Hollis/Brookline Cooperative School Board — May 4, 2026
The meeting consisted of routine administrative reviews of school policies with no public comment or internal disagreement recorded.
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At the Hollis/Brookline Cooperative School Board committee meeting on May 4, 2026, several key policies that impact student safety and rights were addressed, though significant decisions were deferred.
Of particular concern to parents and residents is the decision to table the EBCA policy, which governs Crisis Prevention and Emergency Response Plans. These plans are the foundation of how our schools protect students and staff during emergencies. By tabling this policy, the committee has delayed the establishment or update of these critical safety protocols.
Additionally, the committee tabled the Student Discipline and Due Process policy (JICD) pending legal review. Because this policy dictates how disciplinary actions are handled and what rights students have within the district, it is a high-priority item for families.
While the committee is moving forward with adopting an 'Unauthorized Communication' policy (JICJ), the delays on safety and discipline mean residents should continue to monitor these specific items closely to ensure the district is acting with clarity and purpose.
Public impact
Establishment of emergency response protocols.
The policy was tabled.
Topics discussed
The committee reviewed several policies at various stages of the reading process, including agenda preparation, meeting minutes, wellness, and records retention.
BEDB, BEDG, and JLCF are moving to a 3rd read. EHB-R is moving to a 2nd read. JICD was tabled.
JICD will be revisited after Patrick and Jake consider legal notes.
The committee addressed Class Size, Unauthorized Communication, and Crisis Prevention policies.
IIB is moving to a 1st read; JICJ is moving to a 1st read and adoption; EBCA was tabled.
Controversy & dissent
Potentially controversial issues
Student Discipline and Due Process (JICD)
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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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