November 6, 2026
Dear SAU 90 Staff and Families,
The Hampton School District (SAU90) would like to share the following information regarding House Bill 1300, a local school tax cap ballot question accepted during Tuesday’s election.
We are developing our 2027-2028 school budget and project that the cap will require an estimated 2.7% decrease from this year’s bottom line. While the ballot question specifically states that the cap will have no effect on classroom instruction, those decisions must be made locally based on available revenue. We anticipate that our challenge will be more severe in the 2028-2029 budget, the second year of the two-year cap.
We recognize that our residents are facing significant financial pressures. We have worked diligently each year to develop budgets that deliver the best education at the lowest possible cost. However, the cost of many required educational services regularly increases beyond the inflation rate of everyday goods and services.
Hampton School District is committed to maintaining the highest level of education for all students and all grade levels. The district is working to look at all options for securing additional funding for programs, staffing and other expenses to maintain our current curriculum. The district will continue to pursue other funding sources to reduce the burden on our taxpayers.
We are currently working with the Hampton School Board to complete our 2027-2028 proposed budget. We are fully committed to updating the community on our progress through our newsletters, School Board meetings, and budget hearings. We also encourage everyone to take part in the Deliberative Session on February 3 and the Town Election on March 9.
There is no school on Veterans Day, November 11. The district honors military veterans of the United States Armed Forces with assemblies and celebrations. SAU 90 partners with American Legion Post 35 in Hampton and Commander Berk Bennett for these activities.
For your advanced planning, the School Board supports snow days. All school delays and closures will be communicated through the messaging system. Please ensure your contact information is up to date by contacting your child's school or stopping by the office during parent conferences.
As the holiday season begins, Outreach Worker Emily Fixler is available to assist families with community resources. She can be reached at efixler@sau90.org or 603-926-2000, extension 726. The goal is to ensure everyone has a happy holiday.
Remember to thank a veteran over the week ahead!
Warmly,
Dr. Lois B. Costa
Superintendent of SAU 90
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