Amherst-Pelham Regional School District public meetings in 2024

Joint meeting of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee and Union 26 School Committee

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee and Union 26 School Committee will meet jointly to consider entering executive session under Massachusetts Open Meeting Law to discuss personnel matters. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed beyond the procedural call to order and adjournment.

Amherst, Pelham, and Regional School Committees meeting separately and jointly

The Amherst, Pelham, and Regional School Committees will meet separately and jointly. The joint meeting will consider and vote on the 2025-2026 academic calendar and discuss the superintendent's entry plan findings. The Pelham committee will consider a letter of support for a CPA application. The Amherst committee will receive a superintendent's update on the FY26 budget, 6th-grade move, Fort River capacity, and redistricting.

• Pelham School Committee: Consider letter of support for CPA application (Pelham Playground Committee funding request)
• Regional School Committee: Review new course(s)
• Joint meeting: Action on 2025-2026 academic calendar (three options presented)
• Joint meeting: Discussion of Superintendent's Entry Plan findings
• Amherst School Committee: Superintendent's update on FY26 budget, 6th-grade move, Fort River capacity, redistricting

Four Towns Meeting and Special Meeting of Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee will hold a Four Towns Meeting and Special Meeting on December 14, 2024. The main item is a discussion of the FY26 budget, with supporting documents provided. The meeting also includes opening procedures and future agenda planning.

• FY26 Budget Discussion (information item, with presentation and handout attachments)

Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee

The Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee will meet to consider entering a closed executive session to conduct collective bargaining with the Amherst-Pelham Education Association (APEA). The agenda contains only procedural items; no substantive votes or public discussion are scheduled.

• Enter into executive session for collective bargaining with APEA

Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee Meeting Joint with Amherst, Pelham, and Union 26 School Committees **RELOCATED TO AMHERST TOWN HALL**

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee and joint committees will meet in Amherst Town Hall to review policy updates, receive updates on the first quarter of FY25, and consider entering executive sessions for collective bargaining strategy discussions. Public comment is accepted via email or voicemail by 3 p.m. on the meeting day.

• First read of Policy ACE: Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability
• First read of Policy AC: Nondiscrimination and Harassment
• Proposed removal of Policy ACC: Harassment Prevention; Standards of Conduct
• Proposed removal of Policy ACA: Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Gender, Gender Identity, or Sexual Orientation
• FY25 First Quarter Update

Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee

The Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee will meet to enter executive session for collective bargaining with the Amherst-Pelham Education Association (APEA) and to discuss bargaining strategy. The meeting is being held virtually due to a snow day.

• Enter executive session for collective bargaining with APEA
• Discuss strategy for collective bargaining or litigation

Pelham School Committee

The Pelham School Committee will hold its December 3, 2024 meeting to approve minutes, hear updates from the superintendent and principals, and review the FY26 budget and academic calendar. The committee will also discuss a request for a letter supporting Pelham’s decarbonization roadmap and review updated anti-bullying and harassment policies.

• Request for letter supporting Pelham Energy Committee’s decarbonization roadmap
• FY26 budget preview discussion
• Academic calendar for 2025-26 school year reviewed
• Second readings of updated anti-bullying and harassment policies
• Draft letter regarding PVCICS (likely a regional school district matter) discussed

Joint Policy Subcommittee

The subcommittee is meeting to discuss and continue work on several policies, including BDC, IIB, sections G and J, and possible graduation policies. They will also plan future work and address other topics.

• Discuss Policy BDC
• Discuss Policy IIB
• Continue to Discuss Policies in section G
• Continue to Discuss Policies in section J
• Discuss Future Graduation Possible Policies

Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee joint meeting with Union 26 School Committee

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee and Union 26 School Committee will hold a joint virtual meeting. They will vote to appoint Shannon Bernacchia as Interim Director of Finance and discuss requests to member towns for surplus appropriations. The committees will also consider entering executive session to prepare for negotiations with nonunion personnel.

• Appoint Shannon Bernacchia as Interim Director of Finance
• Discuss requests to Amherst, Leverett, Pelham, and Shutesbury for appropriations from their surplus
• Consider executive session for negotiations with nonunion personnel (Director of Finance, Dr. Douglas Slaughter)
• Consider executive session for negotiations with nonunion personnel (Superintendent, Dr. E. Xiomara Herman)

Fiscal Sustainability Subcommittee

The Fiscal Sustainability Subcommittee will discuss requests from Amherst, Leverett, Pelham, and Shutesbury for appropriations from their surplus funds. The subcommittee will also discuss a memo to the Amherst Town Council and Finance Committee providing guidelines for the FY26 budget. This is a discussion-only meeting; no votes are listed.

• Discuss surplus appropriation requests from Amherst, Leverett, Pelham, and Shutesbury
• Discuss memo to Amherst Town Council and Finance Committee for FY26 budget guidelines
• Meeting is virtual via Google Meet

School Equity Advisory Committee

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District’s School Equity Advisory Committee will convene to finalize its charge and discuss three key requests before the Regional School Committee. The meeting is procedural with no decisions scheduled.

Amherst School Committee

The Amherst School Committee will meet in person at the Library at Amherst-Pelham Regional High School to discuss and vote on several items, including a private school application for 80 Acres and a letter opposing a charter school's enrollment expansion. The committee will also review updates from the superintendent, consider a resolution, and discuss elementary school handbooks and FY26 budget considerations.

• Vote on 80 Acres private k-4 school application
• Approve draft letter to DESE opposing PVCICS enrollment expansion
• Consider Mass Promise to Invest resolution
• Review elementary school handbooks for improvements
• Discuss FY26 school budget considerations

Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee joint meeting with Amherst School Committee, Pelham School Committee, and Union 26

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee and local school committees met jointly to discuss state aid requests, charter school expansion, and financial updates. The meeting included procedural items, public comment, and updates from chairs and the superintendent. No major decisions were recorded in the agenda.

• Discussion and possible vote on a resolution supporting a $3.8 million state aid increase for Amherst public schools
• Letter to DESE regarding a charter school expansion request
• Debrief on Amherst Town Council Financial Indicators Meeting with follow-up steps

Fiscal Sustainability Subcommittee

The subcommittee will debrief from the November 4 Town of Amherst Financial Indicators meeting, discuss revenue data received from Central Office, and review revenue sources. The meeting is virtual and open to the public.

• Debrief from November 4 Town of Amherst Financial Indicators meeting
• Discussion of revenue data received from Central Office
• Discussion of revenue sources
• Compilation of questions and research topics

Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee at the Amherst Town Council Financial Indicators Meeting

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee will meet jointly with the Amherst Town Council to receive a presentation on Fiscal Year 2026 financial indicators. Discussion will follow the presentation. The meeting is informational only; no votes are scheduled.

• Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Indicators presentation
• Discussion of financial indicators

Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee joint meeting with Union 26 School Committee

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee and Union 26 School Committee will hold a joint virtual meeting to consider entering executive session under Massachusetts Open Meeting Law for contract negotiations with nonunion personnel, including the Director of Finance, Dr. Douglas Slaughter.

