Hingham School Committee Amends May Minutes, Approves Seven Policies and Two NYC Trips

HINGHAM — June 15, 2026 — Hingham School Committee approves five health policies, two NYC trips, and amends disputed May minutes. The committee voted unanimously on all 14 formal actions at its June 15 meeting, including second-read approval of an entirely new self-carry medication policy (JLCDC) and four other revised health and wellness policies. In response to an Open Meeting Law complaint filed June 4 by resident K. Carli, the board voted 7-0 to amend its May 11 minutes to include two previously omitted member comments — one from Carrie Nee on DESE's finding that Hingham did not consistently invite outside agencies to IEP meetings, and one from Tim Miller-Dempsey on MCAS improvement and the district's Bridges math adoption. Superintendent Sabrina Roberts and Assistant Superintendent Erica Pollard presented the year-one strategic plan update, flagging a high-school flex block pilot, the district-wide Bridges math rollout, and two fall town meetings among the major 2026-27 commitments. The committee also appointed Nina Villanova to the 2017 School Building Committee and Chair Jen Benham to the 2025 School Building Committee, and approved a 3 percent increase in Extended School Year staffing rates effective July 1.