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Contracts approved

- Propane supply: After discussion the board approved a two-year propane supply contract with Palmer (motion and second recorded). A board member cited Palmer’s service record and the two-year price stability as advantages; the price proposed for a two-year commitment was discussed in the meeting materials. The motion to move forward with a two-year Palmer contract passed unanimously.

- Danville roof replacement (structural assessment and roof work): The board accepted a bid from Melanson (listed in packet and presented by staff) to replace four of six roof sections identified as in dire need at Danville School. Staff said the low bidder did not include sufficient detail to meet RFP requirements and recommended the Melanson proposal because it provided a detailed scope and included a structural-assessment option. The board approved the roof work; staff said the $550,000 budgeted for FY26 was sufficient because the motion covered only the prioritized sections.

- Janitorial supplies: The board approved a multi-year contract with Cleanorama (COR) for janitorial supplies and dispensers, citing the vendor’s existing equipment in district closets, product documentation (including claims about PFAS and product contents) and overall price. The recommended contract includes an option for up to a 5% increase over two years; the board approved the recommendation unanimously.

Policies and Title IX

- The board adopted (waived first reading) two policy updates: IKFG (career exploration curriculum stated to be required by law) and JLF (reporting child abuse or neglect), both described by staff as required or clarified by recent rule changes. The board voted to adopt the policies and waive the first reading as allowed under district procedures.

- The board also revoked the district policy JIE (pregnant students) because recent Title IX rule changes reverted to prior (2020) language that treats pregnant students as a protected group under Title IX; legal counsel advised the district that the Title IX framework now covers these matters and the separate JIE policy is duplicative. The revocation passed unanimously.

Why this matters: The procurement approvals lock in vendor service and prices for multiple years in some cases (propane and janitorial supplies), and the roof work addresses a prioritized capital need at Danville School. Policy adoptions reflect the district’s effort to align local policy with current Title IX expectations and state/federal requirements.

Votes and formal actions (summary):
- Motion to approve two-year propane contract with Palmer — outcome: approved (unanimous).
- Motion to award Danville roof work to Melanson (priority sections) — outcome: approved (unanimous).
- Motion to award janitorial supplies contract to Cleanorama with up to 5% increase over two years — outcome: approved (unanimous).
- Motion to adopt policies IKFG and JLF (waive first reading) — outcome: approved (unanimous).
- Motion to revoke policy JIE (pregnant students) — outcome: approved (unanimous).

Next steps: Staff will finalize contracts with vendors, confirm schedules (especially for roof work), and return any required implementation details to the board. Administrators said they will share budget and BudCom packet materials with the board as they circulate and will schedule follow-up work sessions on cash flow and related budget issues.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","TRSB Meeting 09/18/2025","oneSentenceSummary","At its meeting the Timberlane Regional School District school board approved several procurement contracts (multi-year propane, Danville roof work, janitorial supplies) and adopted two policy updates while revoking a now-duplicative pregnancy-related policy tied to Title IX changes.","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},6462727,"Board awards varsity baseball field renovation amid debate over specs and cost",1011,3237000,4248000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5796928-70e00a7d113fef45686aac0edfc34794&start=3237&end=4248","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5796928-70e00a7d113fef45686aac0edfc34794/thumbnail_3237000.jpg","/articles/6462727/New-Hampshire/Board-awards-varsity-baseball-field-renovation-amid-debate-over-specs-and-cost","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6462727-001634a8f376151a9a2bce798597d5ad/orig.mp4?Expires=1770934352&Signature=NKfsDLBy5jgYDwsYRZCRglpbL5kM-02EnCwHq7WWA3EtPWVAqOn3Oq20xo985U9A1FhSS9DEsa5BTxtBWJRXiYqg1HYnuCECTU6o7rdllbIH~QkYY-eMHQJd-l2QBReYXzHwkNNp81wqGRD2G2d6qpeu5xQZ17ynaYDv~Vquj7Ezb9yma1TQK9~1j68pQqlaRwN5fpZp3JZpYUR~xxqOQPhN-Ft-XIvfjlo9qaaFYJcPM9QZzUU7Ll22PIomYfQ-MydhLFhsAArRVKJbL837IrVsc5zk~7tSGLKdLuEPSR7MLLcrbL9-LsRG8OxHrM9R1vlXDxI4P6zgMOAGlEQWWw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Timberlane Regional School District school board voted to award a contract to Sports Turf Specialties for a varsity baseball-field infield renovation after staff recommended the vendor from three responses to the district’s RFP.

