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Curtis (committee representative) told the board the committee reviewed financial analyses and outstanding financial information needed to make determinations on petitions. The committee scheduled a presentation by the Francistown School Committee for the Sept. 11 meeting and penciled in Thursday, Oct. 2 as the date the committee will vote on Francistown's withdrawal petition.

Committee members also reported that Temple held a special town meeting in early August and voted to rescind its petition to study withdrawal from the district. Given that outcome, the committee will still bring Temple's matter to a vote at the committee's Sept. 11 meeting to record the status. The committee noted it found no statutory process or exemption that would allow it to disband without concluding its work by taking a vote to recommend, not recommend, or request more time.

The committee said it will continue to gather outstanding financial and educational analyses, and will consider the loss of board representation for withdrawing towns and the limitations of negotiated tuition agreements in addressing representation concerns. The committee aims to conclude proceedings in October and will report back to the full board following the scheduled votes.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025 September 2 School Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The ConVal withdrawal study committee scheduled a presentation by the Francistown School Committee and penciled a committee vote on Francistown's withdrawal for Oct. 2; Temple earlier voted in a special town meeting to rescind its petition to study withdrawal and the committee will bring Temple's matter to its Sept. 11 meeting.","taxTitle","Contoocook Valley School District, School Districts, New Hampshire","taxId",64161,"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},6478450,"Board approves multiple policies, a research study and a field trip; votes summarized",114,3886000,4000000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5708959-471a915f59f506c69008eb213de3b6e3&start=3886&end=4000","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5708959-471a915f59f506c69008eb213de3b6e3/thumbnail_3886000.jpg","/articles/6478450/New-Hampshire/Board-approves-multiple-policies-a-research-study-and-a-field-trip-votes-summarized","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6478450-02f5afbb7d4eaf86bb3a95aa8b5e4824/orig.mp4?Expires=1775410143&Signature=DpBoykIWr0cTT-1Me-K2lyynTFCg8SIym2YknBLStkdGYZpSJ1WWlMXEkGm4jchmCcczTXL8VhRya9cxAW9IMfeAlBlEL5InW6J0yqaxHq6MX7cowgv9UXDa9IFAmcS0H7Doy1OkCIsYATqYqhVLsH1g6lKphNcMgRm8w-jYlCs-Ulyw-x68bfuuJM5F8RYdjpNFnXvrMYNWIN9wtw-FwkOe77KC66vUKQ9ClAEYc-It6B13XkdrXuDaVfd2jn75J9IGze6-N8OOEIgQ5IpxxvidWjm3U2yjnN4IEmvEnIoEMAcWZtKrDMUPcwTAa52S8UiocMCLyhoZq~kc3XzRKg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Contoocook Valley School District school board recorded a series of formal approvals during the meeting, summarized below.

Policies adopted (second reads)
- Policy JIC (student conduct): Motion passed on second read (roll-call vote recorded yes by board members).
- Policy AB (New Hampshire parental bill of rights): Adopted on second read; transcript notes the policy follows recent state legislation.
- Policy EHAG (use of generative artificial intelligence): Adopted on second read to guide the district's stated purpose and use of generative AI.
- Policy EBC H (chemical safety and chemical hygiene plan): Adopted on second read with a small update noted.

Policy first/read for later adoption
- Policy EBB (safe schools/comprehensive safety plan): Presented as a first read; board members were asked to review between meetings.

Other formal approvals
- Field trip request: Approved by voice/roll-call vote; motion to accept was seconded and carried.
- Research study on restorative practices (staff-initiated): Board approved the request to conduct an in-district research study that includes professional learning for staff and protections for confidentiality.

Votes were recorded by roll call for these items; members recorded affirmative votes for the motions listed above. The meeting minutes show named yea votes in sequence for each motion (examples in transcript include Sarah, Greg, Tom, Curtis, Jim, Bill, Janine). Where the transcript did not name the motion maker for every item, the board proceeded through standard motion-and-second procedure and recorded roll-call results.

These approvals were routine second reads or committee recommendations; the board did not amend the policies at the meeting and directed staff or committees to further refine items where noted (for example, the policy committee will cross-check policy language with recent rule changes and administrative rules where applicable).","At the meeting the Contoocook Valley School District school board approved several second-read policies including the New Hampshire parental bill of rights and a generative AI policy, accepted a staff research study on restorative practices and approved a field trip request; roll-call votes were recorded for each 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},6478455,"School board approves first-draft transportation RFP with single- and two-tier options, route-software and parent app requirements",196,4075000,4271000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5708959-471a915f59f506c69008eb213de3b6e3&start=4075&end=4271","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5708959-471a915f59f506c69008eb213de3b6e3/thumbnail_4075000.jpg","/articles/6478455/New-Hampshire/School-board-approves-first-draft-transportation-RFP-with-single-and-two-tier-options-route-software-and-parent-app-requirements","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6478455-6b811cabb0663a94479f152d8188f8a8/orig.mp4?Expires=1775410143&Signature=JZRcrhjYcXBA5~mtcUx25Eag9q-FpDGsD7Il4cJ5Y615E-5gr5z2Pg33tilfEeaP0lt3dCcyQjhR0l78xqa2bh4wLLJaoyNGOibDRpybf0CQFTeIvwPCY7T59BN5JthETH5qePqOdFbINcKL9RhhCkyQMx7~Zo-6acSupICRLITeg6R0jG9JJ2oz1GjlKQHDaUB3YM2kG5l36NITJTzKHY2~gO-IRReSGVOB1PUoqaInF68YqmLbxjBkAQyYvhcn4W7aLzolPlyyg~GMn8j87s2OLTc2aYe8C~3VbTYIR8FnAC3rdIDBiXdacWGdv7El2I81pF5Os5TzWBeKO4R4UQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Contoocook Valley School District school board approved the transportation RFP as presented, which seeks bids for both the current two-tier schedule and an option for single-tier busing with the same school start times.

