Nashua (NH) Board of Education meeting 4/27/26

The Nashua Board of Education meeting on April 27, 2026, included a detailed presentation by the local high school robotics team, Tough Tech, highlighting their achievements and requests for increased school support, dedicated practice space, and transportation assistance to enhance their competitive STEM program. The board expressed support and discussed potential facility use and fundraising opportunities. Significant discussion focused on special education funding and program reconfiguration, addressing challenges with staffing shortages, reliance on costly contracted services exceeding $4.6 million, and efforts to improve inclusion and service delivery. The board approved the expenditure of the special education trust fund and personnel recommendations. Updates were provided on budget adjustments, including reductions in teaching positions due to scheduling changes, and the discontinuation of Latin courses due to low enrollment. The meeting also approved a memorial bench funded by a family donation. Policy updates and community engagement opportunities related to facilities planning were noted, with no major procurement contracts awarded but with clear implications for future resource allocation and support for special education and STEM initiatives.