When: Thursday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m.
Where: SAU office, Route 202, Peterborough
What: Under the Articles of Agreement that links the nine ConVal towns in a regional school district, a periodic review of that document is required. Currently, a committee of school board members and selectmen are reviewing this document and will forward any proposed changes to the school board for inclusion on the district ballot next spring. Any proposed change will have to be approved by two-thirds of the district's voters in March.
Article 5 has been the focus of some discussion. This article (full text below) sets the number and location of schools within the district and also establishes the grade levels to be taught at each school.
The public is invited to meet with the committee on Nov. 12 to share their comments and suggestions regarding any revision to Article 5. This will be the only item of business on the agenda.
Article 5 (Articles of Agreement)
The Contoocook Valley School District (ConVal) shall be responsible for grades one through twelve (1-12) and Kindergartens. Kindergartens were previously authorized by a vote at an annual Cooperative School District meeting. Grades nine through twelve (9-12) shall be educated at the centrally located Senior High School in Peterborough. Grades five through eight (5-8) shall be educated at the Middle Schools in Antrim and Peterborough. Elementary Schools shall be maintained in Antrim, Bennington, Dublin, Francestown, Greenfield, Hancock, Peterborough, and Temple. As school populations change, students from the Middle Schools may be reassigned to Elementary School locations. Such reassignment needs would be determined by ConVal Administration, but each location change would have to be approved by the School Board.
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