• Union 26 considers executive session for nonunion personnel negotiations
• Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee considers executive session for nonunion personnel negotiations

Amherst School Committee joint meeting with Amherst Town Council, Finance Committee, Regional School Committee, Budget Coordinating Group, and Jones Library Trustees

This is a joint meeting of the Amherst School Committee, Town Council, Finance Committee, Regional School Committee, and Jones Library Trustees. The main agenda item is a presentation and discussion of Fiscal Year 2026 financial indicators. The meeting also includes a call to order, a provision for topics not anticipated 48 hours in advance, and adjournment.

• Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Indicators: Presentation and Discussion

School Equity Advisory Committee

The School Equity Advisory Committee will meet to discuss school and district climate and culture, and receive updates on academic outcomes. The committee will also schedule future meeting dates through June 2025 and plan future agenda items.

• Discussion of school and district climate and culture
• Academic outcome updates
• Schedule future SEAC meeting dates through June 2025

Pelham School Committee

The Pelham School Committee is meeting in person to discuss routine business including public comment, approval of minutes, and updates from the superintendent, principal, and chair. They will also hear a presentation on MCAS results and accept a gift.

• MCAS presentation by Mary Kiely and Tonya McIntyre
• Introduction of Duane Chamble from the Family Center
• Acceptance of a gift (file attached)

Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee

The Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee will open with procedural items and then enter executive session to conduct collective bargaining sessions and discuss strategy under the state Open Meeting Law. No substantive decisions are listed on this agenda.

Joint Policy Subcommittee Meeting

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District Joint Policy Subcommittee will meet to discuss policies in sections G and J. The meeting includes call to order, public comment, and approval of minutes.

• Discussion of policies in section G
• Discussion of policies in section J

Budget & Audit Subcommittee

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District Budget & Audit Subcommittee will hold a virtual meeting to approve draft minutes from July 3, 2024, and discuss a possible comment regarding a regional charter school’s request to increase enrollment. The committee will also review agenda planning items.

• Approve draft minutes from July 3, 2024
• Discuss possible comment on PVCICS enrollment increase request
• Agenda planning for future meetings

Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee joint meeting with Union 26

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee and Union 26 School Committee will hold a joint meeting. They will consider entering executive session to discuss strategy for negotiations with nonunion personnel, including the Director of Finance and the Superintendent. The agenda also includes updates on the HRC Foundation's Welcoming Schools Program, block scheduling, and MASC resolutions.

• Consider entering executive session for negotiations with nonunion personnel (Director of Finance Dr. Douglas Slaughter)
• Consider entering executive session for negotiations with nonunion personnel (Superintendent Dr. E. Xiomara Herman)
• HRC Foundation's Welcoming Schools Program update
• Block scheduling update at ARHS
• MASC Resolutions discussion

Fiscal Sustainability Subcommittee

The Fiscal Sustainability Subcommittee will discuss school revenue sources, identifying what is known and unknown, and compile a list of questions and research topics. They will also discuss a data request from the Central Office and plan future agenda items.

• Discussion of school revenue sources
• Compilation of questions and research topics on revenue
• Data request from Central Office

Amherst School Committee: UPDATED

The Amherst School Committee will meet virtually on October 15, 2024, due to a lack of heat. Agenda items include a presentation and discussion on a private school (80 Acres), review of MCAS accountability data and district designation, and FY2026 budget development with a Q1 review. The committee may also vote on school handbooks.

• Private school presentation and discussion (80 Acres)
• MCAS data and district designation review
• FY2026 budget development with Q1 review
• Handbooks review and possible vote
• Gift acceptance (AMH Gifts 10-15-24 revised.pdf)

Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee will hold a regular meeting with public comment, chair updates, and approval of minutes. The main business includes a debrief of the recent 4 Towns meeting, a discussion on regional schools restructuring, a presentation on MCAS data and district designation, and a possible vote on a resolution supporting Massachusetts Question 2. The committee will also discuss a requested charter school expansion.

• Debrief of the 4 Towns Meeting held September 28, 2024
• Regional schools restructuring discussion
• MCAS data and district designation presentation
• Proposed 'Yes on 2' Resolution – discussion and possible vote
• Discussion on charter school requested expansion

Pelham School Committee - UPDATED

The Pelham School Committee will hold a regular meeting including a preliminary preview of the FY26 budget, discussion of a liaison to the PTO, and appointment of a MASC delegate. Public comment can be submitted by email or voicemail before the meeting.

• FY26 Budget Preliminary Preview (information item)
• Discussion of School Committee Liaison to PTO
• Appointment of MASC Delegate

Four Towns Meeting and Special Meeting of Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee is holding a Four Towns Meeting and Special Meeting to discuss the FY26 budget process. The agenda includes opening items, a presentation on the budget, and time for questions and feedback. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• FY26 Budget Process discussion with attached PDF (1,703 KB)
• Questions and Feedback session for attendees

Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee joint meeting with Union 26 School Committee

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee and Union 26 School Committee will hold a joint meeting to consider entering executive sessions under Massachusetts Open Meeting Law. The closed sessions are for strategy discussions and negotiations with nonunion personnel, including the Director of Finance, Dr. Douglas Slaughter.

School Equity Advisory Committee

The School Equity Advisory Committee will meet to discuss a draft of the Climate & Culture report at Amherst-Pelham Regional High School and consider where to begin on impact and action. The meeting is informational; no votes are scheduled.

• Discussion of draft Climate & Culture report at ARHS
• Impact & Action planning — where to start
• Future agenda planning

Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee joint meeting with Union 26, Pelham School Committee and Amherst School Committee

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee and local school committees held a joint meeting on September 24, 2024, in Amherst. The agenda included procedural items, a presentation on a new bullying reporting platform, and updates on regional topics such as track and field and preparations for a four-town meeting. Several items were postponed to the following day.

• Presentation of new bullying reporting platform
• Track and Fields Update (regional topic)
• Preparations for 4 Towns Meeting (regional topic)
• Consider entering executive session (postponed to 9/25)
• Approve minutes (revised draft from April 9, 2024)

Joint Policy Subcommittee Meeting

The Joint Policy Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School District will meet to discuss feedback on policies AC, ACB, and ACE, focusing on non-discrimination and related guidelines. The meeting is scheduled for September 23, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Library at ARMS. No decisions are listed; the agenda consists of discussions and draft revisions.

Amherst School Committee

The Amherst School Committee will meet in person at the Library at Amherst-Pelham Regional High School to discuss routine updates, including a first read of a draft policy on approving private schools, committee self-assessment goals, and budget reviews for fiscal years 2024 and 2025. The meeting will also include a discussion on a possible vote regarding a handbook review.

• First read of draft policy LBC approval of private schools
• Committee self-assessment and goals review
• FY25 budget update
• FY24 4th-quarter budget update
• Handbook review and possible vote

Fiscal Sustainability Subcommittee

The subcommittee will discuss revenue sources and determine a data request of the Central Office. They will also approve minutes from the August 6, 2024 meeting.

