The SAU school districts are committed to working together to achieve common standards and values that will result in graduates who are caring, productive, and contributing members of society.
The SAU Joint Board meets three times annually, in September,
December and May. It consists of 33 individual members from the 7
school boards:
Brentwood School Board 5 members
East Kingston School Board 3 members
Exeter School Board 5 members
Exeter Region Cooperative School Board 9 members
Kensington School Board 3 members
Newfields School Board 3 members
Stratham School Board 5 members
The Joint Board hires the SAU Administration and support staff.
It has budget responsibilities for SAU activities, i.e. technology,
staff development, administration, etc.
The SAU Chairs meet on a monthly basis to discuss goals, concerns,
activities, etc. of the SAU. They have prime responsibility for
the evaluation of the superintendent. Chairs are responsible for
keeping their respective boards informed on SAU activities.