Buffalo Public Schools officials dispute the teachers union claim that schools are not clean and safe. Author: Ron Plants Updated: 8:49 PM EST January 28, 2021
BUFFALO, N.Y. There is now a legal battle set for the scheduled partial reopening of Buffalo schools, which is set for Monday morning.
The Buffalo Teachers Federation President Phil Rumore released a statement Thursday evening that stated to ensure that our school/sites provide for a healthful/safe return, the BTF will seek court action to prevent the unsafe return of students and staff until such time as the serious safety and health issues have been and remain corrected.
Buffalo Teachers Federation plans on seeking legal action, saying Buffalo Schools are unsafe What we are asking for is a temporary restraining order
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) â The Buffalo Teachers Federation is threatening legal action in order to prevent Buffalo Public Schools reopening on February 1st.
The Buffalo Teachers Federation released the following statement to 7 Eyewitness News
All Buffalo teachers miss their students and want to be back with them; however, they want to be confident that the teaching and learning conditions are and remain safe for their students, parents, staff, community and themselves. We have sent information to the district in an effort to work with them to resolve serious health and safety concerns. Some health concerns have been addressed; however, the teachers at each school/site have not received written assurance that the safety and health issues they have rais
Buffalo Public School district hosts parent forum ahead of return to classrooms
The teacher s union has safety concerns
Topics covered included transportation, COVID-19 testing, sanitizing, and what happens if there s a case of COVID-19 in a school.
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) â Parents and caregivers had questions for the Buffalo Public School district, before many of their children go back into the classroom.
On Monday, grades Pre-K-2, high school seniors, and those with the highest needs can return to buildings. Superintendent Dr. Kriner Cash called it a milestone day.
A common question parents had was regarding COVID-19 testing. Cash said it will continue despite the lifting of Erie County s cluster zone. Testing is not required for schools outside orange and red cluster zones, according to the state s website.
Buffalo Teachers Federation gives BPS school reopening plan failing grade
The union authorized court action to stop Buffalo Public Schools from going ahead with plans to partially reopen schools for in-classroom instruction on February 1. Author: Ron Plants Updated: 6:57 PM EST January 22, 2021
BUFFALO, N.Y. School representatives for the Buffalo Teachers Federation have now officially asked the Buffalo School District reconsider its plan to partially reopen schools for in-classroom instruction as of February 1.
They also authorized court action to stop the district from going ahead with it. The Board of Education voted unanimously to proceed with a phased reopening earlier this week.