Massachusetts / School Boards / Holliston Public Schools
The committee voted to make March 10 a regular student day and move a professional-development day to April 3; it also approved shifting the tentative last day of school to June 25 to avoid pushing the school year into late June after several snow days.
Massachusetts / School Boards / Holliston Public Schools
The committee authorized posting a Director of Teaching and Learning position with a salary band of $150,000–$175,000, approved job-description edits to be finalized by administrators, and appointed a school‑committee member to the search committee.
Massachusetts / School Boards / Holliston Public Schools
School leaders reported a productive session with MSBA staff and signaled intent to present a feasibility‑study proposal to May town meeting, coordinating warrant language and shared town/school communications for community outreach.
Massachusetts / School Boards / Holliston Public Schools
District leaders and principals presented midyear data showing gains in math and literacy placements and expanded interventions, while administrators flagged pockets of chronic absenteeism—about 80 students at immediate risk—and new efforts to tie dyslexia screening into MTSS.
Massachusetts / School Boards / Holliston Public Schools
The committee approved the consent agenda (including a $13,500 athletics donation), waived and approved policy GBGB, approved a communications newsletter, appointed working-group members for MSBA coordination, set June 24 as the 2025-26 last day, and raised preschool tuition to $3,575.
Massachusetts / School Boards / Holliston Public Schools
Superintendents FY27 budget presentation reduced the districts projected level-services increase to roughly 3.89% after payroll adjustments and retirements; administrators flagged special-education, transportation and an MSBA feasibility study (estimated $1.8M$2.5M) as major cost drivers.
Massachusetts / School Boards / Holliston Public Schools
Members spent an extended session weighing whether to move one or two professional-development days before students arrive, discussing contract/PD-council input, coaches preseason timing (MIAA rules) and family/childcare impacts; the committee will consult PD council and return Feb. 26 with feedback.
Massachusetts / School Boards / Holliston Public Schools
After reviewing three finalists and extensive community input, the Holliston School Committee voted 5–2 to appoint Dr. Kimo Carter as superintendent of Holliston Public Schools, effective July 1, 2026, subject to contract negotiations and final approval.
Massachusetts / School Boards / Holliston Public Schools
On Jan. 30 the Holliston School Committee heard from James Kimo Carter, a finalist for superintendent, who emphasized listening, predictable communications, equity and SEL, described curriculum changes to close reading gaps, and outlined an entry plan tied to the district’s MSBA building eligibility.
Massachusetts / School Boards / Holliston Public Schools
Dr. Jennifer Parson, current superintendent of the Plainville Public Schools, told the Holliston School Committee on Jan. 29 that she prioritizes communication, equity-driven instruction and data-based interventions, and described leading curriculum and facility projects; the meeting closed with a motion to adjourn.