New York / School Districts / AMHERST CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
District technology staff told the board they launched a pilot of Khan Academy Reimagined (Khanmigo) for high‑school students, emphasized human oversight and ED/FERPA compliance, and described infrastructure and cybersecurity work including daily vulnerability scans and new firewalls.
New York / School Districts / AMHERST CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Finance staff reported revenue of roughly $87 million after small state aid and BOCES exclusion adjustments and recommended submitting a tax‑cap compliant calculation at 4.4%; the board signaled a willingness to aim for a lower 2.9%–3.5% target range for budget development.
New York / School Districts / AMHERST CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Board members discussed two draft resolutions: one urging state action on fees for for‑profit FOIL requesters and another asking the state to recognize North African and Middle Eastern (MENA) demographic categories; members supported refining the language and referred the items to the legislative committee.
New York / School Districts / AMHERST CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
A group of parents told the Amherst Central School District board that ending busing for the Universal Pre‑K program would reduce accessibility for low‑income and working families, and urged the board to reconsider a $250,000 annual savings line amid a larger capital project.
New York / School Districts / AMHERST CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Board reviewed year‑one selection process for the student ex officio board member (500‑word essay, two recommendation letters, interview), discussed student-government vs. superintendent selection and favored adding the outgoing member to the selection committee; the board approved Item D (consent of new business) by voice vote and adjourned.
New York / School Districts / AMHERST CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Smallwood Drive Elementary principal Marzocchi told the Amherst Central School District board that building-based professional learning, a new digital student-referral system and student-driven service-learning are central to the school’s 2023–27 strategic priorities; facilities updates include a new secure vestibule and redesigned cafeteria.
New York / School Districts / AMHERST CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Student board member Olivia Hidalgo reported results from a Google Form survey of 371 students: most respondents did not say they felt less distracted, many reported feeling less connected to peers and some reported increased anxiety; board members said they will monitor and may survey again after one year of implementation.
New York / School Districts / AMHERST CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
The district held a second public hearing on adding a cardiac emergency response plan to the district safety and emergency response plan, saying the measure (citing Dejas Law) requires AED placement, staff training and step-by-step protocols and will be on the boards agenda for adoption in January.
New York / School Districts / AMHERST CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
District staff presented an early program-continuation budget forecast for 2026-27 that projects roughly $87 million in revenues and $88.5 million in expenditures (about a $1.5 million gap), with a $4 million debt-service payment next August cited as a major driver of the increase.
New York / School Districts / AMHERST CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
The board approved Item E (consent of new business) by voice vote (6-0) and then approved a motion to convene to executive session (6-0); the safety plan was scheduled for formal adoption at the districts next public meeting.