Amherst School Committee, Hybrid Meeting

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