Nashua (NH) Board of Education meeting 3/30/26

The Nashua Board of Education meeting on March 30, 2026, included several procurement-related discussions and contract approvals. The board approved a three-year contract with CPT for athletic training services at Nashua High School North and South, with costs starting at $120,000 in year one and increasing in subsequent years, charged to the athletic department's operating budget. They also approved multiple contracts with Intra Systems of Bedford, New Hampshire, for IT infrastructure upgrades including renewal licenses for APs, switches, and firewalls ($136,562.90), a network core switch at Nashua High School South ($119,649.60), and a core switch upgrade project for five schools ($42,572.19). These contracts are budgeted for fiscal year 2027 and charged to appropriate IT and contract services lines. Additionally, the board approved a collective bargaining agreement with the Nashua Association of School Principals for 2026-2030, including salary increases and education reimbursement benefits. The meeting also covered the submission of the district's proposed budget to the city, with upcoming public hearings and wrap-up sessions scheduled. A memorandum of understanding with the Child Advocacy Center of Hillsborough was approved to enhance communication among community stakeholders. Board members discussed transportation contracts, including concerns about the cost of outsourcing bus services versus in-house operations, with a commitment to further review. The professional development master plan for 2026-2031 was approved for submission to the New Hampshire Department of Education. Overall, the meeting focused on contract approvals, budget planning, and educational program support initiatives.