District staff said they sought a detailed scope including a DuraEdge premium infield mix, rebuilding the mound to regulation height and specification of specialty mound clay and conditioners. The presenter said Sports Turf Specialties provided the most complete and specific proposal at the lowest price among compliant bids and that the company has previously done successful work for the district and regional teams.

Board discussion was lengthy. Board member Jack raised safety and lifecycle concerns about the fields, noting that one field is only 10 years old yet had deteriorated and that prior maintenance had been inconsistent. “If we invest this kind of money, why not do it for the 18.5 (thousand)?” Jack asked, comparing prior cost estimates to the current proposals and urging careful specification and local sourcing to reduce cost and ensure maintainability. Other board members and staff pushed back that the RFP reflected the facilities team’s specifications and that Sports Turf Specialties was a specialist with recent local work.

Board members also questioned specific elements in the RFP, including whether a 2-ton roller should be used on the infield lip and whether the infield mix needed to be the out-of-state DuraEdge product or whether an equivalent local mix could be used. Facilities staff said the RFP was developed by in-house grounds staff, that vendors all responded to that same specification, and that Sports Turf Specialties had provided a complete scope. Staff also said the vendor can meet timing needs to have the field playable in spring.

The motion to award the contract was made and seconded; the board approved the award with one opposed and one abstention (no roll-call names given in the public transcript). The minutes show board members expressed a desire to avoid repeating past maintenance lapses and asked staff to incorporate long-term field maintenance and locally available materials into future specifications when possible.

What the contract covers: The recommended scope included rebuilding the mound, reshaping batter’s and catcher’s landing areas, and installing a specified infield mix and soil conditioners. Facilities staff noted that Sports Turf Specialties previously did the district’s softball-field renovation and work for regional teams, which factored into their recommendation.

Next steps: Staff will finalize timing with the vendor and return with scheduling details and any alternates for board review. Board members asked staff to provide additional comparison information in future RFPs (local mix options, maintenance schedule and alternate price scenarios).

Vote and formal action: Motion to award varsity baseball-field renovation to Sports Turf Specialties — mover: (recorded in meeting as motion by a board member); second: (recorded as second); outcome: approved (majority; one opposed, one abstention).","The Timberlane school board voted to award the varsity baseball-field renovation contract to Sports Turf Specialties after staff recommended that bidder; one board member opposed and another abstained after lengthy debate over RFP specifications, local sourcing and prior maintenance.",{"_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},6462733,"Pollard School community mourns counselor Amy Legasse, Principal Sullivan says",275,576000,851000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5796928-70e00a7d113fef45686aac0edfc34794&start=576&end=851","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5796928-70e00a7d113fef45686aac0edfc34794/thumbnail_576000.jpg","/articles/6462733/New-Hampshire/Pollard-School-community-mourns-counselor-Amy-Legasse-Principal-Sullivan-says","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6462733-ad8e413bff5af3850b622183d58e83b4/orig.mp4?Expires=1770934352&Signature=lFgp8rFXDuCA27-8BiX1HFHEm90C6kmF9aU-jNjjehGLE5wGTNONI85PVJnfe6YfsRYB2bPof4v0X6kC8d3X-sYln2qd43L2awy-Rfby39r0eBeNkY0H9IPvM3xefPaUmUQ6dmFZ8VaWxRIxdKQoGZQ89bXqc1sW4TmqML8gfpzoCLphBWZPN9SRbMevccLlo4WS4u2RwCEGNrFbUA07rLSsJx9ramfMZnOdnoJFYInRNjXndaLVHX536LDyKY2XQMGsAEz3O9Cu6JiMhlv~CLRO1EHvfhC3mYkWyJoJRRuSzJaft~dFU7qS-KtCeHFTyDyGxXyV2uHIUmgJvSV-nA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Principal Sullivan told the Timberlane Regional School District school board that Pollard School is grieving the recent death of counselor Amy Legasse and described the family and school’s response.

“Amy had a way of listening that made you feel like what you said mattered,” Principal Sullivan said. “She was compassionate, dedicated, selfless, positive, strong, brave, and loving.” Sullivan said Legasse, who had been with the school for about four years, had hosted a regular “lunch bunch” and had an abiding connection with students and colleagues.

Sullivan said the family told school leaders that it had been meaningful that staff and the student body were able to attend the services. “Her husband…said he didn’t realize what impact she had on us, and how much she was loved by us here in the community,” Sullivan said. The principal described broad community outreach and support after the death and said the school is focused on healing and supporting staff and students while the counselor position remains vacant.

The board observed a moment of condolence and moved the meeting’s delegates and individual-comments period to the end of the agenda to allow more time for an update and public participation. No formal personnel action related to the position was taken at the meeting.

