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ConVal board rescinds memorialization policy, sends it back to policy committee after family appeal
Summary
The Contoocook Valley School District Board voted to rescind a recently adopted memorialization policy and return it to the policy committee after public comment urging a clearer, family‑centered approach. Superintendent Dr. Forrest outlined interim, family‑requested memorial practices to be used while the policy is revised.
The Contoocook Valley School District Board voted to rescind its recently adopted memorialization policy and send it back to the policy committee for further work, the board confirmed after public comment and an administrative recommendation.
Superintendent Doctor Forrest told the board that administration is recommending the rescission and additional review: "Administration is recommending that the board rescind that policy and send it back to policy committee for some further work." The board adopted the motion and directed the policy committee to revise the policy with greater emphasis on family preferences.
The action followed a public comment from James Roeberg of Antrim, who spoke on behalf of the family of…
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