Office Overview
- Office: Methuen School Committee Member At Large
- Government Level: Municipal
- Jurisdiction: City of Methuen
- Body: Methuen School Committee
- How Chosen: Kristen Maxwell won the sixth School Committee seat in the certified 2025 return and later resigned. Acting under Charter section 4-6, the Committee appointed next-ranked candidate Alejandro Baez on February 25th, 2026; the current directory confirms his service.
- Current Term: February 25th, 2026 – January 1st, 2028
- Party: Not Verified
Constituency Map
Public Office Contact
- Methuen Public School District: Methuen Public School District, 9 Branch Street, Methuen, Massachusetts 01844
Official Resources
- Official Government Website
- Official Vacancy Appointment Record — February 25, 2026; The School Committee voted 6-0 to appoint Alejandro Baez to the elective seat vacated by Kristen Maxwell, and the City Clerk administered the oath of office.
- Authority of the Office — City of Methuen Home Rule Charter as of December 12, 2024
- Methuen Public School District current School Committee directory
- Methuen School Committee February 25, 2026 special-meeting minutes
- City of Methuen Home Rule Charter as of December 12, 2024
Sources and Verification
Last Verified: August 22, 2026
- Methuen Public School District current School Committee directory — Official Government Source (checked August 22, 2026)
- Methuen School Committee February 25, 2026 special-meeting minutes — Administrative Record (checked August 22, 2026)
- City of Methuen Home Rule Charter as of December 12, 2024 — Charter (checked August 22, 2026)
Correction History
- selection_path: Alejandro Baez entered the sixth elective seat through the Charter vacancy process after Kristen Maxwell resigned. Reason: Official February 25, 2026 minutes document the 6-0 appointment and swearing-in. (corrected August 22, 2026)
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