Board Meetings
Here's an informational article on HB1300.
https://www.nhpr.org/politics/2026-10-01/school-tax-cap-ballot-question-nh-midterm-election-2026
https://www.nhpr.org/politics/2026-10-01/school-tax-cap-ballot-question-nh-midterm-election-2026
What is NH HB 1300, and how could it impact SAU 58 (Northumberland, Stratford, & Stark School Districts)?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjBzSormFoE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjBzSormFoE
Meet all the SAU58 Staff for your new school year!
Would you like to be a Volunteer or Chaperone at one of our Schools?
Hey rising 10th-12th graders, check out this opportunity! Interested students should send an email to Ms. Azarloza by Friday, May 29th. Don't forget to let her know why you're interested! Elections will take place Tuesday, June 9th.
SAU 58 is seeking bids on a new wiring project at the GHS and GES please click HERE to see the request.
SAU58 is seeking a bid for new cable to be run at Stark Village School. Please Click here to see the request.
Our Groveton Eagles are trading their notebooks for sheet music at this year’s Pops Concert! It’s going to be instrumental to our school spirit, so make sure you’re in the audience to help us raise the roof! See flyer for complete details.
Dear Northumberland Families,
I want to begin by sharing an exciting and important shift in how we are structuring leadership.
Beginning this spring, Northumberland will move to a K–12 leadership model designed to strengthen alignment, consistency, and opportunity for every child we serve. This model includes a K–12 Principal supported by two Assistant Principals, one serving our elementary school and one serving our middle/high school.
This structure allows us to operate as one unified system, ensuring that students experience a cohesive journey from kindergarten through graduation, while maintaining strong, building-level leadership and support.
With that in mind, I’m excited to share wonderful news with you.
Josh Smith has been appointed as our K–12 Principal. This is a moment of pride and promise for our district. For the past 13 years, Josh has been a dedicated and deeply valued member of the Northumberland community, including two years as an assistant principal and five impactful years as Principal of Groveton Elementary School. In that time, he has built meaningful relationships with students, families, and staff, earning trust, respect, and admiration across our schools. Simply put, our students know him, our families trust him, and our educators believe in him.
Josh is the kind of leader who lifts others up. He has a proven ability to strengthen both academic outcomes and school culture, creating environments where students feel seen, supported, and inspired to grow, and where educators feel empowered in their craft. He leads with heart, purpose, and an unwavering commitment to doing what is right for children.
As we look ahead, this appointment represents more than a leadership change. It reflects our belief that a more connected, coherent system will better serve every child. With Josh leading our K–12 system, we are taking a powerful step toward that vision.
The future is bright in Northumberland, and I’m incredibly optimistic about what we will accomplish, together.
Please join me in celebrating Josh as he steps into this role. I know he will continue to make you proud.
With gratitude and excitement,
Annie Azarloza
Superintendent
I want to begin by sharing an exciting and important shift in how we are structuring leadership.
Beginning this spring, Northumberland will move to a K–12 leadership model designed to strengthen alignment, consistency, and opportunity for every child we serve. This model includes a K–12 Principal supported by two Assistant Principals, one serving our elementary school and one serving our middle/high school.
This structure allows us to operate as one unified system, ensuring that students experience a cohesive journey from kindergarten through graduation, while maintaining strong, building-level leadership and support.
With that in mind, I’m excited to share wonderful news with you.
Josh Smith has been appointed as our K–12 Principal. This is a moment of pride and promise for our district. For the past 13 years, Josh has been a dedicated and deeply valued member of the Northumberland community, including two years as an assistant principal and five impactful years as Principal of Groveton Elementary School. In that time, he has built meaningful relationships with students, families, and staff, earning trust, respect, and admiration across our schools. Simply put, our students know him, our families trust him, and our educators believe in him.
Josh is the kind of leader who lifts others up. He has a proven ability to strengthen both academic outcomes and school culture, creating environments where students feel seen, supported, and inspired to grow, and where educators feel empowered in their craft. He leads with heart, purpose, and an unwavering commitment to doing what is right for children.
As we look ahead, this appointment represents more than a leadership change. It reflects our belief that a more connected, coherent system will better serve every child. With Josh leading our K–12 system, we are taking a powerful step toward that vision.
The future is bright in Northumberland, and I’m incredibly optimistic about what we will accomplish, together.
Please join me in celebrating Josh as he steps into this role. I know he will continue to make you proud.
