Notice to Community of Motion to Dismiss - 12.23.20

 Notice to community of Motion to Dismiss

School Board Meeting- December 14, 2020

  There will be a School Board  Meeting on Monday, December 14, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the Boardroom of the SAU Office.  The agenda is available here.  BCTV coverage can be accessed here.

All attendees are required to wear a mask, and to socially distance themselves from others.

School Board Budget Meeting- Monday, December 07, 2020

 There will be a School Board Budget Meeting on Monday, December 07, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. in the Boardroom of the SAU Office.  The agenda is available here.  BCTV coverage can be accessed here.

All attendees are required to wear a mask, and to socially distance themselves from others.

School Board Meeting- Monday, November 23, 2020

 There will be a School Board  Meeting on Monday, November 23, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the Boardroom of the SAU Office.  The agenda is available here.  BCTV coverage can be accessed here.

All attendees are required to wear a mask, and to socially distance themselves from others.

School Board Budget Meeting- Monday, November 16, 2020

There will be a School Board Budget Meeting on Monday, November 16, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. in the Boardroom of the SAU Office.  The agenda is available here.  BCTV coverage can be accessed here.

All attendees are required to wear a mask, and to socially distance themselves from others.

School Board Budget Meeting- Saturday, November 14, 2020

T here will be a School Board Budget Meeting on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. in the Boardroom of the SAU Office.  The agenda is available here.  BCTV coverage can be accessed here.

All attendees are required to wear a mask, and to socially distance themselves from others.

School Board Meeting - Monday, November 09, 2020 at 7 pm

There will be a School Board meeting on Monday, November 09, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the Boardroom of the SAU Office.  The agenda is available here.  BCTV coverage can be accessed here.

All attendees are required to wear a mask, and to socially distance themselves from others.

School Board Budget Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday, November 10, 2020

 T here will be a School Board Budget Meeting on Tuesday November 10, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. in the Boardroom of the SAU Office.  The agenda is available here.  BCTV coverage can be accessed here.

All attendees are required to wear a mask, and to socially distance themselves from others.

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School Board Budget Meeting- Monday, November 02, 2020

  There will be a School Board Budget Meeting on Monday, November 02, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. in the Boardroom of the SAU Office.  The agenda is available here.  BCTV coverage can be accessed here.

All attendees are required to wear a mask, and to socially distance themselves from others.

School Board Meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 2020

There will be a School Board meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the Boardroom of the SAU Office.  The agenda is available here.  BCTV coverage can be accessed here.

All attendees are required to wear a mask, and to socially distance themselves from others.

School Board Meeting on Monday, September 28, 2020

  There will be a School Board meeting on Monday, September 28, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the Boardroom of the SAU Office.  The agenda is available here.  BCTV coverage can be accessed here.

All attendees are required to wear a mask, and to socially distance themselves from others.

School Board Meeting on Monday, September 14, 2020

 There will be a School Board meeting on Monday, September 14, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the Boardroom of the SAU Office.  The agenda is available here.  BCTV coverage can be accessed here.

All attendees are required to wear a mask, and to socially distance themselves from others.

Voting Information for 09/08/20 State Elections

 Please click here for the vehicle traffic pattern for the September 8, 2020 State Elections.  You may view the new entry and exit points of the building effective for this election by clicking here.  The inside layout of the building is available here.

School Board Meetings - August 24, 2020

There will be a School Board meeting on Monday, August 24, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the BHS Theater.  The agenda is available here.  BCTV coverage can be accessed here.

All attendees are required to wear a mask, and to socially distance themselves from others.

The agenda for the non-public meeting scheduled for Monday, August 24, 2020 at 5:30 is available here.

School Board Meeting - Monday, August 10, 2020

 There will be a School Board meeting on Monday, August 10, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the BHS Theater.  The agenda is available here.  BCTV coverage can be accessed here.

All attendees are required to wear a mask, and to socially distance themselves from others.

Transportation Survey

We are currently planning for our students’ transportation needs for the upcoming school year. To plan properly, we are requesting information on the students who intend to use the district buses to bring students to school and/or back home.

This survey (click here) is only intended for families whose child(ren) plan to utilize bus transportation. Please do not respond if your child(ren) is/are not planning to use  school transportation.

Please fill out the survey for each of your children. This survey will close on Tuesday, August 11th.

 

The Bedford School District is encouraging families to use alternative transportation methods to minimize ridership. We understand that not all families have this option. For the students who ride the bus, we are committed to their safety. Here are our expectations:

1.     Students wear masks while on buses

2.     Buses are cleaned between runs and after each day’s last run

3.     Windows as opened as wide and often as possible (weather permitting)

4.     Students have assigned seats

5.     Siblings share seats

6.     Drivers wear masks

We understand that not everyday is identical for your family schedules. Please fill the survey out to the best of your ability, as the information is instrumental in our planning. Thank you for your consideration and support.

