Liz Boucher for Concord School Board

04/21/2026

Calling all Capital Area Students! It is your chance to design a coloring book page. Capital Area Food Access Coalition (CAFA) in partnership with NH Hunger Solutions, Capital Area Public Health Network, and Granite United Way are publishing a coloring book and we need your help.

Please submit your original designs inclusive of nutrition, food, and food access images by May 31st.

Concord School District
Concord Regional Technical Center- CRTC
Christa McAuliffe School
Broken Ground School
Broken Ground School Art
Rundlett Middle School
Beaver Meadow School PTO
Abbot-Downing School
Please share will all networks and local schools

04/20/2026

🚗💙 Take a drive. Support CRTC.

Join us for Drive for Your Community and support students at CRTC!

On May 16th from 9am–1pm, head over to Grappone Ford and take a quick test drive, no purchase necessary. For every test drive, Ford Motor Company will donate $30 to CRTC (up to $6,000!).

It’s an easy way to give back and support hands-on learning opportunities for our students.

👉 Register ahead of time: https://driveforyourcommunity.com/PJWW8

Must be 18+ with a valid driver’s license and insurance.

04/20/2026

Meet the CHS Principal Finalists!

Concord High School students, families and community members are invited to meet the candidates participating in the second round of interviews for the CHS Principal position.

Wednesday, April 22: David Dustin, Current Principal, Conant Middle High School

Thursday, April 23: Jim Corkum, Current Assistant Principal, Concord High School

Daily Schedule (both dates):
2:00–2:40 PM: Student Q&A Session – CHS Library
Students: please see Ms. Chilauskas to pre-register
4:00–4:45 PM: Family & Community Q&A Session – CHS Library
No RSVP required; Parents/caregivers may report directly to the library; Coffee and treats will be provided

This is a great opportunity to meet the candidates, ask questions and be part of the process as we shape the future leadership of CHS. We hope to see you there!

04/16/2026

Thank you to the NH Fiscal Policy Institute for putting this resource together.

NHFPI's report looks at the property tax landscape in New Hampshire, finding high property tax burdens compared to other states, heavy reliance on local property taxes, limited state support, and disproportionate impacts on lower-income households.

04/15/2026

Did you know there are resources to help you talk to your kids and to other parents about safety in the home? Resources about secure firearm storage can be found here and in your Concord School District school handbook. Normalizing safety conversations needs to include secure firearm storage.

You trust your kids—but do you know what’s in another’s home? Asking about guns and how they’re stored keeps children safe. A short conversation today can prevent a tragedy tomorrow: https://etwn.us/SMART

04/15/2026

Good start to Leadership of Greater Concord Education Day! As a graduate of this program and a steering committee member, I know first hand the importance of this day and this program for the development of Concord Leaders.

Thank you to Concord School District’s, Erin Cayer and Cara Meeker, Concord NH School Board Member for sharing their expertise on the morning’s public school panel. Both were able to share the perspective of funding and student services in the Concord School District.

Thank you Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce for your continued support of this valuable program.

Thank you to The Beech Hill School for hosting the morning session. Next on the agenda, Concord Regional Technical Center- CRTC

04/15/2026

Thank you to The Concord Trust for the Enhancement of Public Education for your dedication to supporting our educators.

A wonderful awards ceremony this evening celebrating the work of past grant recipients and congratulating this years’ recipients.

This ceremony was extra special as the Trust honored former superintendent of the Concord School District, Kathleen Murphy, for her commitment to public education, the Trust, and our teachers. Furthermore, her family was present to hear how much she supported the mission of the Trust.

Thank you Concord Trust, this community is lucky to have you.

Thank you Concord TV for being present to capture the goodness.

04/15/2026

Parent Workshop this Saturday at 9am
Tuesday, Apr 14 at 12:11 PM • 5th Grade

Raising Resilient, Self-Aware Kids in the Middle School Years
presented by Cultivating Confidence and RMS 21C

Saturday morning, April 18th Rundlett Library, 9:00am
Coffee, water and muffins

04/07/2026

So many rumors being disseminated via social media about school budget outcomes.

