Amherst-Pelham Regional School District public meetings in 2025

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

The Amherst and Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committees will hold a joint meeting to consider entering executive session for collective bargaining strategy, then vote on a memorandum of understanding with the Amherst Pelham Educators Association regarding additional work days due to the opening of Amethyst Brook Elementary School, the closing of Wildwood and Fort River Elementary Schools, and moving 6th graders to the Chestnut Street School.

• Executive session under M.G.L. c. 30A, section 21(a)(3) to discuss collective bargaining (APEA) or litigation
• Vote on MOU with APEA for additional work days due to Amethyst Brook Elementary opening, Wildwood and Fort River closures, and 6th grade relocation to Chestnut Street School

School Equity Advisory Committee

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District’s School Equity Advisory Committee will hold an in-person meeting at Amherst-Pelham Regional High School. The agenda includes routine procedural items, a discussion with the Executive Director of Family Services, and time set aside to address caregiver concerns and plan future events.

Amherst School Committee

The committee will vote on names for the new K-5 elementary school and the 6th grade school, and discuss a possible vote to move 6th graders to an alternative location instead of Amherst Regional Middle School. They will also receive updates on the K-6 restructuring, a draft FY27 budget, and a proposed school start time change.

• Vote on name for new K-5 elementary school
• Vote on name for 6th grade school
• Discussion and possible vote to have 6th graders attend school at an alternative location than Amherst Regional Middle School
• First look at FY27 initial draft budget (no vote)
• Discussion of moving elementary school start time later (no vote)

Operating Protocol Subcommittee

The Operating Protocol Subcommittee will meet to review operating protocols from MASC and a draft ready for Regional School Committee review. They will also receive updates on public comment and liaison protocols, and discuss existing policies and the Ample Notice Protocol. The meeting is largely procedural, focusing on protocol review and next steps.

• Review Operating Protocols from MASC
• Review Operating Protocols - Ready for RSC Review
• Update on Public Comment Protocol
• Update on Liaison Protocol
• Ample Notice Protocol discussion

Joint Meeting of the Amherst, Pelham and Regional School Committees

The Amherst, Pelham, and Regional School Committees will hold a joint meeting to vote on a contract ratification for the Amherst Pelham Administrators Association (APAA) and on the district's 2026-2028 strategic plan. The committees will also receive an annual HR report and hold a first read of several policies, including those on tobacco/marijuana, staff conduct, and physical restraint. An executive session is planned to discuss collective bargaining or litigation.

• Vote on APAA contract ratification for FY25-FY28
• Vote on the ARPS 2026-2028 Strategic Plan
• First read of policies on tobacco/marijuana, staff conduct, and physical restraint
• Annual Human Resources report presentation
• Discussion of the 2026-2027 district calendar

Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee will hold its December 9 meeting to discuss new high school courses, potential changes to school start times, a competency-determination policy for a second reading and vote, and the draft budget for fiscal year 2027. The meeting also includes routine approval of minutes and public comment.

• Policy IKFE competency determination scheduled for second reading and vote
• FY27 draft budget presentation and regional capital plan discussion
• New courses proposed for Amherst Regional High School including Music Theory 2
• School start and end times proposal under review
• Sabbatical requests for staff discussed

Regional Budget & Audit Subcommittee

The Regional Budget & Audit Subcommittee will review minutes and prepare to introduce the draft FY2027 budget to the full region at a meeting the following day. No substantive decisions are listed on this agenda.

Joint Policy Subcommittee Meeting

The Joint Policy Subcommittee will review proposed changes to 11 policies, including tobacco/marijuana on school premises, staff use of technology, and employee evaluations. One policy is listed for review with no changes proposed. The meeting is virtual and includes public comment.

• Review of changes to ADC – Tobacco and Marijuana Products on School Premises Prohibited
• Review of changes to GBEE – Personnel Use of Technology
• Review of changes to GBEB – Staff Conduct
• Review of changes to GCG – Professional Staff Assignments and Transfers
• Review of GDO – Evaluation of Support Staff (no changes proposed)

Joint Policy Subcommittee Meeting

The Joint Policy Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School District reviews proposed changes to staff policies, including tobacco/marijuana prohibitions, technology use, and staff conduct. No changes are proposed for support staff evaluation policies. The committee will confirm revised policy language for a first read by the School Committee.

• Review proposed changes to ADC (Tobacco/Marijuana Prohibited), GBEE (Technology Use), GBEB (Staff Conduct), and other staff policies
• Discuss relabeling policies GBEB and GBGB
• Review GDO (Support Staff Evaluation) with no proposed changes
• Confirm revised policy language for School Committee first read

Fiscal Sustainability Subcommittee

The subcommittee will debrief on recent meetings (DESE hearing, Four Towns Meeting, BCG meeting) and discuss a resolution and call to action to support the MTA's Fiscal Crisis Campaign.

• Debrief on DESE Hearing Greenfield 11/5
• Debrief on Four Towns Meeting 11/8
• Debrief on BCG Meeting 11/13
• Discuss Resolution and Call to Action to Support MTA Fiscal Crisis Campaign

Regional Budget & Audit Subcommittee

The Regional Budget & Audit Subcommittee will discuss budget presentation and strategy for operating and capital budgets, receive and discuss a draft per-pupil expenditure report, and review audit progress. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from September 30, 2025.

• Discuss budget presentation and strategy (operating and capital)
• Receive and discuss draft PPE report (Western MA Per Pupil Expenditure Report)
• Audit progress update

Virtual Pelham School Committee

The Pelham School Committee will discuss and potentially vote on school committee goals for the 2025-26 year, and review a draft of the FY27 budget. The meeting also includes public comment, consent agenda items including a warrant report and minutes approval, and future agenda planning.

• FY27 Budget - Draft (Discussion, Information)
• School committee goals - discussion and vote
• Warrant Report (Consent Agenda)
• Approve Minutes for Oct 7, Nov 4, and Oct 30 meetings

Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee is meeting virtually to consider entering executive session to discuss strategy related to collective bargaining or litigation. The agenda contains no other substantive items for public discussion or decision.

• Executive session under M.G.L. c. 30A, section 21(a) purpose (3) for collective bargaining or litigation strategy

Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee will vote on granting an easement to Eversource for electric bus charging infrastructure, establish an exam fee revolving account, and approve the FY25 excess and deficiency report. They will also discuss an inter-municipal agreement for Pelham to use cash for the middle school roof project, review first-quarter FY26 updates, and receive a presentation of MCAS data.

• Vote on Eversource easement for electric bus charging at ARHS
• Establish exam fee revolving account
• Approve FY25 excess and deficiency report
• Inter-municipal agreement for Pelham to use cash for middle school roof project
• First reading of policy IKFE on competency determination

School Equity Advisory Committee

The committee will hold a discussion (information item) on a Winter Warmth-themed community building event. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and future agenda planning.

• Community Building Event: Winter Warmth Theme (information item)

Amherst School Committee

The Amherst School Committee will meet to discuss and vote on the superintendent's goals for FY25-26, review updates on Fort River 5th grade and K-6 restructuring, and consider proposed names for new schools. The committee will also discuss potential future agenda items regarding 6th grade attendance and elementary boundary zones.

