bUOcPVERdlfgNirfVcE55JUUZ~PTlFFeKIAsU2TtKZsHhpJEZZO0mp-neFcTDniMBgvVrgWHPY3LHCvaS5CeKN-QeNI3Y0Vlrk-6yhvmL18acUJpXMCj9iZ1eiOSZZmhsvko7YirrAdC5WzP7~zaTAe~n~dwBuhoqkQNrlFNtQRu-qtsXbTK70nTjUZOfHc25EohXNg96vaWlype-sUVOi~N~wR4kgbDsC0QIKmHG9EdmIuII4AZ3Tiof02Q6cILw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Exeter School Board approved three items recommended by the Wheelwright Trust committee.

1) Playground stencils at Lincoln Street: The board approved an approximately $5,000 request to repaint and add activity stencils (four‑square, sensory path, wellness stations, bullseye, etc.) on the Lincoln Street school blacktop. Staff said the district will wait until sealcoating this summer is complete and will retain the stencils for reapplication after any future pavement work.

2) Interim field‑trip funding for 2025–26: Because the PTO will discontinue its prior practice of underwriting elementary field trips, the board approved using Wheelwright Trust funds to cover the gap for the 2025–26 year — a request totaling $10,000 split $5,000 per school.

3) Cafeteria audio overage: The board approved using Wheelwright Trust funds to cover a $679.99 overage for newly installed cafeteria audio equipment (the original approved amount was $12,421.93; final invoices produced the small overage for additional items such as a vented door).

Committee members noted that applicants will be asked to provide final accounting and that the Wheelwright Trust committee will refine application guidance to minimize future overages and to clarify expense tracking for projects.

The board voted to approve the three items in a single motion.","Board approved three Wheelwright Trust expenditures: new playground stencils at Lincoln Street (~$5,000), interim field-trip funding for the 2025–26 school year (~$10,000 split between schools), and a $679.99 overage for already-installed cafeteria audio equipment.",{"_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},6082388,"Exeter board hears pitch from youth baseball league about installing lights at Courier Field; board asks for details before decision",132,838000,970000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2938629-3474f6649102de7105a43e0223a1f26c&start=838&end=970","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2938629-3474f6649102de7105a43e0223a1f26c/thumbnail_838000.jpg","/articles/6082388/New-Hampshire/Exeter-board-hears-pitch-from-youth-baseball-league-about-installing-lights-at-Courier-Field-board-asks-for-details-before-decision","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6082388-10d707c90a66e5436b92b4b1128c3e6b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770977396&Signature=jRgf~eMwWiNx~SnVMjrHc3cjBKy81qi8VwyKZOFojdVlD~IgwRbr8gsiis5OqzQ4Tujz13XXHV6qxXZ2FOpIUEd~Pz4hfAVCCCmWh4WftyxO6RLDTy0wBNVEm~~bC8ZRRP3QqNAreD20-evOAhOJgACF~rIbrQvZnsuE6Y-V~h9-ZCiCCh~bhwxeKjBZW4Gw9CQLDLg6b57Mfr7LVqtTM3X5Ou-pJp9cunlfxaxqxSqG8MEYBD0glKInaIiWhtG83qcdUAI2368xutiMPRk8kQPLlXO9xNE1PmluMqnt1YEY1sy8f0BFk9PvqDiLEOQmNxR9reH0KnQro5M7Rgc36w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Board member Patrick informed trustees that representatives from the Exeter Junior Baseball and Softball League (EJBSL) will request the board consider a multi‑year priority use agreement for Courier Field if the league invests in lighting and related infrastructure.

The request is currently a heads‑up; EJBSL representatives (including Dan Provost and Rusty, the district facilities manager) will appear at the May meeting with cost estimates and operational details. Board members asked staff to report on several items before any vote: which other leagues or organizations currently use the Courier/Wash fields, whether abutters have been contacted about lights and potential impacts, who would own and maintain the lights, electricity cost and ongoing maintenance responsibilities, and whether lights would reduce the district’s scheduling flexibility.

Facilities manager Rusty told the board he has tried to contact abutters and has not yet received responses. Board members asked that staff gather written answers and circulate them before the next meeting so the board and residents can evaluate trade‑offs, including how a prioritization agreement could limit other community uses of the field.","Exeter Junior Baseball and Softball League (EJBSL) seeks a longer field-use agreement if it funds lights at Courier Field; board asked for follow-up on abutter outreach, other field users, cost responsibilities and maintenance arrangements.",{"_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},6082393,"Exeter principals present MTSS framework for academics, behavior and staff supports",2004,2481000,4485000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2938629-3474f6649102de7105a43e0223a1f26c&start=2481&end=4485","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2938629-3474f6649102de7105a43e0223a1f26c/thumbnail_2481000.jpg","/articles/6082393/New-Hampshire/Exeter-principals-present-MTSS-framework-for-academics-behavior-and-staff-supports","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6082393-b3537698412c86c1a1d47960ec5e4eb5/orig.mp4?Expires=1770977396&Signature=d5CvVFJYZIWtqWjYvbVYW-NpFIlf9gR00vM755ce7ABIxP2bxSQFw5xgCih9ZD-D7jxGyF9MgX0N5IRaLvgWEY90kSmaN7AP6soKj-VApxb3xz29m6~95uth~f3K-oX8KeLm9u3N6~YWZtEPD~29zFwbgS8okbrDiA1zR4WYs68BiYIKQjOCU3L0Oq6BHfwXkfjrlf6uzmdIbkwehP~3wui4M0cMPS4BjyAcx1ASzx8gh1g7HCf3LxXbj5V1WGXqwa3Ga09KrTDqU1AJneaPWsaUMCtpi03PO9cYYNji-QcYT1seoaGiwq5RlukyTXAwfLJ0rCygSJhsHsic5AaCtA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","School leaders from Main Street and Lincoln Street schools presented an overview of the district’s Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), describing the district’s tiered approach to academics (MTSS-A), behavior and well‑being (MTSS‑B) and staff professional learning.

