Amherst-Pelham Regional School District public meetings in 2022
107 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee
The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee is meeting virtually to discuss and potentially vote on several items, including the 2023-2024 school calendar, policy updates, and accepting gifts. They will also receive updates on the track and field project, the 4 Town Meeting, and the FY21 audit.
- Vote to approve 2023-2024 school calendar (Draft #1 recommended)
- Vote on policies BEDH (public participation), GBEA (code of conduct), DFE (royalties)
- Discussion of Track and Field Project update
- Review of 4 Town Meeting (Dec 17) and Middle School Roof/MSBA update
- Accept gifts (motion approved)
4 Towns Meeting
The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District's 4 Towns Meeting is a virtual session where district officials present FY24 expense and revenue projections, along with a capital plan proposal and related debt. Attendees can give feedback and ask questions. The meeting is largely informational, with only a procedural motion to adjourn as an action item.
- FY24 expense projections presented
- FY24 revenue and assessment projections presented
- FY24 capital plan proposal and related debt discussed
- Public feedback and questions session
- Motion to adjourn
Amherst School Committee
The Amherst School Committee will consider a draft motion to approve the 6th Grade Program, which would educate 6th graders at Amherst Regional Middle School starting in fall 2023. The agenda also includes discussions on the Crocker Farm cubby project, the Amherst school building project, the FY23 budget process, and appointments to the Joint Capital Planning Committee. The meeting is largely procedural, with public comment, minutes approval, and reports from the superintendent and chair.
- Possible vote on 6th Grade Program for Amherst Regional Middle School starting fall 2023
- Discussion of Crocker Farm cubby project with cost estimate
- FY23 budget process discussion, including FY24 financial indicators presentation
- Discussion on representatives for Joint Capital Planning Committee 2022-2023
- Motion to accept gifts
School Equity Advisory Committee
The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District's School Equity Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss its internal operations. The agenda includes defining committee roles, setting goals for the school year, and determining the focus of its bi-annual reports. No decisions or votes are listed; the meeting is primarily for discussion.
- Discussion of roles for minute/note taker and bi-annual report sub-committee
- Setting areas of focus and goals for the 2022-2023 school year
- Determining focus for bi-annual reports
Pelham School Committee
The Pelham School Committee is meeting to discuss updates on the Amherst 6th grade move to ARMS, review the first quarter budget, and accept gifts. The agenda includes procedural items like approving minutes and public comment, with no major decisions expected beyond routine approvals.
- Discussion on Amherst 6th grade move to ARMS
- Review of Pelham Q1 FY23 Budget Report
- Motion to accept gifts (approved)
- Approval of minutes from November 1, 2022
CANCELED: Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee
This meeting of the Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee was canceled. The agenda had only procedural items: a call to order and a proposed executive session for collective bargaining and minutes approval. No decisions or discussions will occur.
- Meeting canceled
- Agenda included executive session for collective bargaining (APEA) and minutes approval
Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee
The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee is meeting virtually to discuss and vote on several items, including an update on the track/field project, the FY23 first quarter budget review, and multiple policy changes. They will also review budget survey results and discuss member authority and duties. The meeting includes procedural items like approving minutes and accepting gifts, and will end with a vote to enter executive session for collective bargaining.
- Update and discussion on Track/Field Project
- FY23 First Quarter budget review
- Middle School Roof Project/MSBA Pause update
- Budget Survey Results discussion
- Policy votes: BEDH, GBEA, DFE, JP, JJ, ACEA, CBI
Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee
The Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee is meeting virtually to consider entering executive session. The closed session is for collective bargaining with the Amherst-Pelham Education Association (APEA) and to discuss strategy, as well as to approve minutes. No other business is on the agenda.
- Enter executive session for collective bargaining (APEA)
- Discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy
- Approve minutes in executive session
Regional Budget Subcommittee
The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District's Budget Subcommittee is meeting virtually to discuss budget-related items. They will review the results of a budget survey, consider creating a survey for students, and receive the FY21 audit report. The meeting is primarily discussion and reports, with no final budget decisions on the agenda.
- Review of budget survey results
- Discussion of possible student budget survey
- FY21 audit report presentation
Joint Regional & Amherst School Committee
The Joint Regional & Amherst School Committee will discuss and vote on several items, including a $5 million capital reserve fund for the Amherst schools, the placement of security cameras in the new elementary school, and the FY24 budget development process. They will also receive updates on the 6th grade transition to the middle school and enrollment projections. The meeting includes public comment periods and several procedural items.
- Vote to approve a $5,000,000 capital reserve fund for fixed assets (approved)
- Decision to include non-surveillance cameras only at entrances and large public spaces in new elementary school (approved)
- Discussion on FY24 budget development process
- Update on 6th grade transition to Amherst Regional Middle School
- Discussion on CPA funding for fields at Fort River building site
Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee
The Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee is meeting virtually to consider entering executive session for collective bargaining with the Amherst-Pelham Education Association (APEA) and to discuss strategy. The agenda is procedural, with no public discussion or decisions listed.
- Enter executive session for collective bargaining (APEA)
- Discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy
- Approve minutes in executive session
Policy Subcommittee
The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District Policy Subcommittee will meet virtually to discuss revisions to several district policies, including those on student gifts and solicitations, service animals, instructional materials, extracurricular activities, superintendent evaluation, and home education. The only action item is approval of the October 17, 2022 meeting minutes. All other items are discussions, with no votes scheduled.
- Discussion of JP: Student Gifts and Solicitations, referencing MASC policy GBEBC and state ethics guidance
- Review of revised ACEA: Service Animals policy (attachment: Revised policy for review 10.22.pdf)
- Discussion of IJA: Instructional Materials policy
- Discussion of JJ: Extracurricular and Co-Curricular Activities policy
- Discussion of CBI: Evaluation of Superintendent of Schools policy
Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee
The Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee is meeting to consider entering executive session for collective bargaining with the Amherst-Pelham Education Association (APEA) and to discuss related strategy. The agenda is procedural, with no public discussion or decisions listed.