• Discuss revenue sources
• Determine data request of Central Office
• Approve minutes of August 6, 2024 meeting

Pelham School Committee Special Meeting

The Pelham School Committee will hold a special in-person meeting to address a FY24 budget overage. The meeting is scheduled for September 11, 2024, at 5 PM in the Pelham School Art Room. No decisions or new business items are listed beyond addressing the budget issue.

• Address FY24 budget overage

Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee Joint Meeting with Pelham School Committee and Amherst School Committee

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee, Pelham School Committee, and Amherst School Committee held a joint meeting to discuss superintendent goals for the 2024-2025 school year, review anti-bullying and harassment policies, and address regional administrative matters. The meeting was held in-person at Amherst Town Hall and livestreamed.

• Final draft of 2024-2025 superintendent goals reviewed
• Anti-bullying and harassment policies (JICFB, JICFC) discussed for second reading
• Minutes from prior meetings approved
• Gifts accepted for regional schools (document: Region gifts 8-27-24.pdf)
• Subcommittee for new superintendent disbanded

Pelham School Committee

The committee will receive updates from the superintendent, principal, and chair, and hear a report from the Playground Committee. Members will also discuss comments from a recent school committee retreat and consider setting a permanent meeting time. A warrant report and acceptance of gifts are on the agenda.

• Playground Committee report
• Review comments from school committee retreat
• Discussion of permanent meeting time
• Warrant report
• Acceptance of gifts

School Equity Advisory Committee

The School Equity Advisory Committee is meeting to receive an overview of academic disparities and a preview of culture and climate data. The committee will also discuss developing recommendations and next steps. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is informational and procedural.

• Academic Disparities Overview (information item)
• Preview on Culture and Climate (information item)
• Developing Recommendations and Next Steps (discussion)

Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee will discuss the budget process with the four member towns, review superintendent goals, and consider entering executive session for collective bargaining strategy. The meeting also includes a presentation on school finance by Tracy Novick of the Massachusetts Association of School Committees.

• Discussion of 4 Towns Meeting - Budgeting Process, with letters from Pelham Finance Committee and Amherst Town Council
• Review of 2024-25 Superintendent Goals
• Presentation on school finance by Tracy Novick, MASC Field Director
• Consideration of entering executive session for collective bargaining strategy (APEA ULP dated 08/09/24)

Amherst School Committee

The Amherst School Committee will discuss and potentially act on a motion to refer any application to establish a private elementary school in Amherst to the Superintendent for review. The committee will also hold a second reading of policies on anti-bullying (JICFB) and harassment of students (JICFC). The agenda includes standard items such as public comment, chair's update, superintendent's report, and approval of minutes.

• Motion to refer private school applications to Superintendent for review under Policy IHBG
• Second read of anti-bullying policy JICFB
• Second read of harassment policy JICFC
• Committee self-evaluation discussion

Policy Subcommittee

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District Policy Subcommittee will meet to discuss and finalize revisions to two key policies: the Anti-Bullying Policy (JICFB) and the Student-to-Student Harassment Policy (JICFC). The meeting is procedural and informational, with no decisions scheduled for adoption.

• Discussion of Anti-Bullying Policy JICFB (June 2024) with recommended edits
• Finalization of revisions to Anti-Bullying Policy JICFB
• Discussion of Student-to-Student Harassment Policy JICFC with highlighted version
• Finalization of revisions to Student-to-Student Harassment Policy JICFC

Fiscal Sustainability Subcommittee

The subcommittee will elect a chair, discuss its charge, and begin a discussion on school revenue sources, including identifying what is known and unknown and compiling research questions. The meeting is organizational and exploratory in nature.

• Elect a subcommittee chair
• Discuss subcommittee charge
• Discussion: School revenue sources — identify knowns, unknowns, and research topics

Special Joint meeting of the Amherst-Pelham Regional, Amherst, and Pelham School Committees

The Amherst-Pelham Regional, Amherst, and Pelham School Committees are holding a special joint meeting for a retreat. The only substantive agenda item is a Joint School Committee Retreat listed under new and continuing business. The meeting is in person at Converse Hall, Amherst College, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.

Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee Meeting

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee will hold a routine meeting with standard opening and closing items. No major decisions are listed; the agenda includes updates on track and field, budget/audit subcommittee work, and a final review of the interim superintendent’s evaluation.

Budget & Audit Subcommittee

The Budget & Audit Subcommittee is meeting virtually to organize itself and discuss possible activities. Members will also discuss a letter from the Amherst Town Council regarding potential subcommittee action. The meeting is largely procedural and discussion-focused, with no votes scheduled except adjournment.

• Organize the subcommittee
• Discuss possible activities of the budget and audit subcommittee
• Discuss letter from Amherst Town Council voted 6-24-2024
• Review budget subcommittee memo dated 2024-07-01

Pelham, Union 26, Amherst and Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committees

The Pelham, Union 26, Amherst, and Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committees will hold a joint meeting to vote on a new UFCW Local 1459 contract, review the superintendent's evaluation, and discuss the track and fields project design. The meeting includes executive sessions for collective bargaining and public comment opportunities.

• Vote on UFCW Local 1459 Memorandum of Agreement and 2024-2027 contract
• Superintendent summative evaluation reviews for Pelham, Amherst, and Regional
• First read of anti-bullying policy JICFB and harassment policy JICFC
• Track and Fields Project Design discussion and vote
• FY24 Budget Cost Center Adjustments

Policy Subcommittee

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District Policy Subcommittee is meeting virtually to discuss and finalize revisions to Policy JICFB (Anti-Bullying Policy) and discuss Policy JICFC (Student to Student Harassment). The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes, public comment, and future agenda planning.

• Discuss Policy JICFB - Anti-Bullying Policy
• Finalize revisions of Policy JICFB
• Discuss Policy JICFC - Student to Student Harassment
• Public comment period
• Future agenda planning

Amherst School Committee

The Amherst School Committee will vote on a new 2024-2027 contract with UFCW Local 1459, approve paraeducator and clerical merit awards, and appoint Doreen Reid as Student Services Director. The committee will also discuss summer programming, superintendent transition planning, school choice slots, and review FY24 budget transfers and FY22/FY23 audits.

• Vote on UFCW Local 1459 contract (2024-2027) and Memorandum of Agreement dated June 4, 2024
• Approve paraeducator merit awards for Alicia Clemons, Kiana Lawton, Marcia Zutautas, Fakhria Mussawy, Holly Day
• Approve clerical merit awards for Cathy Aldrich and Melissa Aguda
• Approve Doreen Reid as Student Services Director for Amherst Elementary Schools
• Review FY24 budget transfers and FY22/FY23 end-of-year audits

School Equity Advisory Subcommittee (SEAC)

The School Equity Advisory Subcommittee (SEAC) is meeting to discuss current academic and disciplinary disparities in the Amherst district. The agenda includes a call to order, the disparities discussion, matters not anticipated 48 hours in advance, and adjournment. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of academic and disciplinary disparities in the Amherst district
• Matters not reasonably anticipated 48 hours in advance
• Meeting at Amherst Regional High School Library, 6:00-8:00 PM

Title IX Investigation Subcommittee

The Title IX Investigation Subcommittee will meet to discuss the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Welcoming Schools program, a bias-based bullying prevention initiative, and consider fundraising ideas. The committee will also review current curriculum, receive updates on listening sessions, and may enter executive session for collective bargaining or litigation strategy. The meeting is open to public comment.