• Vote to approve superintendent's goals for FY25-26
• Presentation and discussion of finalist names for new school and 6th grade school
• Discussion and potential vote on future agenda item for 6th graders attending alternative location
• Discussion and potential vote on Amherst elementary boundary zones (already approved on Nov 17)
• Update on FY26 Q1 budget and Amherst K-6 restructuring

Amherst School Committee Public Forum and Meeting

The Amherst School Committee will hold a virtual meeting on November 17, 2025, to discuss and possibly vote on a proposed boundary change for Amherst Elementary schools. The meeting includes a public forum for comments and a formal discussion on the boundary proposal.

• Public forum on Amherst Elementary boundary zones
• Possible vote on approving the Amherst Elementary boundary proposal
• Motion to allow affected students to remain in current schools, with younger siblings handled case-by-case

Naming Subcommittee of the Amherst School Committee

The Naming Subcommittee of the Amherst School Committee will review research on suggested names for the new elementary school and the 6th grade school. The subcommittee is scheduled to vote on which finalist names to recommend to the full School Committee.

• Review of research from each committee member on assigned names for the new school and the 6th grade school
• Vote on approving finalist names to recommend to the Amherst School Committee
• Discussion of future meeting dates if needed

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

The Amherst, Pelham, and Regional School Committees are holding a special joint meeting. They will hear a presentation from the Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC), discuss the district's strategic plan for 2026-2028 and related budget analysis, and vote on the superintendent's goals for the 2025-26 school year. The meeting will be held in person at the ARHS library and livestreamed.

• Presentation from SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council)
• Discussion of the ARPS Strategic Plan (2026–2028) and budget analysis
• Discussion and vote to approve the 2025-26 Superintendent's Goals
• Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy
• Public comment accepted by email or voicemail until 3 p.m. on meeting day

Amherst Pelham Regional School Committee - Four Towns Meeting

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee will hear presentations on fiscal sustainability and the four-town fiscal picture, followed by discussion and breakout groups. The meeting is largely informational and discussion-based, with no votes scheduled on the agenda.

• Fiscal Sustainability Subcommittee presentation
• Four Towns Working Group fiscal picture presentation
• Discussion and breakout groups on regional school funding
• MARS Municipal Reports for Amherst, Pelham, Leverett, and Shutesbury

Naming Subcommittee of the Amherst School Committee

This Naming Subcommittee of the Amherst School Committee will review a list of community-submitted names for a new elementary school and a new 6th grade school, then assign research tasks to members. The group will also decide on future meeting dates. No decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Review list of names submitted for new elementary school and 6th grade school
• Divide names between subcommittee members for research
• Decide on future meeting dates

Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee will meet virtually to consider entering executive session under state law to discuss strategy related to collective bargaining or litigation. The meeting is expected to remain in closed session with no return to open session, then adjourn.

• Executive session for collective bargaining or litigation strategy (M.G.L. c. 30A, section 21(a) purpose 3)
• No return to open session planned after executive session

Superintendent Evaluation Subcommittee

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District’s Superintendent Evaluation Subcommittee met to discuss the 2025-26 evaluation process, including goals, standards, and rubrics provided by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Members also planned future meeting agendas and assignments.

• Review of 2025-26 superintendent evaluation goals and DESE rubrics
• Discussion of next steps and assignments for evaluation process
• Future meeting agenda planning

Joint Policy Subcommittee Meeting

The Joint Policy Subcommittee will discuss and review multiple school policies, including a new competency determination proposal, athletics sponsorships, and camera use in schools. They will also consider which policies to send to legal review or delete. The meeting is scheduled for November 5, 2025, at 5:30 PM via Google Meet.

• Discussion of a 2025–2026 Competency Determination (CD) Policy Proposal
• Review of policies on student enrollment (JFAA) and educational equity (ADAA, ADAA-R)
• Consideration of policies on staff pay (GCE), hiring (GCF), and violence in the workplace (GBGE)
• Discussion of sponsorships in athletics and use of cameras in schools

Fiscal Sustainability Subcommittee

The Fiscal Sustainability Subcommittee will review feedback on its report, debrief a recent town financial indicators meeting, and prepare for the upcoming 4 Towns Meeting and Budget Coordinating Group meeting. The agenda includes integrating Regional School Committee feedback, gathering data from other towns, and sending supplemental information. No votes or decisions are listed; all items are for discussion and information only.

• Review feedback on the FSS Report
• Debrief on the Amherst Town Financial Indicators meeting
• Prepare for the 4 Towns Meeting, including integrating RSC feedback and getting data from other towns
• Prepare for the Budget Coordinating Group meeting
• Discussion of next steps and other topics not anticipated within 48 hours

School Equity Advisory Committee

The School Equity Advisory Committee will meet in person at the high school library. The main business is a meeting with Tonya McIntyre, Executive Director of Teaching and Learning, and planning a winter event. The agenda is otherwise procedural with opening, future agenda planning, and adjournment.

• Meeting with Tonya McIntyre, Executive Director Teaching and Learning
• Plan Winter Event

Pelham School Committee

The Pelham School Committee will discuss an update on Pelham operations and funding, including a presentation on the elementary school's finances. The committee will also receive a presentation on MCAS data and discuss school committee goals. A gift to the school is on the agenda for consideration.

• Update on Pelham operations and funding with a finance presentation
• MCAS data presentation for Pelham Elementary School
• Discussion of school committee goals
• Gift to the school (agenda item 2.A)
• Presentation from the Pelham Finance Committee

Special Pelham School Committee Meeting

The Pelham School Committee held a special meeting to receive a presentation on Chapter 70 state education funding for fiscal year 2026. The discussion included details on funding formulas and allocations. No formal decisions were listed on the agenda.

Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee

The committee will receive a presentation on the state of the school system, including reports on class sizes and district performance. Members will also discuss the current status of the bullying prevention plan and welcoming schools training. The agenda includes entering executive session for collective bargaining strategy.

• Presentation of the School System annual report (State of the Schools Report)
• Update on Bullying Prevention & Intervention Plan and Welcoming Schools training
• Executive session for collective bargaining strategy with APEA

Fiscal Sustainability Subcommittee

The Fiscal Sustainability Subcommittee will review a draft memo to the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee outlining fiscal sustainability challenges facing the district. The discussion includes integrating feedback, gathering data from other towns, and sending supplemental information to the towns. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Draft memo on fiscal sustainability challenges for the Amherst Regional Schools
• Integrating feedback from the Regional School Committee
• Gathering data from other towns
• Sending supplemental information to the towns

Superintendent Evaluation Subcommittee

The Superintendent Evaluation Subcommittee will meet to discuss the process, tool, and timeline for the 2025-26 superintendent evaluation. Members will also review goals and artifacts related to the evaluation. The meeting is a discussion, with no votes scheduled.

• Discussion of the 25-26 Superintendent Evaluation process, tool, and timeline
• Review of 25-26 Superintendent Evaluation goals and artifacts
• Planning for future meeting agendas

Fiscal Sustainability Subcommittee

The subcommittee will review a draft memo on fiscal sustainability challenges facing the Amherst Regional Schools, including integrating feedback from the Regional School Committee and gathering data from other towns. The meeting is informational; no votes are scheduled.

