Assistant Superintendent of Multilingual Education
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Nov 4, 2026·Board meeting agenda
Committee Work Sessions Work Session
The meeting encompassed several committee work sessions covering executive affairs, finance and operations, student achievement, and education support. Key discussion topics included a School Resource Officer Memorandum of Understanding, a review of preliminary Q127 financial results, the initiation of the 2026-2027 school year budget process, the 'NY Inspires / Portrait of a Graduate' initiative, and a presentation on the Youth Risk Behavior Survey.
Nov 4, 2026·Board meeting
Buffalo Public Schools Board Meeting
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The committee reviewed the development of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the school district and the city police department regarding the School Resource Officer (SRO) program. Key topics included the proposed financial responsibilities, the establishment of clear protocols to differentiate between school-managed disciplinary issues and law enforcement matters, and strict adherence to student data privacy laws. Additionally, the discussion covered the SRO training requirements, mechanisms for information sharing while protecting student privacy, and the implementation of annual program reviews and feedback loops for students.
Oct 7, 2026·Board meeting
BPS Work Session
The meeting focused on the external audit findings for the school district's 2025-2026 financial plan. Discussions included an analysis of revenues, expenditures, and the resulting deficit, as well as a detailed review of the district's fund balance, including restricted, assigned, and unassigned components. External auditors presented their report, confirming an unmodified opinion on the financial statements and providing updates on federal funding, grant accounting, food service fund balances, and internal controls. Additionally, the superintendent's school closing plans were noted in relation to the district's long-term financial sustainability.
Sep 9, 2026·Board meeting
Board Of Education Work Session
The board discussed a strategic initiative to transition from mailing paper report cards to a digital distribution system via the parent portal. Key topics included the financial cost savings of the new method, the reduction in delivery time for student grades, and the challenges regarding parent adoption and accessibility. The board addressed concerns about equitable access for families without reliable internet or digital literacy, confirming that schools will still provide printed copies upon request. Outreach strategies, including the use of QR codes, community events, and language translation tools for non-English speaking families, were proposed to support the transition.
