{"id":11283,"date":"2026-01-21T18:03:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T23:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/townunderground.com\/?p=11283"},"modified":"2026-01-21T18:03:01","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T23:03:01","slug":"bob-slater-announces-reelection-intent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/townunderground.com\/?p=11283","title":{"rendered":"Bob Slater Announces Reelection Intent"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

School Board Chairman Bob Slater announced he will be seeking reelection on his Bob Slater for Londonderry School Board<\/a> Facebook page<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am excited to announce that I have submitted my paperwork to run for another three-year term on the Londonderry School Board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The past three years serving as School Board Chairman have flown by. There has not been a minute when the School Board and administration were not working hard to bring education in Londonderry to the highest level. We have seen tremendous improvement in our classrooms district-wide, and this progress is a testament to our talented teachers, administrators, and support staff. This work needs to continue at a high level to reach our goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below are some of the highlights I am most proud to have been part of since being elected. I want to thank the taxpayers, parents, board members, teachers, support staff, and administrators who made this progress possible:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key Accomplishments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Returned $2.1 million to taxpayers over the last three years to help offset the tax rate. Implemented a new purchasing policy district wide which helped the board in putting forward a balanced budget in 2026 and proposing a budget for 2027 at 295k below default.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Worked with the Superintendent to provide more frequent updates on educational performance and attendance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Engaged a third-party evaluation of our Special Education Program, resulting in a clear plan to restructure and improve services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Successfully negotiated new Teachers, Allied Health, and Custodians contracts for the next three years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Hired a K\u20135 Curriculum Coordinator, aligning all three elementary schools around shared goals\u2014one of the most impactful improvements to date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Developed a District Facilities Master Plan to guide fiscally responsible planning and spending. This directly supported the successful infrastructure bond to update boilers at the high school, middle school, and South School.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Created a Fields Study Committee to evaluate and plan for athletic field needs, ensuring the same thoughtful approach used for building facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Hired a new Business Administrator and HR Director.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Conducted regular school visits to gather feedback from teachers, support staff, and administrators to inform district improvements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Served as a liaison between the School Board and the community by attending nearly every Town Council, Planning Board, and South School PTA meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Revitalized the Communications Committee, significantly improving communication between the district, parents, and the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Updated the district\u2019s Right-to-Know policy to improve transparency and allow for digital access to information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Strengthened collaboration between the School District and the Town, including forming a joint working group to plan rebuilding the district office near Town Hall, increasing parking, and eliminating leased property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Improved school security equipment and implemented district-wide ALICE training for staff and students to keep our schools safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Partnered with a grant writer, resulting in four grants totaling over $400,000 in just the past year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Worked with state and local representatives and the Department of Education on building aid, special education funding, infrastructure funding, and school funding\u2014while actively opposing legislation that would reduce funding or local control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Launched our Extended Learning Opportunities (ELO) program with the Londonderry Fire Department. Eight students participated, and the program\u2019s success has led to expanding ELO\/CTE opportunities district-wide. This includes transitioning the high school from four houses to three and creating a full-time Administrative Director of ELO\/CTE\u2014positioning Londonderry High School as a leader in the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I respectfully ask for your support for another three-year term as we continue pushing Londonderry to be the #1 school district in New Hampshire\u2014both educationally and fiscally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sincerely,
Bob Slater<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCommitted to excellence in education \u201c<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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