District leaders updated the board on federal and state grant allocations and shortfalls that could affect staffing and programs going into the school year.

Superintendent Murphy said the district has seen reductions so far: IDEA and preschool funds were late and somewhat reduced, Perkins (career and technical education) decreased by about $61,000, and Title I allocations fell by roughly $59,000. "We have had a decrease in allocations thus far of a $150,000, just so you know," Murphy said.

Murphy explained the district has some carryover, or "old money," which may cover short-term needs for programs such as Title IV-supported tutoring at Abbot Downing. She said Title II (professional development) funding — about an anticipated $285,000 allocation — remains uncertain, and the district is awaiting notices for Title III (multilingual learner support), 21st Century Community Learning Center funding (after-school programs estimated at about $400,000 for Runeland, Millbrook and Broken Ground) and the adult diploma program, which the district expects to be level-funded.

Board members asked about timing. Murphy replied that some grants have arrived late in prior years and that the district has used carryover funds to bridge gaps; grants are pledged to be posted publicly on Aug. 1. She also said district managers are monitoring federal discussions about block grants and will track New Hampshire Department of Education guidance to ensure allocations support students.

No board action was taken at the meeting; staff said they will report further as grant determinations and postings occur.