Brookline School Board — April 13, 2026
The meeting consisted of routine policy reviews with no public comments recorded and no evidence of disagreement among board members.
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At the April 13 Brookline School Board meeting, several key policy reviews were conducted that will directly impact student safety and classroom privacy.
Most notably, the board reviewed Policy JICK, which governs Pupil Safety and Violence Prevention. After a first reading, the board determined that the policy requires "significant revisions" and further legal consultation. This means the current protocols for handling bullying and violence within the district are being fundamentally reconsidered. Given the high stakes of school safety, residents should pay close attention to the revised version once it is presented for a second reading.
Additionally, the board moved forward with reviewing policies regarding audio and video recording in classrooms (IJND) and on school property (EEAA). Unlike the safety policy, the board recommended proceeding with these recording policies without changes.
As these policies move toward adoption, we will continue to track how these decisions affect the transparency of our schools and the safety of our students.
Public impact
Comprehensive revision of district bullying and violence prevention protocols.
The policy was held for further revision and legal consultation.
The policy will be brought forward for a second reading following legal consultations and significant revisions.
Topics discussed
The committee conducted a first reading of policy BEDB regarding agenda preparation.
The committee decided to move toward a second reading after further consultation.
The committee will consult with the Superintendent and bring the policy forward for a second reading and adoption.
Review of three related policies regarding recording in classrooms (IJND), on school property (EEAA), and regulations for use (EEAA-R).
The committee recommended proceeding to a second reading and adoption for all three policies without changes.
Policies will be brought forward for second reading and adoption.
A second reading of the policy governing relations between employees and students.
The committee determined that minor changes are required.
The policy will be brought forward for a second read with the identified minor changes.
A first reading of the policy regarding bullying and violence prevention.
The committee identified a need for significant revisions.
The policy will be brought forward for a second reading following major changes and legal consultations.
A first reading of the policy regarding student assignments and hardships.
The committee recommended adoption without changes.
The policy will be brought forward for a second reading and adoption.
Review of the local records retention schedule to ensure legal compliance.
The committee agreed to move forward with minor changes.
The policy will be brought forward for a first reading and adoption.
Controversy & dissent
Potentially controversial issues
Pupil Safety and Violence Prevention (JICK) Policy Review
Public comment
Decisions logged
Action items
Member positions
Positions marked ~ are inferred from context and may not reflect the member's explicitly stated position. UNCLEAR means the vote was split but the record did not name how this member voted — it is not a “yes.”
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