Windham Southeast Supervisory Union School Board
Minutes — November 12, 2025
Directors present: Anne Beekman, Kerry Amidon, Kim Price, Brian Remer, Deborah Stanford.
Also present: Mark Speno, Stacey Sawyer, Frank Rucker
Public present: Tessa Anders, Michael Longergan, Tim Maciel, Mary Beth Porter
List of Zoom attendees as of 5:03 pm
CALL TO ORDER—5:03 p.m. — Anne Beekman
On a motion by Deborah Stanford the board approved the consent agenda as presented.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Superintendent Speno kicked off the start of the board’s budget season. He and the team have been meeting with individual principals and next week will work with the teams at BUHS and the WRCC. Draft budgets are expected to be ready to share by the end of the week.
Business Administrator Frank Rucker shared the calendar of the budget process as well as the Guiding Principles and Background Data for FY27 Budget Planning document. The WSESU is scheduled to meet next Wednesday for our first dedicated budget meeting.
Public Comment on Non-agenda items – there was none other than clarification on “non-agenda” items definition.
The chair announced the upcoming Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) Event on Thursday November 20th from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Oak Grove School. This is an opportunity for families to discuss the special education programs in the district.
The chair mentioned a recent Youth Safety Conversation held at BUHS and recommended that others attend future events. The chair will invite all if she becomes aware of additional opportunities.
After a board and public discussion around the process for policy review, the concept of creating a new survey instrument to gather teacher feedback, and the uncertainties of Act 73, the board tabled the policy.
On a motion by Kerry Amidon, the board adjourned at 5:55 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Kerry Amidon
PARKING LOT – nothing was added at this meeting.
