BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo School Board member Cindi McEachon announced her resignation from the board on Wednesday, saying that she has concerns about the board’s transparency and accountability.
“This was not an easy decision. However, I have serious concerns about the Board’s current governance practices and whether transparency, accountability and collaboration are being upheld in a way the serves students, families and the public,” McEachon said in a statement. “Effective public services requires public trust, and at this time, I do not believe the Board is operating in a manner that consistently supports sound decision-making or the best interests of the district.”
McEachon was elected as the North District’s member of the school board in November 2022. She is the CEO of Peaceprints of WNY and a professor at the University at Buffalo and Villa Maria College…