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DeSimone and Markell said Senate Bill 206, which they described as prohibiting cell‑phone use “in the classroom,” was passed and signed into law on June 27 and will impose new requirements on local districts. “The legislature…works really hard to make sure that the exceptions would be, that students would be allowed if they have IEPs or 504 plans,” DeSimone said, adding that emergent multilingual students and students with documented needs should be exempted where device use is reasonably related to learning.

Markell said the bill “gives you the flexibility to be able to put things together” and offered to provide drafting advice to administrators on policy language and implementation. He told the board, “If anybody has any questions about how they would like to implement policy…please feel free to contact me. I’ll be happy to provide what advice I can.”

The representatives stressed timing: DeSimone noted the law’s implementation schedule and said the board and district should avoid surprising families close to the start of the school year. During later discussion, Superintendent Sandy (first name used in the meeting) told the board the policy committee had already received a model policy from the New Hampshire School Boards Association and would review it administratively and bring recommendations to the board’s next meeting.

Aside from SB206, the representatives summarized a parental‑rights law that they said codifies parents’ existing rights and took effect July 1. DeSimone and Markell said they had helped rewrite the measure to narrow burdens on school staff and to preserve parental input; Markell described the bill as intended to “respect the ability of educators to be able to properly educate” while protecting parents’ rights.

What the board will do next: the district’s policy committee will review the sample policy and administrative teams are preparing handbook and implementation details; the superintendent said administrators are already working on the handbook language and implementation steps so the district is aligned with the statute even before a formal policy vote.

The board did not take any formal votes on policy at the meeting; the comments from DeSimone and Markell were presented during the public comment/delegate portion and as informational briefings.

Representative quotes used in this article come from public comments in the meeting record.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","TRSB Meeting 07/14/2025","oneSentenceSummary","State representatives Deborah DeSimone and Jay Markell told the Timberlane Regional School District school board that Senate Bill 206 — restricting classroom cell‑phone use with stated exceptions — was signed into law June 27 and that a parental‑rights statute took effect July 1, and they offered help as the district updates policy.","taxTitle","Timberlane Regional School District, School Districts, New Hampshire","taxId",59112,"location","New Hampshire","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6518726,"Timberlane school board adopts 2025‑26 goals after debate over proficiency targets and how to report progress",4783,988000,5771000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5386710-8c7834c87c3228b76f0d1f93a310457b&start=988&end=5771","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5386710-8c7834c87c3228b76f0d1f93a310457b/thumbnail_988000.jpg","/articles/6518726/New-Hampshire/Timberlane-school-board-adopts-202526-goals-after-debate-over-proficiency-targets-and-how-to-report-progress","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6518726-0189995341948cf370aed6f0725f4cf2/orig.mp4?Expires=1770959926&Signature=ZTjma17wyhdKo7oYNEvWwuJZoFk44vDjMm0rvFHhDfj--GcJi8ekoarXSMJbZdmkFeMiYrRVyORV-Dp-udbEdKvUJRfGYhzVuygEoMIi-Oci~OHRAmP07s3Moh2ntsxrXpIFoSP5k7XZd6HW1KtFdsHnXHUpPTX2nvEv5rdKrq18bucHxGKyusfcsjPGiM6ckRa8U425gFkklMRPWVRTEbhlYBQ0iUJv-tvJy8UG~t1PMACgVvykw6VAhCS4fSu3BSBjvnga-51E34GC9vyS6ohPtazg2tr8TLtIwRIJg28hqucIMiS2GMlzu0K9rary1Lp~IJZcZgaoQSkGOwRwZQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Timberlane Regional School District school board reviewed and approved its 2025‑26 board goals after a sustained discussion about how the district should measure and report student achievement and other measures of success.

Board members debated whether to keep multi‑page strategic planning as a primary governance tool or to emphasize a shorter mission‑driven approach. The board reached consensus to remove two strategic‑plan items from the community‑connections section while retaining a goal to “explore alternative methods of district efficacy outcome measures including but not limited to strategic planning.”

A major portion of the discussion focused on standardized state proficiency scores. Public commenter Chris True criticized the district’s assessment results and called for accountability. Board members acknowledged the limits of a single standardized test but emphasized that proficiency rates remain the most visible measure the public uses. “If everything else we’re doing is working, then those proficiency rates should go up,” one member said. Several board members proposed setting realistic, incremental proficiency targets (one suggested 3% or similar modest increases) and adding a goal that uses a comparison group of New Hampshire districts to evaluate recent state proficiency data and establish measurable TRSD goals for the coming academic year.

Administrators said the district already tracks a comparison group of roughly 25 districts and maintains common summative assessments in middle and high school and common elementary unit math assessments; they offered to make that data more visible in public reporting. The board agreed to add a goal that reads in essence: “Use a comparison group of New Hampshire school districts to evaluate recent state proficiency data and establish TRSD goals for academic year 26‑27.”

Other changes adopted: the board accepted edits to the learning goals to refer broadly to preschool through grade 12 (and to personalized learning) and to monitor alignment of districtwide instruction, assessment and reporting. The board also revised community‑engagement goals to emphasize two‑way communication, regular subcommittee updates and responsiveness to queries, and to broaden wellness goals to include learning and educational opportunities.

Motion and vote: A motion to approve the 2025‑26 school board goals as amended was made and seconded and the board approved the goals at the meeting. The board agreed the goals will be available to staff and the public and that administration should return with implementation and measurable targets.