 

School Board Meeting - Monday, July 27, 2020 (posted 07.24.20)

There will be a School Board meeting on Monday, July 27, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the BHS Theater.  The agenda is available here.  BCTV coverage can be accessed here.

All attendees are required to wear a mask, and to socially distance themselves from others.

DISTRICT REOPENING Q & A SESSION - Monday, July 20, 2020. (posted 07.17.20)

DISTRICT REOPENING Q & A SESSION

Bedford School District Administration will host a Reopening Question and Answer session for all Bedford residents on Monday, July 20, 2020. The Discussion will take place from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Bedford High School Theater. BCTV coverage can be accessed here.

All attendees are required to wear a mask, and to socially distance themselves from others.

School Board Meeting Monday, July 20, 2020 (posted 07.17.20)

There will be a School Board meeting on Monday, July 20, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. in the BHS Theater  The agenda is available here.  BCTV coverage can be accessed here.

All attendees are required to wear a mask, and to socially distance themselves from others.

School Board Meeting, Monday July 13, 2020 (Posted 07.10.20)

There will be a School Board meeting on Monday, July 13, 2020 at 7 p.m.   The agenda is available here.  BCTV coverage can be accessed here.

 A limited number of socially distant seats will be available for the public.  If necessary accommodations will be made to allow people to enter the meeting individually to make public comments. Those procedures are available here.

Parent Survey Sent Out. (posted 06.29.20)

Dear Bedford Families,

Last Friday Superintendent Fournier shared that a survey would be issued this week regarding remote learning. Several of you have received an email from the following address: Alka Pateriya <noreply@qemailserver.com with the subject: Bedford Parent Survey -- Please Complete!

This is a survey from the Bedford School District. We apologize for any confusion and hope you have the time to provide the district feedback on your insights. 

Sincerely,

Tom Laliberte

Assistant Superintendent

School Board Meeting - Monday, June 22, 2020. (posted 02.19.20)

There will be virtual School Board meeting on Monday, June 22, 2020 at 7 p.m.  All Board members will attend remotely.  The agenda is available here.  BCTV coverage can be accessed here.

School Board Meeting, Monday June 08, 2020 (posted 06.05.20)

There will be virtual School Board meeting on Monday, June 08, 2020 at 7 p.m.  All Board members will attend remotely.  The agenda is available here.  BCTV coverage can be accessed here.

2020-2021 Chromebook Program Selection Open

The Bedford District is asking parents of students currently in grades 6 and any new students entering grades 7 thru 12 to select an option for your student to participate in the District’s Chromebook 1-to-1 Program. We believe this program is a tremendous opportunity for our students and teachers to improve teaching and learning.

Our Chromebook 1-to-1 Website has detailed information for parents regarding the program and we encourage parents to review the 1-to-1 Program and Parent Resources section.
Parents are asked to purchase a Chromebook device for their student choosing one of the following options:

• Purchase a Chromebook on your own
• Purchase a Chromebook directly from the district with a one-time payment (two model options are offered this year - accidental breakage/theft insurance and a case are included) 

For families that do not opt into the Chromebook 1-to-1 Program, a loaner will be provided to the student during the school day. The loaner must be checked in and out daily and will not be allowed to leave the school.

For parents of existing 6th graders, click on this link to select the option for your student to participate in this program. We are asking that parents submit their selection for their child by June 9th, 2020 so that we can secure the best pricing and plan for purchasing and deployment.

If you are a parent of a student in grades 8-12 in the 20-21 school year, please use this form to place an order for a chromebook replacement. Insurance information will be coming soon for parents of students who have existing chromebooks who want to renew their yearly insurance. 

School Board Meeting - Tuesday, May 26, 2020. (posted 05.22.20)

There will be virtual School Board meeting on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at 7 p.m.  All Board members will attend remotely.  The agenda is available here.  BCTV coverage can be accessed here.

School Board Work Session on Monday May 18, 2020. (posted 05.15.20)

There will be virtual School Board Work Session on Monday, May 18, 2020 at 6 p.m.  All Board members will attend remotely.  The agenda is available here.  BCTV coverage can be accessed here.

School Board Meeting on Monday, May 11, 2020. (posted 05.08.20)

There will be virtual School Board meeting on Monday, May 11, 2020 at 7 p.m.  All Board members will attend remotely.  The agenda is available here.  BCTV coverage can be accessed here.

