Timberlane to begin board discussion of full‑day kindergarten impact Oct. 16
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District staff told the budget committee they will present initial fiscal impacts of moving to full‑day kindergarten at the October 16 school board meeting; final adequacy calculations with the New Hampshire Department of Education are still pending.
District staff told the budget committee that the Timberlane Regional School District will present an initial analysis of the fiscal impact of transitioning to full‑day kindergarten at the Oct. 16 school board meeting.
Staff said they are continuing work with the New Hampshire Department of Education to finalize adequacy calculations, determine how many students would qualify for adequacy funding and identify needed staffing changes. The presentation at the Oct. 16 board meeting will be an initial conversation; staff said they will bring greater clarity as the state’s calculations are finalized.
Budget committee members were also told a school‑board subcommittee would present a separate report on the local tax‑cap feasibility on Oct. 16; that presentation will be led by board member Mary Ann Springer and resident Sean O’Neil. Staff encouraged budget committee members to attend the board meeting or watch it if they want the report before the next budget committee meeting.