The renovations presently being proposed by the Amherst School Board should have no effect on the present size of the Wilkins School football field.  If an additional portable is needed at the Wilkins site, it will be placed beside the present back row of portables.  No portables can go beside the two presently in the front row due to the location of the septic system.

   The Amherst School District renovation bond warrant article is asking the voters if they will authorize the issuance of not more than $3,995,000 of bonds or notes to support basic renovations to Clark School, Wilkins School, and Amherst Middle School.  The renovations will emphasize safety, ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) accessibility laws, and energy conservation.  The renovations are part of a larger five million dollar plan that will be completed in the space of six years and be eligible for state aid of 30% ($1,500,000).  For the owner of a $382,400 home (the average price of a home in Amherst), the highest total yearly cost of the bond will be $72.66 in FY 2010.  The tax will be less in each succeeding year.