Newfields Elementary presented winter I‑Ready diagnostics showing reductions in students in the lowest categories for both reading and math (reading red fell from 16% to 5%; math red similar), and outlined next steps including targeted small‑group instruction, professional development, and I‑Ready trainer support to close remaining gaps—especially in math.
Principal Susie Griffith says the school’s proposed budget reflects largely contractual costs — a $141,500 net change with only $8,000 in new spending — and invites residents to a Jan. 14 public hearing and Feb. 5 deliberative session.
Students and a parent describe Unified Arts, assemblies, library visits, inclusive PE, art projects and school culture in a video produced by Newfields Elementary; the school invites the community to upcoming budget hearings.
Committee members debated reversing on-site traffic flow, maintaining front-door emergency access and using increased staff during drop-off as mitigation. TF Moran will produce set plans ahead of a March vote; a bond hearing and deliberative session were announced and the committee set follow-up with local chiefs.
The Newfields School Board voted to accept and expend up to $22,200 in unanticipated impact‑fee revenue to pay for a capital needs assessment ($7,200) and to fund up to $15,000 for a plan set to enable accurate bidding; the vote followed a public hearing and staff explanation of RSA procedures.
Board and budget advisory committee reviewed the draft budget, discussed grant appropriations and the heavy driver of health‑insurance costs, and agreed to take the budget to a public hearing with the advisory committee’s recommendation.
School counselor Tracy Elward and two students showcased the morning 'wake up wellness' choices, character-curriculum lessons and a Quiet Lunch pilot designed to support student self‑regulation and social‑emotional learning.
A Newfields School District planning group reviewed updated concept plans and cost estimates for a proposed school safety bond, assigned outreach to town boards and first responders, and agreed on a schedule of public meetings ahead of a January bond hearing and a March vote.
Committee members debated whether proposed front-yard areas should be green or paved, asked TF Moran to clarify entrance/item G scope, and discussed traffic patterns (one-way vs two-way) and ADA access to reduce safety risks for students.
The board reviewed $42,575 in impact-fee funds (about $40,575 at the meeting) and discussed $7,825 that must be committed by Dec. 10, 2025. School leaders proposed holding a public hearing to accept/extend those funds and recommended funding a capital improvement plan or TF Moran plan set so projects can advance without delay.
