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Will New Buffalo School Board Members Make A Difference? [POLL] [KNOW THYSELF COMMUNITY WEDNESDAY]

Chris Reynolds — Wed, 08 May 2013 14:00:58 +0000

The Buffalo Board of Education held its election yesterday, and it was the largest turnout in three years, with over 11,000 people casting ballots. In 2010, a little over 7,000 people took part in the election process. From all of the districts, South Buffalo had the largest turnout, which was 50 percent higher than it [...]

Today — Buffalo School Board Elections

DJ Ed-Nice — Tue, 07 May 2013 11:30:46 +0000

Every three years, six seats on the board come due for election. Like Todd talked about yesterday, routinely only 5 percent of the eligible people in Buffalo vote — yet it seems like 95 percent of people complain about things. For years, I’ve heard people complain about how horrible the Buffalo Public School system is. [...]

Why Is There Poor School Board Voting Turnout In Buffalo?? [VIDEO]

Todd Anderson — Mon, 06 May 2013 13:21:38 +0000

Is there an explanation for the lack of VOTER TURNOUT in Buffalo regarding school board elections? Buffalo has an EMBARRASSING record of traditionally posting a 5 percent VOTER TURNOUT rate when it comes to school board elections. Is it because parents DON’T CARE or DON’T KNOW? Comment below! Here are some new reports regarding the school board vote [...]

Are Buffalo Public Schools Paying "Distinguished Educator" Dr. Judy L. Elliott Too Much?

Todd Anderson — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 12:10:37 +0000

OK, here we go: According to a Buffalo News story, State Education Commissioner John B. King, Jr. has appointed Dr. Judy L. Elliott as Buffalo's "distinguished educator" to help elevate city schools. Dr. Elliott, by the way, is the former Chief Academic Officer in Los Angeles.

Politics Getting In the Way of Educating Buffalo Children

bob.hill — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 13:02:46 +0000

I see the Buffalo Board of Education has decided not to use the “no fault” termination clause in the contract of Superintendent Dr. James Williams. The decision was made following a 45 minute board meeting Monday. Williams announced earlier this month that he had planned to retire in a year’s time. I don’t think Dr. Williams is the problem. The problem is with the system.