Paul Chauvin

Honorable Committee Members, I am writing in strong support of HB 1804, which would consolidate school administrative units and make chief school administrator positions elected rather than appointed. Key reasons for my support: • Accountability: Elected administrators would be directly answerable to the voters and parents they serve, creating real accountability in our education system. • Transparency: The election process would bring transparency to these critical positions, allowing communities to evaluate candidates' qualifications and educational philosophies. • Local Control: This reform would restore local democratic control over education administration, ensuring that community values and priorities are reflected in school leadership. • Efficiency: Consolidating administrative units would reduce bureaucratic redundancy and ensure taxpayer dollars are focused on educating students rather than supporting excessive administrative layers. • Parental Voice: Parents and taxpayers would have a direct say in who leads their schools, rather than leaving these decisions to appointed boards and bureaucrats. New Hampshire has always believed in local control and democratic accountability. HB 1804 would extend these principles to our education system, ensuring that those who make critical decisions about our children's futures are answerable to the communities they serve. I urge the committee to pass HB 1804 and restore democratic accountability to New Hampshire's schools. Respectfully, Paul Chauvin Manchester, NH