Committee requests budget details before staff-cut decision on March 24
Amherst School Committee presented FY27 budget featuring position cuts amid school consolidation. The draft, incorporating a 3.85 percent increase and $1.06 million in external funding, proposed reductions of 1.4 clerical positions, one custodian, 4.0 special education teachers, 2.5 intervention
Amherst School Committee Meeting · Meeting of October 13, 2026
Amherst School Committee presented FY27 budget featuring position cuts amid school consolidation. The draft, incorporating a 3.85 percent increase and $1.06 million in external funding, proposed reductions of 1.4 clerical positions, one custodian, 4.0 special education teachers, 2.5 intervention instructors, and 4.5 specials teachers. Executive Director of Student Academic Success Tonya S.
McIntyre and Executive Director of Finance and Operations Shannon Bernacchia outlined the plan as more than 50 residents testified against the cuts. The Committee requested detailed cost-center analysis and tiered restoration scenarios before voting scheduled for March 24.
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Source: the Amherst School Committee Meeting meeting of October 13, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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