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Deliberative Sessions

What are they?

At this meeting all properly submitted Warrant Articles, including the annual operating budget, are presented, discussed and can be amended, with certain limitations, prior to placement on the March ballot.

The only time Articles can be amended is at the Deliberative Sessions, with the amendments being approved or rejected by majority vote of the registered voters in attendance.

Why are they important?

Actions taken at the deliberative sessions can affect school budgets and warrant articles. Residents can make motions to take money out of the school budgets or add money to existing warrant articles. The decisions made at deliberative sessions WILL impact what residents vote on in March.

What can you do?

As a VOTER you can participate in the proceedings. You can speak to an issue, ask questions, and most importantly, vote on ALL motions.

As a NON-RESIDENT, you cannot participate in the proceedings, but your presence is still important. Your presence sends a potent message! Support your colleagues and your profession from any unwarranted attacks.

NH’s so-called “Right to Work” bill (SB11) has already passed the NH State Senate and will soon be headed for a vote in the House in three to four weeks (Mid-February) Despite research that suggests that the law reduces a typical full-time workers’ wages by an average of 1,558 a year and NH already has a nation-low unemployment rate, the bill has support in the Republican Party. Coupled with the upcoming Dues Collection Elimination Bill (HB 438), the effects on public and private workers’ unions in NH could be devastating to membership and negotiations.  In the coming weeks, SEA will be joining forces with other unions to contact our state government representatives, spread awareness and rally at the statehouse.  Talk to a SEA rep for details and check the “Right to Work” tab often for updates.

Read the proposed bills here:
Right to Work Act (SB11)
Dues Collection Elimination Bill (HB 438)

Understand the bill and how it affects workers’ rights and NH jobs here:
What Is So-Called “Right to Work?”
8 Things You Should Know About the proposed “Right to Work” Legislation
Facts to Know About “Right to Work” and the Economy/Jobs/Rights
FAQs About “Right to Work”