Elementary boundaries require public input before December vote
Board of Education · Meeting of October 24, 2025
AMHERST — School Committee delays elementary boundary vote, demands public input on racial equity. The board heard a presentation from Ammon Consulting on proposed boundary changes affecting approximately 110 students, with notable concerns about racial balance in the plan. Chair Jennifer Shiao indicated a vote is more likely in December than November.
Dr. Xiomara Herman emphasized that public engagement must extend beyond typical meetings to reach affected families. The committee directed the superintendent and chair to plan a public engagement strategy and asked Ammon Consulting to explore boundary adjustments responsive to demographic equity concerns.
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Source: the Board of Education meeting of October 24, 2025, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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