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School Committee appoints custodial negotiation committee members, then enters executive session

Methuen Public Schools School Committee · January 28, 2026
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Summary

The committee nominated and appointed three members to the custodial negotiation committee by roll call and voted to adjourn the public meeting to enter executive session under state law to discuss strategy for collective bargaining and litigation.

The School Committee handled nominations and appointments to the custodial negotiation committee and then moved to executive session.

Nominations were made for three committee slots. Nick Desaglio, Member Saroyce and Member Keegan were nominated and each accepted. Member Maxwell moved to appoint the nominated members and Member Donovan seconded the motion. The committee conducted a roll‑call voice vote; the meeting transcript records multiple "Yes" responses from members during the roll call and the appointments were approved.

After appointments, the committee chair announced a motion to adjourn the public session and convene executive session under Massachusetts General Law, chapter 30A, section 21(a)(3), citing strategy related to collective bargaining or litigation. The motion was seconded, a roll call was held, and the public session adjourned at 7:48 p.m.

No substantive discussion or outcome of the executive session was disclosed in public meeting minutes.