Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Education Leadership topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Committee adopts two‑year superintendent goals; district plans AI training and increased school visits amid staffing concerns
Summary
The North Middlesex Regional School District School Committee approved a two‑year cycle and accepted Superintendent Brad Morgan—s 2025–2027 goals, which include resource‑use coaching, AI literacy and monthly school visits focused on inclusion and special education.
The school committee voted to set the superintendent—s professional goals on a two‑year cycle with a formal year‑one check‑in and accepted Superintendent Brad Morgan—s 2025–2027 goals during the Oct. 21 meeting.
Morgan outlined three central goals: (1) participate in state‑led resource‑use workshops to help building leaders make evidence‑based resource decisions, (2) develop district‑level AI literacy and staff training including initial staff training and a foundation for grades 6–12, and (3) conduct monthly school visits with a focus on instructional strategies in inclusive and sub‑separate special education settings.
On staffing, Morgan told the committee the district is watching class‑size pressures that were expected after prior year reductions and that leave replacements and long‑term substitutes may need attention. "We would like to start looking at some of these problem areas right around Thanksgiving to see if there's anything that we can do to try to relieve some of the stress that our staffing and students at this point are starting to feel," Morgan said. He said central office administrators will visit classrooms to better understand conditions and better inform any decisions.
Members debated the AI work: several expressed support for proactive planning while others urged caution about encouraging routine classroom reliance on AI tools. Committee member Alexander Bancutti, who identified himself as a classroom teacher, warned that overuse of AI could reduce students— independent writing and research skills and urged caution about mandating AI tools for teachers. Member Kim Craven suggested the superintendent coordinate with local law enforcement or cybersecurity resources for protective advice as the district develops AI guidance.
The committee approved the two‑year cycle and accepted the goals. Morgan said the district will return with implementation timelines and band these supports into professional development and induction practices where possible.
