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• School drug search policy may be revised

  By Darrell Halen The School Board may revise its policy on drug searches in Pelham schools after concerns were raised about the magnitude of the searches and disruptions caused to students. During the board’s Wednesday, Jan. 16 meeting, School Board Read More... Posted Wednesday, January 23, 2008 3:44 PM by Salem Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Pelham, Merrimack Valley, Schools, Drug bust, police, drugs, school board

• Budget Committee gives recommendations to school warrants

  By Darrell Halen The Pelham Budget Committee voted to support the $3 million purchase of approximately 48 acres for a new high school. But the panel voted against recommending the construction of the new school and an auditorium. The nine members attending Read More... Posted Wednesday, December 19, 2007 4:25 PM by Salem Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Pelham, Merrimack Valley, Schools, taxes, school board

• Study committee formation will be on the ballot

  By Darrell Halen The Windham and Pelham school districts share employees, resources and costs by belonging to School Administrative Unit 28. But beginning in March, Windham voters might start the process of pulling their community out of the SAU. A warrant Read More... Posted Wednesday, December 19, 2007 4:08 PM by Salem Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Merrimack Valley, Schools, Windham, taxes, school board

• Conrad to step down from School Board

  By Darrell Halen One of the biggest proponents of a new high school in Pelham is leaving the School Board. Michael Conrad, 42, will depart from the board in March, one year before his current term is to expire. In his letter of resignation to School Board Read More... Posted Wednesday, December 19, 2007 3:46 PM by Salem Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Pelham, Merrimack Valley, Schools, Political, school board

• $995 chair too much?

  School Board divided on superintendent’s office purchase BY DARRELL HALEN The purchase of an executive desk chair by School Superintendent Frank Bass that cost Pelham and Windham taxpayers $995 has drawn criticism from several School Board members. Read More... Posted Wednesday, October 17, 2007 3:32 PM by Salem Editor | 1 Comments Filed under: Pelham, Merrimack Valley, Schools

• New policy addresses school attendance

  BY DARRELL HALEN In an effort to cut down on student absenteeism, Pelham school officials have crafted an attendance policy for the high school. Each student would be allowed five unexcused absences per semester with the new policy. Six types of exemptions Read More... Posted Wednesday, April 04, 2007 7:33 PM by Salem Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Pelham, Merrimack Valley, Schools, students

• Company won’t pay for school water test

  BY DARRELL HALEN The lawn-care company that was fined $2,000 for applying pesticides too close to a school well without a special permit has refused to reimburse the Pelham School District for water testing. Dan Dellanno, owner of LawnMaster of Methuen, Read More... Posted Wednesday, April 04, 2007 7:30 PM by Salem Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Pelham, Merrimack Valley, Health & Fitness, Schools, water