Buffalo School Board Set to Act on $908,620 in Literacy and Student Support Contracts; North District Vacancy Interviews Continue
The Buffalo City School District Board of Education has a busy midsummer stretch, with three meetings held since July 8 and a special meeting scheduled for today, July 20. Because minutes have not yet been published for the recent meetings, the items below reflect what agendas list for discussion or action — not confirmed outcomes.
July 15 Regular Business Meeting: Personnel Changes and Program Contracts
The board's regular business meeting, held July 15, included the heaviest agenda of the three recent sessions. Listed items called for approval of instructional personnel changes and civil service personnel changes, though the agenda does not specify the number or nature of those changes.
Three contracts were also listed for approval:
- **$81,000** for Lexia Learning Systems literacy training.
- **$607,620** for IMSE Orton-Gillingham training.
- **$220,000** for Northwest Bflo Community Center programs.
Together, the three contracts total $908,620. The agenda describes them as literacy program and student support service contracts. Minutes have not yet been published, so the board's actual votes on these items are not yet confirmed in the record.
July 13 Special Board Meeting: North District Vacancy Candidate Review
The board held a special meeting July 13 focused solely on reviewing candidates for the North District vacancy. The agenda listed opening procedures, the candidate discussion, and adjournment. No votes or decisions were listed on the agenda. Minutes are not yet published.
July 8 Committee Work Sessions: Board Norms and Protocols
On July 8, the committee work sessions continued a discussion on board norms and protocols for effective governance and meetings. The session was led by the Council of Great City Schools, according to the agenda. No votes or final decisions were expected.
Coming Up
- **July 20 — Special Board Meeting:** The board will interview candidates for the North District vacancy. The agenda includes standard opening procedures and adjournment. No votes are listed.
Residents interested in the North District vacancy process may want to attend or follow this meeting, as it represents the next step following the July 13 candidate review discussion. No further meetings are listed in the next 14 days beyond the July 20 special session.
*Note: All three recent meetings are listed as "agenda only" with minutes not yet published. The items above reflect what agendas scheduled for discussion or action. Confirmed votes and outcomes will be available once minutes are published.*