For immediate release – December 6, 2018
Contact: ECB Chair John Yagielski, (518) 810-8382, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Organizations cite double-digit increases in student need factors, importance of putting Foundation Aid back on track

For Release: July 2, 2018
Contact: Georgia M. Asciutto
(518) 465-4274

DR. BARBARA SEALS NEVERGOLD OF BUFFALO NAMED BIG 5 CHAIRPERSON AND DR. ELIZABETH HALLMARK OF ROCHESTER NAMED BIG 5 VICE CHAIRPERSON

The Conference of Big 5 School Districts announces the appointment of Dr. Barbara Seals Nevergold, President of the Buffalo Board of Education, as Chairperson of the Organization.  Dr. Elizabeth Hallmark, Commissioner of the Rochester Board of Education, will serve as Vice-Chairperson.  Their leadership terms were effective July 1, 2018.

By EILEEN BUCKLEY • OCT 28, 2016

New York States Big 5 School Districts gathered in Buffalo Friday morning to issue a list of recommendations to support English Language Learners in classrooms.  

The Buffalo School District hosted the announcement inside Lafayette High School which now has a major focus on its international students.

By Katie Alexander, News 4 Reporter
Published: October 28, 2016, 12:29 pm Updated: October 28, 2016, 12:31 pm

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Leaders from the biggest school systems in New York State came together at Lafayette High School in Buffalo Friday to call for changes that they say will help them better serve English Language Learners.