• Presentation and discussion of HRC Welcoming Schools program
• Discussion of fundraising ideas
• Motion to enter executive session for collective bargaining or litigation
• Discussion of current curriculum
• Approval of minutes from 3/14/24

Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee Joint Meeting with the Pelham School Committee

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee and Pelham School Committee will meet jointly to take action on several items, including approving merit awards for clerical and paraeducator staff, appointing Doreen Reid as the new Student Services Director for the district and its elementary schools, and accepting gifts. They will also review the FY22 and FY23 audits, discuss budget subcommittee strategic planning, and receive updates on bullying/harassment processes and the superintendent's activities.

• Approve appointment of Doreen Reid as Student Services Director for Amherst Elementary Schools, Pelham Elementary School, and the Regional District
• Approve clerical and paraeducator merit awards for staff at Amherst, Pelham, and regional schools
• Review FY22 and FY23 audit reports
• Update on bullying/harassment process and responses
• Superintendent's update on new superintendent onboarding, track & field, and end-of-year events

Pelham School Committee

The Pelham School Committee is meeting in person to discuss several items, including open committee seats, 24-25 enrollment and school choice, FY24 budget adjustments, and an audit review for FY22 and FY23. They will also consider accepting gifts and approving minutes. The meeting includes public comment opportunities.

• Discuss open PSC seats
• 24-25 enrollment and school choice
• FY24 budget adjustments (with memo)
• FY22 and FY23 EOYR audit review
• Motion to accept gifts

Policy Subcommittee

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District Policy Subcommittee will meet to discuss and draft revisions to policies JICFB (Anti-Bullying) and JICFC (Student to Student Harassment). They may also review non-discrimination policies AC, ACB, and ACE. The meeting is open to the public and includes time for public comment.

• Discuss and draft revisions to Anti-Bullying Policy JICFB
• Discuss and draft revisions to Student to Student Harassment Policy JICFC
• Possible review of non-discrimination policy AC
• Possible review of policies ACB and ACE
• Plan summer meeting times

Canceled: Superintendent Evaluation Subcommittee

This meeting of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School District's Superintendent Evaluation Subcommittee was canceled. The agenda had included discussion of the evaluation process, creating a proposal for the Regional School Committee, and other business, but no decisions will be made.

• Meeting canceled
• Agenda included discussion of evaluation process
• Agenda included creating proposal for RSC
• Agenda included motion to approve minutes of 3/14/24

Joint Amherst, Pelham and Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committees

The Amherst, Pelham, and Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committees are meeting jointly to discuss and vote on the superintendent evaluation instrument, consider a financial stability working group motion, and receive budget updates for FY25 and FY24 Q3. They will also discuss onboarding Superintendent Herman and may enter executive session for collective bargaining.

• Discussion and vote on Superintendent Evaluation Instrument
• Discussion and possible vote on financial stability working group motion
• BAN Interest Transfer from Stabilization
• FY25 Budget Update and FY24 Third Quarter Budget Update
• Discussion about Onboarding Superintendent Herman

Superintendent Evaluation Subcommittee

The Superintendent Evaluation Subcommittee is meeting virtually to discuss the superintendent evaluation form and other business. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the main substantive item being a discussion of the evaluation form. The subcommittee will also consider approving minutes from the March 14 meeting.

• Discuss Superintendent Evaluation Form
• Motion to approve Minutes of 3/14/24
• Other topics not anticipated 48 hours in advance

Title IX Investigation Subcommittee

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District's Title IX Investigation Subcommittee is meeting in person at the ARHS Library. The agenda includes discussing a report conclusions spreadsheet, an update on a request for information, and reviewing current curriculum materials on LGBTQIA+ topics. The subcommittee will also discuss the progress of its timeline, receive an update on listening sessions, and may enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation with APEA.

• Discuss report conclusions spreadsheet
• Review LGBTQIA+ curriculum materials in ARHS Social Studies and 7-8 English
• Discuss progress of investigation timeline
• Update on listening sessions
• Possible executive session for collective bargaining/litigation strategy with APEA

Policy Subcommittee

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District Policy Subcommittee is meeting to review and discuss several school policies, including the non-discrimination policy (AC), updates on policies ACB and ACE, and draft revisions to anti-bullying (JICFB) and student-to-student harassment (JICFC) policies. The meeting includes public comment and approval of minutes. This is a working session focused on policy review, not final decisions.

• Review Policy AC: non-discrimination policy
• Update on policies ACB and ACE
• Discuss draft revisions of Policy JICFB (anti-bullying)
• Discuss draft revisions of Policy JICFC (student-to-student harassment)

Amherst School Committee

The Amherst School Committee will meet on May 21, 2024, to discuss and vote on several items, including a preschool tuition scale, curriculum implementation plans, and the timeline for moving 6th grade to middle school. They will also receive updates on English Language Learner programs, kindergarten enrollment, and enrollment projections. The meeting is open to the public and will be live-streamed.

• Vote on FY25 Preschool Sliding Fee Scale
• Discussion of 6th grade move to middle school timeline
• Update on ELL Instructional Model & Caminantes program
• Curriculum implementation plans for next year and beyond
• Kindergarten enrollment update and enrollment projections

Meeting of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee and Union 26 School Committee

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee and Union 26 School Committee will meet virtually. The agenda includes entering executive session to discuss negotiations with nonunion personnel, specifically regarding the superintendent's contract, with a possible vote. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive public items listed.

• Enter executive session for strategy sessions on nonunion personnel negotiations
• Discussion and possible vote on Superintendent Dr. E. Xiomara Herman's contract
• Return to open session after executive session
• Virtual meeting via Google Meet

Superintendent Evaluation Subcommittee

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District's Superintendent Evaluation Subcommittee is meeting to discuss the superintendent evaluation process and create a proposal for the Regional School Committee. The agenda includes procedural items like choosing a chairperson and approving minutes, with public comments accepted.

• Discuss evaluation process with 2023-2024 evaluation survey attached
• Create proposal for Regional School Committee (RSC)
• Approve minutes of 3/14/24 meeting
• Choose a chairperson for the subcommittee
• Public comments accepted via email, voicemail, or text by 3:00 PM

Joint Meeting of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee and the Union 26 School Committee

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee and Union 26 School Committee will meet jointly to discuss and possibly vote on the superintendent's contract, a track and fields project request to the Town of Amherst, the FY25 budget, and other business. The agenda includes entering executive session for contract negotiations, reviewing the superintendent evaluation form, and approving the SOA plan.

