Hollis/Brookline Cooperative School Board — June 8, 2026
The meeting consisted of routine policy reviews and administrative decisions with no public comment or evidence of internal board conflict.
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At the June 8 Hollis/Brookline Cooperative School Board meeting, several high-impact policy decisions regarding student safety and rights were tabled, leaving residents without immediate clarity on how these issues will be managed.
Specifically, the board postponed progress on the Crisis Prevention and Emergency Response Plans (EBCA). The discussion centered on the complexity of distinguishing between Hollis-specific plans and the broader Cooperative (COOP) versions. Because these protocols dictate how the district responds to emergencies, the delay leaves a gap in finalized safety planning for students and staff.
Additionally, the board tabled Policy JICD, which governs Student Discipline and Due Process. The board noted the necessity of seeking legal counsel to ensure these policies are legally sound before moving forward. For parents and students, this means the specific rules regarding disciplinary actions and due process rights remain in a state of review.
While these critical items are on hold, the board is moving forward with new policies regarding Pupil Safety/Bullying (JICK) and School Assignments (JCA), which are now headed for a first reading.
Public impact
District-wide safety protocols
The policy was tabled for further review.
Direct impact on student rights and disciplinary procedures
The policy was tabled to await legal insight.
Await legal insight regarding JICD
Topics discussed
The committee reviewed the status of three policies: Local Records Retention Schedule, Class Size, and Student Conduct.
EHB-R is ready for a 3rd read; IIB requires minor changes before a 2nd read; JIC will be removed from the agenda as no changes are needed.
Bring EHB-R forward for 3rd read and adoption; bring IIB forward for 2nd read after minor changes.
The committee evaluated several new policies regarding crisis prevention, student discipline, bullying, and school assignments.
EBCA and JICD were tabled; JICK and JCA were approved to move forward to a 1st read.
Await legal insight for JICD; bring JICK and JCA forward for 1st read.
Controversy & dissent
Potentially controversial issues
Student Discipline and Due Process (JICD)
Crisis Prevention and Emergency Response Plans (EBCA)
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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