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Board approves calendar, tree-donation, athletic cooperation and student trip in unanimous votes
Summary
At the meeting the board unanimously approved the final 2025–26 calendar (draft two), accepted a $4,500 donated tree work for Central School, approved adding TR Academy students to Marshwood’s cooperative softball program, authorized a cooperative agreement with Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, and approved an outdoor leadership trip to Pinkham Notch.
The MSAD 35 board unanimously approved several routine but consequential items during new business.
- School calendar: The board voted to approve draft two of the 2025–26 school calendar, which swaps one instructional day in April for a December date to better align with teacher professional development and SkillsUSA-related activities. Vote: unanimous (5-0).
- Tree-donation: The board accepted a donation of tree work at Central School valued at $4,500 from a local tree-care company; the work includes limb removal and removal of dead trees and logs. Vote: unanimous (5-0).
- Cooperative softball: The board approved adding TR Academy students (estimated 3–5 participants) to Marshwood High School’s cooperative JV/varsity softball program, with administrators noting any required cost-sharing. Vote: unanimous (5-0).
- Portsmouth Naval Shipyard agreement: The board approved entering into a cooperative agreement with Portsmouth Naval Shipyard’s Innovative Maintenance Technologies program to provide STEM outreach and curricular supports; administration will finalize terms with building principals. Vote: unanimous (5-0).
- Student trip: The board approved an overnight outdoor leadership trip for the Hold Club to Pinkham Notch with the Appalachian Mountain Club, Jan. 10–12, 2025. Vote: unanimous (5-0).
Board members asked procedural and implementation questions but took no votes of dissent. Several items—such as the calendar and partnership agreement—were accompanied by requests that administration return with final details for posting and coordination.
