Board of Education

Pelham School Committee deadlocks 2-2 in failed motion to re-elect Regional representatives. Chair Margaret Stancer determined an August 29 selection vote violated procedure because it was not separately itemized on the agenda; Committee member William Sherr moved for a new election, seconded by

Amherst school committees approve superintendent separation agreement. The Regional School Committee and Union 26 Committee voted to approve a mutual separation agreement with Superintendent Mike Morris, ending his employment August 31. Morris will receive 10 months severance, a payout for 54

Amherst-Pelham school committee approves LGBTQIA+ supports amid investigations. The committee voted 9 to 0 to approve the ARMS LGBTQIA+ Supports Statement with revisions made at the meeting and 6 to 0, with one abstention, for the Instructional Materials Policy. Acting Superintendent Dr. Slaughter

The Amherst Board of Education Policy Subcommittee agreed to revise its public participation policy, continuing to accept written public comment but eliminating the display of submitted remarks during meetings. Members Peter Demling, Jennifer Shiao, Stephen Sullivan, and Sarahbess Kenney discussed

Amherst Board of Education advances education policies to regional oversight. The four-member board unanimously approved prior minutes and voted to bring the JKAA restraint training protocol to the regional school committee with requestor Fay Brady present to answer implementation questions. The