• Enter executive session for superintendent contract negotiations
• Possible vote on track and fields project request to Town of Amherst
• Review and vote on superintendent evaluation form
• FY25 budget update and FY24 third quarter budget update
• Vote to approve SOA plan

Title IX Investigation Subcommittee

The Title IX Investigation Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School District is meeting to discuss the conclusions of a report, an update on a request for information, and the progress of the investigation timeline. They will also consider a proposed memo to the RSC community and may enter executive session for collective bargaining or litigation strategy. The meeting is largely procedural, with public comments accepted until 3:00 PM on the meeting date.

• Discuss report conclusions spreadsheet
• Request for information update
• Discuss progress of timeline
• Proposed memo to RSC community
• Motion to convene into executive session

School Equity Advisory Subcommittee (SEAC)

The School Equity Advisory Subcommittee (SEAC) is meeting to discuss committee updates, sending out ads/articles, an assembly, and other matters not anticipated 48 hours in advance. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific decisions or proposals detailed.

• Call to order
• Committee updates
• Sending out ads/articles
• Assembly discussion
• Matters not reasonably anticipated 48 hours in advance

Because negotiations are ongoing, this meeting is CANCELED: Meeting of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee and Union 26 School Committee

This meeting of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee and Union 26 School Committee was canceled because negotiations are ongoing. The agenda had included entering executive session for contract negotiations with nonunion personnel, an update on superintendent contract negotiations, and discussion and vote on the superintendent contract for Dr. E. Xiomara Herman. No decisions were made at this canceled meeting.

• Meeting canceled due to ongoing negotiations
• Agenda included executive session for negotiations with nonunion personnel
• Update on Union 26 Superintendent Contract Negotiations
• Discussion and vote on Superintendent Contract for Dr. E. Xiomara Herman

Pelham School Committee

The Pelham School Committee is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, hearing updates, and voting on several items. Key actions include a vote to approve the SOA plan, accepting gifts, and reviewing the third quarter budget. The committee will also discuss potential policy updates and hear a report from the UMass Clean Energy Corps.

• Vote to approve the SOA plan (Draft Pelham SOA 2024.pdf)
• Third Quarter Budget Update (Pelham Q3 FY24 Budget Report.pdf)
• Motion to accept gifts
• Discussion of policy ACC potential updates
• Report from UMass Clean Energy Corps (presentation on May 9)

Meeting of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee and Union 26 School Committee

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee and Union 26 School Committee will hold a virtual meeting to consider entering executive session for negotiations with nonunion personnel, then return to open session to discuss and vote on the superintendent's contract. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with only the contract discussion as a substantive item.

• Executive session for strategy sessions on nonunion personnel negotiations
• Discussion and vote on Superintendent Dr. E. Xiomara Herman's contract

Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee and Union 26 School Committee Meeting

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee and Union 26 School Committee will meet jointly to consider entering executive session for nonunion personnel negotiations, then return to open session to discuss and vote on the superintendent's contract for Dr. E. Xiomara Herman, starting July 1, 2024. The agenda also includes updates on the track and fields project, superintendent evaluation process, FY25 budget votes in Shutesbury and Leverett, an SOA plan vote, and a FY24 third-quarter regional budget update. Public comments are accepted until 3:00 PM on the meeting date.

• Vote on superintendent contract for Dr. E. Xiomara Herman, term beginning July 1, 2024
• Executive session for negotiations with nonunion personnel
• Track and Fields Project Update
• FY24 3rd Quarter Regional Budget Update
• SOA plan vote to approve

Special Meeting of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee and Union 26 School Committee

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee and Union 26 School Committee will hold a special meeting to discuss and vote on appointing a new superintendent for the Amherst, Pelham, and regional districts, effective July 1, 2024. Three finalists are under consideration: Dr. Susan Gilson, Dr. Joanne Menard, and Dr. E Xiomara Herman. The meeting will also consider entering executive session for contract negotiations with the superintendent candidate. No public comment period is scheduled.

• Vote to appoint superintendent from finalists Dr. Susan Gilson, Dr. Joanne Menard, Dr. E Xiomara Herman
• Appointment effective July 1, 2024, subject to contract negotiations
• Executive session for superintendent contract negotiations
• Meeting held in-person at ARHS Library and live-streamed on Amherst Media (Channel 15)

Special Meeting of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee and Union 26 School Committee

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee and Union 26 School Committee are holding a special meeting to conduct a public interview with E. Xiomara Herman, a candidate for the position of Superintendent. The meeting is in-person at the ARHS Library and live-streamed on Amherst Media, with no public comment period. After the interview, the committees will adjourn.

• Public interview with E. Xiomara Herman for Superintendent position
• No public comment period at this special meeting
• Meeting held in ARHS Library and live-streamed on Amherst Media (Channel 15)

Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee is meeting to discuss the FY25 Regional Schools Budget, based on information shared by town officials at a four-towns meeting on April 20, 2024. The agenda includes a procedural call to order and a motion to adjourn, with the budget discussion as the main item.

• Discussion of FY25 Regional Schools Budget
• Information from four-towns meeting on 4/20/24
• Budget-related motions document attached

Amherst School Committee

The Amherst School Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially vote on several items, including a possible vote on the SOA plan, an update on the 6th grade move to middle school, and a 3rd quarter FY24 budget update. The meeting will recess at 7:15 p.m. for a superintendent finalist interview and may reconvene afterward. There is no public comment period at this meeting.

• Possible vote to approve SOA plan
• Update on plans for 6th grade move to middle school
• 3rd quarter FY24 budget update
• Reading and writing curriculum update plans
• Approval of minutes from 3/19/24

Special Meeting of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee and Union 26 School Committee

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee and Union 26 School Committee are holding a special meeting to conduct a public interview with Joanne Menard, a candidate for the position of Superintendent. The meeting is in-person at ARHS Library and live-streamed on Amherst Media, with no public comment period. After the interview, the committees will adjourn.

• Public interview with Joanne Menard for Superintendent position
• No public comment period at this special meeting
• Meeting held in ARHS Library and live-streamed on Amherst Media (Channel 15)

Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee (Four Towns Meeting)

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee is holding its Four Towns Meeting to discuss the proposed FY25 Regional Schools Budget. The agenda includes only this discussion item, a call to order, and a motion to adjourn. No votes on the budget are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of proposed FY25 Regional Schools Budget
• Meeting held in person at Amherst Regional Middle School Library
• Agenda includes call to order and adjournment only

Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee is meeting virtually to discuss preparations for the Four-Towns Meeting scheduled for April 20, 2024. The agenda includes only this discussion item, along with procedural opening and adjournment actions.

• Discussion of preparations for the Four-Towns Meeting on 4/20/24
• Attachment: FY25_4TownsMeeting_04.20.2024.pdf (541 KB)

Liason Subcommittee

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District's Liaison Subcommittee is meeting in person to handle procedural items, elect a chair, receive an update from Sarahbess/Deb, discuss strategy and asks, select members to meet with Amherst College, and consider changing the committee's name. The agenda also includes a motion to enter executive session for collective bargaining and litigation strategy, and to approve minutes.

