School Committee OKs restraint policy update

School Committee · Meeting of October 21, 2026

Shrewsbury School Committee approved an updated physical restraint policy and funding for a $10,500 policy review. Policy 325, retitled "physical restraint," aligns with state amendments to 603 CMR 46.00 and passed by voice vote after no public feedback. The Massachusetts Association of School Committees will review district policies for $10,500, paid in three $3,500 installments, with completion targeted for July 1.

Superintendent Tiffany Marie Ostrander told parents frustrated by delayed activities that nurses are not required "at every activity." The committee also heard that Shrewsbury High is 542 students, or 43 percent, over capacity despite losing 107 students.

In the full story:

• Public Participation: Medication Rules and Disrupted Activities
• Superintendent's Report
• PreK-12 Enrollment and PreK-8 Class Size
• Shrewsbury High School Class Size
• Policy 325, Physical Restraint
• Policy Review Project
• District Strategic Goals and Action Steps for 2026-27
• FY28 Budget Priorities, Guidance, and Calendar
• Minutes and Executive Session
• Who Was There
• Organizations And Documents Referenced
• The complete report: 1,837 words

Source: the School Committee meeting of October 21, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.

Checked against the record: before publication this article was automatically compared with the meeting transcript. It was corrected where it differed.