Buffalo City School District public meetings in 2020
15 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
The Buffalo School Board will consider approving several consultant contracts, including a teacher residency program with SUNY Buffalo ($34,951), a social-emotional coordinator at PS89 ($40,980), and contracts for community-based Pre-K programs ($261,969.84). The board will also vote on personnel changes and minutes from previous meetings.
- Teacher Residency with SUNY Buffalo ($34,951) for six schools
- Best Self Social-Emotional Coordinator at PS89 ($40,980)
- Community Based Organizations Pre-K Programs ($261,969.84)
- Leadership Academy contract with University at Buffalo ($127,693)
- CARES Act ventilation study for Nichols School ($36,465.71)
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
This special board meeting is called to discuss and potentially take action on the employment contract of Superintendent Dr. Kriner Cash. The board will consider a resolution to extend the contract, with supporting documents including a third amendment and a superintendent rating.
- Resolution to extend employment contract between the Board and Dr. Kriner Cash
- Third Amendment to Employment Contract attached
- Final Superintendent Rating by Category (June 25, 2020) attached
- Board Statement attached
- Board may enter executive session before action
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
The Buffalo City School District board will vote on a consent agenda including several contracts and CARES Act-funded purchases. Key items are a $279,403.10 emergency minor equipment purchase for non-public schools, a $73,500 contract with REACH consulting, and a $109,620 contract with the Southern Regional Education Board. A resolution on services provided by the City of Buffalo is also up for approval.
- $279,403.10 for CARES Act non-public schools emergency minor equipment
- $73,500 contract with Reimagine Excellence and Achievement Consulting House (REACH)
- $109,620 for Southern Regional Education Board (corrected fund number)
- $40,129.05 incremental addition to Say Yes Buffalo Community School Program
- $39,089.75 for non-public safety materials from Flado Enterprises, Inc.
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
The Buffalo Board of Education will consider several consultant contracts and personnel changes at its regular business meeting. Key action items include a $60,000 contract for culturally responsive teaching professional development, a $53,200 funding correction for school improvement services at School #89, and a $24,350 Montessori certification training for teachers at Bennett Park Montessori. The board will also approve personnel changes including administrative, civil service, instructional, and exempt staff moves.
- $60,000 contract with Umoja Education for culturally responsive teaching PD (153% increase from prior year; does not meet MWBE targets)
- $53,200 funding source correction for WestEd leadership coaching at Dr. Lydia T. Wright School of Excellence #89
- $24,350 Montessori certification training for 8 teachers at Bennett Park Montessori Center #32
- $8,700 funding source correction for school improvement support at Dr. Antonio Pantoja School #18
- Approval of personnel changes in administrative, civil service, instructional, and exempt categories
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
This is a special board meeting of the Buffalo City School District. The agenda contains only a meeting notice with no specific items for discussion or decision. A PDF of the notice is attached.
- No specific agenda items provided
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
The Buffalo Board of Education holds a regular business meeting with a consent agenda including multiple contract approvals for educational services. Items include renewal of Erie 1 BOCES special education services ($280,701.71), contracts with community-based organizations for after-school programs ($1,036,098), an assessment management system ($290,400), and consultant contracts for early college and P-TECH programs. The board will also act on personnel changes and previous meeting minutes.
- Renewal of Erie 1 BOCES special education services – $280,701.71
- Contracts with five community-based organizations for after-school programs – $1,036,098
- Assessment management system contract with eDoctrina – $290,400
- ECC Smart Scholars and P-TECH consultant contracts (total $109,000)
- Personnel changes: instructional, civil service, and administrative board changes
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
The Buffalo Board of Education will consider approving several consultant contracts, including a $1.75 million renewal with Say Yes Buffalo for community schools and a $1.13 million revenue contract with Erie Community College. The consent agenda also includes personnel changes and minutes from the previous meeting. Most action items are consent agenda items with fiscal impact.
- Say Yes Buffalo, Inc. contract renewal for $1,753,501 for community schools project
- Revenue-generating contract with Erie Community College/Pathways Program for $1,130,000
- 22nd Century Technologies, Inc. contract for $1,690,416 for non-public school staffing and payroll
- International Network of Public Schools contract with Lafayette International #207 for $72,000
- Civil service, instructional, and administrative personnel changes (consent agenda)
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
The board will approve the consent agenda, minutes from prior meetings, and several personnel changes. It will also vote on multiple consultant contracts, including a $237,000 language services contract for four vendors, a $200,637 extension with Amplify Education for elementary reading assessment, and other education‑related contracts.
