Croydon School District

Meeting Minutes (DRAFT)

School Board Regular Meeting

Time:
September 15, 2026
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 called to order 6:01pm
  2. Roll Call
    1. Aaron McKeon, Amanda Leslie, Samantha Nelson, Beth Bierworth, Mary Beth Scanlon
  3. Changes to the Agenda
    1. Adding Mary Beth
      1. 2 preschoolers and 10 kindergarten
      2. Completed RAND test with kindergarten which is dyslexia screening
      3. Many people have come forward wanting to volunteer. Anyone that volunteers must be fingerprinted and complete a release form. Volunteers would need to go to a police station to get the finger printing done. Beth and Mary Beth will work together on this
      4. Kathy Ivey and Ellen Harrington have volunteered to do a STEAM class and supervise one lunch a week. Will start in October and go through Christmas vacation. Will pick back up after February vacation
      5. Looking at doing a winter program of sorts in Jan-Feb
      6. Richards Free Library will be coming once a month to read a story and bring a book box
      7. PTO – Looking into doing an activity each month for the kids.
      8. Picture day Oct 8, Open House October 15, Halloween Parade Oct 30th at 1:30
      9. PK billing, statement will be given to families each month
      10. Morning bus to Kearsarge, 3 students being dropped off at the school to wait for the bus, anytime between 7:45-8. Board will look into setting a policy on this.
      11. Currently no hot water
      12. Currently cannot run phone and internet at the same time. Bought the splitter per Fidium but it is still not working. Beth and Aaron will discuss
  4. Public Forum #1 (15 Minutes)
    1. Afterschool program update? Discussed at working meeting. Hit a snag with Healthy Kids, currently in the queue for licensing
    2. Question on provided lunch, is it required by RSA? There is a waiver that can be signed through the DoE saying no meals are provided. If we moved forward with providing a meal, we would need to find a vendor that would make and deliver 12 bag lunches. Beth will look further into this and reach out to her contact at DoE.
    3. Transportation – first day a of school, a Kindergartener was on the bus until 4:15. This was brought to STA and clearer guidelines on what to do if there are transportation issues are now on the website
  5. Quick Action Items
    1. Approve Minutes from August 18
    2. Approve Minutes from August 27
    3. Approve Minutes from September 10
      1. Amanda motions to approve August 18, August 27 and September 10 minutes, Samantha 2nd, all in favor
    4. Authorize Beth to to Sign Contracts
      1. Amanda motions to authorize Beth to sign all NHDOE state and federal contracts necessary to operate the school district, Samantha 2nd, all in favor
  6. Updates
    1. Start of School Update
      1. Following up on the safety items found during the inspection with Chief Rook. 2nd exit door needed to be replaced, trip hazard by front door, non-functioning outlet and electric panel needed to be labeled. All are in the process of being completed.
      2. STA has been provided a full roster of students taking the bus
  7. Discussion and Action Items
    1. Big White Disposal
      1. Shawn Douglas volunteered to help get some quotes to disassemble and remove the building. He has reached out to 4 companies and received quotes from 2 of them for $18,000 and $21,700. Pending response from the other 2.
      2. Amanda motions to approve up to $20,000 for the removal and disposal of big white from the leftover renovation fund and the building reserve trust, Samantha 2nd, all in favor
    2. HB 1300
      1. School District Local Tax Cap. Will be on ballot for November, pending litigation
      2. Cannot increase the budget more than 1+inflation from prior year.
      3. Does not take into account extraordinary costs such as influx in enrollment, special ed costs, demographics, etc
      4. Board will put together a mailing to be delivered prior to meeting to answer any questions folks may have.
      5. Amanda motions to create a mailing with facts and oppose HB1300 to be sent to residents prior to next board meeting, Samantha 2nd, all in favor
      6. Final draft of mailer will needs to be completed by October 1. Draft 1 will be completed by 9/21
  8. Discussion Items
    1. School District Policies
      1. JFAB needs to be revisited
      2. EEA – transportation to revisit
      3. DFA – Need to reaffirm each year
      4. IJOC – Volunteers
  9. Public Forum #2 (15 Minutes)
  10. Upcoming Meetings
    1. October 15 – Working Meeting
    2. October 20 – Regular Board Meeting
  11. Adjournment
    1. Amanda motions to adjourn, Samantha 2nd, all in favor

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