Two charter schools sue Buffalo School Board to remain open
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and last updated 2021-05-19 17:13:09-04
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) â Two Buffalo charter schools are suing the Buffalo School Board to prevent the board from shutting them down.
The lawsuit alleges that, the Buffalo Public School Board âused outdated and incorrect standards when reviewing Westminsterâs charter renewal application.â
If the lawsuit is denied, 1,000 school students will need to find a new school.
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and last updated 2021-04-01 18:18:47-04
BUFFALO, NY (WKBW) â The Buffalo School Board voted Wednesday to shuttered two city charter schools, Enterprise and Westminster Community charter schools.
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Enterprise Charter School, Oak Street, Buffalo & Westminster Community Charter School in Kensington-Bailey neighborhood.
If the schools are forced to close by the end of June it would mean nearly 1,000 school students will need to find a new school.
âIn a bit of shock and certainly very concerned with the decision,â responded Thomas Ess, interim board chair, Enterprise Charter School. âWith all due respect, we just don t think that now is the right time for our students to be put in that position.â