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Off-agenda controversial decisions
At the 5/13 Hollis/Brookline School Board meeting, the administration moved from a general data presentation to a high-stakes discussion on cutting the Band Director position. This controversial topic was not on the public... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/sau41/coop-school-board/2026-05-13/ #MeetingWatch #Sau41NH
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Community concerns raised but dismissed/ignored
Dozens of Hollis/Brookline residents, students, and alumni testified at the 5/13 Board meeting against cutting the Band Director position. Despite unanimous public opposition, the administration is still moving forward with... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/sau41/coop-school-board/2026-05-13/ #MeetingWatch #Sau41NH
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Off-agenda decisions/Procedural transparency
Transparency Check: At the 5/13 SAU 41 meeting, the Board voted 6-0 to approve a Senior Class Trip to Maine, even though the trip was not listed as a deliberation item on the public agenda. Residents deserve notice before votes... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/sau41/coop-school-board/2026-05-13/ #MeetingWatch #Sau41NH
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The May 13 Hollis/Brookline School Board meeting raised serious questions about transparency and whether the public is being given a real seat at the table. Here is what happened. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #Sau41NH
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The biggest issue: A high-stakes discussion regarding the reduction of the Band Director position was not on the public agenda. Residents were blindsided by a presentation that shifted from general enrollment data to specific, controversial staffing cuts.
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The community response was overwhelming. Dozens of students, parents, and alumni spoke out, arguing that cutting specialized music staff harms student mental health and district reputation. While the Board formed a sub-committee, the administration's plan to 'right-size' remains.
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Furthermore, the Board voted to approve a Senior Class Trip to Maine—a decision that was not listed on the meeting agenda. When significant decisions happen without prior notice, residents cannot prepare or participate effectively. #HollisBrookline... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/sau41/coop-school-board/2026-05-13/
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During the May 13 Hollis/Brookline School Board meeting, a major transparency issue emerged regarding how the board handles controversial topics. While the public agenda promised a general presentation on enrollment and class size, the discussion pivoted sharply to a high-stakes proposal: cutting the Band Director position due to declining music enrollment. This specific, controversial topic was not listed on the public agenda, meaning residents were not given the opportunity to prepare for or specifically attend a meeting regarding the future of the music program. Despite a massive turnout of community members, students, and alumni who testified against these cuts, the administration is still moving forward with plans to 'right-size' staffing through attrition. In addition to the music program controversy, the Board also voted 6-0 to approve a Senior Class Trip to Maine, an item that was not included on the published agenda. When the Board discusses and votes on substantive items that residents haven't been notified about in advance, it undermines the community's ability to participate in the governance of our schools. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/sau41/coop-school-board/2026-05-13/ #MeetingWatch #Sau41NH