School Committee Policy Subcommittee – Sep 18, 2026
- Where
- Zoom
From the posted agenda, as read by AI. The agenda is the official notice; check it before you go.
What was decided
The Policy Subcommittee reviewed draft policies on SEL curriculum, E-Bike and micromobility safety, and Artificial Intelligence, placing the E-Bike and AI policies on hold pending more review. The subcommittee also went through Section J policies, passing several (JLCA, JLCB, JLCC, JQ, JRA), removing others (JLA, JLI), recommending removal of JLCDA, and holding JL, JLCD, JLCDC, and JRD for further review by nurses or legal counsel.
Decisions recorded
- Removed policy JLA. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Passed policy JLCA. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Passed policy JLCB. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Passed policy JLCC. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Recommended removal of policy JLCDA. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Removed policy JLI. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Passed policy JQ. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Passed policy JRA. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
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Minutes posted on Google Drive (PDF, 82 KB). Saved copy (opens in new tab), saved .
Agenda
The subcommittee will consider the SEL Curriculum Policy, review new proposed policies on e-bike safety and artificial intelligence, discuss PROTECT Act policy and procedures, and review and approve recommendations for Section J.
Agenda items
- Consideration of SEL Curriculum Policy
- Initial Review of Proposed E-Bike and Micromobility Safety Policy
- Initial Review of Proposed Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies Policy
- PROTECT Act policy and procedures
- Review and Approval of Recommendations for Section J, including Section J with changes
- Other Business from the Subcommittee
Summary written by AI from the agenda posted by Methuen Public Schools (opens in new tab). Checked against the city's PDF. Check the original before relying on it. How summaries are checked
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Agenda posted on Google Drive (PDF, 76 KB). Saved copy (opens in new tab), saved .
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 .