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Board chair’s committee appointment draws criticism; board refers procedure to policy committee
Summary
Board members and members of the public questioned a recent committee appointment that some said lacked full-board approval under policy BBAB. Chair Tracy said she checked with the New Hampshire School Boards Association and was advised the chair may appoint committee members; the board agreed to refer the matter to the policy committee for June 16.
A governance dispute over a committee appointment dominated a portion of the Merrimack Valley School District School Board meeting as members pressed for clarity about adherence to policy BBAB and transparency ahead of an important budget season.
Board member Tom said he believed the appointment should have been approved by the full board, citing policy BBAB. "What policy BBAB says is the chairperson shall appoint members to serve on specific committees, subject to full…
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