- Enter executive session for collective bargaining (APEA)
- Discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy
- Approve minutes in executive session
Special Meeting of the Joint Amherst School Committee & Town Council
This is a special joint meeting of the Amherst School Committee and Town Council. The main item is a presentation and discussion of updated Fiscal Year 2024 financial indicators. The agenda also includes a general presentation/discussion item and a placeholder for topics not anticipated in advance.
- Presentation and discussion of updated Fiscal Year 2024 financial indicators
- General presentation and discussion item
- Topics not reasonably anticipated by the chair 48 hours in advance
Pelham School Committee
The Pelham School Committee is meeting virtually to consider approving bus stops for school choice students and to vote on the superintendent's goals for the 2022-23 school year. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes, public comment, and accepting gifts. The superintendent goals were approved by a 3-0 vote.
- Possible vote to approve bus stops for school choice students
- Vote to approve superintendent goals for 22-23 school year (approved 3-0)
- Motion to approve minutes of October 4, 2022
- Motion to accept gifts
- Public comment via email by 3:00 PM
School Equity Advisory Committee Retreat
The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District's School Equity Advisory Committee (SEAC) is holding a retreat to review and discuss its mission and scope, receive bi-annual reports from the Regional School Committee, and set areas of focus for the current school year and beyond. The meeting is in-person at the ARHS Library.
- Review and discuss SEAC mission and scope
- Regional School Committee bi-annual reports (covering December/January-June)
- Areas of focus for current school year and beyond
- School Year Plan for SEAC
- Long Term Goals for SEAC
Joint Amherst-Pelham Regional & Shutesbury School Committee Meeting
The Amherst-Pelham Regional and Shutesbury School Committees are meeting jointly to discuss and vote on several items, including bus arrival times, a solar study, the 2023-2024 school calendar, a CRESS agreement, superintendent goals, and a capital reserve fund. The committees will also approve minutes and accept gifts, and may enter executive session for collective bargaining.
- Possible vote to approve bus arrival times (Shutesbury Bus Mitigation Options.pdf)
- Discussion of solar and storage feasibility study (Amherst Solar and Storage Feasibility Assessment)
- Discussion of 2023-2024 school calendar drafts (Post-Labor Day, Pre-Labor Day, Pre-Labor Day Earlier Start)
- Possible vote to approve Superintendent Goals for 22-23 school year
- Vote to approve establishment of capital reserve fund with $5,000,000 limit
Amherst School Committee
The Amherst School Committee is meeting virtually to discuss several items, including an enrollment report, a building project presentation with discussion of cameras in the new school design, a CRESS MOU, the 6th grade move to ARMS, and cell phones in elementary schools. The committee will also take action on minutes, gifts, and adjournment.
- Enrollment Report - Average Class Size Amherst, Pelham Fall 2022
- Building Project Presentation - discussion on cameras in new school design
- CRESS MOU discussion
- 6th Grade Move to ARMS Update
- Cell Phones in Elementary Schools discussion
Policy Subcommittee
The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District Policy Subcommittee will meet virtually to discuss and potentially revise several school policies, including public participation at committee meetings, code of conduct for public employees, student gifts and solicitations, and fiscal management of royalties. The meeting will also approve minutes from June 16, 2022, and plan future agenda items. No final votes are scheduled; items are for discussion.
- Approve minutes of June 16, 2022
- Discuss BEDH: School Committees: Public Participation at Committee Meetings
- Discuss GBEA: Code of Conduct for Public Employees
- Discuss JP: Student Gifts and Solicitations
- Discuss DFE: Fiscal Management: Royalties
Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee
The Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee is meeting to consider entering executive session for collective bargaining with the Amherst-Pelham Education Association (APEA) and to discuss strategy. The agenda is procedural, with no public discussion or decisions listed.
- Enter executive session for collective bargaining (APEA)
- Discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy
- Approve minutes in executive session
Joint Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee & Union 26
The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee and Union 26 will meet jointly to discuss and act on the superintendent's FY23 increment, review results of a late-start survey, and consider other business. The committee will also discuss draft superintendent goals, review enrollment and financial reports, and may accept gifts. The meeting includes a public comment period and ends with a vote to enter executive session for collective bargaining.
- Superintendent increment for FY23 (action/discussion)
- Late Start Survey Results (discussion)
- Draft Superintendent Goals (discussion)
- FY22 4th Quarter Report (report)
- Motion to accept gifts (action)
Pelham School Committee
The Pelham School Committee is meeting to discuss bus stops for school choice students, superintendent goal guidance, a letter of support for the Pelham Playground Committee, and the Pelham Pavilion. They also voted to approve capital reserves and accept gifts.
- Discussion on bus stops for school choice students
- Vote to approve capital reserves
- Discussion on letter of support for Pelham Playground Committee
- Discussion on Pelham Pavilion
- Motion to accept gifts
School Equity Advisory Committee
The School Equity Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss new membership, plan its annual report to the Regional School Committee, plan a retreat, and discuss holding in-person meetings. The agenda is mostly discussion items with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.
- New membership discussion
- Planning for annual report to Regional School Committee
- Planning for retreat
- Discussion of in-person meetings
- Open discussion of topics not anticipated by chair
Joint Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee & Union 26
The joint Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee and Union 26 will meet virtually to discuss and possibly vote on the superintendent's contract for the 2022-23 school year. The agenda also includes discussions on bus arrival challenges for Leverett and Shutesbury students, a CRESS/MOU, a budget survey, goal prioritization, health and safety updates, and planning for the 6th grade move to ARMS. Several items are procedural, such as approving minutes and accepting gifts.
