Governor and Executive Council Agenda item PDF - 2026-05-20 - agenda 1

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2026-05-20

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Governor and Executive Council meeting - 2026-05-20

Caitlin D. Davis Richard K. Sala

Commissioner Deputy Commissioner

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

25 Hall Street

Concord, N.H. 03301

March 13, 2026

Her Excellency, Governor Kelly A. Ayotte

and the Honorable Council

State House

Concord, New Hampshire 03301

REQUESTED ACTION

For inclusion on the Consent Calendar. Pursuant to MOP 1200, I.D., authorize the Department of

Education to pay the Accountability Systems and Reporting (ASR) Collaborative of the Council of

Chief State School Officers (VC#170715), Washington, DC, in the amount of $13,421 for FY 2027

membership dues, effective upon Governor and Council approval for the period of July 1, 2026,

through June 30, 2027. 100% Federal Funds.

Funds are available in the following account for Fiscal Year 2027 as follows:

06-56-56-5607010-30590000 Assessment & Accountability

Fiscal Year Class/Account Class Title Total Amount

2027 026-500251 Organizational Dues $13,421

EXPLANATION

The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) is a nonpartisan, nationwide, nonprofit

organization of public officials who head departments of elementary and secondary education in

the U.S. states, the District of Columbia, the Department of Defense Education Activity, the Bureau

of Indian Education, and five U.S. territories. CCSSO provides leadership, advocacy, and technical

assistance on major educational issues. The Council seeks member consensus and expresses its

views to civic and professional organizations, federal agencies, Congress, and the public.

The Accountability Administrator and support staff are active participants in CCSSO ASR.

Participation provides the State of New Hampshire with direct support services and professional

Her Excellency, Governor Kelly A. Ayotte

and the Honorable Council

development in such areas as student assessment programs, academic standards development

and implementation, public policy issues, access to fiscal and other resources, and higher

education and federal legislation.

Listed below are answers to standard questions required for Governor and Council organization

dues and membership approval submissions:

1. How long has this organization been in existence and how long has this agency been a member

of this organization?

The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) was formed in 1927 and incorporated

in 1948. New Hampshire has paid into membership since 1948.

2. Is there any other organization which provides the same or similar benefits which your agency

belongs to?

No.

3. How many other states belong to this organization and is your agency the sole New Hampshire

agency that is a member?

All 50 states and the District of Columbia, Department of Defense Education Activity,

Bureau of Indian Education, and five U.S. territories belong to the organization. The New

Hampshire Department of Education is the sole state agency within New Hampshire

eligible for membership.

4. How is the dues structure established? (Standard fee for all states, based on population,

based on other criteria, etc.)

Dues are based on a sliding scale calculated on the combined total of state and local

expenditures for elementary and secondary education.

5. What benefit does the state receive from participating in this membership?

New Hampshire receives support for national meetings, transformation efforts, and access

to national and international speakers for state and local conferences. CCSSO also

provides New Hampshire with direct technical assistance on implementation of the

Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as reauthorized by the Every Student Succeeds

Act (ESSA). This technical assistance includes guidance documents tailored to state

education agencies, access to webinars and best practices from peer states and national

experts, and one-on-one support and guidance as requested.

6. Are training or educational/research materials included in the membership? If so, is the cost

included? Explain in detail.

Yes. Materials and research are provided for dissemination to educators in the state at no

additional cost. Professional development is delivered through calls, in-person trainings,

Her Excellency, Governor Kelly A. Ayotte

and the Honorable Council

and webinars. Research materials are disseminated at meetings, through an e-newsletter,

and through an online community containing a resource library of tools.

7. Is the membership required to receive any federal grants or required in order to receive or

participate in licensing or certification exams? Explain.

No.

8. Is there any travel included with this membership fee? Explain in detail any travel to include the

number of employees involved, the number of trips, destination if known, and purposes of

membership supported trips.

Yes. Membership dues cover travel, including flights, hotel accommodations, and

per diem expenses, for the Assessment Administrator to attend meetings organized

by the Accountability Systems and Reporting (ASR) Collaborative throughout FY

2027.

9. Which state agency employees are directly involved with this organization? (Indicate if they are

members, voting members, committee members, and/or officers of the organization.)

The Commissioner of Education is a voting member of the organization. The Deputy

Commissioner, the state education agency federal liaison, the state education agency

communications director, the Accountability Administrator, and the Assessment

Administrator also receive direct support as part of the membership.

10. Explain in detail any negative impact to the State if the Agency did not belong to this

organization.

The Department would lose access to significant research, policy analysis, and technical

assistance related to federal legislation and emerging education issues. It would also lose

the ability to collaborate quickly and directly with other states on critical education

matters, particularly those related to federal assessment and accountability systems. As a

result, the Department would need to identify other, likely less efficient and potentially

more costly, ways to obtain these resources and supports.

Respectfully submitted,

Caitlin D. Davis

Commissioner of Education

INVOICE

Council of Chief State School Officers

INVOICE #: INV-00688

DATE: 03/10/2026

DUE DATE: 04/09/2026

1 Massachusetts Ave NW, Ste 800

Washington, DC 20001-1406

Phone: 202-336-7000

accounting@ccsso.org

TOTAL AMOUNT: $13,421.00

TOTAL DUE: $13,421.00

BILL

TO:

New Hampshire Department of Education

25 Hall Street

Concord, NH 03301

DESCRIPTION / MEMO AMOUNT

ASR FY27 (7/1/26 - 6/30/27) $13,421.00

TOTAL AMOUNT: $13,421.00

TOTAL DUE: $13,421.00

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AMOUNT ENCLOSED:

Invoice #: INV-00688

BILL

TO:

New Hampshire Department of Education

25 Hall Street

Concord, NH 03301 REMIT

TO:

Council of Chief State School

Officers

PO Box 786261

Philadelphia, PA 19178-6261