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Merrimack Valley board approves principal appointment, out-of-district tuition and routine motions
Summary
The Merrimack Valley School District School Board approved several personnel and operational motions, including appointing Sean St. Ansch as high-school principal, permitting an out-of-district student at a set tuition rate, and adopting the annual data governance manual; most actions passed by voice vote.
The Merrimack Valley School District School Board on a June meeting carried multiple routine motions, including the appointment of a new high-school principal and an agreement to admit an out‑of‑district student at a specified tuition rate.
Board Chair Tracy moved to appoint Sean St. Ansch as principal of Merrimack Valley High School effective July 1, 2025; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote. The board also voted to allow an out‑of‑district student to attend Salisbury Elementary at a tuition rate of $20,663.91, with parents responsible for payment and yearly notification required. "All those in favor of the motion, say aye," the chair said before the voice vote that the meeting recorded as carried.
Other procedural motions cleared the board agenda: acceptance of an administrator nomination, waiving a retirement-notification deadline, authorization for disposal or sale of surplus buses (either scrapped or sold if a buyer offers more than scrap value), and approval of manifest and journal entries. Each motion was moved, seconded, and approved by voice vote as recorded in the meeting.
The board also approved the district’s annual data governance manual after a presentation by tech leadership and questions from members about vendor contracts and cybersecurity practices. The manual will be updated periodically to reflect changes in technology and state guidance.
What’s next: Personnel and operational items approved at this meeting will take effect on the dates specified in the motions (the principal appointment is effective 2025-07-01). The board will revisit other operational matters—such as bus disposal details and food-service pricing—at future meetings or committee sessions.
Votes at a glance: Appoint Sean St. Ansch, principal of Merrimack Valley High School as of 07/01/2025 — motion moved and seconded; outcome: approved by voice vote. Allow out‑of‑district student to attend Salisbury Elementary at $20,663.91 tuition — moved by Sally, seconded by Julia; outcome: approved by voice vote. Waive retirement-notification deadline — moved by Laura, seconded by Lorna; outcome: approved by voice vote. Authorize sale/disposal of buses (scrap or sale) — motion moved and seconded; outcome: approved by voice vote. Accept data governance manual — motion moved and seconded; outcome: approved by voice vote. Approve manifest and journal entries — moved and seconded; outcome: approved by voice vote.
