MEMORANDUM

Memo To:    All Buffalo Teachers

From:          Philip Rumore, President, BTF

Date:           March 3, 2022

Subject:     Updates – Negotiations, Superintendent Change

Negotiations
Due to the uncertainty and change in the Superintendent, the negotiations scheduled for today and tomorrow were rescheduled.

The Superintendent is in charge of and directs negotiations.

At this point, we are awaiting any changes Dr. Tonja Williams may make to the District’s negotiating team. The District’s team will present a contract “package proposal” to Interim Superintendent Dr. Williams and the Board on Wednesday, March 16, 2022.

We have, however, rescheduled negotiations for the following dates to move as quickly as possible, in light of this change. We’ll see.

Those dates are March 17, 18, 21, 24 and 25, 2022.

While this and any other changes may cause some additional changes, we believe we can reach an agreement soon – hopefully, within a month or two.

We will not, however, rush into a contract just to get it done. It must reflect and reward the dedication you have shown through these unprecedented times, nothing less.

District Changes
Dr. Cash provided many positive initiatives in our schools. He deserves much credit for them. We wish him and his family much happiness and good health.

We look forward to working with Dr. Williams. She knows our District and is willing to work with the School and Buffalo communities. She cares.