BUFFALO, N.Y. (WBEN) – Faced with a canyon-like budget deficit that could balloon to $91 million, the Buffalo Board of Education is inching its way towards what will be an unpopular decision that could see 10 city schools either closed or merged and 73 teachers losing their jobs along with others in the administration.
That’s the harsh reality that can’t be overlooked after nearly one month of public meetings and listening sessions all focused on what most consider a painful and heart-wrenching decision to close or merge schools and laying off employees.
The culprit: Years of ignoring warning financial warning signs…