Government

The Amherst School Committee approves a new labor contract with UFCW Local 1459 through 2027. Chair Sarah Marshall and the Committee unanimously approved a Memorandum of Agreement with UFCW Local 1459 dated June 4, 2024, and the accompanying 2024-2027 contract modifying the existing 2020-2024

Amherst School Committee hires Dr. Xiomara Herman as superintendent, effective July 1. Chair Sarah Marshall announced the conclusion of negotiations. The Committee unanimously approved the FY25 preschool tuition sliding fee scale on a motion by Irv Rhodes. ELL Administrator Katie Richardson

Three committees approve superintendent evaluation instrument. The Amherst, Pelham, and Regional school committees voted to approve a new superintendent evaluation framework for incoming Superintendent Dr. Herman, establishing four standards with district-specific goals. The Amherst School

Amherst School Committee approves Student Opportunity Act plan to address chronic absenteeism. Chair Sarah Marshall moved to approve the draft plan dated March 27, 2024 designed to support curriculum implementation, enhance social-emotional learning and mental health services, and strengthen

Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee approves $35.7M fiscal year 2025 budget with town-increase cap. The committee voted 8-1 to adopt the budget with Chair Sarahbess Kenney supporting and Irv Rhodes opposed. The vote includes a new assessment-calculation method capping member-town budget