The Holliston School Committee voted on March 27 to adopt several policy updates and to release two partially redacted executive‑session minutes. The committee approved changes that align local policy with federal and state legal requirements and district practices.

The committee approved an amendment mirroring Title IX language and naming the director of student services as the district contact for harassment complaints. A roll call vote recorded all committee members present voting in favor.

Members also approved changes to the school committee’s policy‑development statement to explicitly reference the district’s mission, values and strategic plan; updated the transportation policy to describe the district’s designated walk zones and clarify which grades are eligible for transportation services; and amended the policy governing operation of field lights and athletic facility use to reaffirm limits on lighting times and to note town bylaws for noise and sound enforcement. Committee records show the votes on those items carried unanimously.

On the consent agenda, the committee approved release of two partially redacted executive‑session minutes from November 14, 2024 and February 13, 2025; the committee withheld other executive‑session minutes for later review.

Why it matters: The Title IX‑related amendment updates the district’s harassment policy to reflect current federal requirements and clarifies who is the point of contact for complaints. Transportation and field‑lighting policy changes affect families’ daily routines and neighbors near school facilities.

What was said. Administrators told members that the Title IX‑style policy change was required by law and did not alter the district’s substantive procedures, only the wording and the designated contact. On field lighting, administrators and the athletic director noted the policy already limits night‑light use and forbids air‑horns and other disruptive devices; they recommended improved neighbor communication if problems persist.

Actions and next steps. District officials said they will publish the updated policies and post the map of designated transportation walk zones on the district’s website. The released, redacted executive‑session minutes will be posted in accordance with the town clerk’s request.