Committee Approves Charter Opposition Letter, Discusses FY26 Priorities
Amherst School Committee unanimously approves charter opposition, eyes special-education needs for FY26. Chair Sarah Marshall presided as the committee approved on November 19 a letter opposing Pelham Charter Valley International Charter School's enrollment expansion. Superintendent Dr. Xiomara
Board of Education · Meeting of December 17, 2024
Amherst School Committee unanimously approves charter opposition, eyes special-education needs for FY26. Chair Sarah Marshall presided as the committee approved on November 19 a letter opposing Pelham Charter Valley International Charter School's enrollment expansion. Superintendent Dr.
Xiomara Herman presented budget planning priorities highlighting increases in mental health service demand and special education needs. The district is seeing growth in students with IEPs, 504 plans, and intensive service requirements, with average class size at approximately 20.
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Source: the Board of Education meeting of December 17, 2024, compiled from the official minutes.
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