School Committee discusses elementary boundary changes, defers vote
Amherst School Committee discusses elementary boundary changes, defers vote pending engagement. The committee heard a presentation by consultant Tim Ammon on proposed boundaries for two elementary schools affecting approximately 110 students, reflecting an actual K-5 enrollment decline of 33
Board of Education · Meeting of November 18, 2025
Amherst School Committee discusses elementary boundary changes, defers vote pending engagement. The committee heard a presentation by consultant Tim Ammon on proposed boundaries for two elementary schools affecting approximately 110 students, reflecting an actual K-5 enrollment decline of 33 students against projections. Committee members raised concerns about demographic implications, noting the new school would have a slightly higher percentage of white students while Crocker Farm would have a lower percentage, though both schools would maintain similar percentages of students with IEPs and free/reduced lunch eligibility at approximately 36 percent each.
The committee emphasized that meaningful public engagement is required before any vote, now expected in December.
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Source: the Board of Education meeting of November 18, 2025, compiled from the official minutes.
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