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Hillsboro-Deering Cooperative School District board meeting, Jun 15, 2026

2 h 04 min · 1 public speaker

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Hillsboro-Deering board reviews renegotiated two-year teachers contract and its estimated costs 2:23

  • A speaker reviewed a renegotiated two-year teachers contract with estimated additional costs of $84,463.05 in the first year and $256,489.62 in the second year. 2:23
  • The board approved the remainder of its consent agenda 5⁠-⁠0⁠-⁠0, and a request to waive building use fees for a roller derby group failed. 1:02:54
  • The board also heard reports on the high school accreditation visit, lunch prices and several facilities contracts. 1:13:02

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Item by item (14)
  1. Teachers contract presentation 1:45
    • A presenter said the first year of the two-year contract would raise the estimated tax rate by about 5 cents per thousand in Deering and about 6 cents per thousand in Hillsboro, and described a 0.5% cost of living increase in each year plus step movement. 2:23
    • The presenter said the top step stipend would increase from $1,000 to $2,000 and the hourly rate outside contract time from $35 to $45 per hour. 4:21
    • One board member said teachers had given up quite a bit, called it a very, very modest rate increase and said the board appreciated them coming back to renegotiate. 6:35
  2. Opening and recognitions 11:28
    • The chair announced a quorum, led the Pledge of Allegiance and asked members to review the board norms. 11:28
    • A staff member recognized retirees with between 7 and 27 years of service, who will receive certificates and a gift of appreciation at the staff breakfast on Wednesday morning. 12:31
    • The board also recognized its departing student representative from the class of 2026. 13:28
  3. Public comment 13:55
    • A speaker at public comment thanked staff and administration for organizing graduation and senior week. 14:17
    • The speaker said a local scholarship fund received 42 applications this year, 34 of them from the district's high school, and credited the counseling department and administration. 16:00
  4. Motion for session under state law 17:26
    • The chair called for a motion to enter a session under RSA 91A:3.2 for reasons B and C. 17:26
  5. Consent agenda 1:01:55
    • The board pulled appointments and resignations and a roller derby building use request from the consent agenda. 1:02:10
    • Lindsey Boyle was named as making the motion to approve the remainder, which included minutes. 1:02:29
    • The remainder of the consent agenda passed 5⁠-⁠0⁠-⁠0. 1:02:54
  6. Building use fee waiver request 1:03:01
    • A speaker asked whether potential damage to the gym floors had been considered and whether anything was in place to mitigate it. 1:03:01
    • A staff member said the use would be during regular custodial hours with no additional custodial costs, and said the group has an insurance policy. 1:03:57
    • A facilities staff member said the group used the space about a month ago with no damage to the middle school floor. 1:05:26
    • The waiver request failed, and a staff member confirmed the fees would not be waived. 1:05:35
  7. Appointments and resignations 1:06:09
    • A motion on appointments was called for and seconded. 1:06:09
    • The motion passed with one abstention. 1:06:24
  8. Student and school reports 1:06:29
    • A staff member reported that 40 high school students took part in the Special Olympics, compared with a typical 9 or 10. 1:07:34
    • The superintendent said the district received full approval for its summer feeding program, with first pickups on June 23rd for any child under the age of 18. 1:11:01
  9. High school accreditation visit report 1:09:35
    • A staff member said the collaborative visit took place May 5th and 6th and the next decennial visit will be in the spring of '28. 1:13:02
    • The staff member said the district will need to budget $11,500 for that visit on top of $3,900 in annual dues. 1:14:06
    • A presenter said the school met all 7 applicable foundational elements and received 4 areas for growth tied to the Portrait of a Graduate and staff collaboration. 1:14:43
  10. Hiring and agreements update 1:22:08
    • A staff member listed open positions and asked for authorization to continue hiring professional staff before the next meeting. 1:22:08
    • A staff member presented an agreement with Kid Adventures for July 1st, '26 through June 30th, '28, and a staff member said the MOU requires twice-yearly reporting. 1:23:45
    • A staff member described an inquiry from the Stone Arch Players about fundraising to replace a lighting system priced at $95,000 roughly, and a request to authorize signing a Title I funds memorandum of understanding with the Windsor School District. 1:25:55
  11. Financial report and lunch prices 1:25:55
    • A staff member said there was no estimated revenue shortfall and an estimated uncommitted balance of $1,113,748, which could change. 1:31:54
    • A staff member said the USDA paid lunch equity tool requires a minimum of a 10-cent increase this year. 1:34:07
    • A staff member said the food service director recommended raising the elementary school lunch price from $3 to $3.25. 1:35:55
  12. Facilities contracts and bids 1:38:28
    • A facilities staff member presented 3-year Siemens contracts, with mechanical costs of $66,768 in year 1 rising to $75,020 in year 3, and automation costs starting at $14,046. 1:40:20
    • The facilities staff member asked the board to award an elementary school plumbing repair project to North American Plumbing and Heating in a total of $56,520. 1:47:01
    • The facilities staff member also asked the board to award a building trades electrical renovation to Forwarder Electric in the amount of $47,900, using a trust fund. 1:50:33
  13. Letter to the editor and flyer 1:55:33
    • Chris Bober said they had written a draft letter to the editor and wanted to add a figure of $7.95 per check. 1:55:33
    • One board member said they were fine with going wherever the board wants to go on the draft. 1:57:45
    • A staff member suggested the final draft be reviewed one last time to make sure the numbers are correct. 1:59:14
  14. Second public comment 2:02:43
    • The chair opened a second public comment period. 2:02:43

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