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- Essex County
- 6/26/25
- 06/26/2025
- 246 Minutes
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Overview: The Methuen School Committee meeting focused on issues, including a rodent infestation at Tenny School, the fiscal year 2026 budget, and student mental health initiatives.
- MA
- Essex County
- 6/9/25
- 06/09/2025
- 241 Minutes
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Overview: The Methuen School Committee meeting tackled issues, primarily focusing on budget cuts threatening educational staff and a contentious executive order from the mayor regarding IT department consolidation. Financial constraints and procedural concerns dominated the dialogue, with committee members working to navigate these challenges while maintaining educational standards and operational autonomy.
- MA
- Essex County
- 5/21/25
- 05/21/2025
- 180 Minutes
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Overview: The Methuen School Committee meeting revolved around budget discussions for the fiscal year 2026, with concerns about potential staff layoffs, program cuts, and the impact on educational quality and student safety. The proposed budget of $113.7 million faced scrutiny, with members expressing apprehension about the financial constraints and the implications for the district’s future.
- MA
- Essex County
- 5/12/25
- 05/12/2025
- 230 Minutes
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Overview: The Methuen School Committee’s recent meeting was dominated by concerns over proposed budget cuts that could negatively impact educational programs, particularly the roles of reading specialists and fine arts classes. Public comments from teachers, parents, and students underscored the potential consequences of these cuts, which many argued would diminish educational quality and student support.
- MA
- Essex County
- 4/16/25
- 04/22/2025
- 266 Minutes
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Overview: The Methuen School Committee meeting on April 16, 2025, was punctuated by passionate appeals from community members and students to reconsider proposed budget cuts that threaten vital educational programs, particularly in the fine arts. The gathering underscored the community’s deep investment in maintaining diverse educational opportunities, with many speakers emphasizing the potential negative impacts of these cuts on student engagement, emotional well-being, and overall educational quality.