Superintendent Message 5.5.20

Bedford School District

Superintendent Message 5.5.20 Dear Bedford Families ~ Please click HERE for a brief video message on: 1. Thank you 2. Summer Programming 3. End of Year Planning Mike (Remote Learner In Chief)

Remote Learning Update of 04.16.20. (posted 04.17.20)

Remote Learning Update 4.16.20 Dear Bedford Families ~ It has been decided.  Remote learning will take place for the remainder of this school year.  While I am not surprised, I am grateful that we can move forward with confidence that this is our path.   April Break. I have modified our calendar for the remainder of the school year.  In order to accommodate both those who need a break as well as responding to those families who have reached a rhythm, we will adhere to the following schedule: April 27th - May 1st was formerly Spring Break.  Below is NEW. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday April 27th April 28th April 29th April 30th May 1st SCHOOL SCHOOL SCHOOL NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL June 8th - June 12th was formerly the last week of school.  Below is NEW. June 8th June 9th June 10th June 11th June 12th SCHOOL  LAST DAY These days are no longer needed. Food Service The Bedford School District will continue to offer breakfast and lunch each day.  This includes Thursday, April 30th and Friday, May 1st. Opportunities to Help the Red Cross A new volunteer opportunity, Blood Donor Screener, will help pre-screen blood donors entering drives or donation centers. Personal protective equipment will be provided. Volunteers must be 18 years of age.  Click HERE to sign up. If you would like to donate blood, click HERE. End of Year Planning All schools are working on possible plans for the end of the school year.  From BEEP to graduation (and everything in between), we are in the planning stages.  We will keep you updated as we know more. Reuniting Students with their Belongings All schools are also working on plans to reunite students with their belongings that were left at school.  Once a plan has been developed, we will communicate that with you. Thank you for your AMAZING support, Mike (Superintendent & Brainstorming on how we can celebrate our Seniors)

School Board Meeting 04.13.20. (posted 04.10.20)

Bedford School Board will hold a meeting on Monday, April 13, 2020 at 7 pm.  This meeting will be entirely remote.  

  Citizen participation can occur in two ways:

1. Submit your written comments to the School Board using this link: 

School Board Comments and Questions Form

2. Comment live during the meeting via the video conference link.

If you wish to speak during the meeting please do the following:

• Mute your microphone until you are asked by name for your comments.
• Click in the Chat box in the upper right hand corner of the meeting screen and type in your name and street address and topic. 

The agenda is available here. BCTV coverage is available here.

Town of Bedford Internet Access Survey

Please visit the Town of Bedford Internet Survey here. 

School Board Meeting 03/23/20. (posted 03.20.20)

There will be a School Board Meeting on Monday,  March 23, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the board room of the SAU Office at 103 County Road.  The agenda is available here.    BCTV coverage is available here.

Community Meeting with Superintendent Fournier Postponed (posted 03.13.20)

The Community Meeting with Superintendent Fournier that was scheduled  for Monday, March 16, 2020 at the SAU board room has been postponed at this time.  A new time will be shared when available.

Covid-19 - 3.12.20 Update (posted 03.12.20)

Covid-19 - 3.12.20 Update Dear Bedford Families ~ I sent a text this morning indicating that I would have an update tomorrow (3/13).  After meeting with School Principals and participating in a state conference call today, I am able to provide an update now. Covid-19 The Bedford School District continues to communicate with the NH DHHS as well as our local EMS regarding Covid-19.  Below are updates from these ongoing conversations: · There has been a case of COVID-19 reported in the town of Bedford. The risk is isolated, and the schools are remaining open. We will continue to actively monitor the situation with the authorities. · We will continue to ask for your calm and measured resolve as we work though this situation together. · The BSD has been developing plans for remote instruction in the event that schools are required to implement remote learning. BSD will provide a 1-page summary document next week. · We encourage you to begin making contingency plans for childcare, just in case. We may not be able to provide advanced notice. · The BSD and PTG have cancelled ALL GRANDPARENTS DAY events due to that population being particularly susceptible. · All school events/trips between today and April vacation will be either postponed/modified or cancelled.  Each school will communicate the specifics in their notes THIS FRIDAY.   · BHS & RAL are working through Tri-County & NHIAA regarding all sporting events. Notice will be provided under a separate cover. We will send you updates as information and/or plans change.  As always, please direct questions to your child’s school. Thank you for your thoughtful engagement and support. Mike (Superintendent)

03.09.20 Covid-19 Update to School Board (posted 03.12.20)

Please click here to read Superintendent Fournier's  03.09.20 Covid - 19 update to the School Board.

2020-2021 School Calendar Approved (posted 03.10.2020)

The 2020-2021 School Calendar was approved at the School Board meeting on March 09, 2020.  It is available here.

