{
 "city": "Amherst-Pelham Regional School District",
 "state": "MA",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/bd-ma-arps/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-05",
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-04",
   "body": "Joint meeting of Pelham and Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committees",
   "headline": "Joint committee to vote on SY26-27 staffing vacancies and position approval",
   "summary": "The Pelham and Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committees are holding a joint virtual meeting. The primary purpose is to discuss and vote on staffing vacancies and position approvals for the 2026-2027 school year.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "Joint meeting of Union 26 and Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee - Executive Session",
   "headline": "Committees to discuss superintendent contract negotiations in secret",
   "summary": "The Union 26 and Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committees will hold a joint executive session to discuss strategy for negotiations with nonunion personnel regarding Superintendent Dr. E. Xiomara Herman. The chair will declare that an open meeting may harm the committee's negotiating position. The committees will not return to open session.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-30",
   "body": "Joint meeting of Amherst, Pelham, and Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee",
   "headline": "School committees to vote on superintendent's summative evaluation",
   "summary": "The joint meeting of the Amherst, Pelham, and Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committees will consider and vote on the SY25-26 Summative Evaluation Report for the Superintendent. The agenda also includes a vote on Policy ACAA, a presentation of the annual Wellness Report, and public comment. The meeting is primarily focused on the superintendent's performance evaluation and policy approval.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-30",
   "body": "Joint meeting of Amherst, Pelham, Union 26 and Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee - Executive Session",
   "headline": "School committees enter executive session for collective bargaining and personnel matters",
   "summary": "This is a joint executive session of the Amherst, Pelham, and Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committees. The committees will meet in closed session to discuss strategy related to collective bargaining with the Amherst-Pelham Education Association (APEA) and to conduct negotiations with nonunion personnel, including the superintendent. The session will also address the reputation, character, or discipline of individuals. The committees do not intend to return to open session.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-30",
   "body": "Amherst School Committee, Hybrid Meeting",
   "headline": "School Committee to vote on superintendent's annual evaluation",
   "summary": "The Amherst School Committee will discuss and vote on the summative evaluation of the superintendent for FY26. The committee will also consider revising a previous motion to align with a joint committee action, and plan a retreat to improve communication between the School Committee and administration.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-25",
   "body": "Amherst School Committee, Virtual Meeting",
   "headline": "School Committee to vote on FY27 budget and South Amherst campus",
   "summary": "The Amherst School Committee will vote on the FY27 budget and discuss relinquishing the South Amherst Campus School. They will also consider a funding request for Crocker Farm playground renovations and a pilot community volunteer program for math and reading help.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee",
   "headline": "School committee to vote on FY27 fee schedule and transportation fund transfer",
   "summary": "The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee will discuss and possibly vote on transferring funds to the Regional Transportation Reimbursement Fund and approving the FY27 fee schedule. Members will also receive an audit review, hear a presentation on school climate data, and discuss MSBA project funding. The meeting includes introduction of a new high school principal and setting goals for the 2026-27 school year.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "Joint meeting of Amherst, Pelham, and Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee and Union 26 - POSTPONED from 6/10/26, Hybrid Meeting",
   "headline": "School committees to vote on Director of Student Services, policies",
   "summary": "This joint meeting of the Amherst, Pelham, and Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committees and Union 26, postponed from June 10, will vote on appointing a Director of Student Services and on multiple policies (second read). They will also discuss a Student Bill of Rights and receive the superintendent's evaluation artifacts. The meeting includes public comment, consent agenda items, and a possible executive session.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Amherst School Committee, Hybrid Meeting",
   "headline": "School Committee to vote on FY27 budget and Wildwood school closure",
   "summary": "The Amherst School Committee will discuss and take action on the FY27 budget, including a 3.85% spending scenario and potential restorations. They will also vote on relinquishing Wildwood Elementary School to the town starting Fall 2027. Other items include a funding request for Crocker Farm playground, an update on the Caminantes Dual Language Program, and a review of the i-Ready program.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-12",
   "body": "Regional Budget & Audit Subcommittee",
   "headline": "Athletics data and fee schedule revisions on agenda",
   "summary": "The Regional Budget & Audit Subcommittee will discuss athletics program data and proposed revisions to the fee schedule for the upcoming fiscal year. The meeting also includes public comment, approval of prior minutes, and future agenda planning.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee Joint with Union 26",
   "headline": "School committee to enter closed session for superintendent contract talks",
   "summary": "The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee and Union 26 will hold a joint meeting. The committee plans to enter executive session to discuss negotiations with Superintendent Dr. E Xiomara Herman, with no intent to return to open session. The meeting also includes reorganization of Union 26.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee",
   "headline": "Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee reviews draft student handbooks and goals for 2026-27",
   "summary": "The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee will hold an in-person meeting at the ARHS Library on June 9, 2026. The agenda includes routine procedural items such as opening, public comment, and closing, as well as discussions on subcommittee assignments, professional leave adjustments, draft student handbooks, annual goals, and the Special Education Advisory Council’s report. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "Joint Policy Subcommittee ARPS",