If you have questions and would like to verify something read or heard, please contact a Board member or the Concord School District directly to find answers.

concordinfo@sau8.org

Concord School District

04/07/2026

From Parentsquare Post to Families:

Board of Education Notes - April 6, 2026

These are unofficial notes of the Board of Education meeting held on Monday, April 6. Meetings are broadcast live on the district’s YouTube channel.
Agendas, meeting materials, minutes & video

Attendance: Pamela Walsh – President, Cara Meeker – Vice President, Liz Boucher - Secretary, Jess Campbell, Alexander Dubois, Barb Higgins, Madeleine Mineau, Sarah Sadowski

Student Board Members - Aryn Bernardo, Clementine Mayala

Called to Order – 6:00pm

APPROVAL OF AGENDA – Approved 8-0 as amended
Agenda amended – a policy item was added to the Superintendent Report

CONSENT AGENDA – Approved 8-0 as amended
The budget work session minutes were pulled for later discussion

Regular Monthly Meeting (March 2)
Budget Work Session #4 (March 2)
Budget Work Session #5 (March 4)
Sustainability Committee (March 5)
Building Committee (March 5)
Instructional Committee (March 9)
Budget Work Session #6 (March 9)
Budget Work Session #7 (March 11)
Budget Work Session #8 (March 16)
Budget Work Session #9 (March 18)
Executive Committee (March 23)
Public Hearing Work Session #10 (March 23)
Public Hearing Work Session #11 (March 25)
Work Session #12 Open Session (March 30)
Work Session #13 Post FY27 Budget (March 31)


SCHOOL CELEBRATION: Abbot-Downing School
Abbot-Downing students and teachers shared how they use data to improve their learning

CHAMPIONS FOR CHILDREN
Jim Richards: Rundlett Middle School
Katy Liberty: Abbot-Dowing School
Shawna Lavoie: Beaver Meadow School
Alexa Trolley Hanson and Jennifer McKinney: Broken Ground School
Danielle Moran: Christa McAuliffe School
Hannah Buiel: Mill Brook School
Jennifer Speidel: Concord High School


RECOGNITIONS / REPORTS
Student Report - Aryn Bernardo & Clementine Mayala - Nearing the end of the school year, CHS will host a college fair, spring sports have finally begun, SATs are this week, NH SASS is next week for science
Superintendent Report
Great Schools Partnership – reviewed the results of the Opportunity Audit
Donation to Food Services – the district has received anonymous financial donations for food service
Donation from Capital City Subaru – donated $3,000 to Christa McAuliffe School
State General Assurances – the assurances are an acknowledgement the district will follow the requirements and definitions for participation in federal programs
FY25 Single Audit (Grants) – there were no findings; Special Education was also notified there were no findings
Last Day of School – proposed last day is Thursday, June 18 (Board to vote at the end of the meeting)
Policy #712 Athletics Transportation – CHS Athletic Director presented updated language for transportation due to changes at Memorial Field and alternative locations

FACILITIES UPDATE
Facilities staff is preparing for work during spring break and for the summer.

MIDDLE SCHOOL PROJECT UPDATE
Monthly Status Report – early bid packages have been completed by HMFH Architects and shared with Harvey Construction; anticipated mobilization date is early-to-mid-May
Abutter/Neighborhood Meeting Notes – the Building Committee will review suggested ideas at the meeting this Thursday
CITY & COMMUNITY RELATIONS
The City & Community Relations committee is recommending that the Board request Concord Parks & Recreation and the CHS Athletic Director get together and present a workable plan for Memorial Field that focuses on the track, bleachers, infield lighting and drainage by June 30

FINANCE
Jack Dunn reviewed the financial report.

NEGOTIATIONS
CEA Update – still in negotiations
CIT Update – still in negotiations
NEGOTIATIONS
CEA Update – have numerous tentative agreements after the last several meetings
PERSONNEL
Spring coaches – approved 8-0
CEA Nominations – approved 8-0
Veterans Salary – approved 8-0
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was one public comment

VOTES
Capital City Subaru Donation – acceptance of donation – approved 8-0
Memorial Field – Parks & Recreation and Athletic Director plan by May 31 – approved 8-0
Last day of school – June 18 – approved 8-0
Policy #712 Athletics Transportation – policy approved as amended – approved 8-0
Great Schools Opportunity Report – adopted 8-0
OTHER BUSINESS
Superintendent Herbert reviewed the monthly enrollment report
Board requested the Instructional Committee review the physical education requirements at Concord High School – approved 8-0
PROPOSED CALENDARS OF MEETINGS
Upcoming dates were reviewed. Approved dates are posted on the website.

NON-PUBLIC SESSION
RSA 91-A:3II I, RSA 91-A:3, Section II a, RSA 91—A:3, Section II d, RSA 193:3,II(a), RSA 193:3I, RSA 91-A-2, RSA 91-A:3, Section II (i)

ADJOURNMENT

04/02/2026

Have a child who is ready for kindergarten?
https://sau8.org/registration

04/02/2026

Watch all the Concord Board of Education budget sessions here. Thank you, Concord TV for the hours you put in making these sessions accessible to those who could not be there in person.

School Board Here you can find the latest (and previous) meetings available 24/7 for streaming. Meetings are also broadcast on the Education Access Channel on your Concord-area cable provider. On Xfinity (Comcast) this is Channel 6, and on Breezeline this is Channel 2001. If you have questions about...