School Committee Update: Michele Lippens

This Somerville GovTV School Committee interview, dated October 1, 2026, featured Ward 3 School Committee member Michele Lippens discussing special education, inclusion, student well-being, family engagement, and classroom needs. Lippens described district investment in instructional coaches and high-quality curriculum, as well as math and literacy interventionists, and said she would like to see more intervention support. No specific contracts, vendors, dollar amounts, procurement approvals, or spending-related votes were identified.

The conversation also covered possible approaches to artificial intelligence in education. Lippens said the district does not yet have an AI policy and called for further consideration and community discussion. No policy decision or procurement action was announced.