• Draft memo on fiscal sustainability challenges for Amherst Regional Schools
• Integrating Regional School Committee feedback
• Gathering data from other towns
• Sending supplemental information to the towns

Amherst School Committee

The Amherst School Committee will hear a presentation from Ammon Consulting on boundaries for two elementary schools. The committee is expected to vote on the boundaries at its November meeting.

• Presentation from Ammon Consulting on elementary school boundaries
• Boundaries for two elementary schools under discussion
• Vote on boundaries expected at November School Committee meeting

Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee

The Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee will hold a closed executive session to discuss collective bargaining and litigation strategy under the state Open Meeting Law. No substantive decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

Amherst School Committee

The Amherst School Committee will discuss and vote on draft comments to submit to DESE public hearings reviewing the statewide K-12 school finance formula. The meeting also includes updates on the new elementary school construction, naming suggestions for new schools, and K-6 restructuring plans.

• Presentation on progress of new elementary school at 21 Mattoon St.
• Discussion and potential vote on names for new school and 6th grade school
• Update on Amherst K-6 restructuring and 6th grade student logistics
• Vote on draft comments for DESE school finance formula public hearings

Fiscal Sustainability Subcommittee

The Fiscal Sustainability Subcommittee will discuss and draft a memo outlining fiscal sustainability challenges for the Amherst Regional Schools. The meeting is virtual and focuses on procedural items and planning next steps.

• Draft memo to Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee on fiscal sustainability challenges
• Integration of RSC feedback and data collection from other towns

Operating Protocol Subcommittee

The Operating Protocol Subcommittee will review and discuss draft protocols for committee communication with the superintendent and staff, as well as procedures for responding to communications from staff or the public. They will also consider protocols suggested by the Massachusetts Association of School Committees and follow up on a recent report about subcommittee scope.

• Review of draft protocol for School Committee communication with Superintendent and staff
• Review of draft protocol for responding to communications from ARPS staff or the public
• Discussion of documented protocols ready to propose to the Regional School Committee
• Follow-up discussion on subcommittee scope and update report from 10/14 RSC meeting

Fiscal Sustainability Subcommittee

The Fiscal Sustainability Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School District meets virtually to discuss a draft memo outlining fiscal challenges and potential solutions for the Amherst Regional Schools. The meeting includes procedural items and information updates, with no decisions scheduled.

Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee

The committee will discuss the proposed move of Amherst 6th graders to Amherst Regional Middle School (ARMS) and review budget cost centers. They will also receive reports from subcommittees on superintendent evaluation, budget and audit, joint policy, and fiscal sustainability. The agenda includes public comment, liaison reports, and approval of minutes and warrants.

• Discussion of moving Amherst 6th grade to ARMS
• Review of budget cost centers for the district
• Subcommittee charges and update reports on superintendent evaluation, budget/audit, joint policy, and fiscal sustainability
• Open Meeting Law discussion regarding the Fiscal Sustainability Subcommittee
• Approval of minutes from multiple prior meetings and warrants for September

Superintendent Evaluation Subcommittee

The Superintendent Evaluation Subcommittee will review the 2024-25 evaluation process and discuss the timeline and evaluation tool for the 2025-26 school year. The meeting is a discussion-only session with no votes or decisions scheduled.

• Review of 2024-25 superintendent evaluation process
• Discussion of potential evaluation timeline for 2025-26
• Review of 2024-25 evaluation tool and discussion of 2025-26 tool

Pelham School Committee

The Pelham School Committee will discuss and receive reports on adoption of budget cost centers and a Q1 FY26 update, as well as the state of Pelham School and school committee goals. The meeting also includes public comment, a consent agenda with warrant reports and minutes, and future agenda planning.

• Discussion of budget cost centers and Q1 FY26 update
• Report on state of Pelham School
• Discussion of school committee goals
• Consent agenda includes warrant reports and approval of minutes from June, September, and October meetings
• Gifts or donations to be considered

Operating Protocol Subcommittee

The Operating Protocol Subcommittee will review first-draft protocols written by members, including drafts on communication with the superintendent, public comment preamble, and public participation. The subcommittee will also set a goal and timeline for recommendations to the Regional School Committee.

• Review of first draft protocols on communication with superintendent, public comment preamble, and public participation
• Review of sample draft operating protocols from the first meeting
• Review of protocol worksheet from August 2025 RSC retreat
• Setting goal and timeline for recommendations to the Regional School Committee
• Identifying next steps for the subcommittee

Fiscal Sustainability Subcommittee

The subcommittee will review a draft memo to the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee outlining fiscal sustainability challenges and possible solutions. They will also discuss next steps and gather data from other towns.

• Draft memo on fiscal sustainability challenges and solutions
• Integration of feedback from the Regional School Committee
• Data collection from other towns

Regional Budget & Audit Subcommittee

The Regional Budget & Audit Subcommittee will discuss follow-up on cost centers and the budget schedule, the regional capital planning committee, and possible research topics to aid budget discussions. They will also debrief a recent MARS presentation and consider collaboration with FSS. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes.

• Follow-up discussion on cost centers and budget schedule
• Discussion of the Regional Capital Planning Committee and ten-year capital improvement plan
• Debrief and possible follow-up to 9/25 MARS presentation
• Discussion of possible research topics for budget discussions
• Possible collaboration with FSS

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

The Amherst, Pelham, and Regional School Committees will hold a joint meeting to receive a presentation from the Massachusetts Association of Regional Schools (MARS) on municipal reports for Amherst, Pelham, Leverett, and Shutesbury. The meeting includes procedural items: calls to order and adjournment.

• Presentation from MARS on municipal reports for Amherst, Pelham, and Regional schools

Amherst School Committee

The Amherst School Committee will meet on September 23, 2025, at 5:30 PM at the Amherst-Pelham Regional High School library. The only substantive item is a vote on whether to enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy.

• Consider entering executive session under M.G.L. c. 30A, section 21(a) purpose (3) for collective bargaining or litigation strategy

Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee joint with Amherst and Pelham School Committees

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee meets jointly with the Amherst and Pelham School Committees. They will discuss the superintendent's 2025-2026 goals, receive a report on the MSBA roof project for the middle school, and hear updates from the Financial Sustainability and Budget & Audit subcommittees.

• Superintendent's 2025-2026 evaluation goals (information item)
• Middle School MSBA Roof Update (discussion, with attached memo and presentation)
• Report from Financial Sustainability Subcommittee (discussion)
• Report from Budget & Audit Subcommittee (discussion)
• Consent agenda includes minutes, warrants, and gifts/donations

Joint Policy Subcommittee Meeting

The Joint Policy Subcommittee will continue reviewing policies on professional staff evaluation, hiring, and conduct, as well as support staff complaints and technology use. They will also discuss new policies on staff assignments, educational equity, and topics like cameras in schools. The meeting includes public comment and planning for future policy readings.

• Review of GCO – Evaluation of Professional Staff
• Review of GBK – Staff Complaints and Grievances
• Review of GBEE – Personnel Use of Technology
• Discussion of GCBB – Employment of Principals
• Discussion of ADAA – Educational Equity and ADAA-R – Educational Equity Regulation

Operating Protocol Subcommittee

The Operating Protocol Subcommittee will meet virtually to review a protocol worksheet and sample documents, and plan next steps. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review of Protocol Worksheet and sample protocols from August 2025 retreat
• Discussion of next steps for updating operating protocols

Fiscal Sustainability Subcommittee

The Fiscal Sustainability Subcommittee will meet virtually to review a draft memo outlining fiscal sustainability challenges and proposed solutions for the Amherst Regional Schools. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting includes procedural items and future agenda planning.

