Nashua (NH) Board of Education meeting 4/13/26

The Nashua Board of Education held a meeting on April 13, 2026, focusing on several key educational and administrative topics. A significant procurement-related action was the approval of James O'Rock as the new assistant superintendent for secondary education, with an annual salary of $132,480, effective July 1, 2026. The board also approved the reinstatement of the Title I preschool program for the 2026-27 school year, expanding it to five classrooms across elementary schools with a capacity of 75 students, and discussed the logistics and funding related to this program. Additionally, the board approved the signing of the 2026-27 general assurances document, which had been reviewed to remove unconstitutional language. Other discussions included curriculum enhancements, particularly the rollout of the SRSD writing framework to improve student writing proficiency, and concerns about budget impacts on staffing and language programs. Several policy updates were approved, including student co-curricular academic eligibility and weapons on school property. Public comments highlighted concerns about budget cuts affecting language programs and the importance of transparency regarding staffing changes.