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Holliston committee hears feasibility study for AB high‑school schedule; delays vote after teachers and parents raise concerns
Summary
After a presentation showing AB (every‑other‑day) scheduling is technically feasible, the Holliston School Committee delayed a vote and asked for more teacher, student and parent input following public comments on curriculum continuity, classroom logistics and costs.
The Holliston School Committee on Feb. 13 reviewed a feasibility presentation on a proposed “AB” high‑school schedule that would run classes every other day and allow many courses to meet across the full school year, but the committee declined to vote and asked for additional community input.
A feasibility presentation by Mr. Lewis showed the district’s current daily minutes could be rearranged so classes run yearlong on alternating A and B days. ‘‘To answer the question about feasibility of year‑long courses: yes,’’ Lewis told the committee, demonstrating sample timetables and how AP and laboratory courses could be scheduled across terms.
Why it matters: Teachers and parents urged caution. Speakers during public comment said a move to AB scheduling would change how students receive instruction, require significant curriculum and room‑sharing adjustments in science, art and technical classrooms, and carry costs the district has not fully priced.
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