• Draft FSS memo to Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee on fiscal sustainability challenges and solutions

Amherst School Committee

The Amherst School Committee will receive an update on the K-6 restructuring, including boundary analysis and a new school name. They will also review the FY25 Q4 budget and consider votes to make the School Equity Advisory Committee a joint committee and to approve a Joint Superintendent Evaluation Subcommittee.

• K-6 Restructuring Update: boundary analysis, new school name progress, listening sessions, elementary leadership, 6th grade logistics
• FY25 Q4 budget review: actual vs budget
• Potential vote to make School Equity Advisory Committee a joint committee with Regional School Committee
• Potential vote to approve Joint Superintendent Evaluation Subcommittee (2 Regional, 1 Amherst, 1 Pelham members)
• Approval of minutes from 8/19/20 and 6/17/20 meetings

Regional Budget & Audit Subcommittee

The Regional Budget & Audit Subcommittee will review possible changes to the district’s cost-center list and discuss reviving a capital planning committee. It will also set the 2026 regional budget schedule and consider approving minutes from the May 5 meeting.

• Review and possible changes to regional budget cost centers
• Discuss reviving or establishing a Regional Capital Planning Committee
• Set the 2026 regional budget schedule
• Approve minutes of May 5, 2025 meeting

Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee meets to receive updates on district finances, a middle school roof project, and other routine matters. No major decisions are scheduled; the meeting includes discussions and information items.

• Middle School Roof / MSBA Brief Update (discussion)
• FY25 4th Quarter Update (information)
• District Update Prototype (information)
• Joint Superintendent Evaluation Subcommittee (information)

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

The Amherst, Pelham, and Regional School Committees will hold a joint meeting to receive a presentation from the Massachusetts Association of Regional Schools (MARS) on municipal reports for Amherst, Leverett, Pelham, and Shutesbury. The meeting also includes procedural call-to-order and adjournment items.

• Presentation from MARS on municipal reports for Amherst, Leverett, Pelham, and Shutesbury
• Note that a related document had a graphics glitch and will be updated for a future meeting

Fiscal Sustainability Subcommittee

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District’s Fiscal Sustainability Subcommittee will hold a virtual meeting to review 20-year enrollment and expenditure trends, special education indicators, and high school program data. No formal decisions are listed; the agenda focuses on information-sharing and budget questions for district leadership.

Pelham School Committee

The Pelham School Committee meets to discuss policy updates, review operating protocols, and receive a quarterly budget report. No major decisions are scheduled, but members will vote on restructuring the Policy Subcommittee.

• Vote on Policy Subcommittee restructuring
• Review of policies BCA, BBA, BBAA, BDB
• FY24-25 Q4 budget update (Pelham Q4 FY25 Budget Report 6-30-2025.pdf)
• Discussion of Pelham Elementary School educational goals
• Approval of warrant reports and donations

Fiscal Sustainability Subcommittee

The subcommittee is meeting to discuss data and trends, and to review budget questions for the Superintendent. Members will also receive an update from the Amherst Town 4 Town Budget Committee. The agenda is informational only, with no votes or decisions scheduled.

• Discussion of data and trends (information only)
• Budget questions for Superintendent/Designee (information only)
• Amherst Town 4 Town Budget Committee update (information only)
• FSS Memo to RSC on data, trends, and budget (information only)

Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee meets to receive updates on the Amherst High School track renovation, review subcommittee assignments, and discuss goals for the 2025-26 school year. The meeting also includes approval of past meeting minutes and a potential executive session on collective bargaining.

• Track and field construction project update for Amherst High School
• School Committee Goals for SY25-26 under discussion
• Approval of minutes from June 17 to August 20, 2025 meetings
• Potential executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy

Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee and Amherst School Committee

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee and Amherst School Committee are meeting jointly for a workshop led by Tracy Novick of the Massachusetts Association of School Committees. They will discuss operating protocols, meeting start times, and goals for the 2025-26 school year. No votes or public hearings are scheduled.

• Workshop on school committee operating protocols
• Discussion of meeting start times
• Review of 2025-26 school committee goals
• Facilitated by Tracy Novick, MASC

Amherst School Committee

The Amherst School Committee will hold a virtual meeting on August 19, 2025, to discuss and vote on Policy ACAA, which aims to create an identity-affirming school culture and staff accountability. The committee will also receive updates on the Amherst K-6 restructuring process, including survey results and planning documents. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as public comment and updates from the chair, members, and superintendent.

• Vote to approve Policy ACAA: Commitment to Identity-Affirming School Culture and Staff Accountability
• Update on Amherst K-6 Restructuring with survey results and planning documents
• Public comment period open to in-person, email, voicemail, or text submissions by 3:00 PM
• Superintendent's update with attached document (5,894 KB)
• Policy ACAA vote requires temporary suspension of policy sequence in Policy BG

Fiscal Sustainability Subcommittee

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District Fiscal Sustainability Subcommittee will hold a virtual meeting on August 13, 2025. The agenda contains only procedural items such as opening, approval of minutes, and adjournment with no decisions or new business specified.

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

The three school committees from Amherst, Pelham, and the regional district will open their joint meeting with procedural calls to order. The Regional School Committee is scheduled to hold a second reading and potential vote on Policy ACAA, which commits to an identity-affirming school culture and staff accountability for Amherst and Pelham schools.

• Policy ACAA: Commitment to Identity-Affirming School Culture and Staff Accountability (second reading and potential vote by Regional School Committee)

Joint Policy Subcommittee Meeting

The Joint Policy Subcommittee will discuss and review multiple school district personnel policies, including equity and inclusion guidelines, hiring practices, staff evaluations, and support staff contracts. The meeting is virtual and open to public comment. No decisions are listed; the group will confirm which policies are ready for first or second reading and assign final revisions.

• Equity, Inclusion & Identity Affirming Schools policy review (ACAA, ADAA, ADAA-R)
• Hiring & Assignment policy discussion (GCA, GCBA, GCF)
• Evaluation, Status & Dismissal policy review (GCJ, GCO, GCQF)
• Staff Development & Conduct policy review (GCIA, GBEA, GBEB)
• Support Staff policy review (GDA, GDB, GDO)

Joint Policy Subcommittee Meeting

The Joint Policy Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School District meets virtually to review and discuss multiple personnel and equity-related policies. No formal decisions are listed; the meeting focuses on information sharing and discussion of policies such as equity frameworks, hiring procedures, staff evaluations, and support staff contracts.

School Equity Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to discuss goals with the superintendent, plan an August event, and address parent concerns. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific proposals or votes listed.

• Goal discussion with superintendent
• August event planning
• Parent concerns

Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee

The committee will meet to consider entering executive session to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining or litigation, with no intent to return to open session.

• Executive session under M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a) purpose (3) for strategy on collective bargaining or litigation (motion by D. Dykes).

Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee met on July 22, 2025, to discuss updated district human resources guidelines and review policy revisions. The meeting included public comment opportunities and informational updates, with no formal decisions listed in the agenda.

• Updated District Human Resources Guidelines presented
• Draft policy on Identity Affirming School Culture & Staff Accountability reviewed (1st reading)
• Opportunity for public comment via email or voicemail

Joint Policy Subcommittee Meeting

The Amherst-Pelham Regional Schools Joint Policy Subcommittee will meet to review current policies, discuss implementation and effectiveness, and identify gaps or outdated language. Members will also set priorities, a timeline, and assign responsibilities for future policy revisions, including discussion of potential new policies and alignment with DESE regulations.

• Review of current policies for implementation and effectiveness
• Identification of inconsistencies, gaps, or outdated language
• Strategic planning for policy review and revision
• Discussion of potential new policies and emerging needs
• Setting timeline and structure for upcoming policy reviews

Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee is meeting virtually on July 15, 2025. The only substantive item on the agenda is a vote to enter executive session to discuss strategy related to collective bargaining or litigation, with no plan to return to open session.

Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee (postponed)

This is a postponed meeting of the Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee. The only scheduled item is a procedural vote to enter executive session to conduct collective bargaining with the Amherst-Pelham Education Association (APEA). No public discussion or votes on substantive matters are listed.

• Enter executive session for collective bargaining with APEA

Regional School Committee Joint with Union 26

The Regional School Committee and Union 26 will jointly meet to approve a Memorandum of Agreement with Superintendent Dr E Xiomara Herman and authorize a $93,697.39 OPEB fund transfer for FY25. The meeting will also include routine items such as approving gifts and adjourning both bodies.

• Vote to approve MOA with Superintendent Dr E Xiomara Herman
• Authorize $93,697.39 OPEB fund transfer from E&D to OPEB account
• Approve gifts listed in Region gift 6-24-25.pdf

Rescheduled Pelham School Committee

The Rescheduled Pelham School Committee will meet on June 26, 2025, to consider the summative evaluation for Superintendent PSC Superintendent Herman 24-25. The agenda also includes routine items such as public comment, approval of minutes, a warrant report, chair's update, committee announcements, and the superintendent's update.

• Summative Evaluation for Superintendent (PSC Superintendent Herman 24-25 Evaluation.pdf)

School Equity Advisory Committee

The School Equity Advisory Committee will discuss prioritizing its goals, expanding equity work to elementary grades, and planning an in-person event for August. The committee will also address parent concerns and plan future agenda items.

• Prioritization of Goals
• Expansion to the elementary grades
• August in person event planning
• Parent Concerns

Regional School Committee Joint with Amherst School Commmittee, Pelham School Committee, and Union 26

The Regional School Committee and three member committees will hold a joint meeting to receive summative evaluations for the superintendent, review a proposed executive director structure, and discuss retreat planning. The session includes public comment via email or voicemail and will be livestreamed on Amherst Media Channel 15.

• Summative evaluation for Superintendent Dr E Xiomara Herman (Regional, Pelham, and Amherst)
• Presentation, discussion, and possible vote on Executive Director Structure
• Input for retreat planning

Joint Amherst, Pelham, Regional, Union 26 School Committees

The Amherst, Pelham, Regional, and Union 26 School Committees will hold a joint virtual meeting to consider and vote on approving overall compensation limits for school principals and other non-union staff, as outlined in a compensation proposal and presentation.

• Approve overall compensation limits for school principals and other non-union staff

Amherst School Committee and Joint with Amherst, Regional, Pelham, and Union 26

The Amherst School Committee meets to discuss routine updates, approve minutes, and take action on FY25 budget transfers and gift acceptances. A presentation on compostable utensils by Fort River 5th graders is also scheduled. The joint session includes an executive session for negotiation strategy.

• FY25 budget transfers (action item)
• Accept gifts (action item)
• Compostable utensils presentation by Fort River 5th graders (discussion)
• Executive session for negotiation strategy with nonunion staff

Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee

The Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee will meet to consider entering executive session for collective bargaining with the Amherst-Pelham Education Association (APEA). The meeting is scheduled for June 17, 2025, at the Amherst-Pelham Regional Middle School.

• Enter into Executive Session for collective bargaining (APEA)

School Equity Advisory Committee

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District’s School Equity Advisory Committee will open its June 11 meeting with standing items, then discuss follow-up from a recent presentation, plan fall organizational work, set the summer meeting schedule, and prepare for a meeting with the superintendent. The meeting closes with future agenda planning and adjournment.

Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee Joint with Amherst School Commmittee, Pelham School Committee, and Union 26

The joint Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee and local school committees will reorganize leadership roles and discuss third-quarter budget updates. The meeting includes routine procedural items and public comment opportunities, with no major decisions scheduled.

Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee Joint with Union 26

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee and Union 26 will hold a joint meeting at Amherst Pelham Regional High School. The only substantive item is an executive session to discuss strategy for negotiations with nonunion personnel, including the superintendent, with no plans to return to open session.

• Executive session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, section 21(a) for nonunion contract negotiations

Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee

The Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee will meet to consider entering executive session for collective bargaining with the Amherst-Pelham Education Association (APEA) and to discuss bargaining or litigation strategy. The meeting is scheduled for June 5, 2025, at 4:15 PM in the Amherst-Pelham Regional Middle School cafeteria, with no plan to return to open session.

• Executive session for collective bargaining with APEA
• No intention to return to open session

Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee

The Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee will meet to consider entering executive session for collective bargaining with the Amherst-Pelham Education Association (APEA) and to discuss related strategy. The meeting is procedural and will not return to open session.

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

Pelham School Committee

The Pelham School Committee will vote on the Pelham Vote Choice Fund Budget and discuss a draft School Improvement Plan for 2025-2028. Members will also receive an end-of-year assessment update on math and reading data, and discuss creating an Advisory Committee on the Future of the Pelham School. The meeting includes standard items such as public comment, approval of minutes, and a warrant report.

• Vote on Pelham Vote Choice Fund Budget
• Discussion of draft Pelham School Improvement Plan 2025-2028
• End-of-year math and reading assessment data update
• Discussion on creating an Advisory Committee on the Future of the Pelham School
• Update on Pelham Mentoring Groups and Pelham Family Connections

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

The joint meeting of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee and local school committees will conduct routine opening and closing procedures. Two substantive votes are scheduled: one to approve a contract for the Director of Finance and another to adopt a tool for evaluating the superintendent. The meeting will also include an executive session for contract negotiations with nonunion personnel.

• Vote to approve Director of Finance contract
• Vote to approve Superintendent's Evaluation Tool
• Executive session for nonunion personnel contract negotiations

Superintendent Evaluation Subcommittee

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District Superintendent Evaluation Subcommittee will meet to discuss a draft evaluation tool for the superintendent and plan future meeting agendas. The meeting is procedural with no decisions scheduled.

Regional School Committee Joint with Amherst, Pelham, and Union 26 School Committees

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee will meet jointly with the Amherst, Pelham, and Union 26 school committees. They are scheduled to vote on the 2025-2026 school calendar and discuss a possible vote on the superintendent's evaluation tool and timeline. The meeting also includes public comment, executive sessions for collective bargaining, and filling vacant subcommittee assignments.

