Derry Cooperative School District

Derry, United States

A public school district in New Hampshire, providing education services to students in the Derry area, with a commitment to academic excellence and community engagement.

CCI Score

17.57

-0.01% April 16

Latest Event

Derry Schools Hit by EPA Funding Freeze for Clean Bus Initiative

Derry Cooperative School District, which was expecting $8.1 million in EPA funding to procure 25 electric buses, is facing significant financial strain due to a funding freeze. The district’s transportation coordinator criticized the current administration for neglecting climate change and environmental practices, highlighting the broader implications for community health and progressive environmental policy.

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SABOTEUR

Derry Cooperative School District is currently rated as a Saboteur.

+10 to +24 CCI Score

Companies in this bracket take more subtle actions to undermine authoritarian practices. They might implement internal policies or support reforms that quietly weaken oppressive systems, contributing to change in less overt ways.

Latest Events

APR

11

2025

Derry Schools Hit by EPA Funding Freeze for Clean Bus Initiative
40.00

Derry Cooperative School District, which was expecting $8.1 million in EPA funding to procure 25 electric buses, is facing significant financial strain due to a funding freeze. The district’s transportation coordinator criticized the current administration for neglecting climate change and environmental practices, highlighting the broader implications for community health and progressive environmental policy.
NOV

21

2024

Union Mediation Process Initiated at Derry Cooperative School District
38.40

A union has laid out its concerns as mediation begins between teachers and school officials, with the negotiation led by Michael Thiele, the school board vice chair, seeking to balance teacher demands with taxpayer pressures.
+40

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

April 11

The initiation of mediation in response to union-raised issues indicates a proactive approach to addressing labor concerns and ensuring fair treatment of educators. This process supports workers' rights and is viewed positively from an anti-fascist, pro-worker perspective.

Union lays out issues as mediation begins - Derry News
OCT

01

2023

Derry Schools Receives Grant for Safety and Surveillance Upgrade
-25.69

Derry Cooperative School District has been awarded $228,924 in grants to improve safety across seven schools, with $64,000 dedicated to updating the middle school's surveillance system with new technological capabilities. This development raises concerns about the potential for enhanced surveillance practices in a public school setting.
-30

Provision of Repressive Technologies

April 11

While the grant is intended to improve school safety, the allocation of funds to upgrade surveillance technology can lead to increased monitoring and potential misuse, raising civil liberties concerns. From an anti-fascist perspective, enhanced surveillance in schools may contribute to an environment of authoritarian oversight.

Area school districts to get security support from grants