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SAU 16 Holds Joint School Committee Meeting to Address and Get Input on House Bill 1300 and Potential Tax Caps
EXETER -- SAU 16 held a joint School Board meeting and a public hearing to share information about House Bill 1300, potential tax caps, and to get input from community members about the upcoming ballot measure. A 16-minute presentation on the ballot measure informed residents of the merits of HB 1300, the calculation formula that will be used in the district levy cap within HB1300 as well as historical illustrations of how the bill could affect budgets in all 7 of the districts in SAU 16.
Here is a snapshot of the SAU 16 Joint Board Public Hearing from Monday, October 19, 2026. At the public hearing, the administration shared information about House Bill 1300, provided scenarios and answered questions.
This year, the Community Children's Fund allocated $13,000 in grants to six districts across 22 schools with funding to assist families in need. School leaders received checks on Oct. 14. Click here for the full press release.
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Exeter Area Charitable Foundation has partnered with all schools in SAU 16 for over a decade by supporting students through the Community Children's Fund.
Through the collaboration, the Community Children’s Fund grants funding to SAU16 school Principals to purchase school supplies, backpacks, food, winter clothing, and other needs families endure throughout the year.
This year, the grant ceremony is being held on Oct. 14, from 4-5 p.m. The Community Children’s Fund organization will be presenting checks and grant letters to administrators and principals.
This is a great annual event, and we are excited to partner with this organization for years to come!
Click here to watch a preview of the SMS Building Construction Updates!
Superintendent Dr. Christopher Andriski and Principal Katherine Lucas report that renovations at Stratham Memorial School remain on schedule and within budget, with additional improvements scheduled for completion in summer 2027.
EXETER — Superintendent Dr. Christopher Andriski is pleased to share SAU 16’s new strategic plan, which focuses on the whole student, supporting academic achievement alongside students’ social and emotional growth, well-being and sense of belonging.
The plan establishes four priorities: Thriving Learners, Empowered and Supported Educators, Engaged Communities and Strong Partnerships, and Future-Ready Learning Systems.
Community Partnership Award The Community Partnership Award recognizes an outstanding organization, business, or individual that has demonstrated exceptional commitment to supporting and enhancing the educational experience of students through collaboration with a school or SAU 16. This award honors partnerships that contribute to student success, strengthen school-community connections, and promote meaningful engagement in education. Click here for more information.
