BPS - Board Meeting 4/15/2026

The Buffalo Public Schools Board Meeting held on April 15, 2026, focused primarily on educational program concerns, student safety, and budgetary matters. Key procurement-related discussions included the review and approval of contracts for nursing services to support medically fragile students during field trips, with Genie Healthcare awarded a contract valued at over $960,000. The board also discussed the universal pre-K community-based organization RFPQ process, noting that some applicants, such as Say Yes Buffalo, were disqualified or did not meet criteria, and that future application rounds are possible. Additionally, the board approved a $165,000 settlement related to pending litigation. A significant portion of the meeting addressed budget allocations impacting arts education and school counseling positions, with community members urging protection of these programs. The board also deliberated and approved a multi-year board implementation timeline contract with the Council of Great City Schools, emphasizing governance and training. No minority- or women-owned business enterprises (MWBEs) were awarded in the nursing services contract, which was noted during the meeting. Overall, the meeting combined procurement approvals with community input on educational and student welfare issues.