With gratitude and excitement,
Annie Azarloza
Superintendent
Join us on March 12th, at 6PM for a community Round Table. Please RSVP by emailing J_Robinson@sau58.org
SAU58 is currently seeking responses to RFPs. Please see the requests located in the BID folder under our documents. https://www.sau58.org/documents/bids/23479081
STARK, NH - OPEN SCHOOL BOARD SEAT
If you are interested in serving on the Stark School Board until March 2026, please submit a letter of interest to Monique Hand at m_hand@sau58.org with a copy to the Superintendent, Annie Azarloza, at a_azarloza@sau58.org
If you are interested in serving on the Stark School Board until March 2026, please submit a letter of interest to Monique Hand at m_hand@sau58.org with a copy to the Superintendent, Annie Azarloza, at a_azarloza@sau58.org
Are you a former high school student who had an IEP at the time you left or graduated high school in 2023-24
OR
a parent/guardian of a former high school student who had an IEP at the time they left or graduated high school in 2023-24?
It’s not too late to complete your Post school Outcomes Survey - We need your feedback!
If you have not already completed the 2025 Post School Outcomes Survey please do so before September 30, 2025. Just click on the survey link below or scan the QR code below!
Post School Outcomes Survey Link: https://nhdoe.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9yuom3uBZMTu4Oq
Please answer all the questions in the survey as best you can. If you have already completed the survey, you can disregard this message! Thank you for taking the survey!
OR
a parent/guardian of a former high school student who had an IEP at the time they left or graduated high school in 2023-24?
It’s not too late to complete your Post school Outcomes Survey - We need your feedback!
If you have not already completed the 2025 Post School Outcomes Survey please do so before September 30, 2025. Just click on the survey link below or scan the QR code below!
Post School Outcomes Survey Link: https://nhdoe.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9yuom3uBZMTu4Oq
Please answer all the questions in the survey as best you can. If you have already completed the survey, you can disregard this message! Thank you for taking the survey!
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Stark School Board Meeting Stark Village School - 5pm
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Public Comment of Agenda Items Per Policy BEDH
4. Minutes
A. August 5, 2025
5. Reports
A. Superintendent
B. SVS Principal
C. GHS Principal
D. Student Services Administrator
E. Athletic Director
F. Technology Director
G. Business Administrator
6. Continuing Business
A. Current FS Budget Report 25-26
B. Current GL Budget Report 25-26
C. 5% Retention-Vote
D. GL Budget Report 24-25 Final
E. FS Budget Report 24-25 Final
7. New Business
A. Board Member Resignation
B. DOE-25 Cover Sheet
C. MS-25 DRA Cover Sheet
8. Policies for Second Read and Adoption
A. BBAA: School Board Member Authority
B. BBBC: Board Member or District Officer Resignation
C. BEDG: Meeting Minutes
D. BGAA: Policy Development, Adoption and Review
E. DFA: Investment 1/3 https://go.boarddocs.com/nh/sau58/Board.nsf/Private?open&login#8/29/25, 11:08 AM BoardDocs® LT Plus
F. EBB: School Safety
G. EBBB: Accident Reports
H. EBCH: Chemical Safety and Hygiene Plan
I. EBCH-E(1): Chemical Hygiene Plan Template
J. IHBH: Extended Learning Opportunities
K. IHBI: Alternative Learning Plans
L. IHCA: Summer Activities
M. IIB: Class Sizes and Student - Educator Ratios
N. IJ: Instructional Resources and Instructional Resources Plan
O. IKFG: Career Exploration, Readiness, Pathways and Credentials
P. IMAH: Daily Physical Activity
Q. IMBA: Remote Learning
R. IMBD: High School Credit for 7th and 8th Grade Course Work
S. IMDA: Patriotic Exercises
T. JG: Assignment of Students to Classes and Grade Levels
U. JIC: Student Conduct
V. JLCF: Wellness
W. JLCK: Special Physical Health of Students
X. JLIA: Supervision of Students
9. Nonpublic under RSA 91-A:3 II (a-e) (if needed)
A. (a) The dismissal, promotion, or compensation of any public employee or the disciplining of such employee, or the investigation of any charges against him/her, unless the employee affected (a) has a right to a meeting; and (b) requests that the meeting be open in which case the request will granted.
B. (b) The hiring of any person as a public employee
C. (c) Matters, which if discussed in public, would likely affect adversely the reputation of any person, other than a member of the body or agency itself, unless such person requests an open meeting.
