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Board approves minutes, reviews finances, sets goals and hears principal’s update; votes on routine items and moves to nonpublic
Summary
At the September meeting the Newfields School Board approved revised minutes, reviewed manifests and financial timelines, heard the principal’s report on classroom reconfiguration and MTSS expansion, accepted revised board goals, and approved routine committee reviews; the board entered and exited a nonpublic session and adjourned.
The Newfields School Board approved corrections to the June 4 and June 18 minutes, reviewed manifest items and the district’s schedule for presenting year-to-date financials, and agreed on two new board goals developed at the summer retreat.
In the principal’s report, the administration described classroom reconfiguration to group K–3 learning wings and move second- and third-grade classrooms to increase restroom access for younger students. The principal also described expanded use of a pyramid-style Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) model to accelerate advanced learners as well as to support students who need remediation. Teachers have made phone calls to families and staff will share two newsletters each month: one report-style summary and one monthly newsletter of classroom happenings.
On finances, staff said a formal first-year financial report will come in October and that work on the FY27 budget has begun. Administrators confirmed DOE forms were submitted and approved prior to September 1 and that staff are compiling an updated spreadsheet of impact fees for the SAU towns; staff said some districts remain incomplete with DOE submissions.
The board reviewed several policies in a consent/annual review exercise (noted items included concussion protocols and student substance-education materials) and tasked the policy committee to reconcile cross-references where needed. Members thanked custodial staff for summer work and reported that two energy-recovery units and other roof/facility work are complete and operational.
Votes at a glance • Approved corrections to June 4 and June 18 minutes (voice vote). • Approved draft policy AB (parental bill of rights) (voice vote). • Accepted up to $2,500 from impact fees for initial TF Moran design work (voice vote). • Entered nonpublic session under RSA 91-A:3, II(c) at 7:24 p.m.; exited nonpublic at 7:35 p.m. • Adjourned at 7:36 p.m.
The board scheduled the October meeting for Oct. 2 and agreed to hold the November meeting on Nov. 4 at 4:00 p.m. (the board will accommodate schedule conflicts and post changes as required).
