Amherst Pelham Regional School Committee finalizes six graduate competencies. The committee approved a Portrait of a Graduate framework establishing six competencies — adaptive problem solver, critical thinker, innovative creator, responsible citizen, self-determined individual, and skilled
School Committee delays elementary boundary vote, demands public input on racial equity. The board heard a presentation from Ammon Consulting on proposed boundary changes affecting approximately 110 students, with notable concerns about racial balance in the plan. Chair Jennifer Shiao indicated a
Amherst board subcommittee advances two protocols to regional committee. The Operating Protocols Subcommittee, chaired by Tim Shores and including members Sarahbess Kenney and Sarah Marshall, unanimously approved prior minutes before advancing two governance protocols: internal communications
Regional school committee hears MARS analysis on municipal fiscal pressures. Steve Hemman and Julie Kelley of the Massachusetts Association of Regional Schools presented municipal financial reports for Amherst, Leverett, Pelham, and Shutesbury to the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee. The
Pelham School Committee maintains School Choice status for 2025-26. Chair Margaret Stancer, Vice Chair William Sherr, and Secretary Sarahbess Kenney unanimously approved the elementary school's continued participation in the School Choice program. Principal Micki Darling reported on ongoing school
The Amherst Board of Education adopted formal operating protocols for public participation and meeting procedures on October 3, 2025. The protocols establish rules for public comment periods including speaker recognition by the Committee Chair, time limits, and decorum standards requiring
Amherst School Committee approves FY26 budget, announces school consolidation plan. The committee unanimously approved restoring positions under the town's 5 percent budget increase for elementary schools, set at $28.3 million, though the committee had requested 6 percent. The committee also
Regional School Committee restructures superintendent evaluation oversight. The Amherst Pelham Regional School Committee voted to expand its Superintendent Evaluation Subcommittee to include one representative each from the Amherst and Pelham school committees plus three RSC members, pending town
Amherst Pelham Regional School Committee holds annual retreat workshop. Eight committee members and Superintendent Dr. Xi Herman participated in the annual retreat Wednesday evening at Amherst Regional Middle School. The session was facilitated by Tracy Novick, Field Director of the Massachusetts
Amherst Pelham Regional School Committee authorizes $40,000 annual compensation cap for all administrators. The committee voted 8-0 (Vice Chair William Sherr absent) to authorize Superintendent Dr. Xi Herman to use the compensation framework when negotiating or revising contracts for principals and
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