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TDD Access: Relay NH 711
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER- EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Caitlin D. Davis Richard K. Sala
Commissioner Deputy Commissioner
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
Department of Education
25 Hall Street
Concord, NH 03301
April 28, 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 RSA 4:8, authorize the NH Department of Education
(NHED) to accept a contribution to the Department of Education's Teacher of the Year Fund in the total
amount of $2,800.00 from NCS Pearson Inc. Effective upon Governor and Council approval. 100%
Private Local Funds.
The funds will be deposited in FY26 as follows:
06-56-56-560510-41320000 Teacher of the Year
Fiscal
Year
Class/Account Class Title Increase Amount
2026 005-402834 Private Local Funds $2,800.00
EXPLANATION
The Department of Education requests authorization to accept funds in the amount of $2,800.00 from
NCS Pearson, Inc. to support expenses for the NH Teacher of the Year Program. Each year, New
Hampshire schools take part in the State and National Teacher of the Year Program. By honoring
outstanding educators, the Department strives to attract, motivate, and retain talented people to the
challenges and adventures of teaching. The purpose of the program is to select a teacher who is capable of
speaking for and energizing the teaching profession and representing the positive contributions of all
teachers statewide. It is encouraging to be able to honor educators who are working to provide a quality
education to each student in New Hampshire. Properly guided, awards programs can reach out to
stakeholders and strengthen positive messages about the teaching profession. These awards build
community awareness of our state's finest educators. It is only with such educators that our children will
learn the skills so necessary to succeed.
Respectfully submitted,
Caitlin D. Davis
Commissioner of Education
Pearson
School Assessment
NCS Pearson, Inc.
9200 Earhart Ln SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
New Hampshire Department of Education
25 Hall St
Concord, NH 03301
March 2, 2026
To Whom it May Concern,
Pearson is pleased to sponsor The New Hampshire Department of Education (“Organization”) for
Teacher of the Year events in the amount of $2800.
Pearson is committed to the highest standards of ethical conduct and does not intend to offer an
inappropriate gift or create even the appearance of impropriety.
This sponsorship is to be used for official Organization business only. It is not to be used for the
personal benefit of, or to make a gift to, any particular government official or employee. This
sponsorship is not intended to impact any current or future procurement opportunities Pearson or
its affiliates may have with the New Hampshire Department of Education. We understand that
acceptance by the Organization of this sponsorship constitutes acceptance of the terms and
conditions for use of the sponsorship as set forth in this letter.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 202-713-7274 or
lisa.hathaway@pearson.com
Sincerely,
Lisa M. Hathaway, Ed.S.
Lisa M. Hathaway, Ed.S.
Vice President
Pearson