Regional School Committee approves professional development calendar with safety training
The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee approved a professional development calendar for 2026-2027 that emphasizes school safety training. Athletic Director Victoria Dawson and Director of Finance Shannon Bernacchia presented a cost analysis of athletic programs revealing significant
Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee · Meeting of September 8, 2026
AMHERST — The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee approved a professional development calendar for 2026-2027 that emphasizes school safety training. Athletic Director Victoria Dawson and Director of Finance Shannon Bernacchia presented a cost analysis of athletic programs revealing significant disparities between per-participant expenses and current fees; the committee voted 8-1 to approve a 2 percent fee increase pending further restructuring for fiscal 2028. The committee unanimously approved transfer of approximately $552,074 in state transportation reimbursement to a dedicated fund for future transportation costs.
The district introduced new high school principal Dr. Marc Gomes and discussed a school climate assessment plan including district-wide surveys and targeted support at the middle school.
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Source: the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee meeting of September 8, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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