• Elect a chair
• Update from Sarahbess/Deb on discussions
• Discuss strategy and asks
• Select members to meet with Amherst College
• Discuss name change of committee

Title IX Investigation Subcommittee

The Title IX Investigation Subcommittee is meeting virtually to discuss the report conclusions spreadsheet, a request for information, and the progress of the investigation timeline. They will also consider a proposed memo to the Regional School Committee and a community listening session. The meeting includes public comments and may move into executive session.

• Discuss report conclusions spreadsheet
• Request for information
• Discuss progress of timeline
• Discuss proposed memo to RSC
• Community listening session

Special Meeting of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee and Union 26 School Committee

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee and Union 26 School Committee are holding a special meeting to conduct a public interview with Susan Gilson for the position of Superintendent. The meeting is in-person with a live-stream, and no public comment period is scheduled. The agenda includes only the interview and adjournment, so it is otherwise procedural.

• Public interview with Susan Gilson for Superintendent position
• No public comment period at this special meeting
• Meeting held in ARHS Library and live-streamed on Amherst Media (Channel 15)

Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee is meeting to discuss and possibly vote on the Student Opportunity Act (SOA) plan, review the bullying/harassment plan, and receive updates on the FY25 budget. The committee will also consider entering executive session for collective bargaining and litigation strategy. Public comments are accepted.

• Possible vote to approve the Student Opportunity Act (SOA) Plan
• Review and update of the Bullying/Harassment Plan (Amherst BPIP)
• FY25 Budget Update and preparations for 4 Towns Meeting
• School Choice Vote
• BAN Interest Transfer from Stabilization

Policy Subcommittee

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District Policy Subcommittee is meeting virtually to discuss and assign work on several school policies, including non-discrimination, anti-bullying, and student-to-student harassment. They will also review draft revisions and the Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan, and take public comment.

• Discuss Policy AC: non-discrimination policy
• Assign members to review policies ACB and ACE
• Assign members to work on hiring policy
• Discuss Policy JICFB (anti-bullying) and draft revisions
• Discuss Policy JICFC (student-to-student harassment) and draft revisions

Superintendent Search Committee

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District Superintendent Search Committee is meeting virtually to review draft minutes from prior public sessions and then vote to enter executive session. The closed session is to review minutes of previous executive sessions and consider or interview applicants for the Superintendent position, with no plan to return to public session. Public comments can be submitted by email.

• Vote to enter executive session under Open Meeting Law, MGL c. 30A, Section 21(a), Purpose 8
• Review and approve draft minutes from March 16 and March 17, 2024 public sessions
• Public comments accepted via email to marshalls@arps.org
• Meeting held virtually via Google Meet

School Equity Advisory Subcommittee (SEAC)

The School Equity Advisory Subcommittee (SEAC) is meeting to complete its charge, appoint a chair or co-chair, and plan community outreach. The group will also discuss reaching out to the school to explain restorative justice (RJ). The agenda is mostly organizational and procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Complete the Charge
• Appoint a Chair/Co-Chair
• Community Outreach
• Reach out to School Explaining What is RJ
• Matters not reasonably anticipated 48 hours in advance

Pelham School Committee

The Pelham School Committee will meet to discuss various administrative updates and new business. The committee is scheduled to vote on the Student Opportunity Act Plan and review a presentation regarding IEP improvements.

• Vote on Student Opportunity Act Plan
• New IEP Presentation
• Motion to approve meeting minutes
• Motion to accept gifts

Title IX Investigation Subcommittee

The Title IX Investigation Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School District is meeting virtually to review the conclusions of a Title IX investigation report, plan a community listening session, and discuss a request for information and timeline. The agenda includes procedural items like public comments and a motion to enter executive session for collective bargaining or litigation strategy.

• Review of Title IX investigation report conclusions
• Community listening session planning
• Request for information discussion
• Timeline action item
• Motion to enter executive session for collective bargaining or litigation

Joint Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee and Union 26 School Committee

The joint Amherst-Pelham Regional and Union 26 School Committees will meet to discuss and possibly vote on superintendent finalists, including site visits and a public interview. They will also review policy updates, receive a FY25 budget update, and hear from the superintendent on school matters. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and public comments.

• Discussion and possible vote on superintendent finalists (site visits, public interview)
• Motion to convene into Executive Session for superintendent search update
• 2nd read of policies BEDH and IGA; 1st read of JICFB and JICFC
• FY25 Budget Update
• Superintendent update on ARMS Principal, student highlights, April 8 solar eclipse

Policy Subcommittee

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District Policy Subcommittee will meet virtually to discuss and potentially vote on several school policies, including a non-discrimination policy (AC), anti-bullying (JICFB), and student-to-student harassment (JICFC) revisions. They will also review the hiring policy and discuss forming a welcoming prospective students policy. The meeting includes public comment and approval of minutes.

• Discuss and possible vote on members and ability to vote
• Discuss Policy AC: non-discrimination policy and policies it will replace
• Discuss Policy JICFB: Anti-Bullying Policy and draft revisions
• Discuss Policy JICFC: Student to Student Harassment and draft revisions
• Review Hiring Policy

Subcommittee for a New Superintendent (SNS)

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District's Subcommittee for a New Superintendent is meeting virtually. The main item is a discussion about recommending superintendent finalist community visits to the joint committees. The agenda also includes public comment and other business.

• Discuss recommendation to joint committees on superintendent finalists community visits
• Public comment period
• Virtual meeting via Google Meet
• Other topics not anticipated within 48 hours

Amherst School Committee

The Amherst School Committee will vote on the FY25 Amherst budget and consider a motion to authorize DiNisco Design to incorporate proprietary items in the Fort River Elementary School procurement documents. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes approval, public comment, and reports.

• FY25 Amherst Budget vote
• Motion to authorize DiNisco Design for proprietary items in Fort River Elementary School procurement
• Accept gifts
• Approval of minutes
• Public comment

Superintendent Search Committee

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District Superintendent Search Committee is meeting virtually to review minutes, take written public comments, and consider entering executive session to screen superintendent applicants. The committee may vote to close the meeting to the public for this purpose and not return to open session.

• Virtual meeting via Google Meet, March 17, 2024, 2:00–5:00 p.m.
• Written public comments accepted via marshalls@arps.org
• Consider entering executive session under MGL c. 30A, Section 21(a), Purpose 8, to screen superintendent applicants

Superintendent Search Committee

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District Superintendent Search Committee is meeting virtually to review minutes, take written public comment, and consider entering executive session to interview or screen superintendent applicants. The committee may vote to close the meeting to the public for this purpose and not return to open session.

