Concord Board of Education Instructional Committee | 5-13-26

The Concord School District's Board of Education Instructional Committee met on May 13, 2026, primarily to review and discuss the K-12 school counseling program aligned with New Hampshire's ED 306.30 standards. The committee examined how the counseling curriculum supports whole child development, social-emotional learning, and work-study practices across grade levels. They discussed collaboration between counselors, teachers, and community organizations, as well as the importance of data-driven decision-making and MTSS behavioral processes. The committee agreed to bring the comprehensive counseling program plan to the full board for approval in June, with a recommendation for annual data reporting on program effectiveness and student outcomes. Additionally, the committee reviewed current classroom student-teacher ratios, particularly in kindergarten, noting concerns about class sizes and the need for potential adjustments based on research and resource availability. They discussed contingency funding used to manage staffing and class sizes and considered recruiting principals and teachers to provide further input on class size impacts. No formal votes on budget or procurement were recorded, but the discussion highlighted ongoing resource allocation considerations for staffing and program support.