School Committee · October 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Amesbury School Committee Meeting
The School Committee declared a vacancy for the Amesbury representative on the Whittier Regional School Committee, unanimously voted to ask City Council to adopt M.G.L. Chapter 40, Section 71 to enable school bus stop‑arm camera enforcement, rescinded obsolete policy JKAA‑R, and approved budget transfers totaling $597,935.81.
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Key decisions
Declared a vacancy for the Amesbury seat on the Whittier Regional School Committee for the remainder of the term (April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2029); vacancy to be posted for applicants.
Formally requested the Amesbury City Council accept M.G.L. Chapter 40, Section 71 authorizing school bus stop‑arm detection monitoring systems (pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 90, Sections 14C–14E) to enhance enforcement against motorists who illegally pass stopped school buses.
Rescinded district policy JKAA‑R (policy text deemed obsolete after adoption of replacement policy JKAA).
Approved budget transfers totaling $597,935.81 as presented to adjust FY budget line items (including reserve for negotiations adjustments).
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