SAU 29 School District Information
There are seven independent school districts in SAU 29 – Chesterfield, Harrisville, Keene, Marlborough, Marlow, Nelson and Westmoreland. Each has its own elected school board, which oversees its school district’s affairs, including:
• Budget
• Policies
• Hiring of the Superintendent
• Approval of Superintendent’s nominations of faculty and administrators
In addition to a school board, each district has a moderator and clerk. For more information about each of the districts and its budget process, please go to that district's web page.
School district elections for board members, moderators and clerks are held in March. Specific information about filing deadlines, eligibility, and election procedure may be found on each individual district web page.
There is also an SAU 29 Board made up of the members from each of the seven school districts. The SAU board oversees the governance of the SAU, including staff, budget and policies.
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT 29
School districts in New Hampshire are organized in School Administrative Units (SAUs). School Administrative Unit 29 is comprised of seven independent school districts—
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School/District
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Grades
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# of Students
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Middle School
|
High School
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1
|
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K-8
|
376 |
Chesterfield
|
Keene HS
|
2
|
|
K-6
|
56
|
Keene MS
|
Keene HS
|
3
|
|
K-12
|
3,787
|
Keene MS
|
Keene HS
|
4
|
|
K-8
|
167
|
Marlborough
|
Keene HS
|
5
|
|
K-6
|
44
|
Keene MS
|
Keene HS
|
6
|
|
K-6
|
37
|
Keene MS
|
Keene HS
|
7
|
|
K-8
|
150
|
Westmoreland
|
Keene HS
|
*Notes: Keene has 5 elementary schools enrolling 1,187 students, one middle school with 708 students and the Keene High School serving all of SAU 29 with 1713 students.
SAU 29 is the largest multi-district S.A.U. in New Hampshire. Its responsibilities include managing a collective budget of approximately $90.7 million, maintaining 14 school buildings, coordinating the activities of seven independent school boards, and supervising the educational program for approximately 4,950 students.
SAU 29 and its member districts employ more than 960 people and cover 211 square miles in southwestern New Hampshire.
School Mission
The mission of the schools within SAU 29 is to provide each child with the opportunity to participate in challenging, productive and relevant learning activities which promote individual growth and skills development that will enhance the likelihood of each student leading a productive and fulfilling role in our society.
NHSAU 29 Mission
- To provide leadership for continuous school improvement within SAU 29 that results in success for every student.
- To build and maintain a focus on a common vision and direction that meets the educational needs of member communities and assures the highest quality
- To provide services and coordinate resources to support the effective and efficient operation of SAU 29 and its member schools.
Administrative staff includes:
William B. Gurney, M. Ed.
Co-Supt. Keene
603-357-9004
e-mail: wgurney@sau29.org
Wayne E. Woolridge, M. Ed.
Co-Supt. Towns
603-357-9005
e-mail: wwoolridge@sau29.org
John R. Harper, B.S.
Business Administrator
603-357-9008
e-mail: jharper@sau29.org |
Timothy L. Ruehr, M.B.A.
Business Administrator for Towns 603-357-9038
e-mail: truehr@sau29.org
Paul R. Cooper, M.B.A.
Director of Human Resources 603-357-9007
e-mail: pcooper@sau29.org
Catherine Woods, C.A.G.S.
Director of Special Education 603-357-9001/9006
e-mail: cwoods@sau29.org |
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