School Board Meeting Monday, March 09, 2020 (posted 03.06.20)

There will be a School Board Meeting on Monday,  March 09, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the board room of the SAU Office at 103 County Road.  The agenda is available here.    BCTV coverage is available here.

Bedford School District Covid-19 Update, 3.4.20

Bedford School District

Covid-19 Update, 3.4.20 March 4, 2020 Dear Bedford Families & Staff ~ The Bedford School District learned this morning that DHHS and the CDC have changed their recommendation regarding those who traveled to Italy.  Click HERE for their travel advisory. After speaking with DHHS directly, we are requesting all staff members and students who have traveled to Italy self quarantine and do not attend school as recommended by the CDC. This is effective immediately. The recommendation is to self quarantine for 14 days after returning to the United States. Click HERE for the Self Observation Guide. If you have any questions regarding this notice, please contact your child’s school nurse or principal.  The Bedford School District will be flexible during this excused absence. Sincerely, Michael Fournier Superintendent

Covid - 19 Update 03/02/20

Bedford School District Covid-19 Update 3.2.20 Dear Bedford Families ~ I would like to thank all of you who have reached out to be helpful with respect to the growing concern over Covid-19.  Please know this is a dynamic situation. Rest assured, as we receive information and guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and the Department of Health and Human Services, we will keep you updated. As of now, Covid-19 is not widespread in the United States and thus all the circulating respiratory illness is highly likely not to be novel corona virus but common cold and flu. Please direct any questions  you may have to the school where your child attends.  We will be working to disseminate information as it becomes available. At this time, the best precautions to take are the same you would take for any flu. We ask you to do the following; Stay home if you are sick. The schools will work with students, as they always do, to accommodate make-up work and instruction. Wash your hands often and cover your mouth. Easy. If you are returning from travel from mainland China, we ask you to observe a voluntary 14 day quarantine. Please contact your school to coordinate with the NH department of health services. If you are returning from other international areas, please assess your health and see the FAQ below for further guidance. Thanks again and welcome back! I look forward to seeing you at school and around town. Some FAQ’s: 1. What is the Bedford School District doing about those who traveled to China? Students, staff, and volunteers who have returned from mainland China are being monitored by public health authorities and will stay home for 14 days after their arrival. 2. What precautions should be taken for students, staff, and volunteers who traveled internationally? Students, staff, and volunteers who have returned from other locations with travel notices for COVID-19 may continue to attend work and school. They are counseled to remain alert for fever or respiratory symptoms (e.g., cough, shortness of breath). If symptoms develop the individual should: Take their temperature with a thermometer Stay home and avoid close contact with other people Seek health advice by phone from either a healthcare provider or the NH DPHS at 603-271-4496 (after hours 603-271-5300). Before going to a doctor’s office or emergency room, the individual should call ahead and tell the provider or office about recent travel and symptoms. Practice strict respiratory etiquette and hand hygiene including covering the nose and mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing and washing hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available. Symptomatic individuals should wear a surgical mask when traveling outside of the home (e.g., to a doctor’s office) to protect others.  3. What should be done for those who become sick at school? If students, staff or volunteers come to the nurse’s office or health services with a fever, cough, shortness of breath, or other respiratory symptoms AND have traveled from any locations with any travel notices for COVID-19 in the 14 days prior to symptom onset OR had recent close contact with a person suspected to be infected with COVID-19, we will do the following: Call the parents/guardians of the student Handle as we would for all flu-like symptoms Call NH DPHS at 603-271-4496 (after-hours 603-271-5300) for additional guidance.  4. What will happen if a person at our school is diagnosed with Covid-19? If a student, staff member, or volunteer in our schools is diagnosed with COVID-19, we will work very closely with the CDC and NH DPHS to take the appropriate actions for the individual and the community. 5. At what point will we consider closing a school or cancelling school events due to COVID-19? We will consult with the CDC and NH DPHS for guidance on preemptive closings, should they become necessary. 6. Where can I go for the most up-to-date information about the COVID-19 outbreak? Outbreaks involving COVID-19 evolve quickly and recommendations from public health officials may change as new information becomes available. Please check the following websites often for updated information: U.S. CDC website: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019ncov/summary.html NH DPHS website: https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dphs/cdcs/2019-ncov.htm Click HERE for today’s press conference by NH State Officials The mission of the Bedford School District is to develop a community of learners who are intellectually curious, resourceful, and respectful of self and others. Academic achievement through constantly improving standards is the District's highest priority. Michael Fournier, Superintendent of Schools Bedford School District, 103 County Road, Bedford NH 03110 ​​​​​​​P: (603) 472-3755, F: (603) 472-2567, www.sau25.net

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