Keene voters place collective‑bargaining items, maintenance fund and AREA agreements on March warrant

Keene — At its annual first session, the Keene School District voted to place Articles 2 through 9 on the March warrant. The articles cover two collective‑bargaining cost items, contingent special‑meeting authorizations, a maintenance‑fund appropriation from fund balance, and three regional enrollment (AREA) agreement renewals. All passed by voice vote or unanimous consent as recorded in the meeting transcript.

What voters approved - Article 2 (principals and supervisors collective-bargaining cost items): The article asks voters to approve cost items in the agreement between the Keene Board of Education and the Keene Association of Principals and Supervisors. The package includes estimated increases over multiple years; for fiscal year 2025–26 the increase listed is $74,277, with larger amounts projected in subsequent years. The board recommended a yes vote. The article passed and will…