- Possible vote to approve the Superintendent's contract for the 22-23 school year
- Discussion of challenges regarding Leverett & Shutesbury bus arrival times
- Discussion of CRESS/MOU
- Discussion of budget survey
- Discussion of 6th grade move to ARMS planning
Amherst School Committee
The Amherst School Committee is meeting virtually to discuss and potentially vote on the superintendent's goals for the 2022-23 school year, as well as to discuss the involvement of CRESS (Community Responders for Equity, Safety, and Service) in schools, a policy for extended absences and transfers at Caminantes, and whether to return to in-person meetings. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes, accepting gifts, and a building project update.
- Possible vote to accept superintendent goals for the 22-23 school year
- Discussion of CRESS involvement in schools
- Discussion of Caminantes Extended Absence, Re-enrollment and Transfer Policy
- Building Project Update with attached School Building Committee meeting minutes
- Discussion of returning to in-person School Committee meetings
Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee
The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee is meeting virtually to approve minutes, hear public comments, receive updates from the superintendent and chair, and discuss new business. The main action is a vote to approve Policy JKAA on physical restraint and behavior support for students. The committee will also discuss goal guidance, receive a budget subcommittee update, and plan the 2022-2023 calendar. The meeting will end with a motion to enter executive session for collective bargaining.
- Approval of Policy JKAA: Physical Restraint and Behavior Support
- Approval of minutes from June 28, 2022
- Budget subcommittee update with region budget survey form draft
- Discussion of goal guidance
- 2022-2023 calendar and agenda planning
Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee
The Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee is meeting to consider entering executive session for collective bargaining with the Amherst-Pelham Education Association (APEA) and to discuss strategy. The agenda is procedural, with no public discussion or decisions listed.
- Enter executive session for collective bargaining (APEA)
- Discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy
- Approve minutes in executive session
Pelham School Committee
The Pelham School Committee is meeting virtually to handle routine business, including approving minutes, hearing public comment, and receiving reports. Key items include the FY22 fourth quarter budget report, an enrollment report for 2022-2023, and a motion to accept gifts.
- Approve minutes of June 27, 2022
- FY22 4th Quarter Budget Report
- Enrollment Report for 2022-2023
- Motion to accept gifts
- 2022-2023 meeting schedule discussion
Amherst School Committee
The Amherst School Committee is meeting virtually to handle routine business, including approving minutes and accepting gifts, and to discuss several substantive items. These include the superintendent's goals for FY23, an update on the Caminantes program and enrollment, a fourth-quarter budget review for FY22, and a discussion on charter school cost distribution with the town. The committee will also receive updates on the 6th grade move to ARMS and the elementary school building project.
- Approval of minutes from June 28, 2022
- Discussion of Superintendent Goals for FY23
- Update on Caminantes enrollment and policy
- FY22 Budget 4th Quarter Update
- Discussion of Charter School Cost Distribution Model with the Town
Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee Retreat
The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee is holding a retreat, beginning with a vote to enter executive session for collective bargaining and litigation strategy regarding APEA, and to approve minutes. The open portion includes discussions on the functioning of the committee and district, and planning future meeting topics. The agenda is largely procedural and discussion-oriented, with no major policy decisions listed.
- Motion to convene into executive session for collective bargaining and litigation strategy with APEA
- Discussion on functioning of School Committee and district
- Discussion on plans for future School Committee meeting topics
Budget Subcommittee Meeting
The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District Budget Subcommittee is meeting virtually to discuss updates on assessment method guardrails, budget education for new school committee members, and community engagement. The agenda is primarily discussion items with no votes scheduled except for adjournment.
- Discussion: Assessment Method Guardrails Update
- Discussion: Budget Education and New School Committee Member Onboarding
- Discussion: Community Engagement
Regional Budget Subcommittee
The Regional Budget Subcommittee is meeting virtually to discuss several budget-related topics, including a track and fields project update, assessment method guardrails, and budget education for new school committee members. The meeting also includes public comments and community engagement.
- Track and Fields Project Update
- Assessment Method Guardrails Update
- Budget Education and New School Committee Member Onboarding
- Community Engagement
Joint Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee & Union 26
The Joint Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee and Union 26 will hold a virtual meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, consisting of calling the meeting to order, reorganizing Union 26, and entering executive sessions to discuss contract negotiations with nonunion personnel, specifically Superintendent Michael Morris, with no intention of returning to open session.
- Executive session for contract negotiations with nonunion personnel, Superintendent Michael Morris
- Reorganization of Union 26
- Virtual meeting live-streamed on Amherst Media (Channel 15)
CANCELED Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee
This meeting of the Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee was canceled. The agenda had been set to consider entering executive session for collective bargaining with the Amherst-Pelham Education Association (APEA) and to approve minutes.
- Meeting canceled
- Agenda included executive session for collective bargaining (APEA)
- Agenda included approval of minutes
Pelham School Committee
The Pelham School Committee is meeting to approve the superintendent's evaluation, discuss budget transfers for FY22, review the warrant report, and consider accepting gifts. The committee also approved the minutes from May 17 and June 9 meetings. Public comments were accepted via email before the meeting.
- Vote to approve the Superintendent Evaluation (approved, 3 yea votes)
- Discussion of FY22 Pelham Budget Transfers
- Warrant Report review
- Motion to accept gifts
- Approval of minutes from May 17, 2022 and June 9, 2022
Budget Subcommittee Meeting
The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District Budget Subcommittee is meeting virtually to discuss its goals, including assessment method guardrail proposals, community engagement, and budget education for new school committee members. The agenda is largely procedural, with public comments and a motion to adjourn, but the main discussion items are forward-looking planning topics rather than specific budget decisions.
