Buffalo Public Schools

The board discussed the annual budget presentation, highlighting the alignment of the budget with the district's strategic plan and the effort to mitigate the budget deficit. Key topics included the reduction of central office positions, adjustments to class sizes, the implementation of programs for students with autism, and capital improvement projects. Financial projections were also reviewed, detailing revenue sources, state aid categories, and expenditure analysis, with an emphasis on long-term fiscal planning and the necessity of upcoming difficult decisions to address future deficits.

This strategic plan, titled 'Moving Forward Together,' outlines the direction for Buffalo Public Schools over the next five years. It focuses on four key priorities: academic excellence, supporting the whole child, fostering student-family-community collaborations, and ensuring efficient, effective, and equitable operations. Key objectives include increasing ELA, math, and science proficiency by 20 percentage points by June 2031, improving graduation rates, enhancing student belonging and attendance, reducing chronic absenteeism and suspensions, increasing family and community participation in school events, and maintaining fiscal health and facility safety.

The 2025-2026 Continuation Plan for Harvey Austin School #97 outlines key strategies to enhance student achievement, ensure equity, and cultivate a supportive school climate. The plan emphasizes rigorous, standards-aligned instruction supported by data analysis, and fostering strong student, family, and community relationships. Key focus areas include refining student engagement, teaching, and learning practices, strengthening family-school partnerships, integrating technology, and promoting a positive school culture with social-emotional learning. The plan also details enhanced attendance interventions and continued extended learning opportunities, alongside initiatives to ensure consistent teacher attendance.

The meeting focuses on the continuation of the superintendent search process, including the potential for an executive session.

This document outlines the comprehensive framework for school and district-based planning and shared decision-making within Buffalo Public Schools. It establishes the purpose, stakeholder membership, operating procedures, and accountability for School-Based Management Teams (SBMTs) and the District Committee of Stakeholders (DCS). The primary objective is to enhance the educational performance of all students through collaborative agreement on programs, practices, and policies. The document details processes for consensus-based decision-making, communication, and the monitoring of educational plans like the School Comprehensive Education Plan (SCEP) and the District Comprehensive Improvement Plan (DCIP), aligning with the vision to ensure high academic achievement for all.