Stratham board approves SMS 2026–27 calendar, packet of policies and a personnel recommendation

The Stratham School Board approved several routine items at its meeting, including the SMS 2026–27 calendar, a large packet of district policies, and a personnel recommendation approved after nonpublic review.

SMS calendar: Kate (speaker 4), an SMS staff member, summarized the 2026–27 calendar: 175 student days, nine in‑service days for staff (including an August block for SAU work), three voting‑day closures and student‑led conferences. Committee member (speaker 2) moved to approve the SMS calendar and the Chair (speaker 1) seconded; the motion passed unanimously (recorded as 4–0–0).

Policies: The board reviewed a roughly 50‑page policy packet. Chair (speaker 1) moved to approve the policies as presented; the motion was seconded and carried by unanimous vote (recorded 4–0–0).

Personnel: The board entered nonpublic session under the cited RSA letter (roll‑call taken) and, after returning from nonpublic at 7:44 p.m., the Chair moved to accept the personnel request recommended by the superintendent; the board approved the recommendation (vote recorded 4–0–0).

Votes at a glance: - Approve minutes of March 18 — Motion by committee member (speaker 6); seconded by committee member (speaker 7). Outcome: approved (4–0–0). - Approve SMS 2026–27 calendar — Motion by committee member (speaker 2); seconded by Chair (speaker 1). Outcome: approved (4–0–0). - Approve policy packet (as presented) — Motion by Chair (speaker 1); seconded by committee member (speaker 7). Outcome: approved (4–0–0). - Accept personnel recommendation (post‑nonpublic) — Motion by Chair (speaker 1); seconded. Outcome: approved (4–0–0).

Board procedure: Each approved motion was recorded on the public record with a roll call or voice vote and the outcomes were entered into the minutes. No contested or split votes were recorded during this meeting.