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Amherst Schools Overhaul Bus Routes After Policy Drift

Amherst schools admit bus routes have drifted from policy, leaving kids arriving late. Superintendent Dr.

Townbrief reporting · Sep 15

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Hatfield schools OK Orlando trip, hockey co-op

Hatfield School Committee approves Orlando band trip, Holyoke hockey co-op.

Townbrief reporting · Sep 14

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Committee rewrites subcommittee agenda rule

Northampton School Committee voted to rewrite subcommittee agenda rules and add a second monthly meeting.

Townbrief reporting · Sep 10

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School Committee Orders Discipline Data By Race

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee voted 8-0, with one abstention, to order three years of student discipline data broken down by race, income and disability. Committee member Bridget cited prior findings that Black students face suspension rates roughly four times those of white students.

Townbrief reporting · Sep 8

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School Committee backs $5.9M heat pump plan

Hadley School Committee recommended a $5.9 million air source heat pump system for Hopkins Academy over costlier geothermal and fossil-fuel alternatives.

Townbrief reporting · Aug 31

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School Committee Hires Investigator, Declares Van Surplus

Belchertown School Committee hires outside investigator for a personnel matter, with no cost cap set.

Townbrief reporting · Aug 25

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School Committee Votes 5-0 for New Liaison Post

The Amherst School Committee voted 5-0 to create a new multilingual education liaison position and heard an independent investigator clear the district on restraint and seclusion practices, though several parents said their cases were left out.

Townbrief reporting · Aug 20

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