New Hampshire / School Districts / Weare School District
The Weare School District presented an open‑enrollment warrant article proposing up to 1% nonresident in‑students while recommending 0% sending to limit tuition exposure. Board members raised legal uncertainty, budget risk from tuition and special‑education costs, and the need to frame deliberative discussion around fiscal impacts.
New Hampshire / School Districts / Weare School District
The board approved a proposed 2026–27 operating budget that increases spending amid a 16.9% health‑insurance rise and significant special‑education cost growth. Administrators warned bond expiration reduces debt service but benefits and out‑of‑district placements drive net increases.
New Hampshire / School Districts / Weare School District
The Henniker School Board adopted a proposed 2026 budget that would increase spending 2.98%. Administrators said special-education tuition, insurance rates and a negotiated teachers’ contract are the largest drivers; projected tax-rate effects could add about $1.26 per $1,000 assessed value if all warrant items pass.
New Hampshire / School Districts / Weare School District
After lengthy public discussion and legal uncertainty, the Henniker School Board voted Jan. 13 to strike the open-enrollment warrant article, citing potential financial risk and unclear court precedent. Members said they may revisit the issue if state guidance or court rulings change.
New Hampshire / School Districts / Weare School District
The board unanimously adopted an amended wellness policy (IMAH) adding an explicit sentence that 'recess shall not be withheld to discipline students or force completion of school work.' The board discussed safety exceptions and implementation with staff.
New Hampshire / School Districts / Weare School District
Board members heard a public hearing on the districtxpendable trust for special-education costs; staff reported a projected $170,000 in additional special-education needs and said the trust would be a last resort, with replenishment requiring voter approval.
New Hampshire / School Districts / Weare School District
A resident asked the board for advance notice and oversight before the superintendent accepts grants with possible "strings attached"; the board agreed to put a grants discussion on a future agenda. Separately, the administration said the district received a nearly $6,000 Farm-to-School grant to revive a school garden.
New Hampshire / School Districts / Weare School District
The school board authorized the eighth-grade Washington, D.C., trip and approved the proposed itinerary and hotel; administrators said the agenda incorporated student feedback and that costs matched last years group.
New Hampshire / School Districts / Weare School District
The Weare School District board approved a set of updated policies (consent agenda), agreed to accept Education Freedom Account (EFA) funds for participating students, and discussed new public-facing policy access through the Simbly platform and ParentSquare use for communications.
New Hampshire / School Districts / Weare School District
School leaders told the board that special-education needs and out-of-district costs have increased sharply this fall, prompting a short-term budget freeze and proposals to use reserve mechanisms such as the special-education trust and warrant articles.