- $237,000 language services contracts: International Institute ($110,000), Journey's End Refugee Services ($62,000), Language Line One Way Interpretation ($34,000), Language Line Translation Services ($4,000), Talking Points ($27,000)
- $200,637 contract extension with Amplify Education, Inc. for elementary reading foundational skill assessment
- $109,620 School Reform Services contract for Riverside Academy
- $90,000 School Reform Partner contract (budget source F2084F20440DS21)
- $54,296 addendum for Literacy NY Buffalo‑Niagara adult tutoring services
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
The Buffalo Board of Education will consider multiple consent agenda items, including a $5.7 million renewal contract for occupational and physical therapy services, several other consultant contracts, and personnel changes. The meeting also includes public comments and approval of previous meeting minutes.
- $5,707,377 renewal contract with Associated Physical and Occupational Therapists for OT/PT services (14.5% increase from prior year)
- $89,700 contract with Frontline/eDoctrina for APPR platform
- $166,000 addendum for non-public school programming with Spherica LLC
- Personnel changes across civil service, instructional, administrative, and exempt categories
- $23,700 contract with Umoja Education for culturally responsive teaching professional development
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
The Buffalo City School District Board is holding a special meeting to consider and vote on the proposed $954.7 million General Fund budget for the 2020-2021 fiscal year. The board may also go into executive session if a motion is approved. The meeting is being conducted via video conference.
- Approval of $954.7 million General Fund budget for 2020-2021
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
The Board of Education is reviewing several items including math assessment contracts, community school services, and various personnel updates. The meeting includes discussions on professional development credits and independent monitoring for BUILD Community School #92.
- Math screening assessment contract with Renaissance Learning for $142,365.13
- University at Buffalo services for BUILD Community School #92 for $32,500.00
- Westminster Community Charter School contract for $325,000.00
- 22nd Century Technologies, Inc. staffing and payroll contract for $200,000.00
- Independent Monitor services for BUILD Community School #92 for $45,000.00
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
The Buffalo City School District Board holds a regular business meeting with a consent agenda including multiple contract awards and personnel changes. Key action items include approving a $1.265 million roof replacement at School #53, a $462,000 interior painting project at School #97, and reallocating $1.66 million among Pre-K community-based organizations.
- Contract with Progressive Roofing, Inc. for $1,265,000 for roof replacement at School #53
- Contract with Allstate General Contracting, Inc. for $462,000 for interior painting at School #97
- Contract with Allstate General Contracting, Inc. for $177,300 for gym bleachers replacement at School #305
- Reallocation of $1,659,431 among Pre-K Community Based Organizations for the 2019-2020 school year
- Reallocation of $197,000 among interpretation and translation service vendors including International Institute, Language Line, and Talking Points
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
The Buffalo School Board will vote on multiple consultant contracts and service agreements, including a $159,675 partnership with Alfred State College for the P-TECH BeGreen program at McKinley High School. They will also consider personnel changes, approve minutes, and award contracts for pest control, refuse removal, and parent notification. Public comments and a superintendent update are scheduled.
- Approve $159,675 contract with Alfred State College for P-TECH BeGreen at McKinley High School
- Approve $40,000 contract for Orientation and Mobility services for special education
- Approve $457,612.13 refuse removal and recycling services contract with multiple vendors
- Approve $32,100 consultant contract with West Ed for schools #89 and #97
- Approve $45,560 parent notification system renewal with Intrado Interactive Services
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
The Buffalo City School District Board will vote on a collective bargaining agreement with the SU/B union costing $1,025,673 over two years. The board also considers contracts for Pre-K programs totaling $1,659,431, IB exam fees for City Honors School, and various personnel changes and purchases. Most items are on the consent agenda.
- Collective bargaining agreement with SU/B union for $1,025,673
- Contracts with community-based organizations for Pre-K programs totaling $1,659,431
- Approval of IB exam fees for City Honors School at $73,542
- Purchase of Dell presentation boards for Burgard HS for $21,430
- Say Yes Summer Camp contract for $125,000
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
The Buffalo City School District Board will consider a consent agenda including approval of a five-year, $244.3 million yellow bus transportation contract with First Student, Inc. Other actions include personnel changes, consultant contracts, purchases, legal payments, and a resolution to collaborate with the City, Community Foundation, and Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation on field improvements.
- Award of ten contracts to First Student, Inc. for yellow bus transportation from July 2020 to June 2025 at $244,316,539
- Approval of $17,300 for Montessori training at Waterfront School
- Superintendent's resolution for collaboration with City of Buffalo, Community Foundation, and Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation on fields
- Purchase of NJ Amistad Curriculum from AKJ Educational Products for $49,750
- Purchase of automated defibrillator accessories from Cardiac Life for $27,960