Bill > A06302

This bill increases the Buffalo city school district's board of education from nine to eleven members, with two new members to be appointed by city officials. Specifically, the bill modifies the existing education law to add two new board seats: one member will be appointed by the Mayor of Buffalo at large, and another member will be appointed by the Buffalo Common Council at large. The existing board structure will remain largely the same, with six members still elected from city school subdistricts and three members elected at large by city voters. The new appointed members must meet the same eligibility requirements as elected members, including being a qualified voter and a resident of the city school district for at least three years. The terms for appointed members will initially align with the terms of elected at-large members, and vacancies in appointed positions will be filled by mayoral appointment within thirty days. This change aims to provide additional representation and input into the Buffalo school district's governance by introducing mayoral and city council appointments to the board.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6302