- Discussion of subcommittee goals
- Assessment method guardrail proposals
- Community engagement discussion
- Budget education and new school committee member onboarding
- Future meeting agenda planning
Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee
The Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee is meeting to consider entering executive session for collective bargaining with the Amherst-Pelham Education Association (APEA) and to discuss strategy. The agenda is procedural, with no public discussion or decisions listed.
- Enter executive session for collective bargaining (APEA)
- Discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy
- Approve minutes in executive session
Policy Subcommittee Meeting
The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District Policy Subcommittee is meeting virtually to discuss and potentially revise several school policies. Items include public participation at committee meetings, a code of conduct for public employees, student gifts and solicitations, fiscal management of royalties, home education, extracurricular activities, and superintendent evaluation. The meeting is primarily discussion-oriented, with no votes or final decisions listed on the agenda.
- Discussion of BEDH policy on public participation at committee meetings
- Discussion of GBEA code of conduct for public employees
- Discussion of JP policy on student gifts and solicitations
- Discussion of CBI policy on superintendent evaluation
- Approval of minutes from May 4 and May 23, 2022 meetings
Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee
The Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee is meeting to consider entering executive session for collective bargaining with the Amherst-Pelham Education Association (APEA) and to discuss strategy. The agenda is procedural, with no public discussion or decisions listed.
- Enter executive session for collective bargaining (APEA)
- Discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy
- Approve minutes in executive session
School Equity Advisory Committee
The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District's School Equity Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss goals for the next school year and receive updates on restorative justice and healthy food initiatives. The agenda also includes introducing a new member and addressing unforeseen topics. No votes or decisions are listed; the meeting is primarily discussion and procedural.
- New member introduction
- Discussion of goals for next school year
- Restorative justice update
- Healthy food update
Joint Amherst, Pelham & Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee
The Joint Amherst, Pelham & Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee is meeting virtually to conduct routine business, including approving minutes and accepting gifts, and to discuss several substantive topics: a secondary math update, a potential change in special education legal counsel, track fundraising, and a proposed resolution on school safety. The meeting also includes an executive session for collective bargaining.
- Discussion of potential change in special education legal counsel
- Secondary math update
- Track fundraising discussion
- Proposed resolution on keeping schools safe
- Motion to accept gifts (approved)
Budget Subcommittee Meeting
The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District Budget Subcommittee is meeting to set its goals for the year, including discussions on assessment method guardrails, community engagement, and budget education for new school committee members. The meeting is largely procedural, with public comments and a reorganization of the subcommittee, followed by a discussion of future agenda planning.
- Discussion of Assessment Method Guardrail Proposals
- Community Engagement discussion
- Budget Education and New School Committee Member Onboarding
- Review of budget surveys from Barre, Thompson, Worcester, and Northampton
- Future meeting agenda planning
Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee
The Negotiating Subcommittee will meet to conduct collective bargaining sessions with the APEA. The subcommittee also plans to enter executive session to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining or litigation.
- Collective bargaining sessions (APEA)
- Discussion of strategy for collective bargaining or litigation
- Approval of minutes
Amherst School Committee
The Amherst School Committee will vote on consolidating Fort River and Wildwood elementary schools into one new building, with the site to be determined later. They will also discuss the school building project, including the operating budget and site selection criteria, and receive updates on moving 6th grade to ARMS and other items.
- Vote to consolidate Fort River & Wildwood schools in the new school building project
- Discussion on School Building Project Update including operating budget and site selection criteria
- 6th Grade Move to ARMS Update with survey results
- Superintendent Evaluation: Review Instrument & Timeline
- Discussion on Crocker Farm Capital Project including cubbies into hallways
Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee
The Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee is meeting to consider entering executive session. The session is for collective bargaining with the Amherst-Pelham Education Association (APEA) and to discuss strategy, as well as to approve minutes. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- Enter executive session for collective bargaining (APEA)
- Discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy
- Approve minutes in executive session
Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee
The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee met to review several district policies and the superintendent evaluation timeline. The committee also addressed the acceptance of gifts and moved into executive session for collective bargaining discussions.
- Discussion of minor update to Policy CH regarding Superintendent of Schools policy implementation
- Recommendation to archive Personnel Policy GBGC regarding Employee Assistance Programs
- Review and possible vote on Policy DN and Policy DV regarding disposition of surplus items
- Discussion of Superintendent evaluation timeline and draft evaluation instrument
- Motion to convene into Executive Session for collective bargaining strategy
Policy Subcommittee
The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District Policy Subcommittee is meeting virtually to review and discuss several school policies, including fiscal management of surplus items, public participation at committee meetings, and codes of conduct. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and planning for future meetings.
- Review of Policy DN: Fiscal Management - Disposition of Surplus Items
- Discussion of BEDH: School Committee Public Participation at Committee Meetings
- Discussion of GBEA: Code of Conduct for Public Employees
- Discussion of JP: Student Gifts and Solicitations
- Discussion of CBI: Evaluation of Superintendent of Schools
Budget Subcommittee Meeting
The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District Budget Subcommittee is meeting virtually to discuss the FY23 operating and capital budget and approval process, review funding options for the high school track and fields project, and set subcommittee goals and workplan for FY23. The agenda is largely discussion-oriented, with no votes scheduled except the procedural motion to adjourn.
- Review FY23 operating and capital budget and approval process
- Review funding options for HS track and fields project
- Discuss subcommittee goals and workplan for FY23
Pelham School Committee
The Pelham School Committee is meeting virtually to discuss updates and reports, including the 3rd quarter budget, superintendent evaluation, and the 6th grade move to ARMS. They will also consider accepting gifts and approve minutes from the previous meeting.
