Board of Education
The Amherst Central School District board of education is a seven-member board elected at-large by residents of the school district. Broadly, the board creates a shared vision for the future of education by setting policies and developing annual budgets. They are not involved in operating the District, but are kept informed on district goals and strategic plans. School boards are volunteers within the community who dedicate their time to better public education. They are elected to staggered three-year terms. Board president, vice president and committee assignments are made at the annual reorganization meeting each July. Comments to the Board can be received by calling the District Clerk.
The Amherst CSD Board of Education uses Diligent for improved access to all Board of Education meeting documents including:
- Meeting calendar
- Meeting agendas and minutes
- Board Policies
- Board of Education member biographies
- Video Recording (Once a meeting has taken place, an option to view the minutes and watch a video recording of the meeting will appear as well.)
Board of Education Members

Jessica McLaughlin
President

Lynn Errington
Board Member

Maryjane Metzen
Vice President

Lorry Goldhawk
Board Member

Gordon Crock
Board Member

Daniel Weinstein
Board Member

Nick DeMarco
Board Member

Zoe Simonson
Ex-Officio Student
Community Feedback
The Amherst Board of Education values input from our community. We have developed the feedback form to solicit input on the budget process to help inform school administrators and the Amherst Board of Education as they plan for next year’s budget.
Audit Information
Board Resources

Meetings
Board meetings start at 7:00 p.m. and are held in the District Office Conference/Board Room (2nd floor, back wing of Middle School).
July 14, 2026 (Reorg mtg.)
Aug. 4, 2026 (6 p.m. start)
Aug. 18, 2026
Sept. 1, 2026
Sept. 15, 2026
Oct. 6, 2026
Oct. 20, 2026
Nov. 3, 2026
Nov. 17, 2026
Dec. 8, 2026
Jan. 12, 2027
Feb. 2, 2027
March 2, 2027
March 16, 2027
April 20, 2027 (budget adoption)
May 4, 2027 (budget public hrg.)
June 1, 2027
June 15, 2027
Budget vote and election is May 18, 2027
Meetings are recorded and can be viewed on the District Youtube channel.
