School District Oversight
Summary
State education officials are cracking down on Buffalo schools by sending in a special advisor. It's a clear warning that local leaders need to fix ongoing problems fast or face even harsher state control.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 7
- Last 30 days
- 6
Impact analysis
Right now, there's no direct hit to your wallet, but a poorly run district could eventually mean wasted tax dollars and a need for state financial bailouts.
Local students and parents stand to benefit most if the state's intervention finally forces improvements in school quality and district management.
Local school board members and administrators are definitely feeling the heat and losing their autonomy.
Mentions & discussions (8)
Planned conference trip by BPS and Board of Ed members renews criticism of Woz Ed program
Buffalo Public Schools has spent $12 million implementing the Woz Ed curriculum in the last five years. Critics say it's a waste, advocates say its necessary.
Questions remain as BPS faces multi-million-dollar deficit
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Local leaders are giving failing grades to Buffalo Public Schools' plan to send a contingent of staffers and board members to a pricey resort trip out west, funded by taxpayers, in a financially struggling district. The decisi...
Buffalo School Board abruptly cancels special meeting, backs out of Arizona conference
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Public School Board is backing out of a conference that three board members were slated to attend this weekend in Scottsdale, Arizona. This comes as questions were raised about the district paying thousands in taxp...
After backlash, Buffalo Board of Education members no longer attending $15K conference in Arizona
After scrutiny over expenses related to a conference in Arizona, members of the Buffalo Board of Education are no longer attending it.
Buffalo School Board cancels Arizona conference trip amid concerns over spending
Three Buffalo School Board members scheduled to attend a conference this weekend will no longer attend after questions were raised about spending on travel while the district considers closing schools.
Buffalo Academy of Science celebrates new middle school on former Medaille campus
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School celebrated a milestone on Thursday at the former Medaille University campus. Years after the college has closed, the Buffalo Academy of Science continues to find ways to utilize th...
New school-level data shows dozens of lead exceedances at Western New York schools
New NYPIRG data shows dozens of water outlets above New York’s 5 ppb lead threshold at individual Western New York schools, including Forestville, Frontier and Stanley Makowski.
'Things have to change': NYSED Commissioner puts advisor in place for Buffalo School District
'Things have to change': NYSED Commissioner puts advisor in place for Buffalo School District WKBW
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