The Buffalo Board of Education now faces one of the most turbulent periods in its recent history after formally launching an outside investigation into allegations against one of its own members. The announcement came just days after a board member resigned, citing deep concerns over transparency, accountability and the direction of the district’s leadership.
The latest developments continue a controversy that has steadily intensified throughout June, beginning with complaints that board leadership waited days before informing fellow board members about allegations involving one of their colleagues. Since then, public criticism has mounted, one board member has resigned, another has openly questioned the board’s governance, and the district has now retained outside legal counsel to investigate the matter.
What remains unknown is perhaps the biggest question of all…