Regional school committee appointed director, approved 15 policies. The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee unanimously appointed Thomas A. Simon, M.Ed., as Director of Student Services, effective June 22, 2026. Chair William Sherr and Superintendent Dr. Xi described Simon as a systems thinker
The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee voted 8-1 to adopt its 2026–2028 strategic plan on May 20, with Laura Jane Hunter dissenting. Chair William Sherr led unanimous approval of a Unit B clerical contract providing 3 percent wage increases in year one, effective July 1, 2025, and 2.25
The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee voted unanimously to enter executive session for strategy and contract negotiations with Superintendent Dr E Xiomara Herman under state law chapter 30A, section 21(a) purpose 2. Chair Sarahbess Kenney moved the motion, seconded by Vice Chair William
Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee enters closed session on superintendent Dr. E Xiomara Herman contract. Chair William Sherr moved unanimously to enter executive session under M.G.L. c. 30A, section 21(a), purpose 2, for strategy sessions and contract negotiations with nonunion personnel,
Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee backs $6.7M roof projects. The panel unanimously approved a financial agreement with the Town of Amherst capping the town's contribution to the Middle School Auditorium Roof at up to $1.6 million, and awarded the Middle School Roof Replacement base bid to
Regional School Committee approves superintendent evaluation tool and revamped bullying response framework. The committee voted 8 to 0, with one absent, to adopt the 2025-2026 evaluation tool using the Perform platform and DESE rubric language. Administrator Colleen Bogonovich presented a
Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee elects new leadership in reorganization vote. William Sherr of Pelham won the contested chair election six to three over Sarah Marshall of Amherst, while Bridget Hynes of Amherst was elected vice chair with six votes to Sarahbess Kenney's three; all nine
Amherst-Pelham RSC approves advanced Spanish pilot for seventh grade. Superintendent Dr. Xi and curriculum director Tonya McIntyre presented a one-year pilot serving heritage speakers, dual-language Caminantes students, and advanced learners across the four-town district, with placement by STAMP
Regional Committee appoints new Treasurer while debating middle school changes. Chair Sarahbess Kenney and the nine-member committee unanimously appointed Kristen Yezierski as Treasurer, effective June 1, 2026, providing a three-month transition with departing Treasurer Jill Berry. Superintendent
Regional committee appoints Yezierski as new Treasurer. The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee unanimously appointed Kristen Yezierski, Assistant Treasurer of Northampton, as Treasurer effective June 1, with predecessor Jill Berry remaining through August for transition amid an active middle
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