- 3rd Quarter Budget Update (FY22)
- Superintendent Evaluation discussion
- 6th Grade Move to ARMS Update
- Motion to accept gifts
- Approval of April 26, 2022 minutes
Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee
The Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee is meeting virtually. The agenda consists solely of procedural items: calling the meeting to order and then entering executive session to conduct collective bargaining with the Amherst-Pelham Education Association (APEA) and discuss related strategy. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled.
- Enter executive session for collective bargaining with APEA
- Discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy
- Approve minutes in executive session
Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee
The Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee is meeting to consider entering executive session for collective bargaining with the Amherst-Pelham Education Association (APEA) and to discuss related strategy. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no public discussion items listed.
- Enter executive session for collective bargaining (APEA)
- Discuss collective bargaining strategy
- Approve minutes in executive session
Amherst School Committee
The committee will receive reports on 3rd Quarter budget updates and ESSER spending. The agenda also includes updates regarding the 6th grade move to ARMS and the School Building Committee.
- Approval of March 26, 2022 minutes
- ESSER spending update report
- 3rd Quarter budget update report
- 6th Grade Move to ARMS update
- Motion to accept gifts
Policy Subcommittee
The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District Policy Subcommittee is meeting virtually to discuss revisions to several district policies, including a major revision to the Code of Conduct for Public Employees (GBEA) and minor revisions to policy implementation (CH) and bonded employees (DH). They will also consider archiving or taking no action on several older policies, and plan future agenda items. The meeting includes approval of minutes from March 23, 2022.
- Major revision: GBEA Code of Conduct for Public Employees
- Minor revision: CH Policy Implementation
- Minor revision: DH Bonded Employees and Officers
- Possible archiving of policies: KF, ICA, DFD, DFE, JP, IHAL, LB, JC, GBGC
- Future agenda: IHBG Home Education, JJ Extra Curricular Activities, CBI Superintendent Evaluation
Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee
The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee will meet to consider entering executive session for collective bargaining and litigation strategy, then return to open session to approve minutes, hear public comment, and receive updates. The main action items are voting on AFSCME contract ratification, a conflict of interest disclosure, and accepting gifts. The committee will also discuss the public comment process and a resolution supporting the Fair Share Amendment.
- Vote to approve AFSCME contract ratification
- Vote to approve conflict of interest disclosure
- Discussion of Fair Share Amendment resolution
- 3rd Quarter Budget Update
- Motion to accept gifts
School Equity Advisory Committee
The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District's School Equity Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss ongoing business. The agenda includes a report on restorative justice (RJ) efforts, a discussion on recruitment, and planning for future agendas. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.
- Restorative justice update presented by Aaron Buford and Letha Gayle-Brisette
- Recruitment efforts discussion
- Future agenda planning
- Approval of March 31, 2022 minutes
Evaluation Subcommittee Meeting
The Evaluation Subcommittee will meet to discuss the superintendent evaluation process, including the timeline and instrument. The committee will also discuss reorganizing the committee and future meeting needs.
- Discussion of Superintendent evaluation process, instrument, and timeline
- Committee reorganization discussion
- Discussion regarding future meeting needs
Regional Budget Subcommittee Meeting
The Regional Budget Subcommittee will discuss the FY23 operating and capital budget approval process. Members will also review funding options for the High School Track & Fields Project.
- Review of FY23 Operating & Capital Budget & Approval Process
- Review of HS Track & Fields Project funding options status
- Discussion of Subcommittee Goals for FY23
Joint Amherst & Pelham School Committee
The Joint Amherst and Pelham School Committee met to approve the K-5 math curriculum for both districts. The committee also discussed the FY23 budget, school enrollment policy, and potential recreational use of ARMS fields at the building project site.
- Approved math curriculum for Amherst and Pelham elementary schools
- Discussion regarding recreation fields at the Building Project site
- Discussion regarding FY23 Budget
- Discussion regarding School Enrollment Policy
- Motion to accept gifts failed
Pelham School Committee
The Pelham School Committee met to discuss updates regarding ESSER spending and preparations for the upcoming Town Meeting. The committee also reviewed the warrant report and considered a motion to accept gifts.
- Approval of March 16, 2022, meeting minutes
- ESSER spending update report
- Discussion regarding Town Meeting preparation
- Motion to accept gifts
Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee
The Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee met to conduct collective bargaining sessions with APEA. The meeting included a request to enter executive session to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining.
- Collective bargaining sessions with APEA
- Discussion of strategy regarding collective bargaining
Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee
The Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee is meeting to consider entering executive session. The closed session is for collective bargaining with the Amherst-Pelham Education Association (APEA) and to discuss strategy, as well as to approve minutes. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- Enter executive session for collective bargaining (APEA)
- Discuss collective bargaining strategy
- Approve minutes in executive session
Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee
The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee is meeting virtually to discuss several topics, including an update on ESSER funds spending, potential future uses of the ARMS field, a report on principal longevity, and public comment procedures. The committee will also convene in executive session for collective bargaining strategy and approve minutes from the prior meeting.
- Discussion of ESSER funds spending update
- Discussion of potential future uses of the ARMS field
- Report and discussion on principal longevity
- Discussion of warrant process and procedures
- Motion to accept gifts
Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee
The Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee is meeting virtually to consider entering executive session. The session is for collective bargaining with the Amherst-Pelham Education Association (APEA) and to discuss strategy, as well as to approve minutes. The agenda is procedural, with no public discussion or decisions listed.
- Call to order at 4:55 PM
- Enter executive session for collective bargaining (APEA)
- Discuss strategy for collective bargaining or litigation
- Approve minutes in executive session
Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee
The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee met virtually and approved several financial actions, including increasing Excess and Deficiency (E&D) funds used for the FY22 operating budget by $474,451 to a total of $674,451, and approving FY22 capital stabilization fund disbursements. The committee also discussed a possible regionalization exploration with Granby Public Schools, reviewed policy updates, and handled routine items like minutes approval and public comments.
