10/15/24 Amherst School Committee Meeting

10/15/24 Amherst School Committee Meeting:

  • Amherst Elementary Schools facing a $1,413,694 deficit for FY26 due to loss of ESSR funds, increasing employee health insurance costs (up 13%) and increasing transportation costs.
  • There is no information yet on where the cuts would come from. On 11/4 the Town of Amherst will tell the district what % increase in funding to expect for FY26. After this, Dr. Xi will use updated numbers to look at possible reductions. 
  • View the meeting recording here.
  • View the presentation here