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Summary of actions and outcomes (as recorded in the meeting):

- Motion to accept the April 15, 2025 minutes: moved and approved by voice vote (\"Aye\").

- Motion to accept resignation of Julia Perry: moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.

- Motion to accept the nomination of Lisa Marie (social worker / district support): moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.

- Motion to accept the nomination of William I (second-grade teacher / secretary role noted in the packet): moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.

- Motion to accept the nomination of Sadie Gabris (kindergarten): moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.

- Motion to readopt a set of 'B' policies as a consent agenda: moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.

- Motion to withdraw a set of older, redundant policies: moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.

- Motion to approve proposed co-curricular positions for 2025–26: moved, seconded and approved (voice vote; one abstention recorded).

- Motion to renew the special request allowing a faculty member's child to continue attending the district: moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.

- Motion to approve the 2025–26 student handbook (including new academic-integrity and AI language): moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.

Where the transcript did not provide named movers, seconds or roll-call tallies, the minutes recorded outcome by voice vote and general consensus. The board did not record any roll-call tallies for the above votes in the public discussion portion of the transcript.

For reference, packet item titles and personnel names were read from the meeting materials and are recorded as presented to the board. If additional roll-call detail is required, the district's official minutes should be consulted when they are posted.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","WSD School Board Meeting 5-20-25","oneSentenceSummary","At its May 20 meeting the board approved multiple routine personnel and policy items: resignation acceptance, nominations, readoption and withdrawal of policy items, co-curricular positions for 2025–26, renewal of a staff-child enrollment request, and the student handbook for 2025–26.","taxTitle","Weare School District, School Districts, New Hampshire","taxId",64355,"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},6542618,"Public commenter asks board for attorney opinions on district gender-discrimination policy and bathroom access",116,1134000,1250000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3410550-b7c4b2cfb08dbb646bd1d0d7ceb90097&start=1134&end=1250","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3410550-b7c4b2cfb08dbb646bd1d0d7ceb90097/thumbnail_1134000.jpg","/articles/6542618/New-Hampshire/Public-commenter-asks-board-for-attorney-opinions-on-district-gender-discrimination-policy-and-bathroom-access","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6542618-b8fa57af2901cebab8394b519dfbbfc9/orig.mp4?Expires=1773576213&Signature=GpJfXRitgHedi96j8fVqrrAZAJu73WOAlElT~h-RHQYwztNkcKQ3wh3If0BDntVbiO0NXTH9xm3xH-PK4zZ8tCBMunhr7VzHZD6ub5M2F142rR8~JOV1iHDyqwz3ZFj5X006soLpOsXUC6k~T7vbCTP4g5PuOdbBD4-ti8YeA5RL~eAjWV9mVuRwcql6g7EH5ntovOFYfkpG~xbCF3cy-F7ghVOzSn9au7ocny~J13UWlr474~Z9zZqjisyvH9bgxiheiRMZtKZkl5mJCXrPasZO0NNwafLPFcGhpuExpteNTZ4-iOeGKdIzB8npkJjU3GLLqbtMy9oL1srd1abA0A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","During the public-comment portion of the May 20 meeting, resident Neil Kirk asked the Weare School District School Board to clarify whether the district's discrimination policy covers transgender girls' participation on girls' sports teams and access to girls' bathrooms.

\"I read the policy, but I can't figure out whether it covers trans girls playing on girls' sports teams. Does it?\" Kirk said. He also asked whether any district attorney letters exist that interpret state statute on bathroom access and whether the district could provide copies of any such legal opinions.

Kirk told the board he was aware of \"at least one trans girl\" in the middle school using the girls' bathroom and that the district's attorneys had advised this practice was required by state statute; he asked whether the district knew of other districts whose attorneys took a different view. He asked the board to provide any attorney letters the district or board had that interpret the statute.

The board accepted communications related to bathrooms and acknowledged a petition and emails had been received on the topic. No formal policy change was proposed or enacted at the meeting; board members indicated staff would follow up and that correspondence would be kept with the record.

