6.9.2026 School Board

The City of Portsmouth School Board held a meeting on June 9, 2026, focusing on several key procurement and policy matters. The board approved the use of police body cameras in schools, establishing a policy for their discretionary activation by school resource officers with clear guidelines on privacy and data retention. They also discussed and approved a $40,000 grant-funded digital safety education program aimed at parents and students, highlighting cross-district collaboration. Additionally, the board voted to delay a tuition increase for the PEEP program to the 2027-28 school year to provide families with advance notice. An early retirement incentive for teachers was approved for a one-year pilot. The board also authorized the superintendent to sign general assurances required for federal funding, including Title programs and Perkins grants. Finally, the board reviewed and approved a first reading of a policy on the use of artificial intelligence in schools, emphasizing transparency and evolving guidelines. These actions reflect the board's ongoing efforts to manage contracts, grants, and policies that impact procurement and educational services.