• Vote on 2025-2026 school calendar
• Discussion and possible vote on superintendent evaluation tool and timeline
• Executive session for APEA negotiations (Units A, B & C)
• Fill vacant Budget & Audit Subcommittee and regional representative positions
• Discussion on Convening on Education Funding: Strategic Collaboration Across Towns and Districts

Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee

The Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee will meet to enter an executive session under state law to discuss collective bargaining strategy and litigation positions. No substantive decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

Amherst School Committee

The Amherst School Committee will receive an update on the FY '26 budget, review warrants and gifts, and hear public comment. The meeting also includes a superintendent's update and an executive session for collective bargaining strategy.

• Update on FY '26 Budget with linked presentation
• Approval of warrants including transfer requests for AMH and Fort River
• Acceptance of gifts to Amherst Media
• Executive session to discuss strategy for collective bargaining or litigation (Doreen Reid, Maureen Fleming)

Joint Regional, Amherst, and Pelham School Committee Meeting

The three school committees (Regional, Amherst, Pelham) will meet jointly to appoint an acting director of student services, then consider entering executive session to discuss strategy on collective bargaining or litigation. The agenda is otherwise procedural with calls to order and adjournments.

• Appoint acting director of student services
• Consider entering executive session for collective bargaining or litigation (Doreen Reid, Maureen Flemming)

Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee

The Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee will meet to consider entering executive session to conduct collective bargaining with the Amherst-Pelham Education Association (APEA) and discuss strategy. The meeting is procedural and focused on closed-session negotiations.

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

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

The joint school committees will conduct standard procedural items including approving minutes, accepting gifts, and hearing updates from the superintendent and chair. Several policy documents are scheduled for first and second readings, but no substantive decisions are listed on this agenda.

• ARMS Student Council presentation and discussion
• Midyear superintendent evaluation follow-up
• Joint Policy Subcommittee reviews: Promotion and Retention (IKE), Graduation Requirements (IKF), Notification of Meetings (BEDA), Sexual Harassment (ACAB), Public Complaints (KE), District Security (EHAA)
• Executive sessions for collective bargaining strategy

Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee

The Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee will meet to consider entering an executive session to conduct collective bargaining with the Amherst-Pelham Education Association (APEA) and discuss related strategy. The meeting is scheduled for May 8, 2025, at the Amherst-Pelham Regional Middle School. No return to open session is planned.

• Executive session for collective bargaining with APEA
• Discussion of strategy related to collective bargaining or litigation

Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee

The Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee will meet to consider entering 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 into executive session for collective bargaining with APEA

Pelham School Committee

The committee will vote on whether Pelham Elementary School remains a School Choice district for the 2025-26 school year. Members will also receive a report on the BRIM bullying reduction program and an update on Pelham Mentoring Groups and Family Connections. The meeting includes public comment, approval of minutes, a warrant report, and gift acceptance.

• Vote on continuing Pelham Elementary as a School Choice district for 2025-26
• Report on BRIM (Bullying Reduction Intervention and Monitoring) program
• Update on Pelham Mentoring Groups and Pelham Family Connections by Dwayne Chamble
• Warrant reports and transfer requests for April and May 2025

Regional Budget & Audit Subcommittee

The Regional Budget & Audit Subcommittee will meet to review the completed FY24 audit for the Amherst-Pelham Regional School District. The agenda includes opening items, discussion of the audit, and planning for future meetings.

• Review and discuss the FY24 audit (files: FY24 financial statements and single audit report)
• Approve minutes from the October 23, 2024 meeting

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 discuss collective bargaining strategy and litigation positions under state open-meeting exemptions.

• Enter executive session for collective bargaining strategy under M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)
• Discuss litigation positions with potential public-body detriment

School Equity Advisory Committee

The School Equity Advisory Committee (SEAC) will hold an in-person meeting at the Amherst-Pelham Regional High School library. The committee plans to review its calendar and motions, and conduct a final read of its report to the Regional School Committee (RSC).

• Final read for SEAC report to RSC
• Review calendar and motions
• Future agenda planning

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

The joint school committees will open with standard business including an executive session for collective bargaining strategy, followed by public comment and routine updates. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; items are informational or procedural.

Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee

The Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee will meet to consider entering executive session. The purpose is to conduct collective bargaining sessions with the Amherst-Pelham Education Association (APEA) and to discuss strategy. The chair will declare that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position, and the subcommittee does not intend to return to open session.

• Consider entering executive session for collective bargaining with APEA
• Discussion of strategy related to collective bargaining or litigation

Amherst School Committee

The Amherst School Committee will meet virtually on April 15, 2025, to conduct routine procedural items including approving minutes, accepting gifts, and reviewing a budget update for Q3 of FY25. The meeting will also feature a presentation on the Amherst Early Education Center and include a public comment period. An executive session is scheduled to discuss collective bargaining strategy.

• Virtual meeting via Google Meet and livestreamed by Amherst Media
• Presentation on Amherst Early Education Center with attached PDF
• FY25 Q3 budget update with attached review document
• Public comment accepted via email, voicemail, or text by 3:00 PM
• Executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy

Joint Amherst, Pelham and Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee

The joint Amherst, Pelham and Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee will hold a routine meeting covering standing business, new appointments, and policy discussions. The agenda includes executive session for collective bargaining strategy and updates on finance director hiring, superintendent evaluation, and multiple policy reviews.

• Consider appointment of Director of Finance with resume and signed appointment document
• Review mid-year evaluation of Superintendent E. Xiomara Herman
• Discuss first readings of five policy drafts: BEDA (meeting notifications), ACAB (sexual harassment), KE (public complaints), EHAA (tech security), and WISP
• Review joint subcommittee recommendation on long-range fiscal impacts
• Approve draft minutes and accept gifts

Pelham School Committee

The Pelham School Committee will discuss the Q3 FY25 budget report, absenteeism and parent drop-off issues, and updates on Pelham Mentoring Groups and Family Connections. A report on the BRIM bullying reduction program has been postponed. The meeting is on April 1, 2025, at 4:00 PM in the Pelham Community Center Ramsdell Room, with public comment accepted via email or voicemail.

• Q3 Budget report discussion (FY25)
• Report on absenteeism and parent drop-off
• Update on Pelham Mentoring Groups and Pelham Family Connections by Dwayne Chamble
• BRIM bullying reduction program report postponed

Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee will discuss and vote on the FY26 operating budget. They will also discuss the FY26 budget assessment method and a recent Amherst Town Council vote regarding the assessment method.

• FY26 Operating Budget - Discussion & Vote
• FY26 Operational Budget Assessment Method - Discussion
• Amherst Town Council 3/24 vote regarding Assessment Method - Discussion

Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee

The Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee is meeting to discuss collective bargaining with the Amherst-Pelham Education Association (APEA). The agenda indicates the body will enter executive session to conduct bargaining and discuss strategy, with no plan to return to open session.

• Enter executive session for collective bargaining with APEA

School Equity Advisory Committee

The School Equity Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss a document, formalize its structure, and brainstorm ideas for supporting unity across the district. The agenda is largely procedural and discussion-based, with no votes or concrete proposals listed.

