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Board approves two student travel proposals, accepts $7,500 grant and advances budget warrants for public hearing
Summary
The Exeter Region Coop board approved proposed spring student trips to Spain and Italy, accepted a $7,500 grant for an artist‑in‑residence, and agreed to include $200,000 and $50,000 warrant articles (roof reserve and turf) for the January public hearing.
The Exeter Region Coop School District board voted Dec. 17 to approve two proposed student trips and to accept a $7,500 grant to support the district's artist‑in‑residence program.
Language‑program leader Jennifer Deloria proposed a Southern Spain trip for spring 2026 and teacher Christina Peterson proposed an Italy trip with cultural‑immersion and student projects in photography and writing. "We're looking to propose trips for spring of 2026... early notice gives families more time to save money," Deloria said. A board member moved to approve both trips; the motion was seconded and the board voted in favor by voice/hand.
Finance staff reported an unanticipated $7,500 grant from the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation to support a student artist‑in‑residence and asked the board to accept the funds. The board moved and approved the grant acceptance.
On budget planning, administration noted a current fund balance of about $1.3 million and presented a draft FY26 budget for public hearing. Superintendent Esther Asbell recommended placing two warrant articles funded from the balance — $200,000 for a capital reserve to address possible roof work and $50,000 toward turf — and the board agreed to include those warrants for the January public hearing.
The meeting also included approval of prior public minutes and routine packet policies; the board entered nonpublic session to discuss compensation and, upon return, ratified a negotiated contract by roll call vote.
Motions and outcomes recorded at the meeting: - Approved both student trips (motion carried by voice/hand). - Accepted a $7,500 grant for artist‑in‑residence (motion carried by voice/hand). - Agreed to place $200,000 (roof capital reserve) and $50,000 (turf) warrant articles on the January public hearing agenda. - Approved prior public minutes and policy packet; withdrew listed policies as presented. - Ratified a negotiated contract after nonpublic session (roll call vote).
