April 6, 2026

3:15-4:15 PM Teams

In Attendance

• Brittany Mahany – Beaver Meadow
• Jenny Fennelly – Mill Brook 
• Kristen Curren – Rundlett Middle School 
• Leslie Barry – Concord High School
• Donna Reynolds – Central Office
• Fern Seiden – Central Office
• Melissa Witherspoon – Central Office
• Elizabeth Boucher – Board of Education

Absent

• Tessa Atkins, School Nurse – Abbot-Downing
• Allison Davis – Broken Ground
• Stacey Lazzar – Abbot-Downing & Christa McAuliffe 
• Sarah Williams – Mill Brook 
• Bevan Tulk, Guardian/ Community Member

Agenda Items

1. Update on State Administrative Review findings for Wellness Policy
2. Check-in on effects of budget cuts
3. Presentation from 350NH Youth Team

Update on State Administrative Review findings for Wellness Policy

• Donna gave an overview on the State Administrative Review findings for the Wellness Policy. We need to have the triennial assessment completed by end of school year.
• There was a discussion on providing a nutrition education handout.
• Liz mentioned looking at the Portsmouth School District WP.
• There was discussion on researching other districts to get some ideas for our goals. This could be done at May meeting.
• Donna said she would have a draft triennial assessment for the May meeting.

Presentation from 350NH Youth Team

Members of the 350NH Youth Team joined us to describe the purpose of their work.

They shared research on PFOA and how it is a forever chemical. Their website is 350NH.

Submitted by Donna Reynolds 5/4/26