Amherst schools faces $503,000 FY25 budget shortfall
Amherst schools faces a $503,000 shortfall in its initial FY25 budget plan. The School Committee reviewed Interim Co-Finance Director Shannon Bernacchia's presentation showing a 5.9 percent salary increase reflecting negotiated raises, with inflation affecting all budget categories. Superintendent
School Committee · Meeting of February 15, 2024
Amherst schools faces a $503,000 shortfall in its initial FY25 budget plan. The School Committee reviewed Interim Co-Finance Director Shannon Bernacchia's presentation showing a 5.9 percent salary increase reflecting negotiated raises, with inflation affecting all budget categories. Superintendent Doug Slaughter and the committee discussed guidance on limiting cuts to special education and classroom instruction.
Chair Sarah Marshall will sign an amendment adding $9.7 million to the elementary school building project. The committee accepted a $2,000 Civics grant from the League of Women Voters for teacher Tim Austin and heard updates on the Caminantes dual-language program and ongoing sixth-grade placement discussions.
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Source: the School Committee meeting of February 15, 2024, compiled from the official minutes.
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