What happens next: Sullivan said the school will eventually fill the counselor position but is allowing time for staff and students to grieve; administrators will continue to provide support to families and staff and will coordinate next steps for coverage.

Speakers quoted: Principal Sullivan; the board expressed condolences and recognized community support. No formal motions were made in the memorial update.

","Principal Sullivan told the Timberlane school board that Pollard School staff, students and families are grieving counselor Amy Legasse, who died last week; staff attendance at the service and in-school supports were commended.",{"_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},6462735,"Timberlane board approves next lease phase after EEI energy-savings report",1748,1239000,2987000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5796928-70e00a7d113fef45686aac0edfc34794&start=1239&end=2987","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5796928-70e00a7d113fef45686aac0edfc34794/thumbnail_1239000.jpg","/articles/6462735/New-Hampshire/Timberlane-board-approves-next-lease-phase-after-EEI-energy-savings-report","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6462735-a0f7a992b7894ba19e782453fd88fb59/orig.mp4?Expires=1770934352&Signature=Tp-dsnVlCMP5xUDutQMdtKcbJDS514-eDm-WRaPIK46geVEVRsAeH7nRiqgP7EUWDKWSlZ42B5aFG2AEmQW0FFTvpMDRoSoWXpzMiJZOSGlWnZu59LapT50V9L8vIODTzMZFgF-T2-n6pDFcYWaQb0kvTswQrzO9-HJ7NMUvw8ZAN1TtsjV9CKngNtp1ZVDGP3XAaUSmjXs9rltfGKaSD~-DqTYTcq~Zev2I9dvJvpCI~97xbPREx51EKLv-QwyZDNll-R1Pkkl3DwMtliA7dfWmnHtXAmzEF6UnwKWHo~~4XURIBLPva2lidIWgfp9bz-xbZeO2D~FDxfpRX4UUbg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Timberlane Regional School District school board unanimously approved a plan to enter the next lease phase and access remaining lease funds after a presentation on district energy upgrades and projected savings.

EEI, the district’s energy consultant, told the board the contractor has completed three of five planned phases of equipment upgrades, including LED lighting retrofits, air-handler replacements at the high school, and replacement of aging boilers. “Our conservative energy savings are a $108,000 annually,” Mike Davey of EEI said, adding the district could expect an additional roughly $43,000 a year in operations and maintenance savings. \"So far, we're a $151,000 in annual savings,\" he said.

The board’s vote implements the option labeled “Pathway 1” in the materials presented by district staff, which would roll remaining projects into the next lease phase rather than staging them over multiple smaller lease draws. Board member Jack moved the motion; Don seconded. The board approved the motion unanimously.

Why it matters: Approving Pathway 1 lets the district contract for a larger group of deferred facilities work at the current lease interest rate and capture energy- and maintenance-related savings sooner, according to board discussion. Board members cited the district’s measurement-and-verification program for controls as a way to increase savings beyond EEI’s conservative estimate; Dr. Martin said that the district will receive monthly report cards that flag equipment running when buildings are unoccupied.

What will be funded: Administrators said the Capital Improvement Program list for fiscal 2027 that will be presented to the budget committee includes four projects that the board asked staff to prioritize: high-school bathroom upgrades (estimated $500,000), a sprinkler system for Sandown North (estimated $650,000), new vanities/fixtures/sinks at Pollard School (estimated $100,000), and an envelope project at the high school (an estimate listed in the packet as $500,000). The lease materials also show $9,804,150 identified as remaining in the lease pool and $296,043.45 labeled as available to attach to projects.

Board members and staff emphasized that while EEI’s contracted work and the district’s building automation system produce equipment-side savings, the largest additional savings will come from operational changes: “The best way to save energy is actually not this great equipment, but it's shutting that equipment off when the building is unoccupied,” EEI’s Chris said during the presentation.

Next steps: District staff will present the lease appropriation to the budget committee and incorporate the board’s direction on which projects to include in the next lease phase. Administrators also said they will continue measuring and verifying performance and will offer training on the building control system to facilities staff to maximize savings. The board did not set an exact construction schedule at the meeting.

Votes and formal action: Motion to adopt Pathway 1 (enter phase 4 of the lease and access remaining lease funds) — moved by Jack; seconded by Don; outcome: approved (unanimous).","After a presentation from EEI on completed upgrades and projected savings, the Timberlane Regional School District school board voted unanimously to adopt “Pathway 1,” authorizing the district to advance the next phase of its facilities lease and access remaining lease funds for capital projects.","actionData","errors"]

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