• Virtual meeting via Google Meet, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• Written public comments accepted at marshalls@arps.org
• Review of draft minutes from March 5 and March 10 meetings
• Consider entering executive session to screen superintendent applicants
• Adjournment of public portion of meeting

Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on the FY25 regional capital and operating budget. The agenda also includes a draft gift request and budget-related motions. The meeting is primarily a budget decision session.

• FY25 Region Capital and Operating Budget Discussion and Vote
• DRAFT GIFT REQUEST - RSC 031424.pdf
• BudgetRelatedMotions_RSCMtg_03142024.pdf

CANCELED: SEAC Subcommittee Meeting

This meeting of the SEAC Subcommittee has been canceled. The agenda was procedural, including call to order, approval of minutes, public comments, and discussion of working groups and next steps.

• Meeting canceled
• Public comment submission details provided
• Agenda included working group discussion

Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee will discuss and vote on the FY25 capital and operating budget, receive a FY24 second-quarter budget update, and vote on school choice. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes, accepting gifts, and public comments.

• FY25 Region Capital and Operating Budget Discussion and Vote
• FY24 2nd quarter budget update
• School Choice Vote
• Motion to approve minutes of 02/06/24, 02/27/24, and 03/06/24
• Motion to accept gifts

Policy Subcommittee

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District Policy Subcommittee is meeting virtually to discuss and review several school policies, including non-discrimination, anti-bullying, student-to-student harassment, and hiring. The agenda includes public comment and approval of minutes, but no votes or final decisions are listed.

• Discuss Policy AC: non-discrimination policy
• Discuss Policy JICFB: anti-bullying policy and draft revisions
• Discuss Policy JICFC: student-to-student harassment and draft revisions
• Review hiring policy
• Discuss welcoming prospective students policy formation

Superintendent Search Committee

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District Superintendent Search Committee is meeting virtually to review minutes, accept written public comments, and consider entering executive session to screen superintendent applicants. The public portion is expected to adjourn at 1:15 p.m., with the rest of the meeting held in private.

• Consider entering executive session under MGL c. 30A, Section 21(a), Purpose 8, to interview superintendent applicants
• Public comments accepted via email to marshalls@arps.org
• Review of meeting minutes
• Adjourn public portion at 1:15 p.m.

Superintendent Search Committee

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District Superintendent Search Committee is meeting virtually to review minutes, take written public comment, and consider entering executive session to screen superintendent applicants. The committee plans to adjourn the public portion at 9:15 a.m. and may not return to open session.

• Consider entering executive session under MGL c. 30A, Section 21(a), Purpose 8, to interview superintendent applicants
• Public comment accepted in writing only, sent to marshalls@arps.org
• Review of meeting minutes
• Adjourn public portion at 9:15 a.m.

Joint Amherst and Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee

The joint Amherst and Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee is meeting to discuss the FY25 Regional Budget Proposal. The agenda also includes discussion of any recommendation or decision by the Amherst School Committee to give funds to the Regional FY25 budget. The meeting is virtual and includes a separate adjournment for the Amherst School Committee.

• Discussion of FY25 Regional Budget Proposal
• Discussion of Amherst School Committee funds for Regional FY25 budget
• Adjournment of Amherst School Committee
• Adjournment of Regional School Committee

Pelham School Committee

The Pelham School Committee is meeting to vote on the FY25 Pelham budget and receive updates on the iReady Math program, playground committee, and FY24 second-quarter budget. The meeting includes public comment and routine approvals of minutes and gifts.

• FY25 Pelham Budget Vote
• FY24 2nd Quarter Budget Update
• iReady Math Update
• Playground committee report
• Accept Gifts

Superintendent Search Committee

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District Superintendent Search Committee is meeting virtually to discuss and possibly vote on screening interview questions and an evaluation rubric for superintendent candidates. The committee will also consider entering executive session to interview applicants privately, citing potential detriment to attracting qualified candidates if done publicly.

• Discuss and possibly vote on screening interview questions
• Discuss and possibly vote on evaluation rubric
• Consider entering executive session for preliminary applicant screening
• Public comments accepted via email

Amherst School Committee

The Amherst School Committee is meeting virtually to discuss and possibly vote on a recommendation for additional funding from the Town of Amherst for the FY25 budget. The agenda includes public comment and adjournment, with the funding discussion as the main substantive item.

• Discussion of additional funding from the Town of Amherst for FY25 budget; possible recommendation and vote
• Public comment period with submissions due by 3:00 PM on March 4, 2024

Title IX Investigation Subcommittee

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District's Title IX Investigation Subcommittee is meeting virtually to review report conclusions, discuss bullying and harassment policies and investigations, and plan community listening sessions. The agenda also includes requests for information, timeline updates, and future agenda planning, with actions to approve minutes and potentially enter executive session for collective bargaining or litigation strategy.

• Review of report conclusions
• Discussion of bullying/harassment policies and investigations
• Planning community listening sessions
• Motion to approve minutes
• Motion to convene into executive session

Superintendent Search Committee

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District Superintendent Search Committee is meeting to continue its work on selecting a new superintendent. They will receive guidance from a search consultant on assessing applications and conducting interviews, discuss the evaluation rubric and interview questions, and plan the process for narrowing the candidate pool. The committee will also vote on minutes from a prior meeting and may enter executive session to consider applicants.

• Guidance from search consultant on assessing applications and conducting interviews
• Discussion of evaluation rubric and interview questions
• Process for narrowing candidate pool
• Vote to approve minutes of Feb. 10 meeting and vote co-chair
• Possible vote to enter executive session to consider superintendent applicants

Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee (Joint with Union 26 School Committee)

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee, meeting jointly with the Union 26 School Committee, will hear presentations on the proposed FY25 regional school district budget and the capital plan, and will vote on the 2024-2025 school calendar. They will also discuss a School Choice hearing and consider a statement of interest for a middle school roof project. The meeting includes procedural items like minutes approval, gift acceptance, and public comments.

• FY25 Regional School District Budget Hearing (discussion)
• FY2025 Region Capital Plan proposed
• 2024-2025 School Calendar approval (vote)
• Statement of Interest for Middle School Roof (vote to approve submission)
• SNS Update: Stakeholder input presentation from McPearson & Jacobson

4 Towns Meeting

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District's 4 Towns Meeting is an informational session where officials present updated FY25 expense, revenue, and assessment projections, along with the capital plan and related debt. Attendees can give feedback and ask questions. The meeting is largely procedural, with no votes scheduled except a motion to adjourn.

• Updated FY25 expense projections presented
• Updated FY25 revenue and assessment projections presented
• Updated FY25 capital plan proposal and related debt discussed
• Public feedback and questions session

Amherst School Committee

The Amherst School Committee is meeting to discuss the FY25 budget, receive a 6th grade planning memo, review the FY24 second quarter budget update, and consider a possible vote on school choice. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• FY25 Budget Discussion
• 6th Grade Planning Memo and decision timeline
• FY24 2nd Quarter Budget Update with motion to accept gifts
• School Choice Discussion/Possible Vote

Amherst School Committee

The Amherst School Committee is meeting virtually due to a weather-related school closure. The main items are public hearings on the FY25 Amherst Public Schools budget and the FY25 School Choice program, along with routine actions like approving minutes, accepting gifts, and receiving updates.

