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School committee approves four updated school handbooks, directs small amendments
Summary
After presentations from principals on homework, pickup patrol and discipline clarifications, the school committee voted 5‑0 to approve four school handbooks with the amendments discussed at the meeting.
The Cohasset School Committee voted unanimously on June 24 to approve four updated school handbooks that principals presented with executive summaries and targeted revisions.
Principals and administrators highlighted common updates intended to increase clarity and consistency across buildings: revised homework guidance shaped by parent and student forums, staff use of Pickup Patrol to document student dismissal and routing, updated electronic‑device language for events and field trips, and clearer discipline categories framed as student‑friendly levels (responsible/respectful/safe). Several committee members asked that advisory‑committee membership be listed on the district website so families know who to contact.
Committee discussion focused on specific language concerns: whether weekend homework should be allowed for long‑term projects, how to encourage student advocacy if homework is difficult, and the need to record volunteer coach vetting and booster‑reporting obligations explicitly in the handbook. Administrators said volunteer coaches must be vetted, fingerprinted and complete required trainings before coaching.
Motioned by Mr. D and seconded by Mr. McCullum, the committee approved the four handbooks with the discussed amendments. The vote was recorded as 5‑0 in favor.