The discussion produced specific direction to administration: present comparative assessment data, identify measurable proficiency targets and clarify communications so parents and residents can see non‑standard measures of student success in addition to state assessment results.","After extended discussion about standardized proficiency rates, alternative measures of student success and public communications, the Timberlane Regional School District board approved its 2025‑26 goals (as amended) and directed administration to continue developing measures and communications plans.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6518732,"Timberlane approves one‑year pest‑control renewal with Pest End after board seeks shorter term for due diligence",507,1552000,2059000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5386710-8c7834c87c3228b76f0d1f93a310457b&start=1552&end=2059","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5386710-8c7834c87c3228b76f0d1f93a310457b/thumbnail_1552000.jpg","/articles/6518732/New-Hampshire/Timberlane-approves-oneyear-pestcontrol-renewal-with-Pest-End-after-board-seeks-shorter-term-for-due-diligence","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6518732-90bbcb16ce9c9982a0fe603ad61e4f61/orig.mp4?Expires=1770959926&Signature=BFESMSh0Tj6IUvgP5A2T0sIEpqRc0qo4tFBhsx488cAJ7uUhsyoKLGgjk0lXo4vqg3mc3Dob4bfV9s5Ef7HaTB1uT4T-b3EGQV032FNt8cpS9r7Lk0helZNSAj8KwO1rJ1z7JgbkW0P0na~8g6ouO1VRmCdy2h0U0hWN6kOCbwqrrL~r~0Hax2Lp0-arMwpGQUEA1B923TuaVaZO82dP-XeGEIdAAnmMGfoR39wb9JGjtV3b3JNxgy~FWkghz62ASjPGwEK9CLbwLPtEIIIa8k8g-4iVGI6o0sqlFxSlcgmoTCNUTEboNyYGoDL1c-YeinnGVkICrF1ykxW7Ivmthg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Timberlane Regional School District school board approved a one‑year pest‑control contract renewal with Pest End of Plaistow, N.H., for $17,580.

Facilities staff recommended continuing with Pest End, noting the company owns the traps currently in district buildings and has waived installation fees and provided prompt emergency response in the past. Staff said Pest End’s knowledge of district buildings reduces transition risk.

Board members discussed the price differences among bidders and questioned whether lower bids reflected an incomplete understanding of Timberlane’s needs. Several members said the one‑year option would permit additional due diligence and reference checks on the lower‑priced vendors while continuing service with the incumbent.

Motion and vote: Board member Mark moved to enter a one‑year agreement with Pest End for $17,580; Mary Anne seconded. The vote was recorded in the meeting as 7 yes, 0 no, 1 abstention.

Administration noted that under procurement rules the one‑year agreement did not require an RFP because the amount was under $20,000, and that Pest End had agreed to continue service during the review period.","The school board approved a one‑year renewal with Pest End for pest control services at $17,580, with a recorded vote of 7‑0‑1 (one abstention). Board members said the one‑year term allows time for additional vendor checks and avoids a longer commitment while the district evaluates comparably priced bids.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6518736,"Timberlane board approves three‑year waste contract with K Town Disposal totaling $157,405",337,1211000,1548000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5386710-8c7834c87c3228b76f0d1f93a310457b&start=1211&end=1548","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5386710-8c7834c87c3228b76f0d1f93a310457b/thumbnail_1211000.jpg","/articles/6518736/New-Hampshire/Timberlane-board-approves-threeyear-waste-contract-with-K-Town-Disposal-totaling-157405","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6518736-ebfe2139839d6e18641f47477e7d30c6/orig.mp4?Expires=1770959926&Signature=E5ALoQ5vrzX9HTXT0W3Cl8uf98N0g2bW73Hh9jy3mxlifwVGkePg9pS-wcc9mtW9PK9hvprqNFU1LbMppIry6PdAA3zjQiMiu4P0hhcIExXhEt106VDvw55fsUVuxg4st4y0akYfBHctodeIeU3xM2iRgmZJxJ7GpSoA4KXV78vJ5WcE14uIjSVnTaabmGgIYzHtoAqM1Gr3OjMvXZkzdaiGcxIvSlV6GWcO886K4EFm752E1zkie85NEFTV3YWKmJpz-vSB~nS1w9Q1HcEtHiFLVfikM5TrdnIliIHWGpsywzRu5aJvMAzmsts5legUSBl6Mkq9gnXcHNfDdwxLkw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Timberlane Regional School District school board voted to enter a three‑year waste‑management contract with K Town Disposal at a stated total of $157,405.

Facilities staff presented the bid results and recommended a three‑year agreement to accommodate container replacements and transition logistics. “We have asked for a 3 year contract from Cape Town [K Town]… I will give you an estimate that we have budgeted some $90,000 plus for waste removal,” the presenter said, explaining that actual annual costs depend on dumpster needs and contamination in recycling streams.

Board members questioned the multi‑year pricing model after reviewing bids that showed a larger increase from year 1 to year 2 and smaller increases afterward. Facilities staff said that pattern appeared to be an industry pricing model and that multi‑year contracts are common for waste management because of transition costs tied to swapping dumpsters and coordinating pickups.

Motion and vote: A motion was made to approve entering into a three‑year contract with K Town Disposal for district waste management services totaling $157,405; the motion was moved by Shauna and seconded by Alyssa and the board approved the contract at the meeting.

The administration noted they had checked references for K Town Disposal, including conversations with facilities staff in neighboring districts who reported favorable experiences. The contract includes vendor responsibility for replacing the district’s dumpsters as part of the transition; administrators said there is no separate removal fee for existing containers.","The Timberlane Regional School District approved a three‑year contract with K Town Disposal for district waste management at a total cost of $157,405; administrators said the district budgeted roughly $90,000 annually for waste removal and the contract reflects multi‑year pricing and vendor transition costs.","actionData","errors"]

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