- Approved $474,451 increase in E&D funds for FY22 operating budget, total $674,451
- Approved FY22 capital stabilization fund disbursements
- Discussed possible vote to explore regionalization with Granby Public Schools
- First read of policies: GBGAA, JLCCA, CDB, EBCF, ECAF
- Approved minutes of March 15, 2022
School Equity Advisory Committee
The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District's School Equity Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss membership recruitment, goals for the 2022-23 school year, meeting logistics, a restorative justice working group update, and future agenda planning. The agenda is largely discussion-based with no votes or specific proposals listed.
- Membership/Recruitment discussion
- Goals for the 22-23 School Year discussion
- Meeting Days & Times Going Forward discussion
- RJ Working Group Update discussion
- Future Agenda Planning discussion
Amherst School Committee
The Amherst School Committee is meeting to vote on the FY23 school year budget, which was approved by a motion. The agenda also includes updates on the school building project, the 6th grade move to ARMS, and discussions on charter costs and enrollment policy for siblings of students in specialized programs.
- Vote to approve FY23 budget (approved)
- School Building Committee update
- 6th Grade Move to ARMS update
- Charter costs discussion
- Enrollment policy for siblings in specialized programs discussion
CANCELED Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee
This meeting of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee was canceled. The agenda had only procedural items: a call to order and a motion to enter executive session for collective bargaining and minutes approval.
- Meeting canceled
- Agenda included call to order
- Agenda included motion to enter executive session for collective bargaining (APEA/APAA) and minutes approval
Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee
The Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee met to conduct collective bargaining sessions with APEA. The meeting included a motion to enter executive session to discuss bargaining strategy and approve minutes.
- Collective bargaining sessions (APEA)
- Discussion of strategy regarding collective bargaining or litigation
- Approval of minutes
Policy Subcommittee
The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District Policy Subcommittee is meeting virtually to discuss updating pronouns in policies, reviewing older policies for archival, and planning future agendas. The meeting includes procedural items like approving minutes and adjourning.
- Discussion of batch updating pronouns in policies
- Review of Policy BG-G2: Guidelines for Minor Wording Changes to Existing School Committee Policies
- Evaluation of older policies for archival and process for recommendations to full Committee
- Future meeting agenda planning
Pelham School Committee
The Pelham School Committee voted to approve the Pelham FY23 Budget. The committee also received updates on the Q2 budget, discussed HVAC issues, and considered accepting gifts.
- Approved Pelham FY23 Budget
- Q2 FY22 Budget Report presented
- Discussion on HVAC (cooling/dehumidification)
- Motion to accept gifts
Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee
The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee is meeting to vote on the FY23 operational and capital budget and assessment method. The committee will also conduct a second reading and possible vote on the ADFA Wellness Policy.
- Vote to approve the FY23 operational and capital budget and assessment method
- Second read and possible vote on the ADFA Wellness Policy
- Motion to accept gifts
- Approval of March 1, 2022 minutes
Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee
The Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee is meeting to consider entering executive session for collective bargaining with the Amherst-Pelham Education Association (APEA) and to discuss strategy. The agenda is procedural, with no public discussion or decisions listed.
- Enter into executive session for collective bargaining (APEA)
- Discuss strategy for collective bargaining or litigation
- Approve minutes in executive session
Budget Subcommittee Meeting
The Budget Subcommittee is meeting to review and update the proposed operating and capital budgets. The discussion will also include a track/field project and setting subcommittee goals for 2022.
- Review of proposed operating budget
- Review of proposed capital budget
- Discussion of track/field project
- Establishment of 2022 subcommittee goals
Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee
The Negotiating Subcommittee met to enter executive session regarding collective bargaining with APEA. The meeting also included the approval of minutes.
- Collective bargaining sessions (APEA)
- Approval of minutes
Amherst School Committee
The Amherst School Committee is meeting to vote on the School Building Project Education Plan, approve School Choice at elementary schools, and discuss the FY23 budget and the 6th grade move to ARMS. The agenda also includes public comment, updates from the superintendent and chair, and a health and safety update.
- Vote to approve the School Building Project Education Plan
- Vote to approve School Choice at Amherst elementary schools
- FY23 Budget Hearing
- FY22 2nd Quarter Budget Report
- 6th Grade Move to ARMS Update
Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee
The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee will discuss the ARHS track and fields project, a possible MSBA Statement of Interest for the ARMS roof, the Q2 budget report, and vote on accepting school choice students at the secondary level. They will also consider policies on non-discrimination, administrative structure, and translation services, and accept gifts.
- Discussion of ARHS Track & Fields Project
- Possible vote on MSBA Statement of Interest for ARMS roof
- Q2 Budget Report for FY22
- Vote to accept school choice students at secondary level
- Possible vote on policies ADF, CC, CI, and IHBEB
Policy Subcommittee
The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District Policy Subcommittee is meeting virtually to discuss two policies: GBEF on COVID-19 immunization for staff and ADF on wellness, with draft edits for the latter. They will also review older policies for archival and plan future agendas. The meeting includes approval of minutes from three prior meetings.
- Discussion of Policy GBEF: Covid-19 Immunization (Staff)
- Discussion of Policy ADF: Wellness with draft edits
- Review of older policies for archival and process for recommendations
- Approval of minutes from November 22, 2021, January 5, 2022, and January 24, 2022
Amherst School Committee
The Amherst School Committee is meeting virtually to discuss the education plan, a 6th grade move to Amherst Regional Middle School (ARMS), charter school costs, and health and safety updates. The committee will also vote on minutes, accept gifts, and handle appointments. Public comments are accepted by email or voicemail until 3:00 PM on the meeting day.