Kirk also suggested a separate item — public-facing comparative reporting of test scores and spending — which he provided as a draft to help voters track outcomes over time. Board members thanked him and said his materials would be made available.","A member of the public asked the board to clarify whether district discrimination policy covers transgender students' participation in girls' sports and bathroom access, and requested copies of attorney opinions the district has relied on.",{"_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},6542623,"Board discusses health-insurance market shifts and possible self-funding amid state law changes",154,1404000,1558000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3410550-b7c4b2cfb08dbb646bd1d0d7ceb90097&start=1404&end=1558","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3410550-b7c4b2cfb08dbb646bd1d0d7ceb90097/thumbnail_1404000.jpg","/articles/6542623/New-Hampshire/Board-discusses-health-insurance-market-shifts-and-possible-self-funding-amid-state-law-changes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6542623-a1a39368fd3072ccf3e463c6bb3a1635/orig.mp4?Expires=1773576213&Signature=TjB5jzXdQ9LVN1jgZh4HVv9NCTQH4PjvJx-UKMzLlgGYOXgP2hsf0VIZsw1qEsbx9EHQnr6fEtccYDQW1jHM8SEPv7mKL5dxGCXvZlfWv--sbtBXNVgxMz67vbZF37HcnmkQtR-IpBsQt-JFr7lnur3f6tJF43Epj1EhumgHWxYke1Hq-M~iMTnobQ~Ui66ajjllXAu1zC8pZfJxnfKiOn3K9HLgefStepCNmpCpom6hUFGRcqVyJBLW5qE6DiL8ujQ~6A6kHSbSlznHLCg8KearO6yacDrtfeUh3dX7ANwcED39KKsj7ILEKO5wtKRrXiMmc02bW7VxEY82nY-StA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Board members discussed rapidly shifting health-insurance options after a May 14 presentation that described how legislative changes are increasing costs for pooled insurance providers. The policy committee and administration reported they are investigating self-funded models as alternatives to existing pools.

A staff member summarized the situation: two long-standing regional insurance pools have dissolved or are at risk, leaving fewer market options and possible extra percentage contributions under new legislation. The presenter described talks with vendors offering self-funding arrangements similar to risk-pool designs and said Health Trust — the district's current provider — indicated uncertainty about its future beyond next year.

The board did not take a binding vote but directed staff to continue exploring self-funding options and to keep the board informed. Personnel and bargaining planning also moved forward: the administration said it had received an \"intent to negotiate\" letter and planned to establish ground rules and dates for upcoming WEA (teachers' union) negotiations before the end of the school year.

The board's discussion flagged implementation questions, vendor viability and the near-term timeline: if Health Trust ceases operations, the district has coverage through June 2026 per the provider's statement, giving the district time to evaluate alternatives.","The board heard a presentation about changing health-insurance markets, a possible move to district self-funding, and the planned approach to upcoming WEA negotiations.",{"_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},6542628,"District finance update: general fund balance about $44,560; special-education trust eyed as contingency",66,3255000,3321000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3410550-b7c4b2cfb08dbb646bd1d0d7ceb90097&start=3255&end=3321","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3410550-b7c4b2cfb08dbb646bd1d0d7ceb90097/thumbnail_3255000.jpg","/articles/6542628/New-Hampshire/District-finance-update-general-fund-balance-about-44560-special-education-trust-eyed-as-contingency","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6542628-1004066c86868deb0f963e8efb32a273/orig.mp4?Expires=1773576213&Signature=XiMZfNhxpgIUdmxovyJQBj~1t89mx7fScA6tuxWzxu5wdIJqrx05oPtvebNWVSSdpY23OXGKfXEs~HVWpOBg3xYr4LLC~~Rdx4IGNVvVpUie6-UEMEG2emvtnE8nXd5Vhd9X3vXyR6s5Sc3omFCPRN6Tn2ZPHUUjLb4kHr5mD1sT~quqd2BnDExIj6iLqe4hntxjsdqK1FuhdffcOkdfJj9Q~pesVizt~UHvLAxOjFcOiNy1my3TiYQuXO-vze~GZyahKSnCl0MU1491aY0x5fcVO2O~JVlboOtbXBFd6BPSG1yBjADKgjAIzsMh3PGS4HRsaEiXxcUg~biAE~4rVA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Weare School District's finance briefing on May 20 reported a narrow general fund balance and laid out contingency planning in case special-education costs push the district over budget.

\"We are now at a general fund balance of $44,559.71,\" said Chris, a district staff member handling finance. The board heard that recent Medicaid revenue arrived above projection by about $4,300, which helped offset other late-arriving local revenue shortfalls. Finance staff said the district has been operating under a partial spending freeze and has been releasing only necessary purchase orders.

Administrators warned that facility and special-education costs can quickly reduce the bottom line. They noted an increase of roughly $14,000 in encumbrances since the last report and said some costs for out-of-district placements or added services can materialize late in the fiscal year. \"That can go so, so quickly,\" a board member observed when staff described special-education expenditures.

Finance staff recommended preparing for a possible request to access the special-education trust if year-end costs exceed available balances. Board members were told that accessing the trust requires a public hearing with newspaper notice; the hearing is typically scheduled immediately before a regular meeting so the board can hear public comment and then act. Staff emphasized the preference to avoid using trust funds unless necessary, noting the trust can be depleted quickly by high-cost placements.

