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Committee approves draft 2026–27 calendar, advances multiple policies after second readings
Summary
The School Committee set staff opening day (Aug. 24) and a June 16 last day (if no inclement weather) for the 2026–27 draft calendar, and approved or advanced multiple policy items including physical examination policy updates, tutoring policy, middle school pathways wording and social‑media/digital‑communication revisions.
The Holliston School Committee reviewed and took action on the 2026–27 draft calendar and several policy items Monday night.
Calendar: Committee members discussed the distribution of professional development days, concerns about half‑day starts and childcare implications, and agreed by motion that the staff opening day will be Aug. 24 and that the last student day would be June 16 if no inclement weather days occur. Members discussed options to reduce half days and cluster professional development but emphasized contractual and…
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