JFAC Recommendations for Amherst Schools

After evaluating the options in detail, the following represent the recommendations of the Joint Facilities Advisory Committee.

Build New

Build New Elementary School

A new building to be constructed on the Wilkins lot behind the current Wilkins school.  The new facility will house Pre-K through 5th Grade.

*COSTS AND DESIGNS UNDER REVIEW AND REFINEMENT WITH SAU, JFAC, ASB, and BANWELL ARCHITECTS

Renovate/Refurbish

Renovate / Refurbish AMS

Improve current AMS with significant renovations and repairs resulting in a completely new interior using the existing building structure.

*COSTS AND DESIGNS UNDER REVIEW AND REFINEMENT WITH SAU, JFAC, ASB, and BANWELL ARCHITECTS

Kick the Can

Partial Renovation SHS

Make the bare minimum critical repairs as needed and revisit the facility needs in the future.  SHS is a younger building (1991 & 2002 annex) and

*COSTS AND DESIGNS UNDER REVIEW AND REFINEMENT WITH SAU, JFAC, ASB, and BANWELL ARCHITECTS