At the meeting the North Brookfield School Committee handled routine business and several formal motions, including approval of a revised pathway-exploration policy, disposal of obsolete technology equipment and a motion to go into executive session to discuss contract negotiations.

Minutes and routine approvals

- The committee moved to approve the minutes of its Sept. 22, 2025 regular meeting. A motion and second were recorded; the chair said the action was unanimous.

Policy: pathway exploration (new/updated policy)

- The committee’s policy subcommittee presented a revised policy on pathway exploration (policy JF) designed to ensure equitable access and timelines for students to learn about Career and Technical Education opportunities such as vocational‑technical programs, Bay Path and other pathways. A motion to approve the revised policy was made, seconded and the chair called for a vote; the meeting record indicates the motion was approved.

Technology surplus/disposal

- The committee discussed a list of more than 25 technology items (laptops, desktops, projectors, speakers and other equipment that are obsolete or not supported by modern operating systems). A motion to approve disposal of the listed items was made and seconded; the chair called the vote and members approved the disposal.

Executive session: contract negotiations

- Toward the meeting’s end, a motion was made and seconded to enter executive session to discuss contract negotiations and to return only to adjourn the regular meeting. The motion carried on a roll-call-style affirmation recorded in the transcript for at least two members: Tim Canada (aye) and Matthew Grant (aye). The public transcript includes the roll-call start but does not fully capture every member’s recorded vote in the excerpt.

Other motions

- Committee members made and seconded a motion to accept the superintendent’s goals for the 2025–26 year; the transcript records the motion and second but does not include a clear, recorded roll-call or public tally for that motion in the excerpt available.

What this means: These votes advance the committee’s administrative work (policy adoption, clearing obsolete technology) and direct the committee to handle some personnel/contract matters in executive session. The superintendent’s goals remain on the record as moved and seconded; committee minutes should be checked for the formal vote tally.