Keene School Board and Policies

Adopted 2020-2021

The Keene School District recognizes the need to create an environment that values diversity
and inclusion in all its forms. The Keene School Board commits to promoting professional
development, educational strategies, hiring practices, policy review, and budgeting to foster a
welcoming and safe place for all.
 
Non-School Board Positions
District Attorney - Bragdon, Baron, & Kossayda, P.C
District Treasurer - James Carley
District Clerk - Katelyn Robinson
District Moderator - Kathleen O'Donnell

In addition to attending full board meetings, School Board members represent the board on committees. The five standing committees of the Keene Board of Education meet at least once a month.
For additional information regarding each committee, please visit our Board Committees web page.

Building Facilities Ancillary Services Committee - 1st Tuesday 5:30pm

The committee develops and monitors, with administration, and the director of building, maintenance, and grounds of Keene, a comprehensive maintenance program. The committee is responsible for the oversight of all school buildings in the district.
 
Randy Filiault, Chair
Kris Roberts
Jennifer Friedman
Dylan Germana
 

Education Committee - 3rd Tuesday 5:30pm

The committee provides advice, guidance, and support to the District regarding the design, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum, instruction, and assessment. The committee's efforts are performed in concert with the District's mission and Strategic Plan.
 
Jennifer Friedman, Chair
Russell Denney
Heather Gilligan
Dylan Germana

Finance Committee - 1st Tuesday following Facilities

The committee systematically reviews the financial condition of the district, with administrations, and makes recommendations to the full board on matters of district finance.

Paige Walker, Chair
Kris E. Roberts
Jason Washer
Randy Filiault

Personnel Committee - 2nd Tuesday 5:15pm prior to Full Board

The committee is responsible for presenting nominations of appointment for approval to the full board; and is responsible for facilitating the needs of the "employee" to the full board, as it relates to benefits policies, leaves of absence, and early retirements.

Kris E. Roberts, Chair
Dylan Germana
Randy Filiault
Paige Walker

Policy Review Committee - 4th Tuesday 5:30pm

The committee examines the policies of the district and advises the full board of the status of, and/or any needed changes and improvements. It insures that Keene School District has all policies required by Federal or State law.

George Downing, Chair
Heather Gilligan
Russell Denney
Jason Washer

School Board members are encouraged to become familiar with the entire Keene School District community. Additionally, in order to establish and maintain connections and communication with parents and staff, individual school board members are assigned certain schools where they can serve as a liaison.

Keene Board of Education School Liaison Appointments 2026-2027

Keene High School- Jason Washer
Cheshire Career Center- Jennifer Friedman
Keene Middle School- Paige Walker
Franklin- Russell Denney
Fuller- Randy Filiault
Symonds- Heather Gilligan
Wheelock- Dylan Germana
Jonathan Daniels Preschool and Keene Community Education- 
Kris Roberts

SAU 29- George Downing
NHSBA- Paige Walker and Dylan Germana