Our Schools

Government

Beecher project website sets November referendum date as questions persist over replacement-versus-renovation rationale

Town-wide newsletter and community survey accompany rollout of new public outreach campaign tied to proposed Beecher Road School project

Government

Board Watch: Charter Revision work continues, new Beecher Building Committee meets

Charter proposals transmitted from BOS are reviewed and Beecher Building Committee elects officers, reviews public outreach materials and project timeline

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BOS votes to advance Beecher school project despite questions on process, authority, and cost

Resolutions to pursue state funding and establish a new building committee pass 4-2 after debate over governance process, charter authority, and project cost

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Amity Board of Education sends 1.2% budget increase to referendum

April 6 public hearing and regular meeting include budget presentation and operational updates

Our Schools

WBOE approves $20k+ contract for school construction communications consultant

Contract language emphasizes “sustaining support” for new school as officials prepare for potential referendum

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Amity BOE trims budget proposal to 1.2 percent increase

Board also considers schedule changes at middle schools and hears public comments from students with AI policy concerns

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Amity bylaws shaped by earlier district crisis come into focus after February budget vote

Board chair participation in the AFC’s 4–3 recommendation draws attention to rules adopted after the district’s record 17 failed budget referenda during early-2000s crisis

Our Schools

With grant clock ticking, Beecher Building Committee advances plan for new school construction

Plan calls for demolition of Beecher Road School and construction of a new building on the property, including expansion of Pre-K program

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Amity Finance Committee advances revised budget after deadlocked vote at Joint Workshop with ABOE

Failed 3–3 motion followed by 4–3 vote to approve; adjustments bring proposed increase to 1.53%

Our Schools

A closer look at Amity facilities and capital planning

District leaders acknowledge need to address significant infrastructure issues across all three schools

Our Schools

Beecher Building Committee outlines path toward possible school project application

BIUBC meeting discussion highlights grant eligibility, required approvals, and affordability considerations

How our school budgets fit into the town budget process: Focus on Beecher Road School

This week, a look at how the Woodbridge Board of Education's operating budget request may impact next year's tax rate