Neil (staff member) summarized the draft RFP, noting key elements added after administrator and prior-board feedback: an updated due date (moved one week later), an option to propose different fuel types though propane remains the baseline, a requirement for route-optimization software and a data-privacy agreement, geocoded or digital maps, specifications for onboard video (megapixel resolution) and audio, and a requirement for a parent-facing app to allow real-time tracking. The RFP also includes an additional bus for field trips, athletics and co-curriculars and specifies terminal requirements for emergency response.

Board members had no substantive questions on the draft during the meeting. A motion to accept the RFP as presented carried on a roll-call vote with board members recording yes votes (Sarah, Dan, Tom, Curtis, Jim, Bill, Carl, Janine). The board's action authorizes staff to release the RFP to solicit bids using the described options and technical requirements.

Staff noted the RFP duplicates two fuel/equipment options so vendors can propose alternative fuels in addition to the baseline propane; vendors must provide camera placement details and meet minimum image/audio quality standards. The district will evaluate bids for single-tier and two-tier costs separately to inform any later recommendation about start times or routing changes.","The ConVal school board accepted a first-draft request for proposals (RFP) for student transportation that asks bidders to price both double-tier and single-tier bussing, requires route-optimization software and includes video/audio camera specifications and a parent tracking app.",{"_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},6478460,"Contoocook Valley School Board votes to retain 2.5% of unassigned fund balance, returning remainder to taxpayers",1064,5208000,6272000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5708959-471a915f59f506c69008eb213de3b6e3&start=5208&end=6272","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5708959-471a915f59f506c69008eb213de3b6e3/thumbnail_5208000.jpg","/articles/6478460/New-Hampshire/Contoocook-Valley-School-Board-votes-to-retain-25-of-unassigned-fund-balance-returning-remainder-to-taxpayers","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6478460-faab73762ef312b6e1964309192aaf66/orig.mp4?Expires=1775410143&Signature=iD9wAz797AbV~tF9rrEc5XUeQBN8s07RsY40aM1OiTTo8IKQeRBGBO4yuGGJsPjzcWdUhdd2lPngBKYisT1EPTNMhgSy7n1YyZTNmyQQ0LpwAEDvDAJg8oZNllYjZbHkJmEZDN6k-WlMCrb3pcXbu~hSgPGkk0hkPQeP8GMg2fBADlyudTDX-1HNgE-GDEdm4jJkJqM5RSGkSwnhwNCA27WkxqQ7n1sAEpGfBS82WqEi3lbBQ2Ro9o9AeVWPu26M-Q3gYCLQKH0Z5UKRntyZq7qmDslJCezh1fj2bh4jV-4FDFEqKdLaJWUL8VCvm9A6HTRBv~Gx6jOImY2bG~pnOA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Contoocook Valley School District school board voted unanimously to retain 2.5% of the district's unassigned fund balance for fiscal year 2025 and to return the remaining surplus to taxpayers.

District staff told the board the district ended the year with a $5,456,278 surplus, made up of $1.4 million in revenue over budget, $3.4 million in expenses under budget and $603,000 in unused contingency funds. Neil (staff member) presented the fund-balance breakdown and three retention options; the budget and property committee recommended keeping 2.5%.

Board discussion focused on the sources of the surplus and on how much to retain for tax-rate stability. Neil noted key drivers: higher-than-budgeted interest and state/Medicaid payments, lower-than-budgeted expenditures because some positions were unfilled during the year (regular salaries and benefits under budget), lower professional services and legal expenses, reduced transportation and fuel costs, and higher preschool tuition revenue. The board and committee members said better revenue and expense budgeting and filled positions should reduce future surpluses.

After discussion, the full board adopted the budget-and-property committee's recommendation. A roll-call vote recorded board members Sarah (yes), Greg (yes), Dan (yes), Tom (yes), Curtis (yes), Jim (yes), Bill (yes) and Janine (yes). The motion carried, retaining roughly $1.2 million (2.5%) and returning about $3.3 million to taxpayers under the recommended option.

The board asked the policy committee to review district policy language so it aligns with state statute (RSA) that allows retention up to 5% and to consider revising wording about when retained funds may be used (the transcript discussion contrasted the district policy's 2.5% limit adopted in June 2021 with the statutory 5% allowance).

The board directed staff to continue refining revenue and expense budgeting assumptions ahead of next year's budget cycle. No additional formal action was required beyond the vote to adopt the 2.5% retention.

The board adjourned the discussion and moved on to other agenda items, with committee follow-ups planned on policy wording and on monthly budget reports.","The Contoocook Valley School District school board voted unanimously to retain 2.5% of the district's unassigned fund balance for fiscal stability and return the remainder to taxpayers after discussion of a $5.46 million year-end surplus.","actionData","errors"]

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