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Votes at a glance: committee ratifies contracts, approves leases and moves several operating items
Summary
The committee ratified collective‑bargaining agreements, approved program and technology leases, and handled several operating motions; it tabled the main 2025–26 calendar after adopting an amendment.
The Methuen School Committee approved a series of votes on contracts, leases and operating adjustments during the meeting; the committee also tabled the main 2025–26 school calendar after adopting an amendment.
Key votes recorded at the meeting (outcomes reflect roll calls or voice votes given in the public record):
- Ratify Unit A collective bargaining agreement (CBA): Passed by roll call (unanimous). Committee roll‑call recorded affirmative votes from Member DeZaglio, Member Donovan, Member Keegan, Member Maxwell, Member Shabilia, Member Willett and Mayor Borregard.
- Ratify Unit C collective bargaining agreement (CBA): Passed by roll call (unanimous). Committee recorded unanimous affirmative votes.
- Approve Crest Collaborative articles of agreement amendments: Approved (voice vote). The committee noted the regional board had already approved amendments and each district is asked to ratify.
- Approve Ranger Club fee increases for 2025–26 and summer 2025: Approved (voice vote). Administration said the program is self‑sustaining and fees were not increased annually in recent years.
- Approve Apple iPad lease (district device refresh): Approved (voice vote). Committee discussion included questions about timing and resale of old devices; staff said lease timing is tied to procurement and city council approval steps.
- Approve Chromebook lease: Approved (voice vote). Committee members discussed disposal or resale of retiring devices and possible future options for buyouts.
- Approve transfer of FY25 funds to contracted services: Approved by roll call (recorded as 6‑0‑1 passing; one member recorded as “present”).
- Approve student activity account reauthorization: Approved (voice vote).
- Approve June 16, 2025 as the last day of school: Approved (voice vote).
- 2025–26 School calendar: Committee considered the proposed calendar and voted to amend it to provide a full two‑week winter break; the committee then voted to table the calendar approval and to continue consideration at a later meeting.
Committee members noted that some votes (for example, the contract ratifications) have budget implications that will be reflected in the upcoming budget workshop and city budget process. Several approvals were unanimous by roll call; others passed by voice vote and were recorded as "the ayes have it." Specific roll‑call tallies are published in the official minutes and were read into the record when applicable.