• FY25 Amherst Public Schools Budget Hearing
• FY25 Amherst School Choice Hearing
• Approval of minutes
• Accept gifts motion
• Warrant report

Policy Subcommittee

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District Policy Subcommittee will meet virtually to discuss and draft revisions to policies JICFB (Anti-Bullying) and JICFC (Student-to-Student Harassment), as well as discuss a non-discrimination policy and the status of communication policy suggestions. The meeting includes public comment and approval of minutes. This is a working session focused on policy development, not final adoption.

• Discuss Policy JICFB - Anti-Bullying Policy
• Draft revisions of Policy JICFB
• Discuss Policy JICFC - Student to Student Harassment
• Draft revisions of Policy JICFC
• Discuss non-discrimination policy

Title IX Investigative Reports Subcommittee

The Title IX Investigative Reports Subcommittee will hold its meeting to elect leadership and review its charge. Members will discuss processes for reviewing reports, bullying and harassment policies, and planning community listening sessions.

• Election of a chair and vice chair
• Review of subcommittee charge
• Discussion of report review processes
• Discussion of bullying and harassment policies
• Planning of community listening sessions

Equity Advisory Subcommittee

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District's Equity Advisory Subcommittee is meeting to work on its mission statement. The agenda includes a call to order, work on the mission statement, and adjournment, with no other substantive items listed.

• Work on mission statement for the subcommittee

Joint Amherst-Pelham Regional and Union 26 School Committees

The joint Amherst-Pelham Regional and Union 26 School Committees will meet to discuss and possibly vote on several items, including appointing a representative to the ARMS Principal Search Interview Committee, approving FY25 fees (lunch, parking, college transcripts), reviewing disposition of funds for inactive student clubs, and considering policy changes. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes, accepting gifts, and public comments.

• Appoint School Committee rep to ARMS Principal Search Interview Committee (vote)
• Review and approval of FY25 fees (lunch, parking, college transcript, etc.) - possible vote
• Review of disposition of funds for inactive student clubs
• Math curriculum and block schedule discussion
• 2nd read of policy BEHD (public participation) and 1st read of policy IGA (curriculum development) - possible votes

Subcommittee for a New Superintendent (SNS)

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District's Subcommittee for a New Superintendent is meeting virtually to handle routine business for the superintendent search. They will fill vacancies on the Superintendent Search Committee and discuss adding a committee member representing UFCW. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no major decisions or financial items listed.

• Fill vacancies on the Superintendent Search Committee
• Discuss adding a committee member representing UFCW

Pelham School Committee

The Pelham School Committee is meeting to discuss the pavilion project, school lunch menu development, and the FY25 budget public forum. They will also consider approving minutes, accepting gifts, and reviewing the warrant report.

• Discussion of pavilion project with location images
• FY25 budget public forum
• School lunch menu development
• Motion to approve minutes of Dec 5, 2023 and Jan 2, 2024
• Motion to accept gifts

Policy Subcommittee

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District Policy Subcommittee is meeting to discuss and review several district policies, including a revised non-discrimination and harassment policy, a public participation policy, the hiring policy, and curriculum development policy. The meeting includes public comment and future agenda planning.

• Review of Policy AC: Non-Discrimination and Harassment, revised by Attorney Michael Joyce
• Discussion of Policy BEDH (public participation at meetings)
• Review of hiring policy
• Review of Policy IGA (curriculum development and instructional program evaluations)

Amherst School Committee

The Amherst School Committee is holding a special meeting for a listening session with the McPherson & Jacobson search firm, where committee members will provide input. The only other item is a motion to adjourn.

• Listening session with McPherson & Jacobson search firm
• Stakeholder input from School Committee members
• Motion to adjourn

Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee (Joint with Union 26 School Committee)

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee, meeting jointly with the Union 26 School Committee, will discuss the superintendent search, including potential votes on search committee membership and charge, and receive an initial FY25 budget presentation. They will also consider possible 2024-2025 school calendars and receive an update on the track and field project. The meeting includes procedural items like minutes approval, warrant report, and gift acceptance.

• Potential votes on superintendent search committee membership and charge
• Initial FY25 budget presentation
• Presentation of three draft 2024-2025 school calendars
• Track and field update, continued from 1/9/24
• Acceptance of gifts

Pelham School Committee

The Pelham School Committee is meeting for a special listening session with the McPherson & Jacobson search firm to gather feedback from School Committee members regarding the superintendent search. The agenda includes a call to order, the listening session, and adjournment.

• Special meeting for listening session with McPherson & Jacobson search firm
• Feedback session for School Committee members on superintendent search

Amherst School Committee (Rescheduled from 1/16/2024)

The Amherst School Committee is meeting to discuss the initial FY25 budget presentation, a program update on Caminantes, and the potential move of 6th grade to the middle school. They will also approve minutes, accept gifts, and hear public comments.

• Initial FY25 budget presentation and capital requests memo
• Discussion of 6th grade move to the middle school
• Caminantes program update
• Approval of minutes from October 10, 2023 and January 9, 2024
• Motion to accept gifts

Subcommittee for a New Superintendent

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District's Subcommittee for a New Superintendent is meeting virtually to review applications for the Superintendent Search Committee and recommend a list of 20 names. They will also discuss a draft of the search committee's charge and finalize superintendent job posting details to send to the search firm.

• Review Search Committee interest form applications and determine recommended list of 20 names
• Discuss draft of Search Committee's charge
• Finalize superintendent job posting information for input to search firm
• Future meetings and agenda planning

Amherst School Committee

This agenda is almost entirely procedural. The Amherst School Committee is meeting to call the session to order, approve minutes, and adjourn. No substantive policy or budget items are listed.

• Reorganization of the committee
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Motion to adjourn

Joint Amherst-Pelham Regional & Union 26 School Committee

The joint school committee will meet to discuss the superintendent search, including a job description and community sessions, and may vote on engaging the Collaborative for Educational Services. They will also consider a tabled motion on debt authorization for track and field improvements, and review bullying/harassment data. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval, public comments, and gift acceptance.

• Update on new superintendent search, including job description and community sessions
• Possible vote on engaging Collaborative for Educational Services for community sessions
• Track and fields update and possible vote on debt authorization
• Bullying/harassment report update with data
• Acceptance of gifts (amounts not specified)

Pelham School Committee

The Pelham School Committee will meet in person on January 2, 2024, to discuss the initial FY25 budget presentation, the pavilion project, and the potential impact of a new affordable housing project on the school. The committee will also vote on a capital request and on accepting gifts. Public comments can be submitted by email, voicemail, or text by 3:00 PM on the meeting day.

• Initial FY25 budget presentation (line-by-line budget attached)
• Vote to approve capital request (FY25 Capital Request 1.2.2024.pdf)
• Discussion of pavilion project and next steps
• Discussion of new affordable housing project's potential impact on the school
• Motion to accept gifts