BPS - Board Meeting 6-17-2026

The Buffalo Public Schools Board of Education held a meeting on June 17, 2026, which included extensive public commentary on various district issues such as school safety, program cuts, and leadership changes. A significant portion of the meeting focused on concerns about budget cuts affecting academic and extracurricular programs, including the discontinuation of the NEPAD program and reductions in staff positions. The board discussed and approved a 3% cost-of-living raise for exempt employees, including cabinet members, amidst concerns about timing given recent budget cuts. The meeting also addressed procurement-related matters, including approval of a resolution for data security agreements with vendors and authorization of payments related to litigation and expert witness services. Additionally, the board acknowledged challenges in vendor diversity and MWBE participation in contracts. A motion was passed to settle pending litigation with a payment not to exceed $20,000 and to approve a payment of $23,568.30 to a consulting firm. The board also announced plans to engage an independent firm to investigate allegations against a board member. Several resolutions related to board member travel and attendance at conferences were approved. The meeting concluded with a moment of remembrance for a dedicated community volunteer.