Wednesday, April 15, 2009

School Budget and Reorganization

If you want to learn more about the Amherst school budget and reorganization planning consider attending one of these meetings. More info on www.arps.org.

School Committee meetings: April 14 at 7:00 pm, April 28 at 6:30 pm, May 19 at 7:00 pm

Information forums: Interim-Superintendent Maria Geryk and Human Resources Director Kathy Mazur will visit with families at each of the elementary schools. They plan to share data regarding the budget picture for next year (including the potential closing of Marks Meadow) and also hear our feedback and questions. The School Committee is scheduled to vote on this decision at their May 19th meeting.

Thursday, April 30th at 5:00 pm: Crocker Farm (CF Library) Spanish translation will be available, as well as childcare.

You are also welcome to attend the meetings at the other schools:
Wednesday, April 29th at 12:00 Noon: Wildwood (location TBA)
Wednesday, April 29th at 5:00 pm: Fort River (FR Library)
Monday, April 27 at 5:00 pm: Mark’s Meadow (location TBA)

Tuesday, May 5th at 7:00 pm: Community-Wide Forum (Middle School auditorium). The parent groups will be providing childcare for this meeting.