Hooksett school leaders say surprise SchoolCare assessment forced cuts as premium rise eases to 7.7% Superintendent Bill Rirk told the Hooksett budget committee a SchoolCare assessment that initially was calculated at $553,074 for the district was reduced to $257,056, and the insurer-administrator notified the district its premium increase would be 7.7%, lowering the district's default and operating increase estimates. The board cut proposed staff and deferred a portable classroom to reduce the budget.

Hooksett school leaders are facing tough decisions after a surprising SchoolCare assessment forced major budget cuts, but a slight easing in premium increases offers a glimmer of hope.

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