School Committee – Sep 14, 2026

Where
Media Center, Methuen High School, 1 Ranger Road, Methuen, MA 01844

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What was decided

Minutes haven't been posted on the Methuen Public Schools website (opens in new tab) yet, 35 days after the meeting. Minutes usually come out after the board approves them at a later meeting.

Agenda

The Methuen School Committee will review staff reports, old business on redistricting and wellness procedures, and new policies including the PROTECT Act, E-bike safety, and Artificial Intelligence. It will also act on finance items such as contract awards and FY27 grant awards.

Agenda items

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  • School Choice Update
  • Methuen Public Schools Wellness Procedures
  • PROTECT Act Policy - Approval
  • Resolution Supporting House Bill 3772 and Senate Bill 3021 to Modernize Student Transportation - Approval
  • E-bike and Micromobility Safety Policy - Review and First Read
  • Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies Policy - Review and First Read
  • Resolution Senior Parking Space Decoration Program - Approval
  • Expenditure Report (through June 30, 2026 and September 2026)
  • Revolving Funds report (through June 30, 2026)
  • Grants Report
  • Student Activity Accounts: CGS, MARSH, TIMONY, TENNEY, METHUEN HIGH
  • Food Services Report
  • Warrant Reports acceptance (15 warrants dated 06/05/2026 through 08/28/2026)
  • Fresh Pizza Contract - Approval
  • Fresh Bread Contract - Approval
  • Groceries Contract - Approval
  • Paper Products Contract - Approval
  • Beverage Contract - Approval
  • Dairy Contract - Approval
  • Sanitation Products and Services Contract - Approval
  • New FY27 Grant Awards - Approval
  • Notification of Appointments and Other Personnel Matters
  • Update on AI training
  • Superintendent Search Discussion
  • Other Business from the Committee

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Terms used here

ADA
Americans with Disabilities Act, the federal law on access for people with disabilities.

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Source

This meeting is known from the Methuen Public Schools website (opens in new tab). It was not found on the City of Methuen calendar. First recorded by Methuen Publick on .