On food service, staff reported the program will likely realize a projected operating loss for the year (about $19,000 as of April), which is currently being covered by the food-service fund balance but will reduce that reserve. Finance staff said they will return with recommended price adjustments for lunch and breakfast next month, explaining the Department of Education's Paid Lunch Equity tools and customary practice of considering a 10-cent price increase.

The board did not take formal action Thursday but asked staff to bring a public-hearing calendar and related paperwork if access to the special-education trust becomes necessary before the next meeting.","The finance update showed a slim general fund balance and explained possible next steps — including a public hearing — to access the special-education trust if out-year special-education costs exceed the operating budget.",{"_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},6542632,"Weare schools report gains on Panorama survey as leaders plan targeted actions",1400,4388000,5788000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3410550-b7c4b2cfb08dbb646bd1d0d7ceb90097&start=4388&end=5788","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3410550-b7c4b2cfb08dbb646bd1d0d7ceb90097/thumbnail_4388000.jpg","/articles/6542632/New-Hampshire/Weare-schools-report-gains-on-Panorama-survey-as-leaders-plan-targeted-actions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6542632-6ba027ff844743c3278d8a0552985b09/orig.mp4?Expires=1773576213&Signature=YgRc1oEp6ZwuuZcKkcVvWr53-MA0cOF0-oGy9XbYo9EeHvLN-jvAqnqPl3KNMUdAJJdSTom5~tOj~LBJXoN6TE6zMxjzHiLbiOwkdqfe2INDD~HZRtNnWr9k7JLUbzEeRsdZ8zl~l4BtpS~mR9-rySJmgwotfjg9KWEIWCy6JSYBl7iDMOd08BBXa5ic5ErrTDc85Z0c460VjaWWn36z9VyoKeo8Z4nrCImk-2KMmFo7NFsm-u5joj3hWKxfQ3CocGbL-JLYCsMu6objCpXHg6QG6NP74nFvXal8L0LoxQsfdOmYQ500FEJFQfmljL0sV2WRU7Io2XKiBm54mvtiAA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District officials told the Weare School District School Board on May 20 that Panorama survey results show districtwide increases in student and staff ratings for school climate and belonging, and that early SAS math results show measurable gains in proficiency that administrators said reflect multi-year investments in curriculum and professional development.

District leaders said the Panorama results will guide immediate, school-level follow-up. \"Right now, we're at almost 34,\" Joanna, a staff member reporting on SAS math proficiency, said when describing this year's math progress compared with past years. The board heard that those increases accompany higher Panorama percentiles for school climate and belonging across grades and buildings.

Panorama, a nationally normed social-emotional learning and school climate survey used by the district, returned lower family response rates this year (65 respondents at one site) but maintained strong student participation at several schools. Jess, a staff member who led the discussion of assessments and public reporting, said the district cannot release actual state test items because \"we sign test security documents that say we can't release the test items.\" Administrators described sharing publicly available sample items and the state practice site instead.

Board members were shown how leadership is using the Panorama data to set priorities. The district has piloted a common review method (the Atlas protocol) so principals apply the same process when discussing results with staff; leadership will collate each school's findings and use them to shape summer and fall priorities. Staff described plans to expand restorative practices, increase tiered behavioral supports and continue training in LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) and OGAP math strategies.

Administrators also told the board they will sign the Department of Education's modified general assurances regarding federal funds while attaching a short cover letter explaining limits created by ambiguous executive-order language. The board indicated it was comfortable with district leadership (Christina and Sarah) signing the modified assurances with an explanatory letter rather than delaying certification.

District leaders said the Panorama vendor provides an online \"playbook\" of classroom and staff activities aligned to the survey topics, and staff plan to use those resources to translate results into classroom practice. They also noted that the survey design includes a neutral middle response and that moving neutral responses to the positive side is a realistic near-term objective.

Board discussion highlighted the need to present Panorama and SAS results with context so the public understands both proficiency percentages and year-to-year growth. Administrators said they will continue public-facing explanations and make more effort to increase family response rates, including possible on-site survey opportunities at heavily attended events.

The presentation closed with next steps: principals will run the Atlas protocol at building staff meetings, leadership will collate findings over the summer, and the district will use the combined Panorama and assessment data to shape fall professional development and student supports.","District officials said Panorama social-emotional survey scores rose across most categories this year, and administrators linked those gains to climate-and-instruction investments while outlining next steps for data-driven improvements and a forthcoming attestation to state general assurances.","actionData","errors"]

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