Methuen School Committee Enters Executive Session to Discuss Collective Bargaining Strategy

The Methuen School Committee convened remotely to discuss issues, most notably moving into an executive session to strategize around collective bargaining and litigation matters that could impact the district’s negotiations. No public input was recorded prior to this closed session.

The most development was the committee’s decision to enter executive session under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3). This move was to address strategy in relation to collective bargaining or litigation, specifically concerning Units A, C, and custodians. The decision to move to a private session was made to prevent any detrimental effects on the district’s bargaining position, as openly discussing such matters could potentially compromise negotiations. The session’s agenda included strategizing for upcoming negotiations, though specific strategies or decisions were not disclosed to the public due to the private nature of the meeting.

During the public portion of the meeting, the committee confirmed the agenda for the day, with a roll call vote affirming the acceptance. The agenda primarily focused on the executive session, with no other significant items discussed publicly. Public participation was opened briefly, but no members of the public opted to speak or submit comments via email.

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