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Budget committee flags $314,000 food‑service shortfall; personnel changes noted
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Summary
The board’s Budget & Personnel committee reported a current student meal debt of $19,736.69 and an estimated food‑service shortfall of about $314,000; the committee reviewed the proposed 2026–27 budget and outlined contract distribution timelines and recent staff vacancies and resignations.
The Laconia School Board on April 7 received a budget and personnel update that flagged a food‑service operating shortfall and several staffing changes ahead of the 2026–27 fiscal year.
"The current student debt is $19,736.69," the budget committee reported, and "the difference between the expenses and revenues currently is a shortfall of 314,000," the committee spokesperson said. The report noted the food‑service director is contacting families with negative balances and is using state commodity foods to help offset costs.
Committee members described the timeline for offering contracts if the board’s green option is approved: LEA members and EAL members would receive proposed contracts on or before May 15, with nonunion and administrative contracts distributed in the following weeks and all contracts expected by early June.
The committee also noted personnel changes: a middle‑school social worker will not return, a PFS teacher is relocating, a Woodland Heights custodian resigned without notice, and a replacement was named for an LMS site coordinator.
Board members said the packet contained additional grant and personnel updates and that the administration will continue to refine budget details ahead of upcoming work sessions.
