Buffalo School Board

Paladino asks school board to halt employment actions

Mike Desmond — Thu, 09 May 2013 15:50:00 +0000

The day after a school board election and a few days before a Buffalo Teachers Federation election, Wednesday night's school board meeting was, at times, tense with politics front and center.

Paladino wins, vows to shake up school district

Mike Desmond — Wed, 08 May 2013 14:05:00 +0000

Local developer and longtime school district critic Carl Paladino, and two other newcomers, Theresa Harris-Tigg and Jim Sampson, were elected Tuesday to seats on the Buffalo Board of Education.

Election Day for Buffalo School Board

Jim Ranney — Tue, 07 May 2013 13:40:44 +0000

Voters in the City of Buffalo head to the polls Tuesday to elect representatives to the Board of Education.

School board candidates debate education issues

Mike Desmond — Wed, 01 May 2013 14:14:29 +0000

With the Buffalo school board election a week away, eight candidates turned out Tuesday night for a debate in Lafayette Presbyterian Church.

War of words between Paladino & Rumore

Mike Desmond — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:17:25 +0000

With Buffalo developer Carl Paladino officially in the race for the Buffalo Board of Education, the war of words has started between the former gubernatorial candidate and Buffalo Teachers Federation President Phil Rumore.

Paladino announces run for Buffalo school board

Mike Desmond — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:38:35 +0000

Buffalo developer and activist Carl Paladino has announced a run for the Buffalo School Board, on the heels of being tossed out of a board meeting Wednesday night.

Paladino to launch major push to remove school board incumbents

Mike Desmond — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 14:29:59 +0000

Buffalo Board of Education members were told Wednesday there will be an attempt to unseat those seeking another term. They were also told the proposed state budget does little for the continuing fiscal problem.

Buffalo school board moving ahead with redistricting

Mike Desmond — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 13:32:00 +0000

Under some pressure from State Education Commissioner John King, the Buffalo school board is moving ahead to redistrict in time for the board election next spring.

Charter school plan meets board opposition

Mike Desmond — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 13:18:03 +0000

A proposal to turn two of the city's most-academically-troubled schools into charter schools met strong opposition at last night's school board meeting.

Board approves contract for "distinguished educator"

Mike Desmond — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 11:57:41 +0000

Buffalo schools now have a state-designated "distinguished educator."

Dixon resigns from Buffalo School District

WBFO Newsroom — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 14:55:00 +0000

Amber Dixon's long career with the Buffalo School District is coming to an end following her Tuesday resignation.

Board reveals appointee's contract details

WBFO Newsroom — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 13:01:49 +0000

The Buffalo School Board delayed action Tuesday night on a contract for the district's new state-appointed distinguished educator.

Judge rejects Paladino's suit against school board hiring of new superintendent

WBFO Newsroom and Chris Caya — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 21:59:16 +0000

State Supreme Court Justice Donna Siwek has ruled against a lawsuit filed by Buffalo developer Carl Paladino against the city school board for the hiring process of a new schools superintendent.

Paladino assails school board's "secret" process

Mike Desmond — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 11:48:18 +0000

Former gubernatorial candidate Carl Paladino wants to stall the appointment of Pamela Brown as Buffalo schools superintendent.

School board responds to Paladino lawsuit

Omar Fetouh — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 22:52:39 +0000

Members of Buffalo's school board say the search process for the district's new superintendent was open and transparent, and involved plenty of opportunities for community input.

New superintendent starts as district "consultant"

Mike Desmond — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 13:33:11 +0000

The Buffalo School Board doesn't wish to wait for its new superintendent to get started so they're willing to pay to jump start the process.

School board moves toward superintendent decision

Mike Desmond — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 12:48:27 +0000

The Buffalo school board says it's close to picking a new superintendent but making the choice isn't the only issue.

Finalists named in Superintendent search

Mike Desmond — Thu, 24 May 2012 13:15:30 +0000

The school board made it official yesterday, Interim Superintendent Amber Dixon is one of three finalists for the post left vacant when James Williams retired in September.

Buffalo teachers stand firm on evaluations

Mike Desmond — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 14:37:49 +0000

Buffalo's teachers argue the school district's high student absentee rate makes it impossible to accurately evaluate teacher performance.

Rally shows community support for Lafayette High School

Chris Jamele — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 14:33:57 +0000

A unity rally was held at Lafayette High School on Saturday in support of the school.

Lafayette has been identified as one of the under-performing schools in the Buffalo District. Students, parents, teachers and community activists all came together to celebrate what is hoped to be a positive future for the school. School Principle Naomi Cerre claims that actions underway are brightening the school's outlook.