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Enrollment and assessment data: the principal said kindergarten registrations rose by one since the last meeting, with total enrollment remaining around 113 students. The principal presented schoolwide SAS and I-Ready results showing year-over-year increases: math, science and ELA proficiency rose compared with 2023 and staff described substantial reductions in the share of students in the lowest achievement band on I-Ready.

Instructional approach and training: administrators and teachers credited multi-tiered systems of support, early Orton-Gillingham (OG) instruction that began with the current grades when they were in kindergarten, and strengthened Tier 2/Tier 3 interventions. The board heard that one new teacher will take comprehensive OG training later this month and the district expects to have at least one OG-certified staff member within two years.

Professional development funding: the district said PLC (professional learning community) conference attendance and leadership training will be supported by grant funds and regrant dollars; one teacher's OG training this budget cycle is grant-funded.

Next steps: the principal outlined plans for next year to use \"what I need now\" (WIN) blocks more strategically for intervention and extension, add team leaders for K'2 and 3'5 vertical teams, and continue PLC work to maintain progress.

Ending: board members asked for fall reports and cross-SAU comparisons; administrators said principals meet with the SAU curriculum director to review trends and will report back in the fall.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","East Kingston School Board Meeting 06/09/25","oneSentenceSummary","Principal reported enrollment and notable gains on I-Ready and statewide assessments, credited to tiered instruction and Orton-Gillingham training; the board discussed professional development and funding sources (grants).","taxTitle","East Kingston School District, School Districts, New Hampshire","taxId",76441,"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},6203926,"East Kingston Board Reviews FY25 Year-end Finances; Sign Purchase Would Need June 30 Commitment to Hit FY25",630,103000,733000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3781054-6255b615d2c5b384053e56adfcae25cf&start=103&end=733","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3781054-6255b615d2c5b384053e56adfcae25cf/thumbnail_103000.jpg","/articles/6203926/New-Hampshire/East-Kingston-Board-Reviews-FY25-Year-end-Finances-Sign-Purchase-Would-Need-June-30-Commitment-to-Hit-FY25","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6203926-2f7a171240890c1b32ae984f63408aa0/orig.mp4?Expires=1770442784&Signature=TrJGc~HM7NPVnZFB1IhRKOjcEUAPNg4daz1W5y6VHi9byjzM1Ey9L7nQbHRCOQTGusqZeiwIcVuGjjfyhqelDs~hLeLedkq6h8TOsRiUa2~G1X28yNk9lxSs7U3uYqswNpbAQlx4suC9jJJPqcOqJUl9SWJjZQykp36DMdgXa47y8A1QLxQOQmxqY-Mv7iq-MMNseclet1pZkJCUwB-10UBZT7i8drp8g6JzNxoJ1lD93hK7CVfSKoGOHwIJ4TSdmzzMEyyMOfFZKnxEEueYKwSkYjtJt734uqPsDxad6ziSTH1zdTrnALNmMeplf-WWI328sdTW2lPPV8Ii-lbwOA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District finance staff told the East Kingston School Board June 9 that the fiscal year is not closed and that the projected return to taxpayers is about $25,000, contingent on final expenses and revenues through June 30.

Why it matters: the board heard the year-end position can change as invoices and encumbrances are finalized. Staff stressed that the adjusted appropriation remaining in the general fund is a tight number — cited in the meeting as about $9,004,401 — and that the board must avoid overspending its appropriation.

Sign purchase timing: the board discussed whether the cost of a new school sign could be charged to FY25. Finance staff explained that for an expense to count in FY25 it must be encumbered with a purchase order and vendor commitment executed before June 30, even if installation occurs over the summer. If the board does not authorize and open a purchase order before July 1, the expense would fall in FY26.

Encumbrances and closing: staff explained common year-end practice of encumbering purchase orders for anticipated expenses (for example utilities or instructional materials) and then relieving encumbrances as actual costs arrive. Schools were given guidance to submit purchase orders before April 24 for end-of-year needs; most routine orders were reported as already placed.

Board direction and constraints: board members were reminded of a prior board motion allowing drawdown on a trust if needed, but finance staff said the district does not intend to use the trust except as a last resort because the appropriation cannot be exceeded. The board did not take a formal vote on the sign at this meeting; the sign remains on the multi-year capital project list.

Ending: administrators said they will finalize DOE-25 year-end reporting and send the year-end manifest and documentation to the auditors in the fall.","Business manager told the board the district projects about $25,000 to return to taxpayers but closeout is incomplete; the board heard that a new school sign could be charged to FY25 only if a purchase order and vendor commitment are opened before June 30.",{"_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},6203931,"East Kingston School Board OKs 15¢ Lunch, Breakfast Hike to Address Food-service Loss",456,1437000,1893000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3781054-6255b615d2c5b384053e56adfcae25cf&start=1437&end=1893","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3781054-6255b615d2c5b384053e56adfcae25cf/thumbnail_1437000.jpg","/articles/6203931/New-Hampshire/East-Kingston-School-Board-OKs-15-Lunch-Breakfast-Hike-to-Address-Food-service-Loss","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6203931-312dbcd1bcf2750fa271842afeaed485/orig.mp4?Expires=1770442784&Signature=gkdofHmm2uN4l~MgxUJYS4jhwrD3yWUzIonlwdPzdpcGWkFutnH4hxV4eE6zeMwXSnDY-8J2YqGtFdkMcDU-HO9R84o7RMU3jM2zAkzcV1pv6o-WI91UegZfwaUkQnDp4GHUO3CuuvW6dY5r77XOksh7HmPC~2l5LCp9zSXm5FZFDlF9K2UPVwIhvz0U1RqdG7mS7jcqqtS-Oy0swH6HhqjOqr8SONSNsLN8ackCv6wptltdK6QYtZ6ISmA8R16vweUQxxQdOFOKyefQ4Cr5GsV2BzD7PM-uoYKKpvEk0csNn6s7zb6U-IlwCGy5kR2LsQh5FjEjZs1xQLZ6rjR4eg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The East Kingston School Board voted June 9 to raise paid meal prices by 15 cents, adopting the USDA recommendation that would set lunch at $3.40 and breakfast at $2.40.

The board adopted the increase after district staff and the food-service director described an ongoing annual food-service loss that requires subsidies from the general fund. The board's action was framed as a modest step to reduce that deficit while maintaining required meal standards.

Why it matters: the school district carries fixed and staffing costs for its kitchen operations that are charged to the food-service fund. When meal revenue does not cover those costs, the difference is transferred to the general fund and ultimately supported by the district's budget and tax rate.

Details: district administrators said the USDA suggested the specific price points and that neighboring Kensington set the same prices. The board heard that the food-service program incurs many fixed costs, including salaries, equipment repairs and packaging, and that the district has reduced costs by sharing a food-service director with Kensington.

Board action and next steps: a board member moved to increase prices by 15 cents; the motion carried with affirmative votes. The administration said it will notify families (in opening letters and a separate notice) about the pricing change and will continue to monitor the food-service loss. Staff also noted the board may choose a different increase in future years if the loss persists.

Context: Board members asked whether unpaid meal accounts materially drive the loss; administrators said unpaid accounts exist but are a small portion of the deficit and that no child is denied a meal. The board was told the district has not raised prices in the most recent year but did take increases about two years ago.

Ending: The price change takes effect for the next school year; district staff will include the change in parent communications before the start of school.","The East Kingston School Board voted to raise lunch to $3.40 and breakfast to $2.40, a 15¢ increase recommended by the USDA and adopted to reduce the district's annual food-service shortfall; board directed communication to families.","actionData","errors"]

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