May 20, 2026

Authorize to establish a salary of $124,187 Salary Grade GG, Step 7 for Ms. Carol Wiater, Assistant Director of Enterprise Applications, Department of Information Technology. Effective June 26 2026, or upon G&C approval, whichever is later.

Authorize, pursuant to RSA 4:29, to purchase from Public Service Company of New Hampshire d/b/a Eversource Energy, Manchester, NH, in exchange for the total amount of $26,000, plus reasonable, necessary, and customary closing and transfer costs, pursuant to the terms of a certain Purchase and Sale A

Authorize to enter into a retroactive, sole source agreement with the Connecticut River Joint Commissions Inc., Lebanon, NH, in the amount of $60,000 to provide administration, management, and program assistance for the CRVRC. Effective from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027, upon G&C approval.

Authorize Division of Forests and Lands to allow Jay Lord, Forest Protection Bureau Plans Section Chief and Joe Mazzeo, Forest Protection Bureau Public Information Officer to travel 326 miles, one-way, in a shared state vehicle rather than flying economy class airfare on commercial airlines, in the

Authorize the Division of State Police to allow designated personnel to travel over 300 miles round trip in two rental SUVs at a total cost of $8,232.18 to Virginia Beach, VA, to attend Close Quarters Combat and High-Risk Entry training from June 14, 2026 through June 20, 2026. Effective upon G&C ap

Authorize to pay the Assessing Special Education Students collaborative, Chief of State School Officers, Washington, DC, the amount of $13,421 for the FY27 membership dues. Effective upon G&C approval for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. 100% Federal Funds

Authorize to pay the Accountability Systems and Reporting Collaborative of the Council of Chief State School Officers, Washington, DC, in the amount of $13,421 for FY 2027 membership dues. Effective upon G&C approval for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. 100% Federal Funds

Authorize to pay the National Association of State Boards of Education, Alexandria, VA, the amount of $10,623 for the 2026 membership dues. Effective upon G&C approval for the period of June 15, 2026 through December 31, 2026. 100% General Funds

Authorize to pay the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education & Certification, Washington, DC, the amount of $4,500, for the FY27 membership dues. Effective upon G&C approval for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. 100% Other Funds (Bureau of Credentialing Fees)

Authorize to reappoint John R. Sonia as a Criminal Justice Investigator at a salary level of $87,780. Effective upon G&C approval, or May 27, 2026, whichever is later, for a term ending May 27, 2031.

Authorize the New Hampshire State Conservation Committee to amend the grant agreement with The Nature Conservancy, Concord, NH, for the Durham Point Addition – Gsottschneider project in the Town of Durham, Strafford County (originally approved by G&C on 5/15/24, item #70, archived document ), by ext