- Discussion of Education Plan with attachments on Fort River Elementary School (FRES) reduced program areas options
- Discussion of 6th Grade Move to ARMS Update, including summary of feedback from 6th graders
- Discussion of Charter Costs with cost accounting document from 02-08-22
- Action to accept gifts
- Approval of minutes from February 8, 2022 and joint minutes from February 1, 2022
School Equity Advisory Committee
This meeting consists of procedural items and a reorganization vote. No specific policy topics or substantive agenda items were listed for discussion.
- Reorganization vote
Pelham School Committee
The committee met to discuss the FY23 operational and capital budgets. The session also included updates from the Superintendent and a vote regarding school choice status.
- Vote to be a school choice district for the 2022-2023 school year
- Discussion of FY23 operational and capital budgets
- Motion to approve minutes from January 26, 2022
- Motion to accept gifts
Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee
The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee met virtually on February 15, 2022, to discuss the FY23 budget proposal and the Athletic Fields Project. The committee also reviewed a draft policy on translation and interpretation services and accepted gifts. All motions presented, including the approval of previous minutes and the acceptance of gifts, were approved unanimously.
- Discussion of the FY23 Regional Budget Proposal and Draft Level Services Budget
- Review of the 2022.02.11 APRHS Track Scenario Technical Memorandum for the Athletic Fields Project
- Discussion of draft Policy IHBEB on translation and interpretation services
- Motion to accept gifts (Approved 8-0)
- Motion to approve Minutes of February 1, 2022 (Approved 8-0)
Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee
The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee is meeting virtually and will vote to enter executive session to conduct collective bargaining and discuss strategy regarding the Amherst-Pelham Education Association (APEA), as well as to approve minutes. The meeting is primarily procedural, with no other public agenda items listed.
- Motion to convene into executive session for collective bargaining with APEA
- Discussion of strategy related to collective bargaining or litigation
- Approval of minutes in executive session
4 Towns Meeting
The 4 Towns Meeting will review information regarding FY3 expense projections and FY23 revenue projection options. The body will also discuss the FY23 Capital Plan proposal and related debt.
- FY3 Expense Projections
- FY23 Revenue Projections & Assessment Method Options
- FY23 Capital Plan Proposal & Related Debt
Budget Subcommittee Meeting
The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District Budget Subcommittee is meeting virtually to discuss the FY23 regional school budget, including the assessment method, ESSER grant fund usage, and known adjustments, adds, and reductions. They will also review capital plan assessments and discuss a 4 Towns Meeting. The meeting is primarily a discussion session, with no final votes scheduled except for adjournment.
- Discussion of FY23 regional school budget assessment method
- Discussion of ESSER grant fund usage for FY23 budget
- Discussion of known adjustments, adds, and reductions to FY23 budget
- Review of capital plan assessments
- Discussion of 4 Towns Meeting
Amherst School Committee
The Amherst School Committee met to review an education plan presentation for a building project and the FY23 budget proposal. The committee also discussed school choice, charter school costs, and updates regarding 6th grade transitions.
- Building Project Update: Education Plan Presentation
- FY23 Budget Presentation
- School Choice Hearing discussion
- Charter school cost accounting discussion
- Motion to approve January 11 and January 18, 2022 minutes
Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee
The Negotiating Subcommittee will meet to conduct collective bargaining sessions with the APEA. The subcommittee also plans to enter executive session to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining or litigation.
- Collective bargaining sessions (APEA)
- Discussion of strategy for collective bargaining or litigation
Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee
The Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee is meeting virtually to consider entering executive session. The closed session is for collective bargaining with the Amherst-Pelham Education Association (APEA) and to discuss strategy, as well as to approve minutes. No other business is on the agenda.
- Enter executive session for collective bargaining (APEA)
- Discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy
- Approve minutes in executive session
Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee
The Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee is meeting virtually to consider entering executive session for collective bargaining with the Amherst-Pelham Education Association (APEA) and to discuss related strategy. The agenda is procedural, with no public discussion or decisions listed.
- Enter executive session for collective bargaining (APEA)
- Discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy
- Approve executive session minutes
Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee (Executive Session)
The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee convened a virtual meeting to enter executive session. The committee met to conduct collective bargaining sessions and discuss strategy regarding APEA litigation or bargaining.
- Motion to convene into Executive Session approved
Budget Subcommittee Meeting
The Budget Subcommittee met to conduct procedural tasks including the election of officers. The committee also held discussions regarding the review of the FY23 budget and the subcommittee's charge.
- Election of officers
- Review of subcommittee charge
- Review of FY23 budget
Joint Amherst, Pelham and Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee
The Amherst, Pelham, and Regional School Committees are meeting jointly to discuss the superintendent evaluation process, a presentation on supporting school leaders, and several operational items. They will also review the FY23 budget proposal, consider mandating pooled COVID testing for extracurricular participants, and review policies on administrative structure and translation services. The agenda includes procedural items like approving minutes and accepting gifts.
- Discussion of superintendent evaluation process
- FY23 budget proposal presentation
- Possible mandate for pooled testing for after-school extracurricular activities
- Review of policies CC (Administrative Structure) and CI (Filling Administrative Vacancies), and new policy IHBEB on translation/interpretation
- Motion to accept gifts (approved)
Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee
The Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee is meeting to consider entering executive session for collective bargaining with the Amherst-Pelham Education Association (APEA) and to discuss related strategy. The agenda is procedural, with no open-session decisions or public discussion items listed.
- Enter executive session for collective bargaining (APEA)
- Discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy
- Approve executive session minutes
Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee
The Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee is meeting virtually. The agenda consists solely of procedural items: calling the meeting to order and entering executive session to conduct collective bargaining with the Amherst-Pelham Education Association (APEA) and to discuss strategy, with no plan to return to open session.