D. (d) Consideration of the acquisition, sale, or lease of real property or personal property which, if discussed in public, would likely benefit a party or parties whose interests are adverse to those of the general community.
E. (e) Consideration or negotiation of pending claims or litigation which has been threatened in writing or filed against the body of agency of any sub-division thereof, or against any member thereof because of his/her membership in such body or agency, until the claim or litigation has been fully adjudicated or otherwise settled.
10. Return to Public
A. Vote on items discussed in Non-Public
11. SAU Joint Board Meeting
A. October 8, 2025 - SPS - 6:30 2/3
12. Next School Board Meeting
A. 10/07/2025
13. Adjourn
14. ***Agendas Are Subject To Change
PDF version of SVS School Board Agenda; Sept. 2, 2025 - https://5il.co/3owt2
Stark School Board Meeting Stark Village School - 5pm
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Public Comment of Agenda Items Per Policy BEDH
4. Minutes
A. August 5, 2025
5. Reports
A. Superintendent
B. SVS Principal
C. GHS Principal
D. Student Services Administrator
E. Athletic Director
F. Technology Director
G. Business Administrator
6. Continuing Business
A. Current FS Budget Report 25-26
B. Current GL Budget Report 25-26
C. 5% Retention-Vote
D. GL Budget Report 24-25 Final
E. FS Budget Report 24-25 Final
7. New Business
A. Board Member Resignation
B. DOE-25 Cover Sheet
C. MS-25 DRA Cover Sheet
8. Policies for Second Read and Adoption
A. BBAA: School Board Member Authority
B. BBBC: Board Member or District Officer Resignation
C. BEDG: Meeting Minutes
D. BGAA: Policy Development, Adoption and Review
E. DFA: Investment 1/3 https://go.boarddocs.com/nh/sau58/Board.nsf/Private?open&login#8/29/25, 11:08 AM BoardDocs® LT Plus
F. EBB: School Safety
G. EBBB: Accident Reports
H. EBCH: Chemical Safety and Hygiene Plan
I. EBCH-E(1): Chemical Hygiene Plan Template
J. IHBH: Extended Learning Opportunities
K. IHBI: Alternative Learning Plans
L. IHCA: Summer Activities
M. IIB: Class Sizes and Student - Educator Ratios
N. IJ: Instructional Resources and Instructional Resources Plan
O. IKFG: Career Exploration, Readiness, Pathways and Credentials
P. IMAH: Daily Physical Activity
Q. IMBA: Remote Learning
R. IMBD: High School Credit for 7th and 8th Grade Course Work
S. IMDA: Patriotic Exercises
T. JG: Assignment of Students to Classes and Grade Levels
U. JIC: Student Conduct
V. JLCF: Wellness
W. JLCK: Special Physical Health of Students
X. JLIA: Supervision of Students
9. Nonpublic under RSA 91-A:3 II (a-e) (if needed)
A. (a) The dismissal, promotion, or compensation of any public employee or the disciplining of such employee, or the investigation of any charges against him/her, unless the employee affected (a) has a right to a meeting; and (b) requests that the meeting be open in which case the request will granted.
B. (b) The hiring of any person as a public employee
C. (c) Matters, which if discussed in public, would likely affect adversely the reputation of any person, other than a member of the body or agency itself, unless such person requests an open meeting.
D. (d) Consideration of the acquisition, sale, or lease of real property or personal property which, if discussed in public, would likely benefit a party or parties whose interests are adverse to those of the general community.
E. (e) Consideration or negotiation of pending claims or litigation which has been threatened in writing or filed against the body of agency of any sub-division thereof, or against any member thereof because of his/her membership in such body or agency, until the claim or litigation has been fully adjudicated or otherwise settled.
10. Return to Public
A. Vote on items discussed in Non-Public
11. SAU Joint Board Meeting
A. October 8, 2025 - SPS - 6:30 2/3
12. Next School Board Meeting
A. 10/07/2025
13. Adjourn
14. ***Agendas Are Subject To Change
PDF version of SVS School Board Agenda; Sept. 2, 2025 - https://5il.co/3owt2
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
SAU Benefits Committee - Groveton HS Cafeteria - 6:15 p.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Minutes
3. Continuing Business
A. Leave Benefits
4. Adjourn
A PDF version of the agenda can be found here: https://5il.co/3ou69
SAU Benefits Committee - Groveton HS Cafeteria - 6:15 p.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Minutes
3. Continuing Business
A. Leave Benefits
4. Adjourn
A PDF version of the agenda can be found here: https://5il.co/3ou69
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Northumberland School Board Meeting - Special Meeting - The only business to occur shall be in non-public under RSA 91-A:3, II (a) (b) and (c)
Groveton High School Cafeteria - 5:30 pm
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Public Comment of Agenda Items Per Policy BEDH
4. New Business A. Personnel
5. Non-Public under RSA 91-A:3 II (a-e)(if needed)
A. (a) The dismissal, promotion, or compensation of any public employee or the disciplining of such employee, or the investigation of any charges against him/her, unless the employee affected (a) has a right to a meeting; and (b) requests that the meeting be open in which case the request will granted.
