Croydon School District

Meeting Minutes (DRAFT)

School Board Regular Meeting

Time:
November 18, 2025
at 6:00 pm
Location:
Little Red

Meeting Minutes (DRAFT)

The following minutes are subject to change pending review by the School Board:

  1. Call to Order
    1. Aaron McKeon called to order at 6:06pm
  2. Roll Call
    1. Aaron McKeon, Amanda Leslie, Samantha Nelson
  3. Public Forum #1 (15 Minutes)
    1. Kathy Ivey – Possibly Open Enrollment – tuitioning kids to any school. Amanda found an NHPR article regarding a Supreme Court decision regarding tuitioning. Aaron advised we will have Sue look into it.
    2. Sharon – When the kids go to Kearsarge, transportation will be provided. Unlikely that bussing would continue to Newport. Agreement with Claremont is not changing.
  4. Changes to the Agenda
    1. Update to Jeanne Shaheen Grant
  5. Quick Actions
    1. Approve Minutes from October 21 Regular Meeting
      1. Amanda motions to accept, Samantha 2nd, all in favor
    2. Approve Minutes from November 13 Working Meeting
      1. Aaron motions to accept, Samantha 2nd, all in favor
  6. Quick Updates
    1. Open House Recap
    2. Parent-Teacher Conference Recap
    3. Report Cards & Acadience Testing
      1. Acadience testing has been completed for the 1st trimester, awaiting results. Report cards should be out soon
    4. Upcoming School Events
      1. Nov 25 12:15 – Thanksgiving Feast at Croydon Town Hall
      2. Dec 18 5:30pm – Polar Express meets The Grinch at Croydon Town Hall
    5. Update to Jeanne Shaheen Grant
      1. Congressional Funding Bill has passed, Croydon earmarked for a $1.1M grant. Croydon is obligated to match 25%. Sue will be contacted by USDA sometime within the next 1-2 months. USDA will invite the district to apply for the grant. There are certain requirements that must be met that are set by the USDA. Will determine next steps from there.
        1. Can the money be used to go towards renovations we are already doing? Need to look into details further. Believe our application included the addition as well as some of the renovations.
        2. What will happen with the Kearsarge agreement? Are we moving forward with tuitioning out next year? Based on prior discussion, we will need to continue as planned for next year as an addition would not be completed in the allotted timeframe. Could do a staggered reintroduction of grades that stay at CVS instead of tuitioning out
  7. Discussion & Action
    1. Second Reading of AB – Parental Bill of Rights
      1. Amanda motions to accept as revised, Samantha 2nd, all in favor
    2. Second Reading of IHBAB – Special Education Evaluations
      1. Amanda motions to accept, Samantha 2nd, all in favor
  8. Public Forum #2 (15 Minutes)
    1. Caroline – Winter Program. Similar to last year. 4H based program at the school as well as skiing/snowboarding at the mountain. Any additional communication regarding a step up day. Board will talk to Sue about this.
    2. Parents can call Kearsarge at any time to schedule a tour.
  9. Non-Public
    1. Non-Public Under 91-A:3, II(k)
      1. Aaron motions to enter non-public under 91-A:3, II(k)
      2. Aaron motions to end non-public, reentered public session at 6:52pm
  10. Upcoming Meetings
    1. Working Meeting – December 11, 2025
    2. Regular Meeting – December 16, 2025
  11. Amanda motions to adjourn, Samantha 2nd, all in favor

nonpublic minutes

The following minutes, taken during nonpublic session, were released to the public on 11/18/2025:

In non-public under 91-A:3, II(k)

Newport update – Sent us a draft contract. Lawyer will review, hopefully prior to next working meeting.

Aaron motions to leave non-public. Amanda 2nd.