APEA Executive Board Stands with Dr. Xi in Advancing Financial Transparency and District Stability

The Executive Board of the Amherst-Pelham Education Association (APEA) released a statement on January 25, 2025 regarding Dr. E. Xiomara Herman, known as Dr. Xi, the Superintendent of Amherst and Amherst Regional Public Schools. 

“We, the APEA Executive Board, support Dr. Xi in her efforts to establish financial stability within the district. Through our ongoing meetings with Dr. Xi, we have consistently found our interactions to be professional, constructive, and focused on our shared goals of financial transparency, student-centered decision-making, and improving working conditions for staff.”

“While we may not always agree on every issue, we have worked through our differences by prioritizing the needs of our members and—most importantly—our students. Our collective commitment is to reduce staff cuts, ensure smaller class sizes, and protect vital programs that directly impact student success.”

“The APEA Executive Board will continue to collaborate with Dr. Xi as she leads the much-needed reforms to address the district’s long-standing challenges in accountability and transparency. Her leadership is crucial in tackling systemic issues such as financial shortfalls, outdated procedures, and ensuring full compliance with legal requirements, all of which have hindered progress for years.”

“We remain hopeful that the changes we have advocated for will result in enhanced benefits, cost-of-living adjustments, and increased job security for our members, leading to a more sustainable and supportive educational environment for both staff and students.”

Dr. Xi started working in the ARPS district in July 2024.

For more information contact the Executive Board at apea@amherstpelhamed.org