Amherst School Committee reorganizes with three new leaders. Deb Leonard was elected Chair unanimously, Maria Hynes was elected Vice Chair 4-1, and LauraJane Hunter was elected Secretary unanimously. All three officers serve on the Union 26 School Committee. Sarah Marshall was appointed to sign
Amherst School Committee unanimously adopts $33.8 million budget restoring interventionist and specialist positions. Vice Chair Bridget Hynes and member Andrew Hart advocated strongly for preserving elementary intervention teachers and specialists, citing documented achievement gaps in mathematics
School Committee addresses restraint practices and anti-bullying data over nearly five hours. Superintendent Dr. Xi Herman presented preliminary FY27 budget projections tied to school consolidations and the opening of Chestnut Street Academy, with the Committee identifying top priorities including
Amherst School Committee approves cost-center structure and pursues budget alternatives. The committee voted unanimously to adopt 22 cost centers for FY27 and directed administration to present two budget scenarios at next week's meeting: one showing restorations at approximately 5 percent growth
Amherst School Committee votes to proceed with sixth-grade move to Chestnut Street Academy. In a four-hour meeting dominated by debate over the K-6 restructuring plan, the five-member Committee voted unanimously to advance the planned fall 2026 transition after Superintendent Dr. E. Xiomara Herman
Amherst School Committee hears extensive public opposition to draft FY27 budget with staff cuts from consolidation. The administration presented a draft budget assuming a 3.85 percent funding increase, incorporating consolidation of Wildwood and Fort River elementary schools into a single Amethyst
Amherst School Committee holds annual reorganization. The committee unanimously elected Deb Leonard as Chair, with Sarah Marshall also accepting a nomination for the post. Hynes was elected Vice Chair in a 4-to-1 vote, and LauraJane Hunter was unanimously elected Secretary. Sarah Marshall was
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