School District Governance Association of New Hampshire
Giving voters a voice by empowering elected school district officials to reclaim control over budgets and curriculum.
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SDGA’s Pig Roast Fundraiser a Succulent Success!
Our second fundraiser was once again a great success with good attendance, great food and fabulous surroundings! Thanks to all who supported us on August 2. Our member, Norm Silber opened his stunning mountain home in Gilford to our guests who included school board...
October 10: Webinar with Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut on Issues in Reopening
Commissioner Edelblut will join us to speak about issues that have arisen in reopening schools during the COVID-19 pandemic. What models are districts using? How is instruction for students with IEPs working in these alternate models? How widespread is the...
September 19 Seminar Provides An Action Item Checklist for Budget Season
School district budgets are vast but they shouldn't be obscure or overwhelming. With a simple, time-ordered checklist of necessary information, you will be able to analyze your budget with far greater insight. Attend this seminar by Hooksett School Board...
POSTPONED: Would You Like to Know How Your School District Compares to Others?
Board decisions are frequently made in an information vacuum. When your superintendent wants to hire new staff, do you know how your current staff to student ratio compares to others? Do you know how the number of administrative personnel compare to other districts?...
SDGANH Pig Roast Fundraiser — Sunday, August 2 in Gilford NH
Register by July 22 at www.sdganh.org/pigroast (online registration and prepayment required). Come up to the Lakes Region to enjoy a delicious roasted pig with all the fixin's, and help support the School District Governance Association of New Hampshire!
Navigating NH School Reopening: Information for Parents
The families of New Hampshire K‑12 students face a school-reopening predicament. For many, the plans of the local public school will not fit well with their needs and preferences for education and health. Parents need to know that there are multiple alternatives: an...
Discover Your Power
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SDGA?
The School District Governance Association of
New Hampshire (SDGA) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to help members of school boards and budget committees discover their powers so they can effectively assert their lawful authority and be responsible to their electorate.
What does SDGA do?
SDGA Members are committed to:
- Helping school board and budget committee members discover their legal roles and responsibilities
- Publicizing and communicating best practices in governance and budgeting
- Formulating model school district policies so boards will have an independent, alternative resource
- Proposing and monitoring legislation that supports local control in education and openness in administration
Who can join SDGA?
Anyone who supports our mission. The core of our membership includes past or present elected or appointed local officials who have or have had fiduciary responsibility for a New Hampshire school district budget. We also encourage parents, taxpayers and others to join.
To be accepted as a member, you must be sponsored by a current SDGA member, get a two-thirds majority vote of the SDGA Board, and pay dues.
Dues are $20 per year, non-prorated, payable January 1st. Lifetime memberships are $200.
How can SDGA help you?
SDGA offers seminars on a range of topics related to governance: budgets, understanding of curricular and assessment issues, clarifying special education laws and so on.
We have begun to provide model policies that clarify school board and administrative roles.
Our members can offer their vast experience in many areas.
How can YOU get involved?
- Attend a seminar.
- Come to a meeting. The SDGA Board meets on the first Saturday of the month. Meetings are open to members and interested parties: there are always lively discussions.
- Join a committee or a project and help SDGA provide needed resources.
- Invite a friend to join a committee or attend a seminar.
- Donate time or money. SDGA runs on a
shoestring and every little bit helps.