Amherst School Committee reorganizes, elects Leonard as chair.
Amherst School Committee elects new leadership in annual reorganization. Deb Leonard was elected Chair unanimously, with Hynes winning the Vice Chair position 4-1 over Sarah Marshall and LauraJane Hunter elected Secretary without opposition. Sarah Marshall will sign warrants, backed by Leonard. The
Board of Education · Meeting of May 19, 2026
Amherst School Committee elects new leadership in annual reorganization. Deb Leonard was elected Chair unanimously, with Hynes winning the Vice Chair position 4-1 over Sarah Marshall and LauraJane Hunter elected Secretary without opposition. Sarah Marshall will sign warrants, backed by Leonard.
The four-member committee conducted the reorganization meeting on January 5.
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Source: the Board of Education meeting of May 19, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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