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Oct 6, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Amherst Pelham Regional School Committee Meeting Minutes
The meeting involved the Regional School Committee, the Pelham School Committee, the Amherst School Committee, and Union 26. The committees were called to order and proceeded to enter into an executive session to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition, or mental health of an individual, or to address discipline, dismissal, complaints, or charges against a public officer, employee, staff member, or individual, pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Section 21, Chapter 30A, Purpose 1.
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Amherst Pelham Regional School Committee 4 Towns Meeting Minutes
The committee held a 4 Towns Meeting to review regional agreements and discuss processes for updating them. Presentations were provided by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education regarding legal requirements for regional school district agreements, options for grade-level restructuring, and school committee composition. Representatives from the Massachusetts Association of Regional Schools presented on the process expectations for updating regional agreements, including the need for a committee vote, the formation of subcommittees, potential consultant involvement, legal review requirements, and the timeline for town and state approvals. Next steps were identified, including soliciting questions for further clarification and establishing a schedule for the committee to decide whether to pursue formal agreement amendments.
Sep 22, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Amherst Pelham Regional School Committee Meeting
The committee held a meeting covering several items, including a public comment regarding advanced class enrollment and an executive session to discuss collective bargaining and litigation. Key business included the acceptance of a donated golf cart, the approval of revised school calendars for Amherst Regional Middle School and Chestnut Street Academy to account for construction-related delays, the approval of 179 supplemental pay assignments, and the authorization to create a new Human Resources Generalist position. The committee also discussed and approved Superintendent evaluation goals, initiated discussion on FY28 budget priorities, and adopted new operating protocols and communication guidelines.
Sep 21, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Amherst Pelham Regional School Committee Open Session Meeting
The committee discussed a range of operational and facility-related matters, including the ongoing bus driver shortage and transportation route adjustments. Significant attention was given to facility repairs at the Amherst Regional Middle School, specifically regarding water damage, mold remediation, boiler repairs, and lead testing requirements. Policy discussions focused on bullying prevention protocols and the implementation of Collaborative and Proactive Solutions under Policy JKAA. Additional agenda items covered staff vacancies at Summit Academy, the volunteer application procedure, the Fourth-Quarter FY26 budget update, upcoming capital planning initiatives, and preparations for the Four Towns meeting.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