• Discussion of a document (no title provided)
• Formalizing committee structure
• Ideas for supporting unity in the district

Amherst School Committee

The Amherst School Committee will meet in person at Amherst-Pelham Regional High School to discuss and vote on proposed fees for preschool, musical instrument rental, and school meals for fiscal year 2026. They will also vote on the FY26 operating budget. Public comment can be submitted via email or voicemail before the meeting.

• Vote on FY26 fees for preschool, musical instrument rental, and school meals
• Vote on FY26 operating budget
• Public comment accepted via email or voicemail
• Meeting held at 21 Mattoon St., Amherst
• Live-streamed on Amherst Media (Channel 15)

Joint Policy Subcommittee Meeting

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District's Joint Policy Subcommittee will meet to discuss and review several draft policies, including a Written Information Security Program (WISP), information security (EHAA), public complaints (KE), meeting notifications (BEDA), sexual harassment (ACAB), committee appointments (BDC), and class size (IIB). The meeting includes public comment and planning for future work.

• Discuss WISP - Written Information Security Program draft
• Discuss EHAA - Information Security draft
• Discuss KE - Public Complaints draft
• Discuss ACAB - Sexual Harassment policy
• Discuss IIB - Class Size policy

Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee will hold a public meeting on March 25, 2025, at the ARHS Library. The agenda includes procedural items like approving minutes and public comment, as well as discussions on middle school facilities, fee increases for FY26, and updates from budget task forces.

• FY26 fees discussion and potential vote
• Middle School Facilities Update presentation
• Budget Task Force and Long Range Fiscal Impacts Task Force discussions
• BAN interest vote
• Superintendent’s update with multiple supporting documents

RESCHEDULED Amherst School Committee

The Amherst School Committee will hold a rescheduled meeting to discuss school culture at Wildwood Elementary School, vote on FY26 fees including preschool, musical instrument rental, and school meals, and discuss the FY26 budget. The meeting will also include standing agenda items such as public comment, updates from the chair and superintendent, and approval of minutes and warrants.

• Vote on FY26 fees: preschool sliding scale, musical instrument rental, and school meals
• Discussion of school culture at Wildwood Elementary School
• Discussion of FY26 budget
• Approval of minutes from February 25, 2025 meeting
• Acceptance of gifts per provided list

Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee

The Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee will meet to consider entering executive session for collective bargaining with the Amherst-Pelham Education Association (APEA) and to discuss bargaining strategy. The meeting is scheduled for March 20, 2025, at the Regional Middle School. No votes or decisions are expected in open session.

• Enter executive session for collective bargaining with APEA
• Discuss 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 will meet to enter executive session for collective bargaining with the Amherst-Pelham Education Association (APEA). The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 4:00 PM at the Amherst-Pelham Regional Middle School. The committee will not return to open session after the closed-door discussion.

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

Joint Pelham School Committe/Pelham Select Board Meeting

The joint Pelham School Committee and Select Board meeting will vote on appointing Rachel Figurasmith to the Pelham School Committee. The virtual meeting opens at 7 p.m. and includes standard procedural items.

• Appointment of Rachel Figurasmith to the Pelham School Committee (action item)

Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on the FY26 budget. The agenda includes a call to order, the budget item, and adjournment.

• FY26 Budget - Discussion & Vote

Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee

The Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee will meet to consider entering executive session for collective bargaining with the Amherst-Pelham Education Association (APEA) and to discuss bargaining or litigation strategy. The meeting is procedural, with no public discussion or decisions expected in open session.

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

Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee will meet to discuss and potentially vote on the FY26 budget, school fees, and the 2025-26 academic calendar. Updates from the superintendent and subcommittees will also be presented. Public comment is accepted via email or voicemail.

• Vote on FY26 budget proposal
• Discuss and vote on school fee increases
• Vote on 2025-26 academic calendar options
• Presentation and vote on competency determination proposal
• Financial Sustainability Subcommittee recommendations

Fiscal Sustainability Subcommittee

The Fiscal Sustainability Subcommittee will meet to discuss a recommendation on the FY26 Budget for the Regional School Committee. The agenda also includes approval of minutes and planning for future meetings.

• Discuss recommendation to RSC on FY26 Budget

Superintendent Evaluation Subcommittee

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District Superintendent Evaluation Subcommittee will meet virtually to discuss the superintendent’s mid-term evaluation. The meeting covers four goal areas: instructional leadership, management and operations, family and community engagement, and professional culture. No formal decisions are listed; the session is for discussion only.

• Discuss mid-term evaluation of Superintendent covering four goal areas
• Review District Improvement Plan recommendations for restructuring administrative framework
• Evaluate new software platform for achievement tracking and personnel data management

Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee

The Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pegional Regional School Committee will meet to consider entering executive session for collective bargaining with the Amherst-Pelham Education Association (APEA). The meeting is procedural and focused on closed-session negotiations.

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

Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee

The Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee will meet to consider entering executive session for collective bargaining with the Amherst-Pelham Education Association (APEA). The closed session is allowed under state open meeting law to avoid harming the district's bargaining position. The subcommittee does not plan to return to open session afterward.

• Enter executive session for collective bargaining with APEA
• Discuss strategy related to collective bargaining or litigation
• No intention to return to open session after executive session

School Equity Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss its format for parent/caregiver leadership, receive updates from the superintendent and on the budget, finalize a presentation to the School Committee on March 11, and plan next steps for equity. All items are for discussion and information only.

• Discussion of committee format for parent/caregiver leadership
• Update from superintendent and administrators
• Budget update
• Final thoughts on School Committee presentation (March 11)
• Next steps for equity

Fiscal Sustainability Subcommittee

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District Fiscal Sustainability Subcommittee met virtually on March 4, 2025, to discuss prior meetings and draft a letter to the Amherst Town Council. No votes, contracts, or formal decisions were listed on the agenda.

Pelham School Committee

The committee will discuss and possibly vote on the proposed FY26 Pelham Elementary School operating and capital budgets. Members will also hear a reading curriculum presentation, a mid-year assessment, and updates on the afterschool program and mentoring program.

• Vote on FY26 Pelham Elementary School operating and capital budgets
• Reading curriculum presentation
• Mid-year assessment by Micki Darling
• Afterschool program update
• Mentoring program and family communication update

Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee

The Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee will meet to consider entering executive session under state open meeting law. The closed session is for collective bargaining with the Amherst-Pelham Education Association (APEA) and to discuss bargaining strategy. The subcommittee does not intend to return to open session afterward.

• Vote to enter executive session for collective bargaining with APEA
• Discussion of bargaining strategy in closed session
• No return to open session planned

Amherst School Committee Public Forum: Annual Budget Hearing (FY26)

The Amherst School Committee is holding a public forum to present and receive comment on the FY26 budget for the Amherst elementary schools. The budget presentation and full line-item budget are available as attachments. Public comment will be taken from 6:45 to 7:15 PM.

• Presentation of the FY26 budget for Amherst elementary schools
• Public comment period for questions and feedback on the budget
• Budget documents available: FY26 Budget Book (59,528 KB), FY26 Budget Book pt 2 (52,957 KB), FY26 2.27.25.pdf (168 KB), Budget Presentation 2-26-25.pdf (2,685 KB)

Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee: FY26 Budget Hearing

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee is holding a public hearing on the proposed FY26 budget for the regional public schools. The meeting includes a budget presentation and an opportunity for public comment. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a forum for discussion and input.