   "headline": "Joint subcommittee reviews 12 personnel policies and 6 other policies",
   "summary": "The Joint Policy Subcommittee of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School District will discuss edits to 12 personnel policies after first readings, including recruiting, hiring, background checks, and salary schedules. They will also discuss policies JKAA, KB, BEEA, BEC, JICFB, and JICFC. The meeting includes public comment and planning for future items.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Pelham School Committee",
   "headline": "Pelham School Committee to review elementary program and student handbook",
   "summary": "The Pelham School Committee will discuss the Superintendent's presentation on the Pelham Elementary Program Review, including behavioral data, learning updates, and next steps. The committee will also review the student handbook and receive updates on the Pelham Elementary School Futures Committee and a recent State of the Districts Summit.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Amherst School Committee, Virtual Meeting",
   "headline": "Amherst School Committee to hold closed-door session on real estate and bargaining",
   "summary": "The Amherst School Committee will open with a call to order and enter executive session to discuss real-estate negotiations for Chestnut Street Academy and collective-bargaining strategy with APEA/JKAA. No substantive decisions are scheduled; the meeting is expected to adjourn after the closed portion.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-28",
   "body": "Joint Policy Subcommittee ARPS Stakeholder Feedback Session on Draft Policy JKAA (Caregivers/Parents/Guardians)",
   "headline": "School committee seeks parent feedback on draft policy JKAA about caregiver/parent/guardian roles",
   "summary": "The ARPS Joint Policy Subcommittee is holding a stakeholder feedback session on draft Policy JKAA (Caregivers/Parents/Guardians). The meeting is intended to gather comments from caregivers, parents, and guardians on proposed policy language and implementation, not to discuss individual student matters. The subcommittee will then review feedback and identify possible revisions for future consideration.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-28",
   "body": "Joint Policy Subcommittee ARPS Stakeholder Feedback Session on Draft Policy JKAA (STAFF)",
   "headline": "Stakeholder feedback session on draft school policy JKAA",
   "summary": "The Joint Policy Subcommittee of the Amherst Regional Public Schools is holding a stakeholder feedback session on proposed revisions to draft Policy JKAA. The meeting will include a review of the policy language, staff feedback and discussion, and public comment. No votes or decisions are scheduled.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-27",
   "body": "School Equity Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "School Equity Advisory Committee to plan community event and discuss caregiver concerns",
   "summary": "The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District's School Equity Advisory Committee is meeting in person at Groff Park. The agenda includes planning a community building event/student celebration, discussing caregiver concerns, and future event planning. The meeting will also approve minutes and plan future agendas.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee",
   "headline": "School committee to vote on fee schedule, Spanish pilot, and accept gift",
   "summary": "The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee will discuss and vote on several items, including accepting a gift from the ARHS Cross Country Fund, approving the SY26-27 fee schedule, and a pilot advanced Spanish course at ARMS. The committee will also review the third-quarter budget update, student handbooks for next year, and set goals for the upcoming school year. The meeting opens with public comment and an executive session on collective bargaining.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "Joint Meeting of Pelham, Amherst, and Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee",
   "headline": "School committees to vote on APEA Unit B contract and start times",
   "summary": "The joint meeting of the Pelham, Amherst, and Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committees will vote on the APEA Unit B contract for 2025-2028 and discuss district start times. They will also review superintendent goals, the strategic plan, and several policies for first and second readings. The meeting begins with executive sessions for collective bargaining strategy.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Amherst School Committee, Hybrid Meeting",
   "headline": "School Committee to vote on relinquishing Wildwood Elementary to town",
   "summary": "The Amherst School Committee will discuss and vote on relinquishing Wildwood Elementary School to the Town starting Fall 2027. Other action items include approving gifts, reviewing school choice, and discussing the ASC Finance Committee. The committee will also receive updates on the K-6 restructuring, student safety \"Blue Rooms,\" Chestnut Street Academy integration, and school start times.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Amherst School Committee Public Hearing on School Choice",
   "headline": "Amherst School Committee holds public hearing on school choice for 2026-27",
   "summary": "The Amherst School Committee is holding a public hearing to receive community input on school choice for the 2026-27 school year. The meeting includes a public comment period where residents can speak or submit written comments. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "Joint Policy Subcommittee ARPS",
   "headline": "Joint Policy Subcommittee to review 15 school policies",
   "summary": "The Joint Policy Subcommittee of the Amherst, Pelham, and Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committees will meet to review and discuss multiple school district policies. Items include policies on professional teacher status, staff ethics, school committee meetings, and several others before second readings. The subcommittee will also discuss legal reviews for policies on staff recruiting, hiring, background checks, and workplace violence before first readings.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "Superintendent Evaluation Subcommittee",
   "headline": "Subcommittee to discuss superintendent goals for next school year",
   "summary": "The Superintendent Evaluation Subcommittee will meet to discuss draft goals for the superintendent for the 2026-2027 school year. The meeting will also include approval of previous minutes and planning for future meetings.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-16",
   "body": "Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee Retreat - Districts Summit",
   "headline": "Regional school committee holds retreat with districts summit",
   "summary": "The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee is meeting for a retreat that includes a State of the Districts Summit. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals listed for a vote.",
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