Presenters explained that tier 1—universal instruction—reaches all students and includes daily WIN (What I Need) time for reading and math. They described tier 2 as targeted interventions with regular progress monitoring every 6–8 weeks and tier 3 as intensive individualized supports that may include one‑on‑one instruction and functional behavioral assessments. Staff also described student assistance teams (SAT) that meet weekly to review data and coordinate next steps when classroom interventions don’t produce expected gains.

On behavior and well‑being, the schools described biweekly guidance lessons, zones of regulation, calming corners, restorative practices and a student support center (Room 202 at Lincoln Street; Student Support Center at Main Street) for students needing more frequent check‑ins. The presentations also outlined partnerships with Seacoast Mental Health and local wrap‑around services for families and students with higher needs.

Speakers emphasized that MTSS is data driven and fluid: students move between tiers depending on progress monitoring results. The presenters also asked the board to consider sharing a plain‑language MTSS overview with families who receive tier 2 or tier 3 outreach so parents can understand the supports, communication points and how summer programming (Exeter Summer Skills Academy and Extended School Year) fits into the sequence.

Board members praised the level of detail and said the presentation should be posted on the district website and shared with families; presenters agreed a glossary of acronyms would help community readers.","Main Street and Lincoln Street school leaders outlined multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) for academics, behavior/well-being and staff development, including WIN time, SAT referrals, and tiered intervention strategies.",{"_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},6082398,"Exeter officials brief board on DEI compliance letter, federal funding mechanics and several state bills affecting school budgets",137,1304000,1441000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2938629-3474f6649102de7105a43e0223a1f26c&start=1304&end=1441","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2938629-3474f6649102de7105a43e0223a1f26c/thumbnail_1304000.jpg","/articles/6082398/New-Hampshire/Exeter-officials-brief-board-on-DEI-compliance-letter-federal-funding-mechanics-and-several-state-bills-affecting-school-budgets","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6082398-301691126b4aca01143a83e075945bfa/orig.mp4?Expires=1770977396&Signature=AHl6E3Uy7LiVxyD7L9v4NGUo0a6FGKtX1WgVgcnhfcatAOGS~NIJ~P8w7FG6p9LSxHTdP68JdAdpTfFJ5aQFJ-~M4JkPU2s2FEqmrkIJWp1Nkscqe~FFNQ7bm-6T-Gs6fc4cRbNuy6BQCtGam~BKwp6K1VztDuIE31WhjFTGCH~mhWHWrL5ip8A1yxdF-roEAS3erEEgk70kpJBqikGB3YlxxiaE6pwgA1A-ycbNWzXIOtwpe2JRlAtN~EFkqmp3cSY~YvRO~geZq1BXwho0tvUoBlS6pd9JlVsR-0ak4K-ZgFueJY~2Ij1blOvNexI1dTHcu8OSMfOWcx~QsW3ZQg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Esther (superintendent) told the Exeter School Board that the New Hampshire Department of Education issued a compliance letter about DEI that the district may need to sign to retain federal Title funding. The superintendent said local administrators and the SAU team were prepared to sign if required but noted the deadline had been extended to April 17 after legal challenges were filed.

The update mattered because the district relies on federal programs, especially IDEA (special education) and Title I, to pay for services the district provides. Superintendent Esther said those programs “support services for our most vulnerable students” and that losing the funds would have a direct operational impact.

Board members and staff reviewed how federal allocations will be distributed this year: the district will receive an initial 30 percent allotment for each federal grant on July 1, with the remainder released after required reporting and federal/state approvals. Esther explained the district must document expenditures before reimbursement and described prior delays where approved placements were later denied reimbursement, which required absorbing costs locally.

Board discussion then turned to three state bills the administration is tracking: HB 675 (an automatic cap on school district budgets), SB 297 (changes to pooled risk management and HealthTrust reserve handling), and HB 2 (amendments affecting DEI and prohibiting some demographic groupings used in programs and interventions). The board was told SB 297 would shift risk-pool responsibility to districts and likely require districts to budget roughly an additional 1 percent of healthcare costs as an operating expense. The board also heard that HB 675’s automatic spending cap could constrain local budget-setting and that HB 2’s language was vague enough that it could affect MTSS groupings and other practices.

The superintendent said the district is monitoring litigation and injunctions challenging the DEI compliance requirement and will update the board as legal and administrative developments occur. Ryan Duffy (Brentwood board member) is preparing a letter on the tax cap and risk-pool concerns that will be shared with the joint board for possible joint action.

Board members spoke about the importance of presenting factual information to the community and preserving local control over educational decisions while preparing for likely scenarios if the legislation passes or federal funding rules change.","Superintendent briefed the board about a Department of Education compliance letter tied to DEI, the district’s dependence on IDEA and Title I funding, and three state bills (HB 675, SB 297, HB 2) that could affect budget and program decisions.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: April Exeter School Board meeting — organizational elections, personnel actions, hiring authority and calendar amendments

Board approves Wheelwright Trust requests for playground stencils, interim field-trip funding and small equipment overage

Exeter board hears pitch from youth baseball league about installing lights at Courier Field; board asks for details before decision

Exeter principals present MTSS framework for academics, behavior and staff supports

Exeter officials brief board on DEI compliance letter, federal funding mechanics and several state bills affecting school budgets