B. (b) The hiring of any person as a public employee
C. (c) Matters, which if discussed in public, would likely affect adversely the reputation of any person, other than a member of the body or agency itself, unless such person requests an open meeting.
D. (d) Consideration of the acquisition, sale, or lease of real property or personal property which, if discussed in public, would likely benefit a party or parties whose interests are adverse to those of the general community.
E. (e) Consideration or negotiation of pending claims or litigation which has been threatened in writing or filed against the body of agency of any sub-division thereof, or against any member thereof because of his/her membership in such body or agency, until the claim or litigation has been fully adjudicated or otherwise settled.
6. Return to Public A. Vote on items discussed in Non Public
7. Adjourn 8. ***agendas are drafts and subject to change
A PDF version of this agenda can be found here: https://5il.co/3ou4o
Northumberland School Board Meeting - Special Meeting - The only business to occur shall be in non-public under RSA 91-A:3, II (a) (b) and (c)
Groveton High School Cafeteria - 5:30 pm
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Public Comment of Agenda Items Per Policy BEDH
4. New Business A. Personnel
5. Non-Public under RSA 91-A:3 II (a-e)(if needed)
A. (a) The dismissal, promotion, or compensation of any public employee or the disciplining of such employee, or the investigation of any charges against him/her, unless the employee affected (a) has a right to a meeting; and (b) requests that the meeting be open in which case the request will granted.
B. (b) The hiring of any person as a public employee
C. (c) Matters, which if discussed in public, would likely affect adversely the reputation of any person, other than a member of the body or agency itself, unless such person requests an open meeting.
D. (d) Consideration of the acquisition, sale, or lease of real property or personal property which, if discussed in public, would likely benefit a party or parties whose interests are adverse to those of the general community.
E. (e) Consideration or negotiation of pending claims or litigation which has been threatened in writing or filed against the body of agency of any sub-division thereof, or against any member thereof because of his/her membership in such body or agency, until the claim or litigation has been fully adjudicated or otherwise settled.
6. Return to Public A. Vote on items discussed in Non Public
7. Adjourn 8. ***agendas are drafts and subject to change
A PDF version of this agenda can be found here: https://5il.co/3ou4o
SAU#58 Joint Board Board Special Meeting - The only business to occur shall be in non-public under RSA 91-A:3, II (a) (b) and (c)
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Groveton High School @ 6:00PM
Screen Readable version: https://5il.co/3mbui
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Groveton High School @ 6:00PM
Screen Readable version: https://5il.co/3mbui
Business Administrator Vacancy - Full-Time Position
SAU #58 has three small, rural districts in Northern New Hampshire. We are looking for an individual who appreciates the beauty of our communities and the intricacies of small towns to join our experienced team. There are four schools: Stratford Public School Pre-K-8; Stark Village School K-6; Groveton Elementary School K-5; and Groveton Middle/High School. The schools are the center of these small communities, and there is great pride in the long history of support to bring excellence to students.
Qualifications: Bachelor degree
Hold or willingness to seek ASBO certification (18 - 90 day courses) Strong organizational skills
Excellent written and oral communication and computer knowledge
Business and accounting experience required
Performance Responsibilities:
Preparation, oversight, and reporting for four budgets of approximately $10M
Monitor grants
Manage payroll, human resources, and accounts payable
Produce monthly budget summaries and annual reports
Prepare annual audit materials and oversight for all state and federal requirements
Approve purchase orders
Oversee buildings and grounds operations
Coordinate food service, transportation
Adhere to all Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirements
Full-time position with competitive salary and benefits commensurate upon experience and qualifications. Vacation, holidays, personal and sick leave, cell phone allowance, mileage reimbursement, and professional development opportunities.
Internal candidates are encouraged to apply. All applications need to be submitted on Schoolspring.com
