Amherst-Pelham Schools Address Bus Shortage, Building Damage
Amherst-Pelham Regional Schools Committee addressed transportation and building challenges at an online meeting with all nine members present.
Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee · Meeting of October 20, 2026
Amherst-Pelham Regional Schools Committee addressed transportation and building challenges at an online meeting with all nine members present. Superintendent Dr. Xi reported the district faces a bus driver shortage and has streamlined bus routes, forcing after-school program schedule changes; committee members raised safety concerns about the policy on busing distance exceptions.
At the Amherst Regional Middle School, contractors are repairing water damage and the district has begun mold remediation procurement following air quality testing, with boiler and flue repairs scheduled for October 8-13. The committee also advanced planning for October policy reviews on bullying prevention and student discipline procedures.
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Source: the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee meeting of October 20, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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