- Enter executive session for collective bargaining (APEA)
- Discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy
- Approve minutes in executive session
School Equity Advisory Committee
The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District's School Equity Advisory Committee is holding a virtual meeting on January 27, 2022. The agenda includes only procedural items: calling the meeting to order, reorganizing the committee, and adjourning. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.
- Call to order
- Committee reorganization
- Meeting adjournment
Pelham School Committee
The Pelham School Committee is meeting virtually to discuss several items, including a School Choice hearing, capital requests for accessibility improvements, and the FY23 budget update. They will also review the math curriculum process and consider accepting gifts. The meeting includes approval of minutes and public comment.
- School Choice Hearing discussion
- Capital requests for FY23, including accessibility improvements
- FY23 budget update
- Math curriculum review process
- Motion to accept gifts
Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee
The Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee is meeting to consider entering executive session. The closed session is for collective bargaining with the Amherst-Pelham Education Association (APEA) and to discuss strategy, as well as to approve minutes. No other business is listed on the agenda.
- Enter executive session for collective bargaining (APEA)
- Discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy
- Approve minutes in executive session
Policy Subcommittee Meeting
The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District Policy Subcommittee will meet virtually to review feedback on several policies, including administrative structure, filling vacancies, translation services, and wellness. They will also consider drafting a policy requiring pooled testing for extracurricular participation. The meeting includes procedural items like electing a new chair and approving minutes.
- Review RSC feedback on Policies CC (Administrative Structure) and CI (Filling Administrative Vacancies)
- Review RSC feedback on Draft Policy IHBEB (Translation & Interpretation Services)
- Consider drafting policy on pooled testing requirement for extracurricular activity participation
- Review and possibly propose updates to District wellness policy (Policy ADF)
- Elect new chair of the Policy Subcommittee
Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee
The Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee is meeting to consider entering executive session. The stated purpose is to conduct collective bargaining sessions with the Amherst-Pelham Education Association (APEA) and to discuss strategy related to collective bargaining or litigation. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no public discussion items listed.
- Enter executive session for collective bargaining (APEA)
- Discuss strategy for collective bargaining or litigation
- Approve minutes in executive session
Amherst School Committee
The Amherst School Committee is meeting virtually to discuss the school building project timeline, focusing on committee action items and community forums. The agenda includes public comment and adjournment, with no other substantive items.
- Discussion of School Building Project Timeline and Community Engagement
- Public comment submission by 3:00 PM on January 18, 2022
- Motion to adjourn approved
Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee
The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee is meeting virtually to discuss several items, including the FY23 budget, a track/field project, and ESSER funds spending. They will also hear updates from the superintendent and chair, and consider accepting gifts. The meeting includes public comments and approval of prior minutes.
- Review of FY23 budget and 4 Town Meeting input
- Discussion of Track/Field Project
- Update on ESSER III funds spending
- Acceptance of gifts (motion)
- Approval of January 4, 2022 minutes
Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee
The Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee is meeting virtually. The agenda consists solely of procedural items: a call to order and a motion to enter executive session to conduct collective bargaining with the Amherst-Pelham Education Association (APEA) and discuss strategy, with no intention of returning to open session.
- Enter executive session for collective bargaining (APEA)
- Discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy
- Approve minutes in executive session
Amherst School Committee
The Amherst School Committee will meet virtually to reorganize leadership, approve minutes, and hear public comments. They will discuss school committee goals and norms, an elementary math curriculum review, updates on the school building project and safety/health, charter school cost distribution, and the FY23 budget including a community survey of budget priorities. The committee will also vote to accept gifts.
- Vote to approve Chair and Vice Chair
- Discussion of elementary math curriculum review and vision statement
- Discussion of charter school cost distribution
- FY23 budget discussion with community survey review
- Motion to accept gifts (approved)
4 Towns Meeting
The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District's 4 Towns Meeting is an information and discussion session on the FY23 draft level-service budget, revenue projections and assessment method options, and the capital plan proposal with related debt. The meeting is primarily for feedback and questions, with the only formal action being a motion to adjourn.
- FY23 expense projections with draft level-service budget attached
- FY23 revenue projections and assessment method options
- FY23 capital plan proposal and related debt
- Feedback and questions session
Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee
The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee is meeting virtually to discuss preparation for the 4 Town Meeting, a key item on the agenda. The meeting also includes procedural items such as call to order and adjournment. No other substantive business is listed.
- Discussion on preparation for 4 Town Meeting
Meeting of Policy Subcommittee
The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District's Policy Subcommittee is meeting virtually to review feedback on several policies. They will discuss policies CC (Administrative Structure) and CI (Filling Administrative Vacancies), as well as draft policy IHBEB on Translation & Interpretation Services. The meeting also includes a broader policy manual review and planning for future agendas.
- Review RSC feedback on Policies CC and CI
- Review RSC feedback on Draft Policy IHBEB: Translation & Interpretation Services
- Policy Manual Review 2021/22
- Future Meeting Agenda Planning
Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee
The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee will hold a virtual meeting on January 4, 2022, to discuss and act on several items. Key topics include a review of the FY23 budget process ahead of the Four Town Meeting, updates on COVID-19 safety and pooled testing for extracurriculars, and a review of administrative policies. The committee will also consider accepting gifts and may enter executive session for collective bargaining.
- FY23 budget review and preparation for Four Town Meeting on January 8, 2022
- Discussion of pooled testing for extracurricular activities
- Review of policies CC (Administrative Structure) and CI (Filling Administrative Vacancies), and consideration of new policy IHBEB on translation and interpretation services
- Update on ESSER III funds spending
- Motion to accept gifts
Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee
The Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee met to conduct collective bargaining sessions with APEA. The meeting included a motion to enter executive session to discuss bargaining strategy.
- Collective bargaining sessions (APEA)
- Discussion of strategy regarding collective bargaining