# Methuen School Committee 10-13-2026

At the Methuen School Committee meeting on October 13, 2026, members approved acceptance of $37,700 in Methuen High School Boosters donations for athletic uniforms and equipment, including a tennis practice board. The committee also approved receipt of FY27 grant funds and community donations of school supplies and equipment; the transcript does not clearly capture the grant amount. The superintendent reported a $3.2 million first-quarter state circuit-breaker payment, with approximately $3.6 million expected across the year’s payments, and said the district began the fiscal year with about $6.7 million in its circuit-breaker account. A revised city chargeback agreement is being prepared for review and later committee approval.

Facilities and purchasing updates included an engineering contract being prepared for the Timony roof replacement in FY27, quotes obtained for the high school water heater, and a contract nearing completion for the ice rink cooling-tower replacement. Two proposals for bus-arm cameras are under evaluation, with a vendor decision anticipated after review. The administration also described delays in signing several contracts and ongoing work with city officials to simplify supplemental agreements for purchases using state contracts; an Apple contract delay was reported to have required adjustments to CTE instruction. Members requested a status report on pending contracts and RFPs, including where each is awaiting action and next steps. The committee also approved an amended e-bike and micromobility safety policy and a resolution asking the City Council to consider an ordinance for city property.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** October 13, 2026

### Sources
- [Methuen School Committee 10-13-2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_J21J9ayOSs) - MPS Events