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Methuen School Committee approves amended competency‑determination policy after public concerns over EL placement
Summary
The Methuen School Committee approved an amended competency‑determination policy for the class of 2026 after public commenters warned the district against misclassifying English learners and questioned an email sent to the city council. The board amended the policy to move a special‑education portfolio note into the mastery section, then approved the policy by a 5–1 roll call vote.
Methuen — The Methuen School Committee voted Nov. 24 to adopt a revised competency‑determination (CD) policy intended to replace the MCAS-based requirement for upcoming graduating classes, following public comment and extended discussion about safeguards for English learners and how portfolio reviews will be used for students in sub‑separate programs.
During public participation, resident Nellie Soto said ‘‘this morning, every member of the city council received an email from the vice chair of this committee alleging that the city solicitor has caused delays in curriculum materials, digital textbook access, supplemental reading materials, and the school solar contract’’ and asked whether that message represented the committee’s position. Another commenter, Alejandra Baez,…
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