• FY26 Budget Presentation with supporting documents (budget books and presentation slides)
• Public comment accepted via email or voicemail by 3 p.m. on meeting day

Amherst School Committee

The Amherst School Committee will discuss the BRIM reporting system for bullying and harassment, hold a hearing on school choice, and appoint a member to the Superintendent Evaluation Subcommittee.

• Discussion of BRIM reporting system for bullying and harassment
• School choice hearing per policy JFAA
• Appointment to Superintendent Evaluation Subcommittee
• Shift in membership of JCPC and BCG
• Approve minutes and warrants

Joint Policy Subcommittee Meeting

The Joint Policy Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School District will meet to discuss four policies: Whisp, KE, BDC, and IIB. The meeting includes public comment and planning for future work. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discuss Whisp Policies
• Discuss possible KE Policy
• Discuss Policy BDC
• Discuss IIB Policy

Pelham School Committee FY26 Budget Hearing

The Pelham School Committee is holding a public hearing to present and discuss the FY26 budget. The agenda includes a presentation of the budget and a public comment period for residents to ask questions.

• Presentation of FY26 Budget
• Public comment on the budget

Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee

The Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee will meet to consider entering executive session for collective bargaining with the Amherst-Pelham Education Association (APEA) and to discuss strategy. The meeting is procedural and will not return to open session.

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

Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee and Union 26 School Committee

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee and Union 26 School Committee will hold a joint meeting. The only substantive item is a vote on whether to enter executive session to discuss the superintendent's reputation, character, or health, with no plan to return to open session.

• Union 26 School Committee to consider entering executive session to discuss superintendent
• Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee to consider entering executive session to discuss superintendent
• No return to open session planned after executive session

Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee will hold an in-person meeting at the ARHS library on February 11, 2025, with live-streaming available. The committee plans to vote on second readings of nondiscrimination policies and may consider transportation and track field construction bids. An executive session is scheduled to discuss collective bargaining and litigation strategy.

• Vote on second readings of nondiscrimination policies: ACE (Disability), AC (Harassment), ACC (Standards of Conduct), ACA (Gender/Sexual Orientation)
• Vote on ARPS Transportation Bid Recommendation
• Vote on ARPS Track & Fields Recommendation
• Executive session to discuss collective bargaining and litigation strategy
• Public comment accepted via email or voicemail by 3 p.m. on meeting day

Financial Sustainability Subcommittee

The Financial Sustainability Subcommittee will meet virtually to discuss and revise a draft letter response to the Amherst Town Council. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Discuss and revise draft letter response to Amherst Town Council

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

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee will hold a towns meeting and special meeting to discuss the FY26 budget. The agenda includes a presentation on the budget and an opportunity for questions and feedback. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• FY26 Budget Discussion with a presentation (2.8.25 Four Towns Presentation.pdf)
• Questions and Feedback on the budget

Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee

The Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee is meeting to consider entering a closed executive session to discuss collective bargaining with the Amherst-Pelham Education Association (APEA). The agenda contains only procedural items: a call to order and a vote to enter executive session. No substantive decisions or public discussion items are listed.

• Vote to enter executive session for collective bargaining with APEA
• Discussion of collective bargaining strategy in closed session

PELHAM SCHOOL COMMITTEE

The committee will consider and possibly vote on a new three-year AFSCME contract. Members will also hear updates on mid-year staff evaluations, the after-school program, and a mentoring initiative.

• AFSCME 2024-2027 contract for School Committee signatures
• Mid-year assessment of Micki Darling
• Afterschool program update
• Update on mentoring program and family communication

School Equity Advisory Committee

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District's School Equity Advisory Committee will meet to discuss defining and measuring equity and conduct a final review of a presentation to the School Committee. The meeting includes public comment and future agenda planning.

• Discussion on defining and measuring equity
• Final review of a presentation for the School Committee
• Public comment / community concerns
• Future 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). The agenda contains only this procedural item, with no public discussion or votes scheduled.

• Executive session for collective bargaining with APEA (Amherst-Pelham Education Association)
• No public session items on the agenda

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

The joint Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee and local school committees will meet to discuss routine updates, approve draft minutes, and hold a second reading of four nondiscrimination policies before possible votes. The meeting includes a superintendent update and a presentation on strategic planning, but no major decisions are scheduled beyond policy votes.

• Second read and possible vote on nondiscrimination policies: disability, harassment, gender identity, and sexual orientation
• Approval of draft minutes from multiple past meetings
• Executive session to discuss collective bargaining and litigation strategy
• Superintendent’s update and ‘Portrait of a Graduate’ strategic planning presentation

**CANCELED**Joint Policy Subcommittee Meeting

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District Joint Policy Subcommittee meeting scheduled for January 27, 2025, at Amherst Pelham Regional High School has been canceled. No decisions or discussions took place as the meeting did not occur.

Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee and Union 26 School Committee

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee and Union 26 School Committee are holding a joint meeting. The only substantive item is a proposal for each committee to enter executive session to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition, or mental health of the superintendent, with no intent to return to open session. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, adjourn).

• Union 26 School Committee considers entering executive session to discuss superintendent
• Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee considers entering executive session to discuss superintendent

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 the AFSCME contract for 2024–2027, receive a second-quarter budget update, and review draft plans for the FY2026 budget including projected enrollment and class sizes. The meeting will also include a public hearing scheduling discussion and updates on capital needs.

• Vote on AFSCME contract for 2024–2027
• Second-quarter FY25 budget review
• Draft FY2026 budget discussion with enrollment and class size projections
• Schedule public hearing on FY2026 budget
• Annual agenda and communication regarding capital needs

Fiscal Sustainability Subcommittee

The Fiscal Sustainability Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School District will hold a virtual meeting on January 20, 2025, to review a draft response letter to the Amherst Town Council’s FY26 budget guidelines. No substantive decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting follows standard procedural items.

Negotiating Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee

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

Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee will meet in person at the ARHS library and live-streamed on Amherst Media. The body may vote to ratify the 2024–27 AFSCME contract during executive session discussions. Other items include a postponed budget response, draft operating protocols, and payroll warrant approvals.

• Potential vote to ratify 2024–27 AFSCME contract
• FY25 payroll warrants signed July–December 2024
• Postponed presentation on FY26 budget guidelines response
• Draft annual agenda and operating protocols for review
• Region gifts acceptance listed

Fiscal Sustainability Subcommittee

The subcommittee will debrief from a December Four Towns Meeting, share updates from each town, and discuss revenue sources and options. The meeting is informational with no votes scheduled.

• Debrief from December Four Towns Meeting
• Share updates from each town
• Discuss revenue sources and options

Pelham School Committee

The Pelham School Committee will meet in person on January 7, 2025, to review the Q2 FY25 budget report, discuss the 25-26 program, and receive updates from the superintendent, principal, and chair. The agenda also includes public comment, approval of minutes, and a warrant report.

• Review of Pelham Q2 FY25 Budget Report
• Discussion of 25-26 program
• Update on work with students by Dwayne Chambles
• Approval of minutes from December 3, 2024 meeting
• Warrant reports for payroll and AP signed