Methuen School Committee 10-26-2026

At the Methuen School Committee meeting on October 26, 2026, administrators presented district and school MCAS/accountability results, discussed student attendance and achievement, and outlined instructional next steps, including a K–8 math curriculum review and high-dosage tutoring. Members also discussed evaluating program effectiveness to guide upcoming budget decisions and raised questions about student engagement and assessment data.

Procurement discussions covered the district’s contract-approval process and coordination with city staff, including monthly procurement meetings and efforts to streamline agreements for purchases using state contracts. The school bus arm-camera RFP bid-rating process was complete and had moved to the city for procurement and vendor contracting; vendors were also being evaluated for K–2 classroom rugs. The committee approved a contract with Alternative Sales Corporation of Kingston, New Hampshire, for Beverage Air milk coolers totaling $41,867.02. The motion passed by roll-call vote, with all members present voting yes. An updated chargeback agreement was scheduled for finance subcommittee review before presentation to the committee for approval; members also discussed a possible future amendment to the city procurement ordinance, but no action was taken on it at this meeting.